Bechtel Park

Bechtel Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Enjoy the park's trails, sports fields, tennis courts, playground, indoor field house and leash-free dog park.

Check our closures page for holiday hours.

On this page:

1. Find entrance and parking
2. Find washrooms
3. Explore the park
4. Visit Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre
5. Visit the leash-free dog park
6. Check for weather cancellations
7. Lost and found
8. Report a park or trail issue

Find entrance and parking

The entrance to Bechtel Park is at 185 Bridge Street West.

• free parking – follow signs inside the park
• park staff can be reached at 519-576-2420, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Find washrooms

September to April

• Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre indoor washrooms – open daily, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

May to September

• Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre portable washrooms – open 24 hours, east side of the building facing the sports fields
• Bechtel Stadium portable washrooms – open 24 hours, near the playground and between the tennis court and dog park parking lots

Explore the park

Bechtel Park covers 100 acres with natural areas and recreation spaces. 

You’ll find:

• indoor field house
• leash-free dog park
• large forested area with wetlands
• trails for hiking and cross-country skiing – view trail map
• 3 soccer fields (1 with lights)
• hardball stadium with lights, dressing rooms and press box
• batting cage
• 4 hard-surface tennis or pickleball courts with lights
• playground

Owners must keep dogs on a leash outside the dog park.

Coyotes 
Coyotes live in our parks and trails. They usually avoid people. Learn what to do if you spot a coyote on our Living with coyotes and wildlife page.

Visit the Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre

The Manulife Soccer and Sports Centre is an indoor field house, open daily for pre-booked programs and rentals:

• 33.5 x 62 m turf floor with 11 m ceiling
• used by community groups, schools and teams
• dressing rooms and showers available

Follow field house rules:

• leave the playing surface immediately after your rental ends
• exit within 5 minutes after your activity
• no spitting, blowing noses freely or releasing bodily fluids
• no re-entry or in and out privileges
• bring your own first aid supplies
• pick up all equipment before leaving

Visit the leash-free dog park

A large leash-free area is located at the south end of Bechtel Park.

Follow dog park rules:

• don’t bring treats or toys – they cause conflict
• don’t bring puppies under four months, aggressive dogs, or dogs in heat
• dogs older than 7 months must be spayed or neutered
• children under 12 must be stay with an adult
• pick up dog waste and throw it out in the poop recycle waster containers
• dogs must have up-to-date licences and vaccinations
• keep dogs under close control at all times

Check for weather cancellations

Bad weather may affect sports fields and programs. Check the field conditions page for updates before you go.