Summary
The city of Hamilton has dedicated itself to building an active and involved community for the people that live, work and play in its diverse and unique urban-scape. The city works to promote a variety of programs and opportunities that encourage outdoor stewardship and play in the natural areas that envelope the city. In particular, the city of Hamilton’s ‘Community Involvement Initiatives’ offer easily accessible services that leave room for everyone to get out and get involved.
Initiatives include:
- Opportunities to apply for a ‘Clean & Green Neighbourhood Grant.’
- Availability to rent the ‘Community Clean Trailer’ for large community clean-up initiatives.
- Articles that feature and celebrate community ambassadors and ways individuals in the Hamilton community have ‘got involved’!
- Promoting outdoor involvement through outdoor fitness, recreation and all great opportunities the Hamilton natural areas have to offer!
Click here for more information on how you can get involved and ‘go green’ in the Hamilton community.
Natural Areas: City of Hamilton
Albion Falls
At 62 ft., Albion Falls is considered to be one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Hamilton community, whose classic 'cascade' waterway features picturesque observation points, leisurely hiking trails,…
Bayfront Park
Found along the banks of Lake Ontario, Bayfront Park is a 40-acre park in the West-end of Hamilton Harbour. Connected to the beautiful Hamilton Waterfront Trail, specifically the Desjardins Trail,…
Centennial Park
Located beside the Urquhart Butterfly Garden and the Desjardins Canal, this neighbourhood park has shrub beds and many memorial plaques.
Chedoke Radial Trail
The Chedoke Radial Trail is a 2.7-kilometre section of the Bruce Trail that traverses the Niagara Escarpment. Designed to be a pedestrian and bicycle pathway, the trail can be accessed…
Churchill Park
Churchill Park is managed by the City of Hamilton, but the land is owned by the RBG. Adjacent to Cootes Paradise it offers several activities, including lawn bowling, soccer and…
Gage Park
As cited on the City of Hamilton's website, "Gage Park is a large, multi-purpose park with recreational opportunities, passive areas, and historical significance. It offers a variety of sports activities,…
Hamilton Waterfront Trail
The Hamilton Waterfront Trail is a 7.5km paved trail forming part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail "HamBur Loop". It spans from Pier 7 to the east, passing through Bayfront…
Pier 8
Pier 8 is a recreational area on Hamilton's waterfront that has several great cafés, a refreshing view of the harbour, and an outdoor ice skating rink, which, in the summer,…
Sam Lawrence Park
As cited from the City of Hamilton, "Sam Lawrence Park, situated on the Mountain brow at the top of the Jolley Cut, is one of the jewels in Hamilton's park…
Smokey Hollow Park
Smokey Hollow Park is a natural area featuring the Smokey Hollow Waterfall and surrounding ravine forest. The property connects to the Bruce Trail. Smokey Hollow Park Website
Urquhart Butterfly Garden
The Urquhart Butterfly Garden was created by residents of the former Town of Dundas for butterfly and pollinator conservation, with a special focus on Monarch Butterflies. The park is named…
Victoria Park
As cited from the City of Hamilton, "Victoria Park is a large sports park with a variety of activities, including a playground, a large hardball diamond, swimming and wading pools,…
Windermere Basin Park
Windermere Basin Park is an area that has undergone extensive rehabilitation after a lengthy industrial history. The area now features a short loop trail with meadows and shrubs. It is…