City of Cambridge Parks

Riverside Park (Preston)

Riverside Park is Cambridge's largest community park and encompasses 102 hectares (256 acres). There are a multitude of things to do at the park. You can hike along one of the community trails, take in a baseball/soccer game, or visit one of its many playground structures. The park also contains a number of picnic areas which can be reserved (for a nominal fee) for your family/group. If your organization is interested in using one of Riverside's playing fields, please contact us for a "Playing Field Request Form". This form is required to be completed prior to booking your field.

Riverside Park has four reservable picnic sites (two with covered shelters), a number of softball diamonds with lights, two baseball diamonds, one with lights, grandstand and snack bar, as well as a number of lighted soccer fields. There are tennis courts, washrooms and a children's splash pad. This park truly does meet all the needs that you would have when visiting a community park.

Churchill Park

This 27-hectare park plays host to a number of events throughout the year.

Churchill Park has a small animal viewing area (deer pen, pheasant pen, waterfowl area), wheelchair accessible children's playground area, splash pad, ball diamonds, soccer fields, a reservable picnic area (without a covered shelter), and nature trails..

Forbes Park

This 1.4 hectare-park is located in the Hespeler section of Cambridge. It is only steps away from the Hespeler Public Library, as well as the downtown core. Forbes Park is also home to the Hespeler Tennis Club (this is a membership club which runs programs from May through to September). The Hespeler Scout House is located on the grounds of Forbes Park and any information regarding use of this facility can be obtained through the W.G Johnson Centre.

Forbes Park boasts a splash pad, playground equipment, as well as open green space which allows visitors a chance to enjoy a fun-filled day outside. This park is located centrally and is easily accessible by foot, as well as vehicle (there is a parking lot located off Forbes Street).

Mill Race Park

Mill Race Park is located on the corner of Parkhill Road/Water Street North and is the site of various concerts and music festivals within the stone amphitheatre built within the ruins of the old Dickson Textile Mill. It features an excavated "raceway" or canal which once powered the mill.

There is a concession booth which operates seasonally, along with a washroom and an area with picnic tables.

Mill Race Park is the site of the official Canadian Heritage River Designation Plaque and a favourite location for wedding ceremonies and photographs.

Mill Race Park is the only park within the city that is reserved for wedding purposes. All other parks are available on a first come, first served basis. Ceremonies are allotted a 90-minute time frame, and photographs are allotted a 45-minute time frame. The reserved time slot is for the amphitheatre and top section of Mill Race Park only. Please note that as with any reservation process, the date/time which you require may not be available.

Soper Park

This park is located within the Galt section of Cambridge, and is comprised of approximately 16.5 hectares. Soper Park offers any number of things for you to do if you feel like enjoying the outdoors.

Perhaps you feel like taking a stroll along the Mill Creek Trail (which travels from Soper Park into the downtown core), having a picnic under the picnic shelter that is available for rentals.

Soper Park is unique in that is located on both sides of Dundas St. The portion of park that is located adjacent to the Galt Arena Gardens contains two ball diamonds, open green space, as well as a floral display that has become a popular location for wedding pictures. By taking the pedestrian tunnel that travels under Dundas St. you can access the other side of Soper Park which is home to the Cambridge Tennis Club, as well as the Galt Lawn Bowling Club. This side of the park also contains the covered picnic area, splash pad, and play equipment.

Other City Parks:

For information on all City Parks please visit www.cambridge.ca