Reviews of Waterloo Park (Park)

Mrityunjay Bhadauria

Decent park in uptown Waterloo between all the upscale condos. In 2021 the construction does fences off the water from visitors but the trails are still worth a good walk, or cycling. I still wonder what the white chicken is doing with bunch of peacocks at the park.

Ayesha Anwar

Beautiful park. I visited in mid July so it was nice and sunny. People cycle, skate board and go walking here. There is a heritage site within the park. Overall a great place to unwind and relax or study. ????/???? There's peacocks too ????

Prasad Moradia

Amazing place to visit in Summer. Good place for jogging and morning walk. Especially, the walkway near tram railway is amazing view... Also, few animals and birds are there for kids to get entertained..

abhijith ks

It was really nice with lights and people around

Luisa Suarez

Beautiful park, specially on winter ❄️

Christina Quach

Located south of the university of waterloo, waterloo park was a hidden gem! Grab a coffee or a friend and chill, pet the animals, throw a ball around, walk the pathways, waterloo park is great for all that!

Ereny Botros

It has it all! Perfect for skating, roller plates lovers and scooters, very big with lots of trails for walking and biking. Lots of shaded seating areas among the trees and little zoo with domestic animals. It has couple small playing grounds for kids as well.

Suzanne Borghese

Was there for a nice walk. Surprised the water is so low. Poor birds were walking knee deep in the shallow water. Peacocks were having a great time showing off and the donkeys were very friendly.

Shari Chisholm

Waterloo Park is sporting Christmas lights. Many families and singles alike are enjoying the festivities even on the coldest of nights. Come out and enjoy the seasonal magic of the lights.

Craig Faucette

Love the holiday lights. Always enjoy going to the park when I am in town.

Jacques Carette

Such a lovely place to walk - be sure to do the two halves! There's a band shell, many picnic tables, a baseball diamond and a skate park on once side. There's a small forest with a path and a bridge over a creek to get to the other side, where there are more picnic tables, a kids' play area, some pens with various animals. They are currently rebuilding the pond and the water park.

K W

Nice park to walk though. Though the area near the pond smells with fowel - there are many ducks in the pond. There's a splash area which seems outdated. The park itself is ok. +1 for the animals.

Ella Pettit

I love this park! It’s really relaxing to walk through with my friends and family. I love the animals and their Winter Lights set up around Christmas time. I used to go here with my dad a lot as a kid; and I still don’t get bored coming. Cute and family friendly!!

Ebru Kamış

Lots of green space. A little farm with llamas, peacocks, donkeys and goats. The colors are beautiful in the fall season.

Rohit Singh

Really nice place for a calm, relaxed walk/jog experience....scenic and tranquil with trail and water-stream experience...a few areas are under construction and I hope they get completed fast, which will make this place even more beautiful.

Ben Feng

A must-visit in Waterloo. Great for children and family. Interesting animals, playgrounds, and picnic tables. Used to have a water park, which has moved to the skate park nearby (like 15 minutes walk).

Anu Sabharwal

Being new to the Waterloo area, while roaming around l happen to come across a nice and happening place at Waterloo park .It encompasses varied features- Different corners for each -be it meditation, art corner,sports, cycling, mini zoo for kids - activities for all age group of people under one roof... isn’t it exciting.

Mohammad Moridi

It was a cold, snowy night; I went there and walked for an hour. They decorated the park because of Christmas, and it was so cool. However, there was no open indoor place to get some coffee or warm drink.

James Thompson

I travelled far to see this park and was very disappointed. Unfortunately, it was one of the worst parks I've visited. I've never had my dog want to go home so fast. The garden has not been kept at all, just a bunch of perennials amongst weeds. The main lake area has been blocked off for what looks to be renovations that look like they won't be completed for several years. The grassy parts are just a lot of young people hanging out, leaving behind litter everywhere. Don't go expecting much. Definitely, don't travel a far distance for this place. It's not worth the time or gas to get here. My advice is to go to Victoria Park in Kitchener instead. I've attached photos of what Waterloo Park looks like currently (June 17th 2021).

