Kids’ Top 5 Park Picks
Grab a coffee and sit back on a park bench for a blissful moment while your child burns off some energy. Parent warning: These parks have so much to offer, it may be difficult convincing the kids to leave. ROCHESTER PARK This newly renovated park, at 1390 Rochester Dr., is a favourite with local families and revered by mom bloggers. Cue beaming smiles as your child sets sight on this park’s spectacular nature-themed playground structure, with plenty of space to climb. Other features include a zip line, climbing wall, tube slide, saucer swings accessible for all users and a skate spot. In summer, tots will love the sand and water play area in the park’s lower level. You’ll also find a washroom facility on site, a picnic shelter and grassy areas for picnicking.
Rochester Park • Caleb, 9 “I like the wooden climber. It’s awesome!”
Saucer swing at Rochester Park.
Town Centre Park • Anabella, 9 “I always have so much fun on the spinning tree.”
TOWN CENTRE PARK WINNER: Voted the #1 Great Public Space in Canada in 2017 by the Canadian Institute of Planners. This park, at 1299 Pinetree Way, is the beating heart of City Centre, where people convene year-round to walk, run, play and celebrate.
Town Centre Park
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Children go wide-eyed when they see the colourful playground, which has a variety of equipment suitable for all ages and abilities. The park also has a large spray park, sand volleyball courts, free outdoor table tennis and foosball tables.