Komoka Provincial Park is an excellent place to spend a day taking a hike!…read more There's a few things worth noting if you're going to head here for the first time: - It's not very accessible via city bus, so it is best to carpool - Don't rely on your smartphone to give you accurate directions to the entrance. My group had a few people end up near Sifton Bog rather than Komoka thanks to plugging the park's address into their maps app. Instead, just find the park on GoogleMaps and drop a pin, or just look for the sign off Oxford St. or Gideon Dr. - The older map of the park trails you'll find online on the Middlesex County website and that is sometimes distributed around town (the map without any satellite image shown under the trail lines) is outdated from what I could tell. It states that dogs are only allowed on certain trails, but this rule isn't listed elsewhere and when we arrived at the White trailhead (where the old map said "walking only", so we assumed dogs were not allowed. It says 'leashed pets' for the other 3 trails), there were no posted restrictions and lots of people walking dogs. - The trails are not super challenging, but there are parts with large tree roots, rocks, and somewhat steep inclines. - The trails are marked with blazes or small arrows. There are portions where it is possible to get lost. It is important to stay aware and remember when you've taken a turn, etc. - The park has no staffing or facilities, so be prepared to take out what you bring in. People had left piles of dog poop bags and empty cups, etc. at the entrance, which is gross. Please carry your trash out! The trails are mostly shady and through heavy forest, which makes this a pleasant place to walk on a hot day. There are portions through open field though, so don't neglect sunscreen!

KOMOKA PROVINCIAL PARK / KOMOKA TRAILS Official London…read moreOntario Park Gideon Drive and Brigham Road HAPPY FUN TIMES RATING: 5 SNORTS *Highest likemendation! Parking, benches, streams, beach, marked trails This is one of my most sooperfavoritist places to go exploreaventuring, guys!! It's 'MAZING and everything!! There are big piles of soopercool walkingroads plus trails for kikering plus even some little wooden paths too!! Yup!! Some parts are sooperhigh up and wayfaraways from MisterRiver, butt in other places, you can walk right up to him or even jump in for a wet, watery hug!! I did!! Plus and this is where I play Hidey-Go-Seek with my friend Steve the Deer! He is very good at hidey-go-seek! I've only seen him one time so far! Best part of Komoka Trails for puppies is that there are lotsa leafytrees for shadyparts plus, tricklestreams and burblecreeks plus MisterRiver himself to cool off in!! There are some sittingbenches for taking restingtimes, and even the most biggest crooked hill (wooden staircase) I have seen in evertimes!!I am not even joshing!! I give this park my highest likeamendation 'cuz it is a FIVE SNORT RESORT!! Yup!! Shanksh for being so awesometimes, park!! The end.

I'm actually a little hesitant to write this review as this almost feels like our own private…read moregetaway for my family and I. While there are a few ways to enter, we normally park at the main entrance in the small private (and free) lot right across from Oakridge mall on Oxford St. With a few kilometers of trails, we can walk for quite a while seeing birds, frogs, squirrels, chipmunks, racoons and even deer - but rarely other people. There is a boardwalk that leads to Redmond's Pond at the centre of the bog, where there is a viewing platform. It's pretty amazing and always abuzz with dragonflies, butterflies and swarming insects of less attractive varities. Amazingly, (and I should warn you actually should NOT do this), if you step off the wooden walkway the entire surrounding area feels like walking on a big waterbed. You see, what appears to be the ground is in fact a thick layer of peat floating on the water like mat. And while I already know you are actually going to step on it, take care if you do because its a barrier that could be broken - with significant enviromental impact as well as the dryness of one's footwear. I urge everyone to check it out at least once, just not when I'm planning to go and I feel fairly confident that you'll return. It's a paradise within the city for those who are looking to enjoy the quiet of nature without a long trip.

If you want a mini getaway from the city without spending a dime, visit Sifton Bog!…read more The first time I visited Sifton Bog was a few years back in high school when we took a class trip here for geography, and I instantly fell in love with this place! It is so peaceful, well maintained, and relaxing to take a walk through. There's a wooden boardwalk and after 15 minutes of walking, it takes you to the bog! In the springtime, there's little tadpoles and sometimes you can see a turtle in the water! Sometimes it does get kinda busy, and you'll come across multiple people during your walk. There are also trails and bike paths you can take, and a free parking lot to park your car. As far as I know, Sifton Bog closes down once winter hits and the snow takes over but it re-opens in spring. Give this place a try if you need to reconnect with nature on a budget! Tip for parents: please do not bring your children here and scoop up tadpoles from the bog to take home. I've seen way too many parents do this, and it's incredibly disrespectful towards nature and the animals. Please leave the tadpoles and all other animals and plants alone, and enjoy from a distance.