Marta Borowska

Great park to walk around in and probably one of the nicest in the area. Lots going on here at all times of year. Festivals and other events happen here as well! Lots of picnic areas, a few baseball diamonds, a little lake, bridge, garden, fields, tennis, cricket, and other things! Lots of variety but not too much parking anymore on the one side, especially since the LRT development.

Mystik Gaming

Love the light displays this year. They pulled all the displays closer together so you can walk a nice loop around the park and see everything without being too close to everyone else who's there.

Mellissa Bishop

We hosted our sons first birthday here and it was amazing we had so much space for all the kids to run around. The splash pad was great and the older kids loved the skate park. I would recommend doing your childs party here for sure.

Yu YI

Always great park for a weekend walk!

Anuthinan Suthanthiranathan

One of the best place to chil your evening. There is a cricket pitch and place to have some football,freebie and other sports also.

carey bertelsen

Love the animals and this park will always hold a place in my heart the many days spent there growing up

Jessie QuintaR

Great walk it's a really nice park

Amber Clarke

One of my favourite places to go in the city. Lots of walking paths and parking. They have public washrooms and a concession stand that is usually open in the summer but not very often. I love to visit this place to visit and interact with the animals.

Nia Gh

I loved it so much , very nice place for all the family

Cody Reese

Waterloo Park is a great public space with beautiful greenery to enjoy anything from a relaxing stroll to a high intensity game of soccer. It offer a healthy place to bur off some energy and enjoy your day. Being close to King St also means ample food and refreshments are within a short walk or drive.

Ashish Shah

Really loved it here. Especially a great relief after almost 2 months of COVID!! Enough space for people to keep the necessary social distance.

Recep Kursun

Amazing place for picnic and a walk! Small animal farm is superb!

Shweta Goel

What's not to love about this park? We have been coming here frequently during COVID times. It is spread out enough that you don't get too close to other people. Lots of area to walk around, it has a splash pad in the summer months (during normal times), picnic benches etc. Big green space to walk around, swings for the kids to play and a little petting zoo too. The winter is nice with the Wonders of Winter lights that are set up all over the park. Definitely a little gem in the heart of Waterloo.

Lori South

Great place for a family picnic, social-distancing visit with friends, or just a walk alone to enjoy the day. Ample parking, has sime picnic tables. Also a public bathroom that's open now during Covid-19. I recommend you bring own sanitizer and a face mask. It's a good idea to bring your own lawn chair or blanket.

Vrinda Kapur

Amazing place to feed your soul...

Dayna MacDonald

Lots of nooks and crannies to explore! Ample space to enjoy the grass, trees, water and picnic benches.

Mike Roberts

nice walk and lights display, during the day before lock down it was good place for kids to play.

Jordan Van Wyk

Great open space for sports with multiple fields. New walking path and bike path are nice with easy access through the park. Plus there is a small zoo with animals.

Akshita akshita

This is one of the best visiting places in the K-W region. Enough parking is available all the time. Cleanliness standard is quite maintain here. Suitable place for family. Would love to visit this place again.

Kishan Polra

Spring looks awesome when trees changes colors, nice small trail for walk and cycling with soothing weather, plenty of activities to do, lush green grass everywhere, with water flowing side by side…

Puneet Chhabria

Should definitely go. Take extra caps and sweaters

Na Na

I loved it so much , very nice place for all the family

Tom Bomhof

A nice short walk with Christmas lights. I'd like to see more trees wrapped in lights. I'm glad the business community supports this, but do we have to have an advertisement with each display? Why not a.large board at the end.

subhasini Vs

It's so good place to see animals like Lama, ????, goats and peacocks. I had very pleasant experience being in the park.

