Waterloo parks directory

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Find Waterloo, Ontario parks and open spaces, with individual descriptions, recorded facilities, photos where verified and Google Maps.

Fountain area in Waterloo Park, photographed in 2024
Fountain area in Waterloo Park, photographed in 2024 by Canmenwalker. Photo: Canmenwalker / Wikimedia Commons, Source website.

Key information

Browse 210 park and open-space sections for Waterloo. Search a name, street or recorded feature, then open that place’s map. The source scope and any missing information are explained below.

On this page

What this directory covers

Source coverage checked 2026-10-14. These are directory sections, not a count of parks open today.
DetailCoverage
Individual sections210
Source scopeAll records classified as Neighbourhood Parks, Community Parks, Major Park, Culturally Significant Parks, Linear Parks and Links, or Special Agreement Parkland in the 310-record official park-land inventory. Environmental land, ponds and operational land are preserved as exclusions, not presented as visitor parks.
Coverage limitsAll entries in the stated source scope are included. This does not establish current public access.

All records classified as Neighbourhood Parks, Community Parks, Major Park, Culturally Significant Parks, Linear Parks and Links, or Special Agreement Parkland in the 310-record official park-land inventory. Environmental land, ponds and operational land are preserved as exclusions, not presented as visitor parks.

Recorded facilities can be seasonal, closed or out of service. A blank field means not confirmed. A map point may mark park land rather than a public or accessible entrance.

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park inventory · Waterloo city parks bylaw

Find a park

Search the recorded names, streets, descriptions and facilities. Each result has its own section and map links. Only the places on the current page are downloaded.

Some pins mark park land rather than an entrance. Official park pages have current visiting details.

81 to 100 of 210 places

Goldthread Park

606 GOLDTHREAD ST

Goldthread Park has playground listed in the city inventory. The recorded address is 606 GOLDTHREAD ST.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Listed facilities
playground
Recorded area
0.07 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

775 GRAND BANKS DR

Grand Banks Link is recorded as linear parks and links in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 775 GRAND BANKS DR.

Source type
Linear Parks and Links
Recorded area
0.14 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Gray Dogwood Park

347 RED OSIER RD

Gray Dogwood Park is recorded as neighbourhood parks in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 347 RED OSIER RD.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Recorded area
0.05 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Grey Alder Walkway

NA

Grey Alder Walkway is recorded as linear parks and links in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is NA.

Source type
Linear Parks and Links
Recorded area
0.02 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Grey Silo Golf Course

2001 UNIVERSITY AVE E

Grey Silo Golf Course is recorded as special agreement parkland in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 2001 UNIVERSITY AVE E.

Source type
Special Agreement Parkland
Recorded area
63.60 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Grey Silo Park

290 GREY SILO RD

Grey Silo Park has playground, seasonal rink listed in the city inventory. The recorded address is 290 GREY SILO RD.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Listed facilities
playground, seasonal rink
Recorded area
0.50 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Haida Park

631 BREAKWATER CRES

Haida Park has playground, seasonal rink listed in the city inventory. The recorded address is 631 BREAKWATER CRES.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Listed facilities
playground, seasonal rink
Recorded area
0.57 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Heasley Park

455 PARKSIDE DR

Heasley Park has playground, tennis courts listed in the city inventory. The recorded address is 455 PARKSIDE DR.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Listed facilities
playground, tennis courts
Recorded area
3.12 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

518 HEATHER HILL PL

Heather Hill Link is recorded as linear parks and links in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 518 HEATHER HILL PL.

Source type
Linear Parks and Links
Recorded area
0.45 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Heritage Green

148 KING ST S

Heritage Green is recorded as culturally significant parks in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 148 KING ST S.

Source type
Culturally Significant Parks
Recorded area
0.13 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Hillside Park Facility

352 MARSLAND DR

Hillside Park Facility has ball diamonds, washroom listed in the city inventory. The recorded address is 352 MARSLAND DR.

Source type
Community Parks
Listed facilities
ball diamonds, washroom
Recorded area
2.90 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Holbeach Green

120 LEXINGTON RD

Holbeach Green is recorded as neighbourhood parks in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 120 LEXINGTON RD.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Recorded area
0.21 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Hollyview Park

530 LAURELWOOD DR

Hollyview Park is recorded as neighbourhood parks in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 530 LAURELWOOD DR.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Recorded area
0.18 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Hydro Trail

CHANCERY LANE

Hydro Trail is recorded as special agreement parkland in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is CHANCERY LANE.

Source type
Special Agreement Parkland
Recorded area
0.08 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Interlaken Park

662 INTERLAKEN DR

Interlaken Park has playground listed in the city inventory. The recorded address is 662 INTERLAKEN DR.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Listed facilities
playground
Recorded area
0.21 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Iron Horse Trail

KING ST

Iron Horse Trail is recorded as linear parks and links in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is KING ST.

Source type
Linear Parks and Links
Recorded area
0.19 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Jacob Green

675 JACOB LANE

Jacob Green has playground listed in the city inventory. The recorded address is 675 JACOB LANE.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Listed facilities
playground
Recorded area
0.05 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

John & Allen St

0 Allen St

John & Allen St is recorded as special agreement parkland in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 0 Allen St.

Source type
Special Agreement Parkland

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Karen Walk Parkette

316 KAREN PL

Karen Walk Parkette is recorded as neighbourhood parks in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 316 KAREN PL.

Source type
Neighbourhood Parks
Recorded area
0.55 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Kaufman Flats

755 UNIVERSITY AVE E

Kaufman Flats is recorded as special agreement parkland in the city park inventory. Its recorded location is 755 UNIVERSITY AVE E.

Source type
Special Agreement Parkland
Recorded area
7.73 hectares

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park record

Planning your park visit

How many Waterloo park sections are in this directory?

210 named places are included. They come from the official source scope explained above. Land records do not confirm that every area is open today.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Where can I find a Waterloo park near me?

Use the alphabetical park list and its map links. Compare the recorded address and facilities before travelling. Land-centre map points should not be used as entrance directions.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Which Waterloo parks have playgrounds?

Alexandra Park, Angler Way Park, Atlantic Park, Auburn Park, Autumn Willow Park, Avens Park, Basswood Park, Bechtel Park Facility. The individual sections identify all playgrounds explicitly recorded by these sources.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Does a blank facilities field mean there is no playground or washroom?

No. A blank field means the source does not list that detail. It is not proof that the facility is absent.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Are these maps accessible entrance directions?

No. GIS records can mark park land or a site point. The note under each place explains the map limit. A park point does not verify slopes, surfaces, steps or an accessible entrance.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

How do I check facilities at a Waterloo park?

Read the listed facilities in its section, then open the city record for current details. The list reflects source records, not a live inspection of equipment.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Can I assume a listed washroom is open all year?

No. The inventory records a facility, not its daily or seasonal opening status. Check the city park page before a trip that depends on a washroom.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Why do some park names appear more than once?

A municipal inventory can hold separate land parcels or service locations for one park. Matching parcels are grouped and their original record IDs are retained. Different recorded locations remain visible.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Can I visit Waterloo parks late at night?

The general bylaw closes parks from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. There are listed exceptions, including Waterloo Park Laurel Trail, which permits entry 24 hours. The director can close a park at any time.

Source: Waterloo city parks bylaw

Does this directory include every conservation area and private park?

No. It covers the stated municipal park sources. Provincial parks, conservation authority land and private sites need separate operator records. The evidence ledger keeps excluded records and missing information.

Source: Waterloo official GIS park inventory

Official park information

Sources: Waterloo official GIS park inventory · Waterloo city parks bylaw