Marie Curtis Park East Beach

Marie Curtis Park East Beach is a lifeguarded beach at the mouth of Etobicoke Creek on the west edge of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at Marie Curtis Park, 2 Forty Second St in Etobicoke, about 17 km west of downtown. The beach sits where the creek meets Lake Ontario, so the setting combines sand, parkland and a tree-lined creek valley. The sand is medium-grained and the shoreline is relatively short compared with the large central beaches, and the water is freshwater lake water that can be clear on calm days but cloudier near the creek mouth, particularly after rain. The creek influence is important: Toronto Public Health samples the water daily from June to Labour Day, and this beach issued some advisories in June 2026, so visitors are advised to check posted status before swimming and to avoid the water for 24 to 48 hours after heavy rain. The beach faces open water, so wind and small waves are common. The atmosphere is local and low-key, popular with nearby residents for park-and-beach days, picnics and family outings rather than as a tourist destination. A playground makes it attractive to families with young children. Amenities include seasonal lifeguards, washrooms, picnic areas and the playground, with limited food services, so visitors typically bring their own. Access is possible by public transit: the TTC 501 Queen streetcar runs to the Long Branch loop, from which the park is a walk of about 1.5 km, and the GO train stops at Long Branch station, which is another option. Drivers can use the parking near the park, which tends to fill on hot weekends. The nearby waterfront trail allows walkers and cyclists to continue east along the shore through Long Branch. The park also offers shaded lawns and views of the creek and lake, making it a pleasant place for a relaxed afternoon away from the downtown crowds.