Kate Harrison

Beautiful, well-lit park for a post-dinner walk! I've been to this park dozens of times since I was a child and it just gets better everytime. The exhibit with the peacocks was interesting at dusk. The male had managed to perch in a tree and the female was doing some acrobatics to climb up to him. I've never seen peacocks off of the ground so it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Unfortunately the lake is under construction but there is a beautiful garden to walk through nearby. The entire park is well lit and well maintained. Overall lovely place for an evening stroll after dinner. ????

Jamal Alam

Lots of space to walk around. Some animals to look at. Playground areas for kids and lots of tables and benches for parents to sit and have a picnic.

sarah radi

Took my son to the new splash pad off of Father David Bauer and really loved it. My son is 2.5 years and the splash pad is so perfect for his age. He can reach everything and it's not a big splash pad so I can always sit down and watch him comfortably. The area also has a big sandbox that he loved, but it seems like they removed the big faucet that was in the sandbox. Still a great place though!

Bangishimo J

Great space. We reclaimed a part of the park in 2020 with our trailer and teepee. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Bathrooms always clean.

Ms Outlier

Beautiful park. I visited in mid July so it was nice and sunny. People cycle, skate board and go walking here. There is a heritage site within the park. Overall a great place to unwind and relax or study. ????/???? There's peacocks too????

Hanibaal Barca

Great place for a walk, family getaway or reading a book. Kids will love all those animals.

Kassem Maksoud

Nice place to spend sometime with family and children. Huge green space and trees, few domestic animals, basketball courts for children and adults. Good place to spend an afternoon with family and friends.

mizzmomi

Loved the Christmas lights here this year! Came with my partner and friend on New Year's Eve and it was absolutely gorgeous..it was wonderful to see the community come together with so many smiles and bright eyes :). There were also many characters from shows and movies in the form of lights (ex. Dora the explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick, Batman and more). I loved the Nativity scene as well..stunning! I would definately recommend this as a date spot, to take kids or just for a stroll in the winter while the lights are on (double check to make sure). Cheers and Happy New Year to everyone!

NILS BAKERY

Beautiful park. Propane gas bbq is allowed only. But still in construction. Kids playground could me much better

Ying Woei Ooi

My favorite park in the city. It's in a major renovation right now so parking is not as convenient, but still good for a stroll or run around. Good for kids as they have cute animals to see as well.

Ramya Shree Tatikonda

An amazing place to relax and enjoy...

Mayank Rai

Pretty big park, great place to have a relaxing weekend. Really beautiful peacocks too!

Mohit. Sharma

This place is worth visiting. A lot of space is available here to pursue various activities that also includes sports. Park is well maintained and equipped with all the basic amenities. Perfect place for a fun lover ????

Nilam Savani

Peaceful family place, amazing view-It has vintage first school of waterloo as well. Trailwalk and amazing sunset view with a small yet pleasant to hear constantly flowing water- must visit place for evening walk and jogging..

Parul Raj

One of the best park i had ever seen

Tara Francis

This park is one of the best in the city, its large and very well maintained. It has many nice walking trails that weave threw the park. They also have a lovely flower garden near the cricket pitch.

Rebekah Hookings (RebekahsReviews)

This park is a great place to take a walk with the family and see many pretty sights! Theres also a playground and splash park that are well maintained and a decently large size. There's a few small scenic trails and animals! A great place for a picnic!

Chuck Erion

Ice and foam formation under the LRT bridge

Mayur Pawar

The best place to come & catch a break

Juli Elliott

This was our first time visiting Waterloo Park, and I must say, we have been missing out!! There was soooo much to do there. Large walking trail, park, mini animal zoo, fields to play games like Frisbee, water play in the summer, LRT is right there it you have Littles that like to watch the trains go by. There are so many options for every family member! That would be an excellent place to have a picnic!!

