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Living in Pinafore Park & Elm Street, St. Thomas
Hospital staff who want a short trip to work, families who want trails, a lake, a splash pad and ball diamonds within walking distance, and buyers who would rather have an established street than a new subdivision.
What is it like to live in Pinafore Park & Elm Street?
The Pinafore Park area is an established part of south-central St. Thomas, built around the city's 111-acre signature park and St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Elm Street. Expect mature trees and mostly detached homes, from post-war bungalows to two-storeys. It suits hospital staff and families who want a big park on the doorstep.
Who Pinafore Park & Elm Street suits
- Best for
- Hospital staff who want a short trip to work, families who want trails, a lake, a splash pad and ball diamonds within walking distance, and buyers who would rather have an established street than a new subdivision.
- Worth knowing
- Pinafore hosts events and ball games, so the streets right beside the park get busier on those days. Drive past on a summer weekend before you buy.
- Where
- South central, St. Thomas
Homes in Pinafore Park & Elm Street: types and age
Mostly established detached homes on mature lots: post-war bungalows, storey-and-a-halfs and two-storeys. New construction is further south, around Lake Margaret and Miller's Pond.
Homes for sale in Pinafore Park & Elm Street
St. Thomas has one MLS® area, so these homes are matched by street name. Tell me the address and I'll confirm which neighbourhood it really belongs to.
Commute times from Pinafore Park & Elm Street
- 35 min to Downtown London
- 10 min to PowerCo site
- 15 min to Amazon Talbotville
The hospital is close by on Elm Street, and downtown's shops are a few minutes north by car.
Drive times are off-peak estimates by car. Open Pinafore Park & Elm Street in Google Maps ↗
Parks, shops and places near Pinafore Park & Elm Street
Pinafore Park
111 acres with wooded trails, a lake, a splash pad and tennis courts. It is the city's signature park.
Emslie Field
The ball diamond inside Pinafore Park, in use since 1898 and named for umpire Bob Emslie.
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
The city's hospital, on Elm Street, a short drive or walk from most of the area.
Lake Margaret trail
The walking trail around Lake Margaret, just to the south.
Schools near Pinafore Park & Elm Street
Schools in and near Pinafore Park & Elm Street. This is a location guide, not an attendance area: your address, grade, program and available space decide which school your child can attend.
Elementary schools
- Elgin Court Public School ↗Public · JK–8254 First Ave, St. Thomas
- John Wise Public School ↗Public · JK–8100 Parkside Drive, St. Thomas
- Forest Park Public School ↗Public · JK–8295 Forest Ave, St. Thomas
- St. Anne’s Catholic School, St. Thomas ↗Catholic · English and French immersion · JK–884 Park Ave, St. Thomas
Middle years: Grades 7–8
These schools offer Grades 7–8, including within JK–8 schools.
- Elgin Court Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- John Wise Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- Forest Park Public School ↗Public · JK–8
- St. Anne’s Catholic School, St. Thomas ↗Catholic · English and French immersion · JK–8
High schools: Grades 9–12
- Parkside Collegiate Institute ↗Public · 9–12241 Sunset Dr, St. Thomas
- Central Elgin Collegiate Institute ↗Public · 9–12201 Chestnut St, St. Thomas
- St. Joseph’s Catholic High School ↗Catholic · 9–12100 Bill Martyn Parkway, St. Thomas
High schools are shown across St. Thomas; confirm the designated school for your address with the board.
School names, addresses and grade ranges: Ontario Ministry of Education, September 2026 directory, checked against the current board sites.
Pinafore Park & Elm Street: common questions
Pinafore Park covers 111 acres with wooded trails, a lake, a splash pad, tennis courts and Emslie Field, a ball diamond in use since 1898.
Yes. St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital is on Elm Street in this part of the city, which is one reason the area is popular with hospital staff.
Mostly established detached homes on mature lots, from post-war bungalows to two-storeys. For new construction, look further south around Lake Margaret and Miller's Pond.
On event days and during ball games, the streets right beside the park are busier. Drive past on a summer weekend before you buy.
About 35 minutes to downtown London off-peak, and about 10 minutes to the PowerCo site in the northeast of the city.
Buying or selling in Pinafore Park & Elm Street?
Tell me what you're looking for, or what you're selling. I'll reply within one business day, or call or text 548 490 4577.