Waterfront Trail — Kid-friendly Outdoor Play in Pickering, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Outdoor
Enjoy a scenic walk along the Waterfront Trail in Pickering, a lovely outdoor spot perfect for families looking for fresh air and beautiful views.
What to expect
This outdoor hiking area offers a pleasant experience for visitors of all ages. While it's an excellent place for a family stroll or a gentle hike, remember that it is an outdoor location and not suitable for a rainy day.
Best for
Ideal for families seeking a peaceful outdoor activity to enjoy nature and get some exercise together.
What parents say
Denise C
2020-9-28
We took a drive over to Rouge park on Sunday, expected it to be busy and it was. There was some guys working managing the gate, managing cars going in and out, ensuring there were enough spaces to park. we were told it was busy and to maintain social distancing which was easy even though the park had a lot of people. We walked the path back towards Rouge Hill GO station and it was lovely. The colors were fantastic, seeing what I think was the Pickering power plant in the distance gave it kind of a post apocalyptic kind of look. It was great to see so many people enjoying the outdoors, the beach, the Sun period some were swimming, I'm not so sure about that, but good for them! Beautifulplace to enjoy the Fall colors take some really lovely pictures and just get out and enjoy being outside again!
Melania Bitendizadeh
2021-4-6
Beautiful place. There's the lake where people can swim or just take a dip. Children play in the sand. Some do sunbathing. I've seen families bring their tents and do some barbecuing here in the summer. Some come to go fishing. Oh yes, there are fish, and I saw someone caught a big one right under the bridge. There's actually a lot of things you can do in this place especially in the summer. I come here to pass the time. Take a walk at the waterfront or up the hill overlooking the water. Sometimes I simply sit by the lake and enjoy the scenery. I make sure that i bring my camera though. There's a lot of good scenes to catch on film including several migratory birds that frequently come here.
Jojo Michael
2024-5-19
It's been a regular hike for my dog & me for years. We enjoy walking by the water and getting the cool breeze to keep us cool. It's a beautiful trail regardless of whether it's sunny or overcast.
Jharna Deshmukh
2025-5-12
One of our favourite lakeside trails for a leisurely walk. Cool breeze of the lake and the views making it very refreshing.. It is also a good place for picnic and has a nice little beach.. Highly recommended..
Shilpa Singh
2026-2-14
The lookout point was a couple of minutes walk and had beautiful sunset views. The trail is not maintained in winters.