KIWANIS PARK - CENTRAL SOUTH Official London Ontario Park…read more1545 Trafalgar Street HAPPY FUN TIMES RATING: 3.5 SNORTS *Parking, paved path, picnic shelter, accessible. Today Pop and me went to two whole parks, guys! Except they were sort of the same one but not connected sort of! It was fun! This place is pretty good! Lots of leafytrees and sillysquirrels and at the way back a little stream and a train bridge! Truestorynojoshingseriousface I had lotsaHappyFunTimes! The end.

ST. JULIEN PARK Official London Ontario Park…read more15 Tommy Hunter Way HAPPY FUN TIMES RATING: 3.5 SNORTS *Parking, 1 regulation baseball diamond, 1 full soccer field, 4 mini soccer fields, 2 tennis courts, 1 full basketball court, 2 play structures, 1 swing set, paved path, horseshoe pit, accessible. This was a pretty good one, guys! It was big butt not too big plus it had a fun little swampy meadow plus big fields of grassycarpet plus a mini troll bridge and climb-y bits for kidlings who want to do monkey-type goofballery, butt just not many trees! Truestory it was sooperhot plus there wasn't many shady spots to cool off in! It's right next to MisterRiver though, so that's pretty good plus it is right next to a whole 18 hole Frisbee golf course too! Did you know? It is sort of close to Vauxhall Park, so you can get two parks in one if you want to take a big walk! Not too shabby on a cooler daytimes, park! The end.

We live in the area so its great for kids also for dog lovers there's a path to walk around but i'm…read moreinterested in how big in miles the path really is. But it is awesome and every Sept they also have a carnival like party which is also a great time. I'm glad we live here.

This park provides a birdview of lake Erie on top of the bluffs. The color of the water was…read morebeautiful. With a really short hike from the parking lot into the forest, you can reach the edge of the cliff. Be careful at the edge though since there is no protective fence.

Beautiful nature trails and it is very well maintained. I wish we had our bikes to go along more of…read morethe trails. They have all kinds of benches along the way and bathrooms at different intervals. There seemed to be plenty of parking.

My favorite park in the area! It's beautiful in springs and winter. It's great for taking a walk…read morewith friends or just relaxing on one of the benches. Plenty of parking spots are always available. Highly recommended!

As someone who lived overlooking this park for many years I must tell you it is a an absolute…read moredelight. Conveniently located almost right at the forks of the Thames it is also along the Thames Valley Parkway and sees a lot of bikes and rollerblading and hikers when the weather allows. While Victoria Park sees most of the festival action, you can often find something going on here on the weekends and the Canada Day fireworks are a must attend event. It's quite a large park and offers lots of room for picnics, frisbee or whatever outdoor activity your heart might desire. It's a delightful spot to take in a little nature right in the heart of the city!

While Victoria gets to shine in the heart of downtown, Harris Park is a hidden gem tucked in beside…read morethe Thames River. This park has a ton of green space, a small play park, and a great trail for running/biking. There is also a beach volleyball court. Before the days of IMPark down in Harris, it was easy to park your car and go for a run or play a game of v-ball, but now you have to pay. The trails here can lead you far and wide across the city of London. It is really neat to see how far they can take you. You wont find this park jam packed with festivals every weekend. From Rock the Park, to fireworks during Victoria Day, it is a nice space to be active or hang out to get away from it all. The geese can kind of be an annoyance, especially when they use the walkways as their bathroom but hey, thats nature! I've seen some really cute ducklings while walking the trails. Be sure to watch for warnings about high water during the spring time. It can be dangerous. Definitely visit Harris Park, even if you are stopping in at the nearby museum, it would be a great spot for a picnic!

London is truly known for its wonderful parks, but in my opinion, this park is the best one in…read moretown. The Thames River flows along this park, and there is even a Kiwanis Music Park right on the park site for people to play at with the musical instruments that are set up there. How cool is that! There are lots of nice, quiet, peaceful trails that make up this park - this is an ideal place to get your exercise done at, or even just unwind at or meet up with friends at. The park is overall well maintained and kept well clean. Just be mindful of the numerous geese that take over this park. You therefore will want to watch your step while walking - you sure don't want to step on top of their crap! I wish more people knew about how serene of an experience Gibbons Park provides. It truly is the best park in the city, at least in my opinion.

Community pool, splash pad, several playgrounds, beautiful trees, and riverside scenery make for an…read moreabsolutely gorgeous outing for families. Usually has outhouses, especially during the summer when it's crowded, so washrooms are readily available! Lots of seating - both benches and picnic tables for large groups. The park is bursting with paved bike paths, and a foot bridge that crosses the Thames river right near all the action. There's a pavilion and other standard park fair. Cross the foot bridge, and you're in Waldorf park just across the river, which is just a few blocks from Western's campus. There's plenty of parking, but be warned: it's a 3 hour maximum, and they will enforce this. One of the best parks in London!