Thunder Bay parks directory

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Find Thunder Bay, Ontario parks and open spaces, with individual descriptions, recorded facilities, photos where verified and Google Maps.

Ground-level view of Boulevard Lake Park
Boulevard Lake Park. Photo date not supplied by the source. Photo: City of Thunder Bay (source), Source website.

Key information

Browse 193 park and open-space sections for Thunder Bay. Search a name, street or recorded feature, then open that place’s map. The source scope and any missing information are explained below.

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What this directory covers

Source coverage checked 2026-10-14. These are directory sections, not a count of parks open today.
DetailCoverage
Individual sections193
Source scopeAll park lands in the municipal GIS snapshot, excluding cemetery parcels, a building, an arena and explicitly decommissioned land. Buffers, reserves and future park lands remain labelled. This is not a list of129 currently operating parks.
Coverage limitsAll entries in the stated source scope are included. This does not establish current public access.

All park lands in the municipal GIS snapshot, excluding cemetery parcels, a building, an arena and explicitly decommissioned land. Buffers, reserves and future park lands remain labelled. This is not a list of129 currently operating parks.

Recorded facilities can be seasonal, closed or out of service. A blank field means not confirmed. A map point may mark park land rather than a public or accessible entrance.

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory · Thunder Bay city parks · Thunder Bay off-leash dog parks

Find a park

Search the recorded names, streets, descriptions and facilities. Each result has its own section and map links. Only the places on the current page are downloaded.

Some pins mark park land rather than an entrance. Official park pages have current visiting details.

81 to 100 of 193 places

James Street Bike Path

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

James Street Bike Path is recorded as not classified land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Not classified
Recorded land area
0.66 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

John Kusznier Memorial Park

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

John Kusznier Memorial Park is recorded as neighbourhood (undersized) land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment.

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood (undersized)
Recorded land area
0.62 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Jumbo Gardens Community Centre

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Jumbo Gardens Community Centre is recorded as neighbourhood land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment, basketball, rink.

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
1.44 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment, Basketball, Rink

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Jumbo Gardens Playfield

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Jumbo Gardens Playfield is recorded as community land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records soccer.

Recorded land class
Community
Recorded land area
10.05 hectares
Recorded features
Soccer

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Junot McComber Park

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Junot McComber Park is recorded as neighbourhood land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment.

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
5.65 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Kaministiquia River Heritage Park

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Kaministiquia River Heritage Park is recorded as community land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Ground-level view of Kaministiquia River Heritage Park
Kaministiquia River Heritage Park. Photo date not supplied by the source. Photo: City of Thunder Bay (source), Source website.
Recorded land class
Community
Recorded land area
3.23 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Kent Court Parkette

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Kent Court Parkette is recorded as parkette land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

This record includes reserve, buffer or unmaintained land. It is not a confirmed developed visitor park.

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.71 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Kingsway Lillie Parkette

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Kingsway Lillie Parkette is recorded as parkette land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.24 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Kingsway McGregor Parkette

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Kingsway McGregor Parkette is recorded as parkette land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.20 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Lambton Parkette

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Lambton Parkette is recorded as parkette land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment.

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.91 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Lillie Parkette

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Lillie Parkette is recorded as parkette land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment.

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.12 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Lisgar Street Public Square

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Lisgar Street Public Square is recorded as neighbourhood land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
0.22 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Lorne Allard Fisherman's Park

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Lorne Allard Fisherman's Park is recorded as community land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Community
Recorded land area
9.18 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Mayflower Parkette

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Mayflower Parkette is recorded as parkette land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment.

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.58 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

McIntyre Picard Buffer

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

McIntyre Picard Buffer is recorded as linear park land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Linear Park
Recorded land area
1.18 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

McIntyre River / Riverside buffer

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

McIntyre River / Riverside buffer is recorded as linear park land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

This record includes reserve, buffer or unmaintained land. It is not a confirmed developed visitor park.

Recorded land class
Linear Park
Recorded land area
1.39 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Mcintyre River Buffer

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Mcintyre River Buffer is recorded as linear park land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Linear Park
Recorded land area
1.49 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

McVicar Creek Watercourse Preserve

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

McVicar Creek Watercourse Preserve is recorded as linear park land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

This record includes reserve, buffer or unmaintained land. It is not a confirmed developed visitor park.

Recorded land class
Linear Park
Recorded land area
21.86 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Minnesota Park

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Minnesota Park is recorded as neighbourhood (undersized) land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment, washrooms.

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood (undersized)
Recorded land area
1.04 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment, Washrooms

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Mission Island Boat Launch

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada (street entrance not listed)

Mission Island Boat Launch is recorded as community land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Community
Recorded land area
2.23 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Planning your park visit

Does Thunder Bay have 202 active parks?

No. The city says it maintains 129 active parks. Its park land inventory returns 202 parcels, including buffers, reserves, cemeteries and other land.

Source: Thunder Bay city parks

What is included in this directory?

It covers every park land record in the municipal GIS snapshot except 8 cemetery, building, arena or explicitly decommissioned records. Land-only sites remain clearly marked.

Source: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

How long is the paved recreation trail network?

The city reports more than 55 kilometres of paved recreational trails.

Source: Thunder Bay city parks

Can I reserve park space for an event?

Some parks can be booked online. For help, call Parks and Open Spaces at 807-625-2941.

Source: Thunder Bay city parks

Where are the four off-leash dog areas?

They are at Centennial Park, Beverly Street, Hillyard Lands and Neebing Playfield.

Source: Thunder Bay off-leash dog parks

When are off-leash dog areas open?

Off-leash areas are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Source: Thunder Bay off-leash dog parks

Can puppies use the off-leash areas?

Dogs must be over four months old, licensed and have current rabies vaccination. Sick, aggressive dogs and female dogs in heat are not allowed.

Source: Thunder Bay off-leash dog parks

Should I leash my dog at the entrance?

Yes. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and leaving an off-leash area.

Source: Thunder Bay off-leash dog parks

Can I reserve the Centennial Park chalet?

No. It is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. year-round and cannot be booked for private parties.

Source: Thunder Bay city parks

Is Boulevard Lake suitable for children and walking?

The city lists an accessible playground, trails and picnic areas. Beach and washroom services are seasonal.

Source: Thunder Bay city parks

Official park information

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory · Thunder Bay city parks · Thunder Bay off-leash dog parks