L’Amoreaux Sports Complex Improvements

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Level of Engagement

This project has been classified as an Involve project based on the International Association for Public Participation Spectrum. This means we work directly with the public, stakeholders and rightsholders to ensure that the diverse communities and users of the park have their needs heard and reflected in the final plan.

Community Engagement: Pre-Engagement

In this phase, the City gathered information to understand community needs and priorities at the sports complex. This includes identifying what is working well, what needs improvement and the key challenges and opportunities driving the need for change.

The anticipated outcomes of this phase included:

• an evaluation of opportunities and constraints of the site
• a draft vision statement, draft guiding principles and draft big moves

Community Engagement Meetings and Events

November to December 2025

Stakeholder Interviews

From November to December 2025, 15 stakeholder interviews were conducted with: 

Sports organizations 

• The Scarborough Academy 
• The Borough Football Club and Dutch Connections Football Club 
• League1 Ontario 
• Scarborough Cricket Association 
• Scarborough Seniors Slo-Pitch 
• Scarborough Tennis Federation 
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Manager – L’Amoreaux Tennis Centre 
• Parks and Recreation Operations Supervisors 

Cultural organizations 

• Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto 
• Filipino Centre Toronto 
• South Asian Autism Awareness Centre 
• The Hub – Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities 
• Community Wellness & Engagement team 
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging team 
• ASI Heritage 

Sports organizations recommended: 

• Nighttime lighting to support safety and evening programming  
• An improved spectator experience (i.e., improved seating, increased food options for parents and sports fans) 
• Clearer signage and wayfinding 
• A sports conference meeting room and spaces for team social gatherings.  
• Many sports organizations envisioned a sports complex that is suitable for high level league sports. 

Cultural organizations recommended: 

• Placekeeping elements that tell the story of the Wendat Village (Alexandra Site) 
• Clubhouse meeting rooms to host festivals, events and markets including a stage for performances (i.e., karaoke). 
• Cultural artwork 
• Ornamental signage referring to the park as locals do (i.e., “L’Am”, “Silver Springs”), 
• Gender-neutral washrooms and changerooms 
• Multi-faith rooms 
• Gender-diverse and women’s programming 
• Sensory-friendly design 

Insights discovered in the stakeholder interviews will directly inform the formation of a vision statement, guiding principles and big moves in Phase 1: Setting the Direction.  

October to November 2025

Interactive Mapping Activity

From October 15 to November 24, an interactive mapping activity gathered feedback on what is working well, what is not and ideas for improvement at L’Amoreaux Sports Complex. A total of 170 pins were created on the map. 

Parkwide Access, Pathways and Entry Areas (40 pins)

Safer, clearer routes and connections (29 comments) 

• Pedestrian and cycling safety: Requests to widen pathways, separate bike lanes from walking routes and address conflicts with micromobility devices and speeding cyclists, especially on downhill sections near Birchmount Road. Respondents described narrow paths where electric devices “buzz through” and create safety risks.
• Traffic safety near entrances: Concerns about pedestrians sharing roads with vehicles travelling at high speeds, particularly near 60 Silver Springs Blvd and along Birchmount Road.
• New or improved walkways: Requests to formalize pedestrian routes where none currently exist, including along the west side of Silver Springs Boulevard and through parking lots.
• Wayfinding and signage: Calls for clearer signage and more welcoming entry points.
• Bike share stations: Interest in adding two or more stations to improve internal circulation and connect to the hydro corridor.
• Running and walking trails valued: Creekside running and walking paths were identified as favourite features, with emphasis on maintaining and enhancing these scenic routes.
• Considerations for cricket players: Large league matches and tournaments increase pedestrian volumes significantly. Safe spectator circulation, clearly defined drop-off zones and parking flow management were identified as essential to avoid conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians during peak event days.

Year-round maintenance and repair of key infrastructure (12 comments) 

• Bridge repair and drainage: The bridge was described as waterlogged, uneven and prone to puddling after rain. Improvements to drainage, leveling and winter safety were requested.
• Winter maintenance: Snow clearing and ice management were identified as essential because the park is used year-round.
• Pathway repair and paving: Cracks, potholes and unpaved sections reduce accessibility and comfort.
• Tree maintenance: Low-hanging branches and poorly maintained naturalized paths were flagged as safety concerns.
• Additional bridge connection: Suggestions to add another bridge further south to improve connectivity and activate underused areas.
• Considerations for cricket players: Field drainage and turf grading are critical to prevent cancellations, unsafe footing and turf damage. Cricket users emphasized proper wicket installation, irrigation and maintenance standards to support consistent league play.

