Parks

Town Parks

The Town's many beautifully maintained parks are a source of pride in our community.  They are available to the public at no charge.

Reservations are not accepted at our parks, however, facilities within the parks (soccer fields in Memorial and Centennial Parks, ball diamonds in Memorial & Centennial Parks, gazebo in Queen's Royal Park, and the bandshell in Simcoe Park, etc.) can be reserved by calling the Parks & Recreation office at 905-468-3266.

Parks Public washrooms are open 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week, seasonally. Market Street and Queen Street washrooms are open year round.

Please click here to view the public notice of pesticide use. 

Wondering what's in our Flower Beds on Queen Street?

Bedding Plant Material List
Centrepiece Plant Material List

Emerald Ash Borer:
Monitor the Town's progress on Ash tree removal with this dashboard and story map.
See the attached fact sheet for information on the Emerald Ash Borer and how the Town is addressing the problem.

Mississauga and Queen Street Garden

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake is looking for groups or organizations celebrating major milestones in 2020. This will be celebrated in the flower bed at Mississauga Street & Queen St. In order to be considered applicants must submit a letter to the Parks and Recreation office by September 30, 2019. This letter should explain the major milestone/anniversary and also give some background information on the group/organization. A group/organization will be selected on an annual basis. The recipient will work with the Parks and Recreation staff on the design. There is a $1000 cost associated with the group who is chosen.
For more information or to submit your letter please contact Kevin Turcotte, Manager of Parks and Recreation via email at kevin.turcotte@notl.com or phone 905-468-3266 ext. 263.

Park Locations:
Click here for a map of the Town parks.

Chautauqua Park A small (.9 acres) neighbourhood park on Oak Drive Features: • Playground (wood fibre surface) • Benches • Open Space
Garrison Village Park A 2.3 acre park on Upper Canada Drive with 1 tennis court, 1 basketball court and playground equipment. Features: • Tennis Court ​• Basketball Court • Playground (wood fibre surface) • Benches
Homestead Park Located by Frontier Drive in Virgil Features: • Playground (wood fibre surface) • Benches • Open Space
Lowrey Park Located on York Road in St. Davids Features: • Benches • Open Space
Memorial Park Located at 370 King Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake Features: • Outdoor pool (seasonal - June to September - 905-468-2804) • Four Lit Synthetic Surfaced Tennis Courts • Outdoor Beach Volleyball Court • One Lit Ball Diamond • Two Regulation Size and 2 Mini-Sized Soccer Fields • Picnic Tables and Pavilion • Playground (wood fibre surface) • Benches • Washrooms
Nelson Park Located off Ricardo Street on the Niagara River at the start of the Waterfront Trail. Features: • Parking and Gazebo • Benches
Newark Park Located at Niven and Lakeshore Road Features: • Large park providing ample parking space (24 acres), however, does not offer any amenities.
Niagara-on-the-Green Park Located in phase 2 of the Niagara-on-the-Green Subdivision near Wright and Young Crescents. Features: • Sports court • Playground • Benches • Open Space
Queen’s Royal Park Located at the end of KingStreet at the Niagara River Features: • Gazebo, which accommodates small weddings (12 maximum) • Picnic tables • Benches • Washrooms
Rye Heritage Park Located on Rye Street, 7 acres Features • Two Asphalt Tennis Courts • Basketball pad • One Soccer Field • Picnic Tables • Playground (rubber and wood fibre surface) • Benches
Ryerson Park Located on Niagara Blvd, it is a small passive park. Features: •Benches
Simcoe Park Located at the corner of Queen and King Street Features: • Wading Pool • Bandshell ​• Picnic Tables • Playground (wood fibre surface) • Benches ​• Washrooms
St. Davids Lions Park Located at 1446 York Road Features: • Outdoor Pool (seasonal - 905-262-5120) • Two Asphalt Tennis Courts • Picnic Tables and Pavilion • Playground (wood fibre surface) • Benches • Washrooms
Villages Park Located on Regional Road 55 Features • 1.83 acres of open space with no park amenities.
Warner & Tanbark Park Located at the corner of Warner and Tanbark Roads. Features: • Playground structure (coming soon)
William Nassau Park Located on the corner of William and Nassau Streets. Features: • Open space; 4 acres in size • Memorial Garden maintained by the Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society

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