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

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

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I was visiting a friend in the area and after an indulgent lunch, we stopped by for a short hike. There was plenty of parking and no entrance fee! The conservancy is a photographer's dream, and I loved being so close to nature without having to drive out of the city! It was an easy hike, and I noticed bikers on the trails, and people enjoying a picnic at the benches located near the entrance. It was so peaceful that I could have easily stayed a few more hours! I hope to return in another week or so, and see the fall leaves changing colors! Note: Open year round, 7 days a week, from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. The conservancy holds evening events and high tea from time to time. Check their website for additional info and changes to their entrance hours read more

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I stopped in here two times in 2021, the first time was a quick hike before seeing my friend for lunch, the second time was going on the quest for salmon run. This park during the summer is a lovely full bloom, for a free park its a treat to enjoy the floral landscaping and the trails can be quite nice; note some areas are not stroller friendly so pick you battle. There is a chapel on the premise and even an area for renting out for wedding venue; note there is a sign that you need permit for any professional group photos - I would expect a group is more than one. On my quest for salmon run after thanksgiving on a warm weekend in November, I followed the Culham Trail; with regular encounters with birds, pigeons, chipmunks, squirrels, deer (in the distance) and Chicopee. There was a lot to see; because of the feeders located throughout the park, there are locations that birds converge. Wandering around, there are some cute photo places that have elevation changes or tuck away in foliage. On my quest down the Culham Trail, I found little success in catching the salmon run but was able to see fly fishers casting away in the river. This park truly is a hidden gem and there is plenty to see during summer and autumn. Parking can be unruly, be patient, be courteous; even though its big it seems to have high turnover. If you can't get a spot, not far is Erindale Park that connects to UTM, give that a try, it is also nice with stroller accessible trails. read more

It was surprisingly busy on a late weekday morning. The paths/trails are wide enough so even if you see another person it's easy to stay on the edges of the path and stay a safe distance apart. It's very shaded for the most part so not to worry about getting sunburnt. We didn't stay for too long but there's a lot of trails to discover. I'd love to go back to spend more time wandering around. Just a note that there are some hills so be prepared for them. read more

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Simply in love with this place. Did not expect such big space so close in Mississauga. Some trails can be crowded but still manageable to maintain social distancing. The garden, chappel are beautiful. There are 3 parking spaces. One is on the left side when we enter from Burnhamthrope and is connected to the culham trail and credit river trail. This also connects Erindale park. read more

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One of my favourite parks in Mississauga, there are so much to see and do here. Lots of flowers on display so come during various times of the year to see many in bloom. There is also a wetland as well, and a few historic buildings. There is an art gallery as well. The trails lead you to the Credit River, but beware the crowds might be bad between 10am to 3pm. read more

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I absolutely love this place. If you're a Pokémon go player and you're passing by or just never explored this park, then it's the place to be. 3 pokestops in an area where you can spin them all while sitting on a bench and 3 gyms to take over. It's the ultimate place to play Pokémon go. The actual place itself is quite pretty. They've got tons of garden areas, wherein they grow decorative plants, vegetables, herbs and I think a fruit or two. You can't really touch those, because they're tended to by volunteers and belong to the conservancy. But it's cool to see. I've even seen some praying mantis here. Visual Arts Mississauga is here, also known as VAM. There's camps for kids and classes for adults, as well as Magic Monday with DeSerres Oakville, always great with Jermaine. There's tons of trails with deer occasionally passing by. It's a lot of fun. Great for foraging as well. read more

