Parks and Pavilions

Peterborough offers over 100+ parks, ranging from neighbourhood parks up to regional parks. The trails are extensive and you can walk and bicycle to many places. Visit the City's interactive map to find a park or playground near you!

Regional Parks

Beavermead Park

2011 Ashburnham Drive

Beavermead Park is located on the southeast shore of Little Lake offering stunning views, nature areas, trails, playground with accessible features, a beach, soccer fields, beach volleyball courts, a pavilion and an outdoor gymnasium created through a partnership with local Rotary clubs. At 53 acres, it's one of the largest parks in the City. Parking is available. Washrooms are open seasonally during the spring and summer.

The Beavermead Campground is a family campground located in the heart of the City. It is operated by Otonabee Region Conservation Authority. Canoe and kayak rentals are available through the campground. It is located next to the GreenUP Ecology Park.

Del Crary Park

100 George Street North

Del Crary is an open green space on the west shore of Little Lake. It is a short walk from downtown and home to the Pathway to Fame. It features a Marina, several picnic tables and a covered stage that is used for concerts, events and festivals. During the summer months, the Peterborough Musicfest concert series takes place on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Rotary Victoria Day Family Fireworks, Survivors Abreast Dragon Boat Festival and Multicultural Canada Day are a few of the major events that take place in this park. Parking is available. Washrooms are open seasonally during the spring and summer.

Dogs are not permitted in this park from May 1 to October 31 (with the exception of Service Animals).

Millennium Park

270 Water Street

Millennium Park features a landscaped walking path along the Otonabee River that connects to the Trans Canada Trail and features sculptures, extensive flower beds, a butterfly garden, grassy areas and benches. The boathouse is home to the Silver Bean Cafe (who also manage the event room). The park is a wonderful venue for weddings, fundraisers, festivals, outdoor music and theatre events. Washrooms are available in the park during the spring and summer.

Other features include the Irish Monument, the Steve Chaisson Pond, and the Nogojiwanong Project.

For information about the Butterfly Garden Our Children Remembered please contact the Bereaved Families of Ontario.

Quaker Foods City Square

215 Charlotte Street

The Quaker Foods City Square is located in Peterborough's downtown core and hosts a number of community events, such as the weekly farmer's market. During the winter months, the park turns into an outdoor skating rink for community use. Operational dates are weather dependent. Washroom use is available at the Peterborough Public Library, please visit their website for hours of operation.

This location is perfect year round for large community and public events.

Riverview Park and Zoo

1300 Water Street Peterborough

Located on 55.5 acres of riverside property at the north end of the City. This is the only accredited, free admission zoo in Canada It features 25+ exhibits with over 48 species, an accessible playground that happens to be the largest, opportunities for disc golf, picnic pavillions, and a splash pad.

Regional Parks

Beavermead Park

2011 Ashburnham Drive

A/V Equipment
Location/Acreage
Available for private rentals
Beach
Beach volleyball courts
Campground
Canoe and Kayak launch
Canoe and Kayak rentals
Nature Area
Outdoor Fitness Equipment
Picnic Pavillion
Picnic Tables on Site
Playground
Sports Field
Public Washroom (available seasonally)
Waterfront

Del Crary Park

100 George Street North

Available for private rentals
Boat Launch
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Covered Stage
Marina
Picnic Tables on Site
Public Washroom (available seasonally)
Waterfront

Note: Dogs are not permitted in this park from May 1 to October 31 (with exceptions for service animals)

Millennium Park

270 Water Street

Available for Private Rentals (Contact City for Park Rentals; Contact Silver Bean Cafe for Event Room Rentals)
Canoe and Kayak Launch
Canoe and Kayak Rentals
Picnic Tables on Site
Public Art and Gardens
Restaurant On-Site
Public Washroom
Waterfront

Quaker Foods City Square

215 Charlotte Street

Available for private rentals (including festivals and events)
Farmers' Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays (May to October)
Outdoor refrigerated ice skating rink (winter; weather dependent)
Picnic Tables on Site
Public washrooms available at the nearby Peterborough Public Library

Riverview Park and Zoo

1300 Water Street

Canada's only CAZA accredited, free admission zoo
Located on 55.5 acres of waterfront parkland
25+ animal exhibits with over 48 species
Disc golf
Nature area
Picnic pavillion
Picnic tables on ite
Playground (including accessible playground)
Public washroom
Waterfront

Community Parks

Ashburnham Memorial Park

300 Hunter Street East

Located next to the Peterborough Museum and Archives on Armour Hill and near the Peterborough Lift Lock
50 acres of park land
Pavillion is available for private rentals
Rube Brady Ball Diamond
Basketball Court
Nature Area
Picnic Pavillion
Picnic Tables on Site
Playground (including accessible playground)
Public washroom available in the Peterborough Museum and Archives during operating hours

Bonnerworth Park

560 McDonnel Street

Pickleball Court
Skateboarding

Bonnerworth Park is temporarily closed for redevelopment.

Bowers Park

765 Brealey Drive

Four Ball Diamonds with lights
Canteen
Change Room
Playground
Public Washroom

Confederation Park

501 George Street

Located across from City Hall, contains the Cenotaph War Memorial, Brown Memorial
Pathways are located throughout the park

Eastgate Memorial Park

2150 Ashburnham Drive

One of Peterborough's main soccer fields
Two adult soccer fields with lights
Two youth soccer fields
Change Rooms
Field House
Public washrooms (seasonally during spring and summer)

Hamilton Park

575 Bonaccord Street

Basketball Court
Picnic Tables on Site
Playground

Inverlea Park

180 Dennistoun Avenue

Basketball Court
Playground

Jackson Park

610 Parkhill Road

An oasis in the city a long meandering green space along a section of Jackson Creek, integrated along the Trans-Canada Trail. Enjoy wooded areas, pond, historic Pagoda Bridge, and meandering green spaces.
Nature Area
On-Site Parking
Picnic Tables on Site
Playground
Public Washroom
Trails

James Stevenson Park

325 Burnham Drive