Waterloo Park

Known as the jewel of the city, Waterloo Park has a lake, animal farm, picnic areas, splash pad, sports fields, playgrounds and more. Download the park map.

Visit the City of Waterloo Museum's virtual history exhibit, A Walk in the Park.


On this page

  1. Park location, hours and directions
  2. Amenities, attractions and rentals
  3. Improvement plans and projects
  4. Friends of Waterloo Park volunteer group
  5. O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp

Park location, hours and directions

Waterloo Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Free vehicle parking is available at the Westmount Road North and Yonge Street entrances to the park. Follow roads into the park and watch for signage.

View a map of Waterloo Park

Amenities, attractions and rentals

Waterloo Park sits on 119 acres in uptown Waterloo. Many areas are available for rent. Learn more about hosting an event at a City of Waterloo park.

There are accessible washrooms on the east and west sides, open daily from May 1 to Thanksgiving Day. The east side washrooms are open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during winter.

Propane BBQs are permitted in rented picnic areas, with the exception of the east gazebos. Charcoal BBQs are not permitted per the city's open air fire bylaw.

There is public wifi service at the baseball diamonds and the skate park.


Improvement plans and projects

Created in 2009, the Waterloo Park Plan provides a 20-year vision that identifies new park trends, expands on traditional roles and involves the public through an advisory committee.

Silver Lake will undergo renovation from 2019 to 2021. Improvements may include reconfiguration of the footprint and shoreline, changing depth and sediment management. Learn more on our studies page.


Friends of Waterloo Park volunteer group

This group works with the Waterloo Park Advisory Committee to promote the goals of the Waterloo Park Plan. Their goals include:

  • raising the park's profile
  • supporting development of new programs and events
  • raising funds to accelerate implementation of key features of the plan
  • proposing ways of recognizing donations, initiatives and achievements in the park
  • promoting volunteerism and engaging residents in community building

Catch up with Friends of Waterloo Park on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email them at fowp@waterloo.ca.


O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp

In 2020 members of the Indigenous community gathered in Victoria Park (in Kitchener) and Waterloo Park. Both places are important to local Indigenous history and traditions.

Known as the O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp, the group gathered peacefully to advance reconciliation actions.

For more information visit the O:se Kenhionhata:tie Land Back Camp Facebook page and our Indigenous reconciliation page.

Last updated on June 27, 2025

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