Beautiful park, really well looked after. Lots of things to do for the kids, the splash/spray pads…read moreare great. There's also a little frog pond area for small babies/toddlers. As well as a large play area with swings slides etc. Definitely recommend

I love Oakville a suburb of Toronto…read more Gairloch Gardens is gorgeous place right on Lake Ontario Beautiful settings with beautiful garden of the art galleries great place to have a picnic or chill and watch the

One of the most beautiful gardens that you will ever see. It is family friendly, and an ideal place…read morefor an outing with kids. There are beautiful flowers, a lake, a fountain, plenty of place to walk around, and play. Pick a sunny day to go here, maybe stay to see the sunset, take a long walk by the lake, let the kids dip their hands in the cold water, take the time to appreciate the lotuses, lilies, and the swans, then walk over the tiny bridge, take a few photos, and you will remember this day you spent with your kids in your old age!

Beautiful park right on Lake Ontario that was once an estate. Beautiful art gallery beautiful…read moregrounds great place to walk around

I love going for long drive and discovered this out of the world park when I was driving on…read moreLakeshore road in Oakville. This park is on the lake side and the views are so divine and breathtaking. Don't know how I missed this place before. It's so difficult to express in words how serene and beautiful this park is. Perfect place to go and relax and disconnect. You can even see Toronto Skyline from here. There is also a viewing deck, from where you can get a better overall view. This pictures don't do justice to this place. You have experience this place with your eyes. I found this park in fall and went there few times in last weeks of fall before snow. I just envy the people who live close to this place. There were few houses close by, that have balconies opening to lake view. Oh it must be so amazing to wake up everyday to this heavenly view!!

Part of Sixteen Mile Creek runs through the Lions Valley Park which has a lot of hiking trails that…read moreare really popular for the autumn leaves. There is a dedicated parking lot at Skyvalley Crescent but it can get busy as it's one of the only ones. The issue with parking is that the neighboring suburbs do not allow for street parking, so it makes parking a little difficult. There are a lot of well maintained and wide trails that people were using for a stroll, bikes (we did see some aggressive bikers so listen for bells), and jogging. Dogs are allowed here as well, as long as they are leashed. There are "non-official" trails that can take you down to the creek - these ones are narrower and not of the brush has been cleared away. To get really close to the water you kind of have to walk through these. There is a payoff during late September and early October as you can see the salmon run! They are a little hard to spot but just wait by areas where there is some rocky elevation in the creek. Those are the choke points where they're normally charging up to make a leap!

Sixteen Mile Creek is a lot wider and bigger than what I'd normally associate with creeks. Where it…read moreempties into Lake Ontario actually serves as a harbour for several docks. Further up, there's a lot of green space surrounding it - including the famous Glen Abbey golf club. There's also several trails in the area between Upper Middle and Dundas which are a great escape into nature. I'd long ago noticed some beautiful cliffs when passing over it on the Dundas st bridge, and it's really worth seeing in person.

Amazing park! You can customize your own trail with breathtaking view. This is place which is so…read morebeautiful and popular in this neighborhood

It's Thanksgiving Day today. We planned to have a small trip to see maple leaf red Fall colour with…read morefamilies. I saw ppl posted nice pictures a day before. So I decided to go. The park is in Oakville that kind of 1 hr from Toronto. The traffic today was not too bad, we followed GPS to a resident area that saying not able to access the park from there, we parked the car across the street, and walked along the trails. However, we walked about 30 mins, we got to a parking lot again that stating this one is the Lions Valley Parking Lot. That means the one we entered from was part of the park. But not the main entrance. Since we don't have too much time today, we couldn't finish the whole park visiting. If we can have a better sign to show the park from the difference entrance, that would be much better.

The Riverwood Conservancy is the gold standard for what an urban nature preserve should be. It's…read moresophisticated enough for a first date in the gardens, but rugged enough for a serious hiker or nature photographer.

Fall has settled in!…read more Such a tranquil day at this park today. The sunshine beaming and a few people walking around enjoying the outdoors.

This is a lovely little park! We've gone here many times over the years, in many seasons. We even…read morehad a photo shoot here with our (then) 8 month old daughter. Pro tip: if you're planning to come here in the summer time, pack a picnic and bring bathing suits for the kids as there is a splash pad. Try to arrive early as parking is limited. There's also a small sandy beach area as well but I personally wouldn't recommend swimming in the water there (ikyk).

Jack Darling Memorial Park is such a beautiful place. We love going there for walks with our…read morefamily. It has such a nice and peaceful vibe. I enjoy sitting on the benches and taking in the beautiful views of Lake Ontario. The park offers various trails suitable for everyone. It's also great for walking dogs and letting kids play around. Parking spots are limited. If you go on weekends, you might have to wait a bit.

