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BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK w A Featuring hills and ridges formed by ancient glaciers, this 35-square kilometer Park has a lake, oak and aspen forests, native prairie wildflowers, deer, waterfowl and songbirds. Facilities include camping, swimming, picnic sites, a riding stable, a restaurant, a beach concession and a convenience store. There are 30 kms of trails for walking and cross-country skiing, and 7.2 kms of paved bicycle and rollerblading trails. Every July the park hosts the Winnipeg Folk Festival. 24 km northeast of Winnipeg on highway 59 – just outside Winnipeg (north) KILDONAN PARK W Walk among some of the oldest and largest trees in Manitoba, through a formal garden and visit the "Witch's Hut" from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. The Park is also home to Canada's longest- running outdoor theatre — Rainbow Stage and an Olympic-sized swimming pool. The park has plenty of picnic tables and barbeque pits that are available throughout the summer. In winter, enjoy the toboggan slides and skating pond. 2015 Main Street – North Main (West Kildonan) Tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservations, outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ ParksandFields/ParkBooking/ Bookableparks/Kildonanpark.asp KING'S PARK Bordering the Red River near the University of Manitoba, King's Park has many pathways (gravel and paved) to enjoy, some of which lead to marshland. In the centre of the park you will find the beautiful Pagoda Gardens. The Park also has a soccer field, two baseball diamonds, an off-leash dog area, and is home to the Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth. King's Drive and Kilkenny Drive (close to the U of M Campus) – Fort Garry Tel: Call 311 for events, outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ ParksandFields/ParkBooking/ Bookableparks/Kingspark.asp LA BARRIERE PARK Canoe, fish, hike and bike in the summer or enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. Nature tours available by calling 204.832.0167 Located on Waverley Street, south of the Perimeter Highway – just outside Winnipeg (south) Tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservations, outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ ParksandFields/ParkBooking/ Bookableparks/labarriere.asp LITTLE MOUNTAIN PARK Enjoy hiking trails, a limestone quarry and numerous picnic sites. Naturalist-guided tours by reservation (204.832.0167). Large off-leash dog area is also located in this multi-use park. Klimpke Road, northwest of Route 90 and Inkster Boulevard Tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservation, outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ ParksandFields/ParkBooking/ Bookableparks/Littlemountainpark.asp ST. VITAL PARK Situated on the Red River, this park is the perfect place for family gatherings and recreational activities. Numerous picnic sites can be booked. In winter, the duck pond becomes a skating rink. River Road, north of Bishop Grandin Boulevard – St. Vital Tel: Call 311 for events and picnic site reservation, outside of Winnipeg call 1.877.311.4WPG (4974) www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/ ParksandFields/ParkBooking/ Bookableparks/stvitalpark.asp Kildonan Park: Stan Milosevic King's Park: Paul Sloggett DESIGNATED OFF-LEASH DOG AREAS Find out the closest local park near you to let your favourite canine run free. A full set of rules of use for off-leash dog parks, locations and code of ethics for dog owners is available at: www.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parksandfields/parks/fieldsforfido.asp 64 2015 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg