It was a nice Sunday afternoon that it was chilly outside. But we decided to go for a walk. Mill Pond park is not far from my home. We drove over and saw a lot of car come and go. We could still find a parking spot. Some ppl parked on the side of street. The park is neither small or big, medium size. There is kid's playground and trails, a small lake. Some trail was still covered by the snow or wet. We walked slowly that still could take me an hour to go through different trails. It will be better to walk around during summer. It's a nice place to abtain some sunshine. read more

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Mill Pond Park is primarily a recreational and entertainment area in Richmond Hill, but also contains trails. It's just north of the hospital and is easy to miss since I rarely drive up this way. One of the best parts about the park is the free parking just south of the park. The trail is somewhat circular, and can vary from 2-3 km depending on where you walk. The trails are pretty easy and flat. The trails on the north side of the park pass by residential back yards and are primarily dirt trails, which can get muddy after a rain. You also pass by some nice brick houses on the west side of the park. Overall, a pretty nice walk if you're looking for something easy and don't want to break a sweat. read more

Mill Pond Park - Parks Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Mill Pond is lovely BUT no one has mentioned that the parking is sooo limited. You can park on the side street sometimes. This park is mainly for people who can walk there. I don't live far from there but too far to walk for an 80 yr old. My neighbours and I are reluctant to go there for that reason. How can Richmond Hill throw a beautiful park in there and not provide adequate parking. This park is mainly a neighbourhood park. read more

Amazing park with nice shady trails for walking or biking. It is a great place to visit in any season. Could get very crowded on weekends though. They used to have a special winter hut for swans and it was magnificent to see families of white swans on the lake. Unfortunately, the "swan hut" was removed during Covid and there are no more swans on Mill pond. read more

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I stumbled upon the Mill Pond Park when visiting an art show. I saw that park had a lot walking space and a nice pond with tulips blooming. It was quite picturesque. Have you passed a pond on the left side you are able to walk along a trail that goes in three different directions. One way ticket to a field for picnics and also has a shelter for eating covered out of the sun. The other way takes you to another pond behind the community. If you go right it takes you on a shorter path that does not seem to be frequented as much as the other path. It circles back towards the pond about midway. There is an area for children to play on the playground. Parking is across the street. I did not see any restroom areas while I was there. I want to find some other good parks or green space areas to frequent the spring and summer. So if there are more out there that I have not seen or that you think are spectacular, that I should visit, please let me know. read more

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We stopped by this park last weekend and had a nice experience. The area by the lake is beautiful and makes you feel like you travelled to a small town up north. We walked around the pond really quickly and then walked along the trail. The trail was short and sweet. It takes you through a wooded area and ended quite quickly. Once you reach the end you have to go back the way you came since the trail isn't a loop. Would I return? Maybe read more

Check out the popular outdoor summer concerts in the park on Thursday nights in July and August. There's nothing better than listening to nostalgic tunes on a warm summer evening. It's well organized with great tribute bands. The performers recreate the music of ABBA, Chicago, The Beach Boys, Michael Jackson and Motown to name a few. Come early if you want to snag one of the few picnic tables or bring a folding chair. Burgers, hot dogs and beverages are offered for sale at the BBQ during the concerts. Children can enjoy the playground. There's a nice boardwalk for a stroll beside the pretty pond. Washrooms are located across the street next to the small parking lot. The parking across the street is limited but there are plenty of side streets that allow parking and the nearby hospital has free parking during the concerts in the park series. There's even a supervised area to leave your bicycle during concerts. read more

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I am making it a goal to visit as many outdoor skating rinks as I can this winter. Today I was in Richmond Hill and decided to check out the skating on Mill Pond. It was disappointing to find the Pond covered in snow except for a couple of small patches that people cleared themselves with a shovel. I suppose the town no longer clears the ice or perhaps they just do it for the winter fair. With the temperature at minus seventeen for the last few days, the ice was solid. It's too bad there was not a bigger area to enjoy the beautiful experience of skating on a frozen pond. I was a little confused with the small change room visitors including myself were using to put on their skates with a sign in the open doorway saying DO NOT ENTER Very pretty spot but not very skater friendly I'm sorry to say. read more

A true hidden gem in Richmond Hill...although all the locals seem to know about it and appear to be trying to keep it a secret from outsiders. Sure, the place can be covered in goose droppings at times...and it can be crowded on a beautiful night or on a sunny day....but the allure of the pond and the naturalized shore is spectacular. Grab an ice cream, sit under a tree, think back to when you were a kid and hadn't a care in the world....this is what this place is all about. read more

I must echo the reminiscent sentiments of my hometown pal Mike S, on the nostalgia factor that Mill Pond Park brings about in any local kid who grew up in Richmond Hill over the years. It's one of the few central locations that is a great spot for kids and families all year round. By summer I can recall visiting with my family and playing for hours on their park, stopping for a packed lunch in the shade of the many trees above and around and sneakily feeding the crust of my sandwiches to the eagerly awaiting Geese and Ducks (also known as Richmond Hill vultures). Once I was a bit older, this was a place where you could ride your bike through or to with your pals and maybe even cause a little mischief (but not too much). Heck I'm pretty sure a teenage version of myself got a kiss from a pretty girl here one night. Yep! As the year turns to Winter the pace at Mill Pond Park doesn't diminish. The Geese fly away and they're replaced on the pond by hundreds of people skating and playing pond hockey. This was always something to look forward to by Winter, that and the annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival. The town pulls in trailers that allow you to safely change in and out of your skates and the maple syrup served on snow was always a welcome treat. Possibly my favourite time of year here is Fall. The trees begin to change colour and on a crisp, clear day their reflection on the pond is a thing of true beauty. Walking the path around the pond is a great date idea (trust me fellas... I know). All this being said no matter the time of year, this is one of the best parts of Richmond Hill, my hometown, and I invite you to come see it for yourself some day. read more

