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William Hawrelak Park

9930 Groat Rd.

Picnic sites are available all year on a first-come first-served basis. A site may be reserved for dates between May 1 to October 11, 8am-10pm. Minimum 2 hour booking required.

William Hawrelak Park (originally Mayfair Park) is a 130 hectare park in the river valley featuring a 10 ha. lake and open grassy areas.

The park hosts several major festivals and events over the summer including the Heritage Festival, River City Shakespeare Festival, International Blues Festival, Pets in the Park, and Symphony Under the Sky.

No dogs, please.  

Features and Facilities

• Sheltered pavilion with indoor washrooms (open 8am-10pm daily)
• Heritage Amphitheatre
• Picnic sites
• Lake (please no swimming, boats, or fishing)
• Paddleboats
• Food concession in the main pavilion
• Playground
• Access to running, hiking and bike trails
• Cross-country skiing
• Footbridge to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
• Wheelchair accessible washrooms and pathways (limited accessibilty to picnic sites)
• Parking (limited during festivals and events)
• Ice skate rental and sharpening  

Picnic Sites

Rate: $31.75/hr for covered sites
         $24.25/hr for uncovered sites.
        Additional service rates may apply.

Bring a 100 foot extension cord for power
* F=Fountain

You will need to bring your own wood for the BBQ pits and stoves. Firewood is available at the boathouse for an additional fee.

Picnic Sites with Power

There is an additional fee of $39 for power, to be booked and paid three days in advance. The power fee will be refunded if the site is not used due to inclement weather.

Vehicle Access

Picnic sites #3 and #5 require vehicle access. If you need vehicle access to a picnic site for delivery or pickup please make arrangements three working days in advance.

There is an additional fee for vehicle access. Call 311 for more information.

Wheelchair Accessibility

• Hawrelak Skating Pavilion
  - Accessible main entrance
  - Partially accessible phone
  - Lower service counters
• Curb cuts in parking
• Safe drop-off/pick up area
• Designated parking
• Accessible pathways
• Partially accessible picnic areas and playground areas and fountains

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William Hawrelak Park Site Map

For more information:

Parks - General Information (not related to picnic site bookings)

River Valley Park Rangers

Community Services