Jewels Of The Region

With the weather at it’s mildest, not too hot, not too cold: just right, it’s time to get out and enjoy it. KW is blessed with many beautiful trails and parks, most recognizable being Waterloo and Victoria park. Today we’ll be looking closer at these locations and what to keep an eye out for when visiting.

 

The jewel of the city, Waterloo Park is a sprawling patch of nature with many spots to check out. For those looking for a picnic in nature, check out one of the 9 designated rest areas. For those looking to enjoy some summer athletics, check out the baseball diamonds, cricket pitch, and large fields, perfect for all sorts of sports. Don’t forget about shredding at the skatepark, admiring the Victorian gardens, splashing at the splash pads, or letting the kids play at the numerous playgrounds. Waterloo park offers so many great spots, so don’t be afraid to wander on over this summer!

 

For our friends in Kitchener, check out Victoria Park; The oldest in the region, built all the way in 1896! A brief walk from Downtown Kitchener, Victoria Park is a beautiful location for casual jaunts and family days. Equipped with splash pads and playgrounds, it’s beauty is easy to admire. For those looking to work on their running skills, join the weekly parkrun on Saturday mornings at 9am. While there, keep an eye out for Otis and Ophelia, Victoria Park’s iconic summer swans. 

 

For those residing in Cambridge, Riverside park never fails when it comes to enjoying the outdoors! The largest park in the city, with it's any trails and sports fields, is perfect for a picnic date or family day. For those who like to shred, check it's amazing skate park!

KW is a marriage between city, suburb, and nature, so be sure to enjoy the nature found in its many beautiful parks!