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PARKS

Visitors to St. Thomas will be impressed by our parks and recreation facilities. We have one of the most outstanding parks systems for a city its size with thirty-five parks spread over 457 acres.

The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to enjoy the beauty and recreational delights of its two main parks:

  • Pinafore Park, in the southwest section of the city, offers ninety acres, (36 hectares) including a beautiful woodlot and numerous walking trails with major events drawing thousands of visitors each year.
  • Waterworks Park, at the northern city limits, is 100 acres, (40 hectares), of rustic charm and ranks with the top beauty spots of Southern Ontario.  35 acres of managed park lands consisting of beautifully manicured gardens, pavilions, playground and splashpad. 

******Please note the washrooms are only open in the fall (weather permitting) on the weekends during rentals - mid October approximately closing for the winter. The washrooms will be reopened to the public after the May long weekend.  The splashpads at Pinafore and Waterworks are now closed for the season and will re-open in June 2013.

Music-in-the-Park Program

June until the end of August each summer at the Morris F. Jones Bandshell, Pinafore Park as we showcase incredible local talent for all ages!

showtime every Sunday for the 7 pm show,  Bring a lawn chair or take advantage of the benches at the bandshell. 

All groups perform free of charge.  Freewill donations are collected each week by the performers.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the musicians! 

Movies-in-the-Park

 Pinafore Park, Morris F Jones Bandshell.

This is a great opportunity to offer the community an activity that will get people of all ages out of their homes to spend quality time with family and friends. Movies in the Park is free to the public and is an extremely positive use of the park, as it showcases a beautiful setting to enjoy a summer evening.

A very special thank you to all of the sponsors and HD Outdoor who contributed in making this evening a success.

Watch for our 2013 Movie in the Park!
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Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program
24/05/2013
The City's Contractor will be commencing construction on spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east and west side of Isabel Street between Prince Albert Street and Victoria Street, the east side of Queen Street between Wellington Street and St. Annes Place, and the south side of Centre Street between Southwick Street and White Street.
Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program
24/05/2013
The City's Contractor will be commencing construction on spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east and west side of William Street between St. Annes Place and Centre Street, the east and west side of Hincks Street between Wellington Street and Centre Street, and the east side of Mondamin Street between Talbot Street and Curtis Street.
Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Road Rehabilitation Program
23/05/2013
The City's Contractor is anticipated to commence construction on the following projects: 2013 Road Rehabilitation Program - Hiawatha Street from Curtis Street to Scott Street and First Avenue from Brant Avenue to Locust Street on Friday, May 24, 2013 (weather permitting) with completion by Friday, May 31, 2013 and Monday, June 3, 2013.
Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program
22/05/2013
The City's Contractor will be commencing spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east side of Stanley Street between Victoria Street and Drake Street, on the south side of Drake Street between Isabel Street and Metcalfe Street and on the west and east sides of Metcalfe Street between Prince Albert Street and Centre Street.
Construction Advisory Notice - 2013 Sidewalk Replacement Program
22/05/2013
The City's Contractor will be commencing spot repair of sidewalk bays on the east side of Margaret Street between Prince Albert Street and Victoria Street, on the south side of Prince Albert Street between Margaret Street and Metcalfe Street and on the north side of St. Annes Place between Queen Street and Metcalfe Street.
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