Best places: City parks in Canada

Scenic canyon with a suspension bridge in a 617-acre forest with hiking trails & swimming holes.

Leafy city park offers striking river views, walking paths, seasonal events & gardens.

Photography & scuba diving are popular at this beachfront park with hiking trails & views.

Waterfront park offering winding trails, seaside lookouts & birdwatching, plus Shack Island views.

👍 Gorgeous park to take a stroll, or a run or take your dog out for a walk. Lush green trees and beautiful nature to explore. They have ample of parking spots. They also have various benches along the sides and have amazing barbecue spot. Great spot for get together with friends or family during summe...

👍👍 I have travelled extensively all over the world for 17 years on Cruise Ships. Have seen beautiful beaches. When it come of Lake Beaches this one is hard to beat. Just gorgeous.

Waterfront recreation area with a pier, pool, skate park, restaurant, playground & boat ramp.

Dog-friendly lakeside park & picnic spot with shorebird life, bike & foot paths & restrooms.

👍👍 A refreshing breath of fresh air in a world full of gloom and depression. This park is the shinning gem of Ajax. It is beautiful. Never too crowded, and normal nice humans when people are there. You know what I'm talking about when it comes to not normal humans... Looking at you downtown Oshawa. Thi...

178 acres of forest habitat with 2 lakes, sports facilities, disc golf & an outdoor pool.

Urban waterfront park with a boat launch & beach volleyball court, plus kids' play areas & pathways.

Kayak rentals, volleyball nets & boardwalk trails in a lakeside park with a beach & gym equipment.

Stretch of sedimentary rock cliffs bordering Lake Ontario, dotted with beaches, trails & parks.

Leafy park with a playground, wading pools, an off-leash dog area & wooded boardwalks & trails.

Park with a wheelchair-accessible fishing float & swimming, plus a 5.51-km. lake trail & playground.

👍👍 The children's play area is vibrant and safely designed, making it a hit among families. The highlight of the park is undoubtedly its stunning waterfront view. The benches strategically placed along the shore provide a tranquil spot to enjoy the majestic sunset or watch boats gently bobbing in the w...

👍👍 First time here and the park is clean, spacious and beautiful. Nice place for kids to practice their skating and boarding skills. Splash pad and the playground is great. A lot of parking space and lots of trees to provide shade for a good picnic.

👍👍 Really nice park overlooking the water and if you’re lucky you’ll see wildlife like otters. There are walking lanes and bike lanes and dog bowls for drinking water and benches and Adirondack chairs to relax in. A short walk from downtown (20 minutes)

Nature trails, picnic sites & a popular off-leash dog park on the North Saskatchewan River.

👍👍 Lovely place. Not so crowded when we visit maybe because it was late afternoon of Friday. I love to sit here by the lake. I enjoyed the shops around. Parking is not a problem. Would love to visit here again. Not too far from Toronto.