Bronte Creek is one of the two provincial parks in the GTA. There is an entrance fee, so I would…read moresuggest getting the Ontario Parks pass from your local library to enter and to park for free. This is a nice park with lots of hiking trails and lush woods, offering plenty of shades on a sunny day. The only trail that allows you to go down to the creek is #6 Half Moon Valley Trail. I would also recommend #4 Lookout Ravine Trail which is almost completely covered by trees and would be beautiful in the fall. You shouldn't miss the famous White Oak Tree, likely germinated since 1685 and at least 300 years old, close to parking lot A. The Spruce Lane Farmhouse is another highlight near parking lot F, which is a Victorian-style house showing visitors what life was like back then. The antique furniture, well-decorated rooms, farm equipment, and friendly volunteers wearing Victorian costumes gave us an immersive experience at the farm. The only problem is that the amenities are a bit dated, especially with the signage. The park staffs should hand out free maps as you enter the park, and there should be more directions as to where you are. I often had to rely on Google to check location and the pre-downloaded map from their website. The swimming pool remains under renovation as of summer 2024, so the park is not yet at its full potential.

My first time visiting this provincial park. I was very fortunate to receive a free annual pass…read moreaccess so did not forego the admission cost which is about $12 to $21 per day. The trails are clean, managed and you can see the arborist do a good job maintaining the overall trail. It's a really nice scenic escape from city life; I can see ski and bike trails. There is even a mini farm. There are some really nice vantage points where you can see the water and treeline, so it might be nice to return in the fall. Definitely returning here :)

My dad actually grew up in Oakville, so it was rad to come to Coronation Park with him as he showed…read moreme his old stomping grounds. He was also my production assistant for this leg of Chicken Wars, as we did 3 tissi reviews in this park... that sentence would have been complete gibberish to me 3 months ago lol. As tradition holds with my reviews of parks, I'm gonna let off some steam. I'm tired. Ever since me reviewing rotisserie chickens in outdoor spaces went semi-viral, I've been giving this everything I got. My entire soul. I've sat at my corporate 9-5 job for years dreaming about something like this to happen, so when it finally did, I was ready. I pounced. I said to myself "yeah you're exhausted, but this is the time. It's quite literally now or never." I've given it everything, so at least at the end of the day I can look myself in the mirror and say I tried. I tried my best. Working a 9-5 job in tech sales while doing the writing, editing, eating, filming, traveling, etc. for this has taken every ounce of my being. It's starting to get to me. I don't mean to sound like I'm complaining at all, I'm actually extremely grateful, but I just want to stay raw and honest. The reality is there are highs and lows with everything, and I'm just trying to learn how to navigate them. Seeing that Sports Science guy end it all the other day made me so sad. Like damn that guy brought so much joy to my childhood. Even he was going through it!?!? He looked so happy all the time. I just think it's important to get this stuff out of my head and onto metaphorical paper. Maybe this one should have just stayed in my journal, but whatever. I think it will be cool to come back in 10 years and read this and either laugh at myself for being a dork, or be like "damn I was spitting." That's why I love writing so much. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

This park was the highlight of our summer during pandemic and being a parent of a young kids…read more The only downside of the park is parking . Considering the size of the park, the ratio to park your vehicle is ver low. So we used to visit the park in a little off hours. It has an endless dimension for a toddler to run freely, its always breezy around the park due to the lake. The splash pad is huge , clean and the best. It has a combination of low pressure and high pressure water outputs so the kids of every age group a d enjoy it. There are a few picnic tables, you have to be lucky to grab one. One unique thing about the park is that the young kids play area is separated by toddlers play area which keeps ten toddlers safe and it is big peace of mind for a parent like me. The park is cleaned regularly and the grass is always trimmed. So go for it!

Beautiful, clean. Great place for a walk or picnic. Parking is hard to come by but it's ok…read more Great place to walk or play or take pics. I've been there for some walkathon type events and that was great too. Good space for things like that. Overall a fun place to go, especially in the fall when it's so pretty with all the colored leaves. If you are in the area and aren't sure what to do, it's a great place to run or walk or even sit outside and draw or read. Not many big parks like this around. A friend likes to go there and take pics and I tag along, just cuz it's nice to get outside and walk around. I love it so I'd like to say more but I can't think of what I've forgotten to mention. I guess just keep in mind there is construction on Dundas and by the entrance right now.

It's great park for walks. It is really popular spot during spring to fall. Trails were pretty wide…read moreso you can be walking along side people biking and a family walking with a stroller. Also, the park is very scenic and photographable (even if you just your phone). The downside: Parking is pretty hard to find during the few times I have visited.