Parks
About Our Parks
The City of Thunder Bay is proud to maintain a large acreage of open spaces for the pleasure and recreation of the community. The Parks Division is responsible for 124 parks throughout the City as well as 32 kilometres of paved recreation trails and public trees on boulevards.
A few notable examples include:
- Marina Park on the lakefront
- Chippewa Park with its amusement rides and wildlife sanctuary
- Centennial Park with a full-scale replica 1910 logging camp
- Boulevard Lake Park, a cool retreat on a hot summer day
- Hillcrest Park with its Sunken Gardens
- Waverley Park features the historic and beautiful Hogarth Fountain
Be sure to visit the Kaministiquia River Heritage Park, Paterson Park, Vickers Park and the International Friendship Gardens. There are also a number of Neighbourhood Parks offering relaxation, recreation and beauty to residents and visitors alike. Most of these parks have playground units for children of all ages to enjoy.
If you are interested in booking an event at one of the City parks, please call the Facility Booking Coordinator. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. *Please note the Facility Booking Coordinator goes for lunch from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm daily.
Visit the Outdoor rinks web page for information on supervised and unsupervised boarded rinks and unboarded ponds in your neighbourhood.
City of Thunder Bay
Parks Division
| Address: | Victoriaville Civic Centre 111 Syndicate Ave S, 1st Floor Thunder Bay ON P7E 6S4 |
| Tel: | (807) 625-2313 |
| Fax: | (807) 625-3258 |
| Email: | communityservicesdept@thunderbay.ca |
| Paul Fayrick, Parks Manager | (807) 625-2355 |
| Parks Services Coordinator | (807) 625-3166 |
| Werner Schwar, Coordinator - Parks Planning | (807) 625-2806 |
| Shelley Vescio, City Forester | (807) 625-2473 |
| Michele D'Arienzo, Facility Booking Coordinator | (807) 625-2941 |
