Parks & Open Spaces

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The City of Thunder Bay’s parks and open spaces offer far more than just playgrounds! Try out some of your city’s free recreation opportunities:

Off-Leash Dog Areas

Open year-round 6am-11pm

  • Beverly Street
  • Neebing Playfield
  • Carrick Street
  • Centennial Park

Adult Outdoor Fitness Areas

Open year-round 6am-11pm

  • Minnesota Park
  • Boulevard Lake
  • Vickers Park

Boat Launches

  • Marina Park
  • Lorne Allard Fisherman’s Park
  • McKellar Boat Launch
  • Mountdale Boat Launch
  • Kaministiquia Park Kayak & Canoe Launch

Skate/BMX Parks

  • Marina Park
  • West Thunder Park
  • South Neebing Community Centre
  • Chapples South (behind Delaney Arena)
  • County Park
  • Waddington Park
  • Jumbo Gardens Park (BMX Dirt Track Only)

Parks & Open Spaces also features:

  • Outdoor tennis courts
  • Pickleball courts
  • Basketball courts
  • Outdoor rinks
  • Baseball & softball diamonds
  • Disk golf course
  • Recreation trails
  • Splash pads & playgrounds

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