Free Outdoor Swimming in Niagara 4 - Queens Royal Park

Welcome to Queens Royal Park!



Welcome to Queens Royal Park, a lush green paradise located where the Niagara River becomes Lake Ontario. Gaze from the popular white gazebo at the seemingly endless shores, connecting Niagara-on-the-Lake to cities like Toronto, Oshawa, and Kingston just to name a few.
 


 


 


 

About the Area

Queens Royal Park is a grassy area commanding the bank of the Niagara River emptying into Lake Ontario. Across the water, you can look at historic Fort Niagara in Youngstown, New York, and at the silhouette of Toronto's skyline in the distance on clear days. The park is a small, open area of maintained grassland with walkways and tree cover, just a short walk from Niagara-on-the-Lake's town centre. The park is great for walkers and families to come and take in the views or just relax. It's always open and there are picnic tables, washrooms and a parking lot to cover basic amenities.

The park has drastically increased in popularity as the town centre continues to expand. No feature of the park is more popular than the white gazebo that was put in the area in 1983 for the Christopher Walken film, "The Dead Zone". The park is accessible using the entrance off of Front Street, as the entrance on King Street / Ricardo Street has several steps, grassy patches, and sand before reaching the shore.



A beautiful shore, park, and walking trail all beside each other. There's plenty to do at Queens Royal Park, for tourists and locals alike. If you look close enough, Toronto's skyline is visible in the distance.
 


Getting a spot in the white gazebo is hard to do, but getting a spot during a sunset is even more difficult. If you do, the view is worth it.
 


Tired of swimming, or walking? Take a seat at one of the many picnic tables overlooking the Lake. Where better to have lunch or dinner break?
 


The park is complete with public restrooms to the left-side of the park area. Parking is limited and costs $1.50 an hour.
 

Recreational Features

Queens Royal Park is popular for the aesthetically pleasing backdrop of Lake Ontario, and the shoreline. There are several amenities available for visitors to use while in the park.

Free public washrooms - Available year round, located to the West of the beach area on Front Street.

Outdoor walking trail - A paved pathway overlooking Lake Ontario. Sit on the rocky shore for the sunset, or just to listen the calming sounds of waves lapping against land.

Picnic tables - Several benches and picnic tables are available for visitors in the grassy area of the park. Garbage bins are located throughout the perimeter of the park area to keep the land clean.



The water is beautiful, but the white gazebo is the star of Queens Royal Park. Niagara-on-the-Lake is known as a quiet, charming village, and nothing exemplifies this more than this white gazebo.
 


Take a seat, there are many to choose from! Or you can lay down on the grass that is always kept neatly trimmed. Relax, and enjoy the view.
 


Is the beach too busy? Venture down the leisurely walking trail to enjoy some peace, and the sound of small waves splashing against the rocky shore.
 


 

Historical Attributes

 
 



This plaque shows all successful participants who swam across Lake Ontario. Tourists and locals alike can admire the stone at the edge of the park. Toronto can be seen across the lake from the park, so they can really visualize how far each athlete swam. This plaque adds to the significance of the park as it serves as a celebration of athleticism on Canadian land.
 


 


 


 



A view from the shore of the Queens Royal Park Gazebo complete with a surrounding flower garden. There are logs and rocks scattered along the beach, which makes for a dynamic photo area.
 


The shore looks directly at Old Fort Niagara Light, USA. There are boats frequently along the coastline that make the water very picturesque.
 


 


 

Things to do Nearby

Corks Winebar & Eatery - 19 Queen Street, fish n' chip joint with outdoor seating, selections of local wines also available. (5-minute-walk from the Park)

Old Town Goodies - 29 Queen Street, tiny shop with eight flavours of ice cream, coffee, cappuccinos, lattes and tea by the cup and panini sandwiches. (5-minute-walk from the Park)

360-Degree View of the Shore

Address

16 Front Street
Niagara Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Canada L0S 1J0

Contact Information

Phone: 905-468-3266

Accessiblilty

The park is accessible using the entrance off of Front Street, as the entrance on King Street / Ricardo Street has several steps, grassy patches, and sand before reaching the shore.

Additional Sources of Information

http://www.exploringniagara.com/places_to_explore/parks_beaches/queens_royal_park.html


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