What are the best parks in Mississauga to take your kids? One of the best things about Mississauga is it is a city that was built for people to live in. That means plenty of easily accessible and interconnected park space throughout the city. Below is a list of our favourite parks in Mississauga to take our little one. Some of them have interesting histories, while others have unique playgrounds and facilities on site.
10 Amazing Parks In Mississauga To Take Your Kids
Paul Coffey Park
Named after Hockey Hall of Famer Paul Coffey, who had played at the arena during his childhood. Paul Coffey Park was part of a 2016 plan to revitalize the existing Wildwood Park. The former park had lost much of its tree canopy due to insect infestation and was in need of an overhaul.
The largest park in the Malton area, Paul Coffey Park acts as a cultural anchor for the community. An Avro Canada CF-100 “Canuck” aircraft lies as a reminder of Malton’s rich history with the airport and aviation industry. The park hosts several events throughout the year, as well as provides the community with tons of picnic areas and sports facilities.
Although, why we feel Paul Coffey Park is one of the best parks in Mississauga is its Playground. This award-winning Adventure Playground has been created in the form of a fairy tale castle complete with giant green dragon. This amazing playground provides your kids with endless opportunities to provoke the imagination and engage themselves in play
Zonta Meadows Park
Zonta Meadows Park is a groundbreaking park. It is the first all-inclusive, accessible, barrier-free playground. Sponsored by Zonta Club of Mississauga, a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
This unique park in Mississauga has one of the most interesting play areas, with special slides and ramps built to provide accessibility for all.
As well as a massive multiplatform playground, the play area also contains a sandpit, water play, musical instruments and a stage area. There is a lot of great activities for your kids here. Enough to keep them entertained for a long time.
Iceland Mississauga
This state of the art sports complex is home to 4 indoor skating rinks. Including an Olympic-sized ice surface along with three recreational-sized ice rinks.
As well as being home to several hockey and skating clubs inside, the ice complex is situated on 160 acres of parkland. The sprawling lands outside are home to Jan’s trail, a dog off-leash area, a duck pond, a variety of sports fields, including a full skatepark.
There is also a large children’s play area complete with a massive splash pad. The lands also contain a Teaching Garden, where the community can come, learn about food literacy and urban agriculture.
Lakefront Promenade
This sprawling 104-acre space is the largest public waterfront park in Mississauga. Comprised of a series of smaller parks (AE Cookes, RK McMillan and Douglas Kennedy), this massive park is the quintessential Park in Mississauga to visit during the summer.
The collection of parks contains a sandy beach area, several playgrounds, a massive splash pad, beach volleyball, boat launching facilities and lots of open area to enjoy the beautiful lakeside views. A great place to take your kids for a fun filled day by the lake.
Port Credit Memorial Park
Located along the east bank of the Credit River, as it enters the Port Credit area, Port Credit Memorial Park is a great place to bring your kids.
The massive park has one of the best playgrounds in the city. Designed to act as a miniature Port Credit Village with storefronts, boats and marinas included.
The park is also connected to the harbor by a trail under Lakeshore Blvd. This is a great place to check out the local wildlife and get great views of the historic Port Credit Lighthouse.
Also, due to its location. The park plays host to many events over the course of the year. Ranging from Busker Festivals, Farmers’ Markets, Rowing Regattas and various music events. There is always something happening at Port Credit Memorial Park.
Hancock Woodlands Park
This 10-acre piece of property is easily missed but has a unique place in Mississauga’s history. in 1931, the woodlands were purchased by Leslie and Dorothy Hancock. Leslie, A graduate of the Ontario Agricultural College, began work on the rough, unploughed swampy pasture and scrub bush. Eventually converting the area to a functioning nursery, producing ornamentals for use in its landscape projects throughout many parks in Mississauga.
Horticulture and landscaping remained in the family as many of Leslie and Dorothy’s children and grandchildren have followed in their footsteps. Each of their children working and owning the nursery. All eventually working in landscape planning and architecture. Their projects can be seen throughout the city and the world.
In 2010 the Hancock family sold the nursery to the city of Mississauga, with the request that they preserve the property for generations to come as parkland. This beautiful park provides your kids to explore a landscaped home grounds and wooded sanctuary for native and naturalized plants.
The playground at the park also evokes a whimsical woodland feel, with log tunnels and mushroom platforms. The Friends of Hancock Woodland also hosts several events throughout the year to teach visitors about the woodland and plants that live on it.
Riverwood Park
One of our favourite parks in Mississauga. Riverwood Park is home to both the Riverwood conservatory and Visual Arts Mississauga. Packing a 1,2 punch of events, activities and classes for you and your kids.
The Riverwood Conservatory offers several classes to teach children about ecology, geography and their impact on the environment. Its members also maintain the ground’s beautiful gardens and natural areas.
Visual Arts Mississauga also hosts several events during the year and offers several classes for kids. There are exhibits hidden throughout the property, representing different aspects of the park.
Kariya Park
Another of our favourite parks in Mississauga. Kariya Park offers your kids a unique getaway from the city. This Japanese Garden is actually a gift from our sister city of Kariya Japan.
The stunning Japanese garden has great trails that wind around the park’s gardens and ponds. There are tons of ducks and even some turtles in the main pond, by the main pavilion as well.
Brickyard Park
Where Toronto has the Evergreen Brickworks, Mississauga has Brickyard park. Located on the grounds of the Cooksville Brick & Tile Company, one of the largest Brick companies in the area. Operation from the 1920’s until its closure in 1995.
As with the Brickworks in Toronto. The area has been naturalized and converted to a massive park. The old quarry has been filled with water and now acts as a small pond.
The park has lots of great open spaces, with 2 baseball fields, a soccer field, a playground and a splash pad. There is also a trail that meanders around the park. From which you are even able to spot the Toronto skyline at some of the higher vantage points.
Lakeside Park
One of the most interesting parks in Mississauga to take your kids. This innovative award-winning park is a showcase site in LID (Low impact design). It was redeveloped in 2010 as part of Mississauga’s Waterfront Parks Strategy.
This awesome park is a great place to bring your kids. It has a large splash pad, a children’s play centre and tons of family picnic facilities. There are also interesting landscaping features such as the viewing mound and green roofs.
The park also features a unique cobblestone beach. The east high bank of the park is filled with eroded clay pipes. Remnants of the National Sewer Company that occupied the grounds from 1955 to 1980.
Celebration Square
As a bonus park in Mississauga to take your kids, Celebration Square. Although not a park per se, this Center of Mississauga has no shortage of great activities for your kids.
The water feature by the civic building acts as a massive wading pool during the summer and as a skating rink during the winter. The large open area is host to tons of great events during the summer and acts as a great place to run around with your kids.
Do you know if Hancock Woodlawn park allows dogs? Off leash?
Hi Sherri, Hancock Woodlawn does allow dogs, but they do have to remain on leash.