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.

141 to 160 of 193 places

Russell Street Lands

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

Russell Street Lands is recorded as buffer 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
buffer
Recorded land area
0.23 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Ryerson Park

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

Ryerson Park is recorded as neighbourhood 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
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
6.19 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Sandpiper Park

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

Sandpiper 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
5.01 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Scotland Park / Mosquito Creek

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

Scotland Park / Mosquito Creek is recorded as buffer 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
buffer
Recorded land area
10.75 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Seminole Parkette

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

Seminole 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
0.87 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Sherwood Parkette

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

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

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.69 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Shuniah Park

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

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

The inventory records recreation trail.

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

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
18.68 hectares
Recorded features
Recreation trail

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Shuniah Street Playground

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

Shuniah Street Playground is recorded as neighbourhood land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment.

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

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Silvertree Parkette

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

Silvertree Parkette is recorded as neighbourhood land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records play equipment, basketball, soccer.

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
0.85 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment, Basketball, Soccer

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Sir John A. Macdonald Park

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

Sir John A. Macdonald Park is recorded as neighbourhood land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

The inventory records recreation trail.

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

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
0.68 hectares
Recorded features
Recreation trail

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Sir Winston Churchill Pool

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

Sir Winston Churchill Pool is recorded as community land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Recorded land class
Community
Recorded land area
0.13 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Soroptimist International Friendship Gardens

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

Soroptimist International Friendship Gardens is recorded as community land in Thunder Bay's municipal park inventory.

Ground-level view of Soroptimist International Friendship Gardens
Soroptimist International Friendship Gardens. Photo date not supplied by the source. Photo: City of Thunder Bay (source), Source website.
Recorded land class
Community
Recorded land area
6.45 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

South Neebing Community Centre

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

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

The inventory records play equipment, tennis, soccer.

Recorded land class
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
2.58 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment, Tennis, Soccer

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

St Patrick's Square

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

St Patrick's Square is recorded as buffer 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
buffer

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Stanley Park

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

Stanley 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
1.01 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Stevely Park

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

Stevely Park is recorded as neighbourhood 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
Neighbourhood
Recorded land area
11.33 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Sunrise Parkette

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

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

Recorded land class
Parkette
Recorded land area
0.81 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Syndicate Parkette

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

Syndicate Parkette is recorded as buffer 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
buffer
Recorded land area
0.06 hectares

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Tarbutt Park

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

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

The inventory records play equipment, rink, washrooms.

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

Sources: Thunder Bay park lands inventory

Third & High Park

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

Third & High 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
0.84 hectares
Recorded features
Play equipment

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