McLennan Park is the site of the old landfill in Kitchener (hence the nickname of "Mount Trashmore"…read moreby the locals) and occupies 39 hectares in the Laurentian Hills neighbourhood. There's truly something for everyone, including a dog park and a skate park, playground, and a relatively new BMX bike park. There is also a washroom building here as well as parking on-site. There are pedestrian trails for those who like to take a nice walk. Beach volleyball and basketball courts are also available for booking. In the winter, people of all ages love to toboggan down the hill. For those looking for fun in the great outdoors, look no further than McLennan Park!

It's a nice park in downtown Kitchener offering lots of options to enjoy. It has a playground,…read moresplash pad, basketball courts and picnic areas. It is a family-friendly park and you can enjoy walking, running, biking or roller skating in the park while your children are busy playing in the playground. There is plenty of shade to move the picnic tables and enjoy a nice meal.

The first time I passed by Victoria Park was by accident. I drove along and noticed this beautiful…read morepark. It was in the wintertime. I vowed to come back when the weather was warmer. Well, with the recent heatwave that happened, I was in the neighbourhood, saw a parking lot, and decided to stop by. It was 36°C outside. With the humidity, it was much hotter. I am crazy, but I am glad that I stopped by. I walked around the park. It's picturesque and I can understand why folks choose to get wedding photos taken here. There are plenty of benches around. The bike and walking paths are generous. There are a ton of bridges over the water. Lots of folks were out and about. I also got to say hi to a dog and his owner. For kids, there's a splash area. There were plenty of cheerful kids cooling off and having a good time. I liked the canoe that was at the park. It was different, but a good fit. I spent nearly an hour there. I left fearing that I would be a water blob from the heat. I will try coming back here when it's not as humid. It's the perfect way to relax, take a stroll, and take photos of this beautiful park. (254)

First time visiting this park, came here with my family to see the Christmas lights. The lights…read morewere beautiful, lots to see. Highly recommend

A beautiful, well-maintained park that offers a bit of everything trails, gardens, water features,…read moreand play areas. It's peaceful and lively at the same time, with tons of space to walk, relax, or picnic. Great for an afternoon escape!

I was in the area and saw this on google maps so I wanted to see…read more Many benches and bike locks. Trash bin and free parking. Very age accessible. Might be a good view April to July during high flow. The Grand River is maintained with a recreation water flow for aquatic life and outdoor activities.

My dog, Kass used to go here and it's an amazing place! She loved it and the playing there tired…read moreher out.

This place is amazing! Not one, but 2 pools that can be rented and a huge field that you can…read moreaccess with that rental. The owners are friendly and accommodating, the prices are fair, and the facility itself is a well thought out piece of doggie heaven! My dogs lose their minds when they figure out that we're going there for playtime!

Yesterday, I visited the Cambridge Kin Carnival at Riverside Park. I parked across from it, as it…read moreseemed to have more parking spots that trying my luck parking on park property. I thought that it was additional parking for the park. After backing into a spot, I noticed a boarded-up, vacant building several steps away from me. I didn't know what it was. I flagged it and headed to the carnival. I returned after a fun time at the carnival and stuffing myself with yummy tacos. I took another look at this building. It looked vacant to me with no signs to indicate what it once was. Weird. I did some research because this place piqued my curiosity. It is the Preston Electric Power House. It's labelled as Historic Preston Electric Power House on Google, although the historic part doesn't seem official based on my brief research. Preston used to be its own town before it became a community in Cambridge today. This power house was built in 1905. Its purpose was to supply hydro-electric power to the former Preston Junction and the former Grand River railway line. You can see faint remnants of rail tracks on the ground, which makes more sense now. Apparently, this building has been vacant for decades. It is owned by the City of Cambridge. This building is listed on the city's heritage walking tour. Perhaps it's where the historic label comes from. I still can't tell whether it is formally deemed a historic building. However, it is listed as a public building in Waterloo region's Public Building Inventory report. So many questions remain even after learning a bit about the building. Why is it kicking around? Is it used for storage? If it is a part of a heritage walk, shouldn't there be at least a sign with some details for tourists like me to read, instead of scratching my head looking at it and thinking that it's a dump? Anyway, it's cool that it was once a power station for Preston. You can park behind this abandoned building for free, but there's not much to see. It would be cool if it were converted to a museum, as it seems to play an important part of the city's history that feels like it's a huge secret. I'm hoping that wishful thinking helps here. (183)