"It's a hidden gem." "A hidden gem in the heart of Mississauga." "It's a true hidden gem." You can only hear that phrase said so many times before it stops being a hidden gem. If anything, Riverwood is probably one of the most known parks in Mississauga. After all, any place that brings in over 10,000 people to take part in programs and workshops each year is bound to get noticed sooner or later. Every time I think of this place, I liken it to New York's Central Park. It is not the biggest park in the city by any means (fairly sure the nearby Erindale Park dwarfs this), but it's the only real place that combines form and functionality. Besides the park itself, Riverwood plays host ot a handful of historic properties like Chappell House (exhibits) and Visual Arts Mississauga (art shows, workshops et al). The place has multiple trails running throughout it, and sits in a nexus with the aforementioned Erindale Park and UTM to the south. There's a whole lot of history to this place, and I respect the hell out of the board members and community advocates who fought to keep this place from being turned into a parking lot by GO, which built that ugly monstrosity of a parking garage a couple blocks away. Thank God they didn't get their way. You can tell the passion and respect these volunteers have for the site, which was reaffirmed at the Canada 150 Infrastructure launch event I attended. The executive director, Douglas Markoff, and board director Kevin Sherwin both spoke about the value of the property to the city, alongside several city councillors. This is a very peaceful place, and I'd contend that there are few finer places to go for a nature walk in the city. I've had the fortune to visit here in the past at sundown, and walking along the Culham Trail and taking in the greenery is very relaxing. It's a little oasis in the middle of a city that seems to be intensifying in all directions. It was good to know that infrastructure funding is helping the site. They also celebrated the opening of a new structure, "Pine Sanctuary", which sits right near the corner of Riverwood Park Lane and Burnhamthorpe Road. It's intended to be a visible landmark and a draw for people to visit the facility, and it's a beautiful sculpture that is made up of over 30,000 individual pieces. It's well worth a visit to Riverwood. A fine park and a jewel in the city. read more

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An educational area for school trips. The pathways lead into Erindale Park in Mississauga. Great for walking for all ages. Watch out for Coyotes. read more

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A wonderful trail to stroll in nature. It takes you through the wooded areas along the Credit River, giving you great spots to get amazing photos, benches if you need to rest and access to the river if you want to bring your fishing gear. The trail is wide enough that bicycles have no problem getting around hikers. Just watch out for those hills. read more

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We are so lucky to live next to this great conservation park. When we moved to Mississauga I called it are secret gem by now a lot of people know about it. Great gardens so many flowers. And ponds. There's a art center . Also a big barn used for school trips. There's a few paths to take down the the river and that's a dream come true if you love nature Great trails next to the river miles and miles of walking by the credit river. Wild life can be seen . Wood peckers , hawk, vaulters., Deer and much more. If you like fishing this place e is for you . Salmon, trout can be found here. This is a great place to read a book or walk or even a family picnic. read more

The Riverwood Conservancy - A view from the sky - Parks Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

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I take some pride in finding this place before anyone I knew was aware of this place a couple years ago, when I had just moved into town. Having moved from BC, I was desperate to find nature escapes from the city. There are a couple buildings, so you have access to nice clean washrooms and vending machines. There is a small art gallery too. What's really great is they do a tonne of summer camps, keeping kids active and learning about gardening. They even offer programs for people with disabilities. Moreover, I've seen events on SNAP where people meet up here for activities such as birdwatching. Of course there is the terrace garden. My favourite thing about it though is that it provides access to the Culham trail, which follows the Credit River. It's a continuous trail beginning roughly near the 403 and goes at least to Erindale Park (near Dundas). It is completely gorgeous and peaceful along the river valley - a true escape from the city. Once summer reaches, it's incredibly lush. Anyone I've brought to the trail had their expectations far exceeded. Right near the top of my favourite places in urban GTA. read more

I love this park the grass is always cut and clean. There's always a few twigs on the grass for me to chew. So many trails for me to walk throw. The top part of this park is so nice but I just LOVE going down to the river in a hot day I even take a dip. And after all the running and swimming I just relax under a tree next to the river chewing a branch. read more

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I agree with Stephanie S here. This is definitely a hidden gem. I had no idea this place existed and when I saw the big blue Mississauga sign at the entrance, I just assumed it was some type of recreation centre. Guess I was wrong. This is a beautiful nature park with different types of trees and is quite scenic. Great place to go for a walk or jog (on the grass, since the roads extend all the way). Will visit again. read more

