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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, an Olympic-sized swimming pool and has plenty of picnic tables and barbeque pits available throughout the summer. In the winter enjoy the toboggan slides and skating pond. 2015 Main Street – North Main (West Kildonan) Tel: Call 311 for events, weddings/ pictures, and picnics, 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 – in Fort Garry (close to the U of M Campus) Tel: Call 311 for events & wedding picture locations, 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 south of Winnipeg) Tel: Call 311 for picnic sites and event 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 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 Kildonan Park: Ron Boily St. Vital Park: Ryan McLeod 66 2016 OFFICIAL VISITOR'S GUIDE Winnipeg

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