Hidden gems - Parks in St. Catharines, Canada not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Parks in St. Catharines

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in St. Catharines. This list contains 47 places from Park category.

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Public Beach

Park

5.00 (7 reviews) (~16.64 km from centre)

Niagara Glen

Park

👍👍 Great place to hike, good wildlife present, and amazing scenery. You’ll need some decent shoes to get through the trails with ease. Lots of uphills so be prepared for a workout

4.80 (81 reviews) (~15.59 km from centre)

Harold Henry Wright Parkette

Park

😠 Ever since the yuppies started moving in this place is less and less private. Instead of ticketing the jay walkers they have added no smoking signs.

4.80 (37 reviews) (~6.74 km from centre)

Donated Lookout Area

Park

👍👍 Nice lookout with bench, along side road while out for a walk.

4.80 (23 reviews) (~5.38 km from centre)

Barbican Heights Park

Park

👍👍 Friendly community, the only drawback is that it is too close to the highway and can sometimes feel a bit noisy

4.80 (22 reviews) (~4.05 km from centre)

Lower Rockway Falls

Park

👍👍 The Rockway Falls are lovely. Better seen after it's rained of course, but still pretty good on other days too. The trail to around the Lower Falls themselves can be a bit uneven, but you can still get a pretty good view from further back. And you get to enjoy the trail leading up to the Falls be...

4.80 (19 reviews) (~7.44 km from centre)

Westcliffe Park

Park

👍👍 Quiet and beautiful place.

4.80 (16 reviews) (~5.46 km from centre)

DeCew House Heritage Park

Park

4.80 (11 reviews) (~5.6 km from centre)

Public Beach

Park

4.80 (5 reviews) (~18.05 km from centre)

Leash Free Pelham Dog Park

Park

👍 Nice park. Separate parks for large and small breeds. On the day of our visit (July 31 2022) both parks were overdue for a grass cutting. Good shade with plenty of trees and various terrain for dogs to explore. Pavillions for the pawrents to get out of the sun, with picnic tables. The only draw...

4.70 (93 reviews) (~14.39 km from centre)

Rotary park

Park

👍👍 Beautiful park, free parking and lots of area to hike. There is a 12-mile creek to walk alongside as well. Beautiful wildflowers and trees with birds singing near and far away. There are benches to sit on as well. Lots of hiking, jogging even nice and quiet place for a picnic. Also has washroom avai...

4.70 (70 reviews) (~4.25 km from centre)

Locust Grove Picnic Area

Park

👍 Natural, well maintained, attractive floral clock, free parking

4.70 (64 reviews) (~15.86 km from centre)

Short Hills Parking Lot B

Park

👍👍 This parking lot is closest to the Swayze Falls, which are lovely. The trail nearby is medium length, maybe 75 minutes total. Parking is free here.

4.70 (29 reviews) (~9.01 km from centre)

Eastport Park

Park

4.70 (23 reviews) (~7.71 km from centre)

Grapeview park

Park

4.70 (12 reviews) (~1.87 km from centre)

Hurleston Community Park

Park

4.70 (6 reviews) (~12.12 km from centre)

Comfort Maple Conservation Area

Park

👍👍 What a cute and secluded park! Well known by the local townies and advertised by the local sugar bush attractions. Its worth taking a quick drive over to after the sugar bush to see how massive this tree is.

4.60 (131 reviews) (~13.73 km from centre)

Saint George Park

Park

👍👍 Cute little park, also has a swimming pool open during summer hours. Park itself is clean and in good condition, no issues that I'm aware of and we frequent this park often. Also has a gazebo with picnic benches. Great for kids of all ages. Quiet neighbourhood as well and not usually very busy. Has...

4.60 (123 reviews) (~21.1 km from centre)

Veterans Memorial Park

Park

Dogs allowed

4.60 (118 reviews) (~17.22 km from centre)

Cherie Road Park

Park

👍👍 Always a great place for an evening walk

4.60 (114 reviews) (~7.13 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Parks in St. Catharines, Canada