Playgrounds

Essa Township provides residents and visitors with an abundance of parks for the enjoyment of all, and is home to 20 playgrounds. Each playground offers users different amenities, please check out our list of park locations and amenities

Playground Locations & Available Amenities

The following is a listing of all municipal playgrounds including including amenities available:

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • sheltered picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • public (seasonal) washrooms
  • baseball facilities
  • splash pad
  • adult outdoor fitness equipment
  • access to fishing
  • trail access

6 Huron Street, Angus

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • sheltered picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • seasonal washrooms
  • baseball facilities

119 Murphy Road, Baxter

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • Basketball nets
  • seasonal washrooms
  • soccer field

60 Mike Hart Drive, Angus

Amenities available include the following:

  • playground equipment
  • seasonal washrooms
  • baseball facilities
  • trail access

147 Centre Street, Angus

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment

3 Henry Street, Thornton

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • tennis courts

35 Kevin Crescent, Thornton

Amenities available include the following:

  • playground equipment

Location: Access and park at 240 Margaret Street; walkway into 26 Nottawasaga Drive, Angus

Amenities available inlcude the following:

  • playground equipment

5200 10th Sideroad, Egbert

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • seasonal washrooms
  • baseball facilities

6580 5th Sideroad, Elmgrove

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • seasonal washrooms
  • tennis courts
  • outdoor pad
  • off-leash dog park

42 McCarthy Crescent, Angus

Available amenities include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment

8 Michael Street, Angus

Maplewood Community Park Update: Coming Soon

Location: 191 Maplewood Drive, Angus

Scheduled Construction Start: Mid-June 2024

Expected Completion: Early Fall 2024

Maplewood Community Park is set to become a vibrant recreational area for families and children in Angus. The new playground will feature modern play equipment and a thoughtfully designed layout, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Stay tuned for updates and check out the CAD drawings to see the exciting plans for our community’s newest park!

View CAD Drawings of Playground Specs

For more information, please contact the Administration Centre.

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • tennis courts

6 Marshall Crescent, Baxter

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment

107 Graham Street, Angus

This park is an Ontario War Memorial that is sponsored and funded by local veterans, associations and businesses as well as the Township of Essa.  It is a quiet place to sit and contemplate the efforts and sacrifices made by our soldiers in times of peace and war, around the globe.

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • Roll of Honour (containing names of soldiers that have lost their lives in peacekeeping efforts)
  • commemorative signage and flags

12 Commerce Drive, Angus

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment

Location: 23 Berwick Crescent and Walkway east from Sandsprings Crescent, and walkway east from Ashburton Crescent, Angus

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • sheltered picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • seasonal washrooms
  • baseball facilities
  • basketball nets
  • splash pad
  • outdoor pad

246 Barrie Street, Thornton

Amenities available include the following:

  • playground equipment

91 Davis Trail, Thornton

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • baseball facilities
  • soccer field

8378 6th Line, Utopia

Amenities available include the following:

  • picnic tables
  • playground equipment
  • seasonal washrooms
  • baseball facilities

5079 20th Sideroad, Ivy

Adopt-a-Park

Essa Township's Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing the community with cared for and clean parkland and outdoor leisure spaces. What better way to share in this commitment than adopting a park? 

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