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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

Park it in Cambridge

The City of Cambridge is rich in parkland.
With more than 90 parks encompassing approximately 365
hectares, there is plenty of green spaces for residents and
visitors of all ages to enjoy. From sporting events to family
picnics and fireworks, the parks in Cambridge are abuzz
with community spirit.
The largest of the parks, Riverside Park, offers a number of
sports fields and attractions and is a popular site for such
major events as Cambridge’s Canada Day celebrations and
Cambridge Ribfest & Craft Beer Show (Aug. 8-10, 2025).
PHOTO BY BRIAN RODNICK
However, there’s even more fun to be had in all our parks,
including music concerts and a variety of festivals. As well, there are a number spray pads available in local parks where
And for those feeling a bit Scottish, put on a kilt and check children can cool off under the blazing sun.
out the Cambridge Scottish Festival (July 18-19, 2025), at Locations include Bismark Park (Galt), Central Park (Preston), Churchill
Churchill Park and take in some of its many events and Park (Galt), Duncan Ferguson Park (Galt), Forbes Park (Hespeler),
traditional Highland Games. Hespeler Optimist Park, Lincoln Park (Galt), Northview Heights Park
But for those looking to spend family time outdoors, the (Galt), Riverside Park (Preston), Soper Park (Galt) and Victoria Park
(Hespeler).
parks are the ideal spot to take the youngsters. In recent
years, new and fully accessible play structures have For more information about our parks, visit cambridge.ca and check
popped up in several parks. out events and the Community Services Department.

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