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I can't believe that this place wasn't listed before. Hidden gem in the heart of Mississauga! I sorta discovered this place by accident when I couldn't find any parking at Erindale Park on the weekend. This park/art gallery/hiking/mountain biking trails, etc. is literally just north of Erindale Park, north of Burnhamthorpe Rd. Apparently, the entire property was a private residence that was donated when the owner died. This info is probably on their website which I have not read. Since I haven't read the website, there is a bit of mystery as to what exactly goes on in the buildings located on the property. However, I have heard that they host art classes (paid) in one, and there is an art gallery in the main building. Even as a lifelong Mississauga resident, I have never been inside any of the buildings. Btw, I am really curious as to whether or not they hold weddings (or other special events) here?? Could be quite profitable for maintaining the property! read more

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I love hiking and more with family, very close to home, which is better park,I recommend that you do not follow the usual paths, explore everywhere and you will love them read more

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One of our best parks, my favourite at least. People come to walk, hike, bike, fish and hand feed the chickadees. As a resident of Mississauga, we are truly blessed to have such a beautiful place to go to in the heart of the City. Long time residence don't know that it exists. read more

The Riverwood Conservancy - Feeding a chickadee - Parks Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I love this place. It has some beautiful trails with lots of big trees and a lovely pond, right in the middle of Mississauga. The trails range from easy to medium - some take you down to the Credit River, where you can continue walking along the riverside for much longer if you're adventurous. My first time exploring I tried to do a few trails with a stroller, which is a stupid idea since they're TRAILS and obviously not paved, and my baby was like "mom, you're an idiot". But the second time around I busted out the carrier, and we both had a much better time. There's a beautiful art centre building nearby with clean bathrooms, and a barn which I haven't been able to explore yet. I have yet to see a variety of wildlife except mosquitoes so... expect mosquitoes. Plenty of parking (two lots), and accessible from the bus stop on Burnhamthorpe (but a bit of a walk in from the main road). This place is a gem and I think everyone should go check it out! read more

Such a gorgeous park... the trails are easily accessible... not very many benches or tables ... plenty to see and do with large space to move around.... read more

A nice park bit needs more trails on the other side......especially near Burtnamthorpe rd bridge. read more

The Riverwood Conservancy - This park is truly amazing. - Parks Near Me - Mississauga, Ontario

I love this place! Whether it's going for a jog, walk, catching up with friends or sitting by the river and enjoying the beauty of mother nature. This place is truly a breath of fresh air and takes you on a serene journey. If you take the yellow trail and you walk past 2-3 little bridges past the rocky wall, you will end up in erindale park. I haven't gone the green trail yet but I will next time. We have a hidden gem in the heart of mississauga. This place closes at 11 but it gets awfully dark past 9pm during summer months. There are benches all throughout the path but beware of certain plants like giant hogweeds and such. There are signs all over about plants you should avoid. This place is known for engagement photos as it has a pretty garden area. Very well maintained! Take your friends, family or have some alone time. You will LOVE it! read more

It's really nice to walk the grounds and the conservatory itself links to different trails... I've walked the grounds in the spring and fall, not quite sure what the winter is like but it's definitely a nice and peaceful spot when I went (the place itself, though there may be people doing a ton of photos who may be a touch loud) I didn't realize there was the art/barn area then the lower area till the 5th time I went so make sure you explore the entire spot! read more

The best kept secret in Mississauga, everyone is lucky to have this conservation park in the heart of the city. im not sure how much of a secret it will remain with great reviews, but seriously it is a nice place to take a walk, have a picnic. check it out, you will love it. read more

Love this serene and clean garden with a very organised setup. Cannot wait to take art classes here someday soon!!

Love coming here for a good walk/hike. It has some nice trials and is a great getaway from all the hustle and bustle of the city. Always has ample parking and have never had a problem on my walks. I'd recommend these trails to anyone looking to get more physical but doesn't want to commit to the gym. read more