3 Best Public Parks in Welland

“Merritt Island Park is an excellent place for walking, hiking, family picnics, biking, blading, wheeling or jogging. One of its prominent features is a 4.2 km tree-lined path. The park is equipped with benches and a specialty water fountain. The tree-lined path is perfect for jogging, hiking and biking. Merritt Island Park also has an outdoor fitness station for physical wellbeing. A paved trail is also available, and this is ideal for a workout run or bike ride. This is also an excellent spot for a picnic. The park has wheelchair access. Visit Merritt Island Park and enjoy a pleasant time with your family.”

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“Chippawa Park has various amenities and a beautiful picnic spot. This place also has children’s play structures, pavilion and picnic area reservations, a fishing pier, shower facilities and covered picnic shelters. One of the premier spots in Chippawa Park is a rose garden that features a wide variety of roses, with the City of Welland rose as a part of the display. The park is a prime location for all kinds of physical activity. Chippawa Park is an extraordinary place to meet, play and host group events. The park also has a meeting room, community hall, fireplace and kitchenette. The park also has plenty of shady places to rest and relax.”

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“Saint George Park contains lots of slides and climbing equipment for the little ones. The park has an outdoor pool, covered picnic shelter, outdoor activities and fitness equipment. Saint George Park has two kids' playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, a soccer area, multi-level wooden playgrounds, and a wide-open grass field. There is also a swimming pool available, which is open during summer hours. This park is an excellent spot for picnic and kids of all ages. Saint George Park has free parking with access to good road cycling routes along the Welland River and complemented by a charming park and pond.”

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