The Leslieville Recreation Area is a vibrant new 8-acre recreation space located just south of the Leslieville Public Services Building and Fire Training Area, designed to bring the community together through sports and outdoor fun!
Recreation Area Timeline:
May 16, 2023
Work started on a baseball diamond and soccer pitch, laying the foundation for future recreational activities.
September 2023
A brand-new playground was added, giving children a fun and safe place to play. An outhouse was also installed for visitor use.
2024
The paving of an access road, parking lot and trail system were completed.
This work was strategically combined with other hamlet projects to take advantage of cost-saving opportunities.
2025
The final touches will be added to the soccer pitch with the installation of goal nets, creating a fully functional playing field.
Grand Opening Coming Soon!
We’re kicking things off with an exciting naming contest! Help us choose a name that will make this recreation area a true community landmark!
Submissions for the Leslieville Recreation Area Naming Contest were accepted from April 8, 2025, to May 6, 2025.
A total of 60 submissions were received, and the Ag & Community Services Department narrowed them down to the top 10. Now we need your help choosing the 5 names that will be presented to Council!
Cast your vote! What would you like the Leslieville Recreation Area to be named? Voting open until July 11, 2025.
Top 10:
Danny Gibson Recreation Area - Danny “IS” Leslieville. He does all he can do to promote businesses and events in the area. Everyone knows who Danny is.
Bott Recreation Area - Botts have been in the area for years. They have berry picking and farm in the area. They are a well known and respected family in the area.
Alex Thompson Recreation Park - Alex Thompson Founded Leslieville.
Gerald Kujala Memorial Park - Gerald was a schoolboard trustee for 27 years, representing the corridor schools, 15 years of which he was the chairman. During his tenure, they tried to close the schools’ multiple times, and he fought to keep them open and running. The new, beautiful schools would not be here if it were not for his dedication (although he would be too humble to ever say that). He attended Daisy Nook school, Condor Elementary school, was the first grade eleven class and graduated from David Thompson High School. Gerald was a local farmer who represented our community throughout the province, selling bulls and livestock and bringing those from far and near to our community to purchase his cattle. He would be proud to see the changes that have come to the area as he always advocated for education and improving children’s lives. He lived a very healthy and active lifestyle and had no problem keeping up with his grandchildren until the day he passed. He volunteered for many local groups and contributed his entire life to building the community.
Lobstick Park - To commemorate the Lobstick Creek that runs through the community. Its name comes from a fur-trading term, which is the practice of removing branches from a tree in a distinctive manner so as to mark a trail. With the ties the community already has to David Thompson & Charlotte Small, the use of a fur trading term in the name of the park/recreation area is very fitting.
Evie Menzies Memorial Fields - Evie, the Grandmother of the nominator was a large part of this community, and she loved baseball, spending a lot of time at the diamonds watching her family play.
Voyageur Park - That is the school’s team name for sports. The name reflects the community as a whole and what brings everyone together into one connected and flourished community.
Ryan Smith Recreation Area - Father, teacher, coach and respected role model. He was an elementary school teacher at Leslieville and is now teaching at Charolette Small. He emphasized growth, teamwork and community to the students that he taught and the individuals in the community who he influenced through his different avenues of dedication. Ryan is retiring from a 28-year teaching career this year. He has been on the David Thompson Recreation Board for many years, including chairing the committee. He organized the outdoor rink in Leslieville being upgraded with his grade six class and annually takes care of maintenance of the arena. His resume of recreation in the area is extensive, including promoting physical literacy which is evident in the community of his past and current students. He has volunteered countless hours coaching and acting as a ref for kids. Not only has he taught kids sports, but he has also played against them, leading by example by living an active life himself. He has taught kids and grandkids and instilled great qualities in these generations. Ryan received 45 nominations to this parked named after him.
Pidherney's Park - Picked the name because they are great neighbors to the park. They have been a wonderful family to the community of Leslieville. All of the Pidherney brothers have put effort, resources, and time into our Community.
Leslieville Recreation Area - As described, it is a recreation area in Leslieville.