Fairbank Memorial Park, Public park in Fairbank neighborhood of Toronto, Canada.

Fairbank Memorial Park is a public green space with athletic fields, basketball courts, bocce areas, and two swimming pools of different sizes. A recreation center on the grounds provides facilities for various sports activities and community programs.

In the late 1980s the park became the centre of a political scandal. York deputy mayor Tony Mandarano took over $100,000 in bribes and council member Jim Fera $341,000 from developer Lou Charles, agreeing to back his plan to demolish the park and build condominiums. Councilwoman Frances Nunziata leaked documents to the press, a police investigation followed, and six of eight council members lost their seats in the 1991 election. Mandarano received 15 months in prison and Fera 18 months.

The park's name comes from the Fairbank family, early settlers of the surrounding neighbourhood, and the site is officially a memorial park. The Fairbank Outdoor Pool, run by the City of Toronto, holds up to 250 bathers, with a maximum of 50 in the baby pool area. Bocce courts sit alongside baseball and basketball courts, and the open field is used for rugby and soccer.

The park is located on Dufferin Street and easily accessible by public transit from the neighborhood. Visitors should plan ahead as program availability and facility hours can vary seasonally, especially for outdoor swimming areas.

In the late 1980s Fairbank Park was at the centre of a bribery scandal: developer Lou Charles sought to buy the land for condominiums, deputy mayor Tony Mandarano took over $100,000 and councillor Jim Fera $341,000. Councillor Frances Nunziata leaked documents to the press, a police investigation followed, and six of eight York council members lost their seats in 1991.