Natalia Farrant-Diaz

Beautiful trails, I like the animals, good amount of exploration to do for such a small area. Great day park. My main issue is that you go at any point during the night the security guards/officers or whoever they are will harass you relentlessly

Sammy L

Great Christmas set-up. Stroll through and check out all the light displays!

Joseph T

Big park, with gravel and paved trails, live animals. Has soccer fields, baseball field, a cricket turf, and a tennis club with good courts. At night the lights come on that looks beautiful to walk through. A must try if new to area!

J Cook

Excellent job with the Christmas light displays... and what a joy to chat with a couple of the volunteers that work all year to make it happen year after year. Now if we could just get some of the transients involved in the creation of something like this Maybe they wouldn't be quite as destructive

Su R c

Main attraction in Waterloo and best place to see Christmas lights in the holiday season

Tommy Ong

This was a surprise to us when we were strolling around Waterloo. Great little place for the family to spend a day here. The animals are great for the little one.

Matt Posella

Lots to do here, lots to see, great place for walking the dogs. They've cut out a great deal of "cover" and opened everything up which is nice but they could have kept some of it to give the sense of privacy and variety. The construction has been a long road and there are still improvements underway. The new walkway is RIDICULOUS and will not accommodate social distancing and may even create barriers for those with assistive devices but the park is still beautiful. The petting zoo is a lovely touch and the lady who owns the animals is both passionate and knowledgeable when it comes to the care of these beautiful creatures.

DIANE LINDSAY

It was besutiful. Well done. Lots of displays to see. Lots of people in the park tonight. Missed being able to go on the trolley ride.

M Deebrah

Great venue for a convocation ceremony during the pandemic. Congratulations to the innovative graduates.

Christina Devries

Waterloo Park is one of my favorite places to walk my dogs or just go for a romantic walk with my husband. This park has wide parallel paths for bikers and pedestrians to enjoy a spacious stroll. In comparison to Victoria Park in Kitchener, there are none to very few homeless campers in the Waterloo park which generally makes the park feel safer and cleaner. There's also a small zoo with llamas and peacocks which you can view for free as you take your stroll down the paths. If you walk far enough in the park you'll hit the center of uptown Waterloo aka the lively King Street where you can find the little mall called 'The Shops' to grab a tea or a little trinket to remember your visit.

Junho Hong

Big park with some animals. There are Peacocks and Limas, not so many animal. There is construction area, but not dangerous. Good to jogging.

Mala Gautam

Nice place for a relaxing weekend with kids. Multiple playgrounds distribute the kid crowd all through the park. Lot of green space to relax or play. Kids will also enjoy the Llamas, peacocks and donkeys in this park. Parking is limited so many people park on the side of the park entrance road. Also follow google maps very closely because it is easy to miss the turn on Yonge Street (we missed and had to circle around). Overall its fun place to spend time.

John Moyes

Great outdoor space for kids (and the rest of the family). Our daughter loves the animals and playgrounds. My wife and I love the green space. Highly recommend.

Salah Hussein

Beautiful park nearby waterloo University

Nick Andrei-Gedja

Wonderful park to go to. Especially seeing the animals in the summer time and winter when the lights go up.

Gopi Patel

It is really amazing park with small zoo and trail. It is still under construction.yeah, they also have the splash pads for kids. Their washrooms are good too.

Ted Dy

Pathways are in very poor condition, mud along the sides of the roadways/paths, gardens are overgrown with weeds. The buildings are all run down looking. Time to spend some money on our park Waterloo... I couldn’t believe how much worse Waterloo park was compared to Victoria park.

Nawaz Alam

Good outdoor park with nice trails, petting zoo for kids, cricket pitch, water pond and serene environment. I come all the way from Milton to have some good time with family while enjoying nature’s beauty.

Alex Kasacous

Nice park. The caged animals here are a little dated. The walking paths and pond are really nice. This is a stop on the light rail that is worth jumping off for an hour or two wander.