Mill Pond Park - Parks Near Me - Richmond Hill, Ontario

Richmond Hill puts on a great musical line up for the summer at Mill Pond. Last night was Dream Girls with music from Tina Turner and Diana Ross, Gloria Gaynor. The park was jammed with people enjoying the warmth of the hot summer night and good music. Food was available for purchase from M& M's, Tim Horton's to name a few. People get there early in order to get a good spot. Others go for walks along the pond and when the music starts everyone wants to dance. The music line up goes from the month of July to end of August featuring many different artists and local talent. The evening begins at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Well worth the drive out. Check out the Richmond Hill Guide to see what the line up is for the remaining weeks of summer. read more

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Perfect place to get a dose of Nature's beauty and enjoy a book while basking in the sun. The entrance greets you with a scenic pond and the ducks can't get any friendlier! They just walk right up to you, making you want to pet one of the ducklings. Please don't feed them though. Mill Pond Park has got some great hiking trails and every step you take, you're bound to spot something interesting. While on the path, I was stopped by a rhythmic tap, tap, tapping noise. Looking up high in the trees, I spied a woodpecker. This could be a nice venue for birdwatchers! What's more, there are often community events held at this park such as the Winter Carnival, ice skating on the pond, and Concerts in the summer. This is definitely going to be one of my go-to places if I want some nature therapy and a leisurely escape. read more

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We just recently moved to Richmond Hill and discovered this gem. It is larger than I thought it would be. There is a playground for kids and a gazebo that has music in the summer months. There is parking and washrooms. We are really enjoying the wildlife here. They have a couple of swans, some chipmunks, duck's and geese. If you stand in the wooded area where some of the paths are, you would hardly know your even in a city. We will be back for sure! read more

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Bigger than I expected! Not many reviews but still made the 25 minute drive with my Minnie Maltese to have a walk around. I got there, and found it so easily! Their are two big parking lots from what I found! Even big clean washrooms and vending machines! Great place for a hike! Many trails and amazing scenery! A lot of people and a lot of dogs! I noticed there was a police car just driving around for about 20 minutes .. Kind weird but made me feel safe! The area is beautiful! So many geese and even swans! People were fishing, tanning, relaxing and walking their dog! Such a beautiful place to go and hang out! A lot of benches and even a gazebo! I will make the drive down again and this time wear running shoes to go try those trails with my boyfriend and dog! read more

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We went on a Saturday morning, it is hard to find a close parking, but when we walk on the trail, it's not that many people. It's not a hard trail but there's some climbing. read more

Great park and well kept up by the town... Swans in the warmer months and lots of activities in the summer. Great paths for waking read more

Beautiful, tranquil park. Keep an eye out for geese, ducks and a the beautiful swans. Great for walking or sitting by the water. There are plenty of benches and shady areas, as well as trails. Great gazebo and playground as well. read more

Thank goodness for yelp or I would have never found this park. As I have moved out of Markham, I've been looking for a similar park to Unionville Main Street and I've found the spot! Not as big as Unionville but still a great park and nothing beats pond skating. read more

My girlfriend and I do a lot of hiking and sight seeing, so we've both seen a lot of the beautiful outdoors. This is a nice pond, but there are a lot of nice ponds around every neighbourhood, and this one is not that unique or particularly picturesque. I actually like the smaller, less crowded Rumble Pond Park located nearby to the west. We were there Saturday, August 22. 3.5 Stars. There is no listing for Rumble, so I'll elaborate here. There is a very nice, large gazebo that is above your average park Gazebo and a small island in the middle of the pond connected by a scenic bridge. I think it is more romantic than the other park. If you are into photography, this place has more potential. The only downside is it is small. In some parks, you feel immersed in nature, bit here, with the road being so close and the noise of traffic. 4.0 Stars read more

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Mill Pond park is a great place for a stroll or to go biking with kids. The park is really beautiful and you can see white swans and many different birds. In summer, they had family concerts on Thursdays, some of them were really good such as Chicago Transit and Paul McCartney tribute bands. This is one of our favorite places in Richmond Hill, the park is a nice oasis where you can rest from urban madness. read more

Our favourite park in the area, anything from hiking along the pond and going into the forest trails to playgrounds for the kids, feeding the ducks and generally enjoying a good walk in the park :) read more

Mill pond holds many events throughout the year. As a volunteer for the Town of Richmond Hill, I can safely say this park is probably one of the most crowded. If you live by, I would highly recommend going on the town's website and check out when their next event is. read more

I like this park and the surrounding trails. There is a bonus of summer music in the gazebo with wide range of genres. Its romantic at sunset and cool place to chill in the day. read more

My husband and I came on a Thursday night when Abbamania was playing. Excellent. Great place for a family outing. Dogs are permitted. Bring your own chairs during summer concerts in the park. read more