East Baseball Diamonds Area (30 pins)

Repurposing and expanding recreation uses (10 comments) 

• Enhance and diversify recreation spaces: update fields and adding new amenities such as courts, outdoor fitness areas, and year‑round turf options.
• Support strong demand for baseball and cricket: requests for dedicated, well‑designed fields and scheduling that protects turf and ensures safe, competitive play.

Building improvements and amenities (12 comments)

• Improve indoor and outdoor amenities: renovated buildings, upgraded washrooms and accessibility, enhanced lighting, refreshed seating and shaded picnic areas, and added water stations and snack/refreshment features.
• Create welcoming, event‑ready spaces: add picnic shelters and improved spectator areas that support safe circulation and high‑quality viewing for tournaments and multiple field types.

Safety, maintenance and compatibility concerns (8 comments):

• Enhance safety and reduce neighbourhood impacts: add nets or higher fencing, strategically positioning cricket fields, and using sound buffers and scheduling measures to minimize noise during evening play.
• Improve field operations and maintenance: focus on increased upkeep of baseball diamonds and thoughtful layout choices that limit disruptions to nearby residents.

East Tennis and Pickleball Area (33 pins)

Expanded racquet sport facilities and year-round access (17 comments) 

• Expand racquet‑sport facilities: more dedicated pickleball and tennis courts (both indoor and outdoor) including potential year‑round options like bubbled courts, greater public access, and increased programming and lessons.
• Balance the demand for a variety of sports: balance the demand for growing pickleball and tennis demand with the needs of cricket and soccer by allocating space thoughtfully to prevent overuse of limited land.

L’Amoreaux North near Kidstown (22 pins)

Recreation amenities and facility enhancements (9 comments) 

• Enhance recreation amenities: add new cricket fields, courts, outdoor fitness equipment, bike share stations, improved washrooms and water access.
• Expand seating: expand seating while ensuring new facilities are safely separated from high‑traffic pedestrian areas.

South Soccer Fields Area (30 pins)

Field upgrades, lighting and year-round play (12 comments) 

• Expand and upgrade soccer and recreation facilities: add lighting, turf and year‑round play options and high‑quality, well‑maintained playing surfaces—while keeping cricket fields separate to protect turf and ensure safe, competitive use across all sports. 

West Grove Area (11 pins)

Environmental protection and natural enhancements (5 comments) 

• Incorporate features that protect the environment: more native plants and trees (e.g., pollinator gardens), improved flood control mechanisms, increased wildlife protection, protect local wildlife, and maintain the forest and creek as a peaceful place in the complex. 

Community Engagement Phase 1: Towards a Vision

In this phase, the City will work with community members, including Indigenous communities, and focus groups to finalize an overall vision, guiding principles and key priorities for the sports complex, based on insights and themes identified during pre-engagement.

The community engagement activities anticipated in this phase include:

• an online survey
• focus group meetings
• youth engagement
• Indigenous engagement

The anticipated outcomes of this phase include:

• a finalized vision statement, guiding principles and draft big moves
• a set of key priorities to guide the development of design options

Vision Statement

The vision is co-created with the community to describe the ideal future sports complex. It is a big-picture statement that should inspire everyone toward a common understanding of the project’s overall goals and objectives.

Guiding Principles

The guiding principles are high-level directions that reflect the community’s most important values and ideas for how the sports complex should look and feel. They help to clarify the vision statement and guide how the sports complex should be designed by describing the desired outcomes.

Big Moves

The big moves communicate the main priorities of both the community and the City for the design of the sports complex. These are specific directions for how the physical design can achieve the vision and guiding principles.

Community Engagement Phase 2: Exploring Design Options

In this phase, the City will present three design options for the sports complex to community members, including Indigenous communities, and focus groups for feedback. This input will be used to develop a preferred plan.

The community engagement activities anticipated in this phase include:

• an online survey
• focus group meetings
• Indigenous engagement

The anticipated outcomes of this phase include:

• final big moves
• a preferred plan

Community Engagement Phase 3: Setting the Direction

In this phase, the City will share the preferred plan with community members, including Indigenous communities. Once the preferred plan is confirmed, the project will move into the detailed design phase, where the design team will finalize the preferred plan by working through the technical details and plans for the construction contractor.

The community engagement activities anticipated in this phase include:

• an online survey
• a fall feast celebratory event

The anticipated outcome of this phase will be a final preferred plan.