Perfect Place for a Perfect Hike.
Bob Hunter Memorial Park is located in the Southeast corner of Markham. The Park itself is a National Park which has many kilometres of trails for all levels of hiking. There is ample parking and always people coming and going from all the parking areas, be patient and a parking spot will turn up sooner or later. Visit the website for alternate parking on Reesor Road. At the Trail head there is an education centre that may or may not be open due to COVID-19 restrictions, and a picnic area with porto-potties.
The great draw to the park is the trail system itself as it winds through many areas of the park. On the trails you will see vast green meadows, a thick wooded area, the Rouge River, bridges and many areas to sit down. Be warned though there is a Tick Adivisory, so dress appropriately, and of course on a warm humid summer day, when you in deeper into the wooded area you will find many insects including mosquitoes, so bring your bug spray.
This was not my first visit to this park, but this time I decided to take pictures, so I could share them the Yelp community. My kids were excited as this is a park that is open to all, kids, adults, families, couples and just anyone who enjoys the outdoors. The trails are well kept but on this visit a few of them were blocked off mostly due to tree falls or erosion and flood damage from storms. Please take the time visit this park, bring your family and your friends, and you could spend the whole day there if you like. There are maps at the Main Parking lot which are fairly easy to follow. We had a blast and I'm sure you will too!!! read more