You know that saying that good things come in threes? Well, it happened to me yesterday…read more I found out through Los Rolling Tacos, a food truck that travels around the Wellington area, that it would be at Riverside Park for the Cambridge Kin Carnival. Three great things: - Riverside Park - Cambridge Kin Carnival - Los Rolling Tacos This review will cover all three. The Cambridge Kin Carnival hasn't been on since the pandemic hit in 2020. It finally returned this year. I grew up in the Beaches. There used to be a carnival every year at Greenwood Racetrack, which used to be on the southwest corner of Woodbine Avenue and Queen Street East. These days, it's a community of townhouses, condos, and businesses. I loved that carnival. Rides. Food. Games. So much fun and great memories! Riverside Park is huge. It makes sense why this park is ideal for large events. This carnival is pretty large to accommodate all the rides, games, and food trucks. I only caught what I felt was a subsection of the entire park. It has a greenhouse, a baseball diamond, a playground, a hiking trail, and lots of picnic tables. It's stunning with all the greenery and flowers. The entrance is cool. There is a dedication to World War II veterans. You also encounter a rock that is over a billion years old. Wow! There is parking at this park. It's all free. However, with the carnival, spaces were all taken and folks were parking off to the side next to the trees, parallel to Grand River. I parked across the street where there were more spots. I realized later that I had parked behind the Preston Electric Power House, which is deemed a historic site. It was free parking, too. The carnival was so much fun. Games catered more to kids, but adults were playing them like kids, too. Each play was 25 cents, which was reminiscent to how much it was when I was a kid. Everything from bashing gophers to playing the bowling game was all there. There were plenty of rides. You need to get tickets first before going on the rides. Some were catered to kids and those who want something calmer, such as the carousel and ferris wheel. If you are more adventurous, there were the Ali Baba and Avalanche rides. Expect lots of screaming when you are in the vicinity. There were several food trucks. The one with ice cream and popsicles had the most business. I was ready for lunch, so I had tacos from Los Rolling Taco. I got three tacos for $18: - Birria (beef) - Al pastor (pork) - Tinga (chicken) All three were gluten-free. The filling in all tacos were generous. The proteins were flavourful and tender. I enjoyed every taco and dipping them into the sauces that accompanied them. I bought a can of Diet Coke. Sadly, I didn't realize that I didn't get it until I was halfway through eating. I went back to the truck to get it. The man thought that he had given it to me. Nope, I needed to wash my food down. He gave me a can. It wasn't cold, which was the only minor damper to my experience. This truck accepted debit and credit cards. I brought cash and didn't use it, but it was there just in case. The carnival had a blocked-off area with benches. I asked if I could eat in there. The nice security guy said yes as long as I was 19 years of age and older. Sweet! It was by the stage where a dance troop was about to showcase their routines. There are washrooms everywhere. It was such a large area that it was comfortable walking around, even with so many folks attending the carnival. It is a picturesque park, especially by the river and where the greenhouse is. I'd love to return again just to walk around when there isn't a major carnival happening! It was such a great visit. I'm so glad that I took in a carnival with great food at a wonderful park. (182)

Its a gud picnic point / park to go with kids... You can do…read morethe following things: Train ride @2.90$ per person Carousel horse riding @2.90$ per person If the child is under 5 years of age then one parent can accompany for free. PS : can take 15-20 mins to wait in the line. You can buy hotdogs ice creams and ice slushes (not cheap though.) Play in the river water.. very shallow and easy fun for kids.. take extra clothes. Sand pit for kids Slides and swings for kids. People bring their portable barbecue and grill. Nice shaded areas available for relaxing or enjoying your food. Bring your mat / camping chairs etc to sit or relax. Thanks Gurpartap Singh Sandhu

McLennan Park is the site of the old landfill in Kitchener (hence the nickname of "Mount Trashmore"…read moreby the locals) and occupies 39 hectares in the Laurentian Hills neighbourhood. There's truly something for everyone, including a dog park and a skate park, playground, and a relatively new BMX bike park. There is also a washroom building here as well as parking on-site. There are pedestrian trails for those who like to take a nice walk. Beach volleyball and basketball courts are also available for booking. In the winter, people of all ages love to toboggan down the hill. For those looking for fun in the great outdoors, look no further than McLennan Park!

It's a nice park in downtown Kitchener offering lots of options to enjoy. It has a playground,…read moresplash pad, basketball courts and picnic areas. It is a family-friendly park and you can enjoy walking, running, biking or roller skating in the park while your children are busy playing in the playground. There is plenty of shade to move the picnic tables and enjoy a nice meal.

The first time I passed by Victoria Park was by accident. I drove along and noticed this beautiful…read morepark. It was in the wintertime. I vowed to come back when the weather was warmer. Well, with the recent heatwave that happened, I was in the neighbourhood, saw a parking lot, and decided to stop by. It was 36°C outside. With the humidity, it was much hotter. I am crazy, but I am glad that I stopped by. I walked around the park. It's picturesque and I can understand why folks choose to get wedding photos taken here. There are plenty of benches around. The bike and walking paths are generous. There are a ton of bridges over the water. Lots of folks were out and about. I also got to say hi to a dog and his owner. For kids, there's a splash area. There were plenty of cheerful kids cooling off and having a good time. I liked the canoe that was at the park. It was different, but a good fit. I spent nearly an hour there. I left fearing that I would be a water blob from the heat. I will try coming back here when it's not as humid. It's the perfect way to relax, take a stroll, and take photos of this beautiful park. (254)

A beautiful, well-maintained park that offers a bit of everything trails, gardens, water features,…read moreand play areas. It's peaceful and lively at the same time, with tons of space to walk, relax, or picnic. Great for an afternoon escape!

First time visiting this park, came here with my family to see the Christmas lights. The lights…read morewere beautiful, lots to see. Highly recommend

My dog, Kass used to go here and it's an amazing place! She loved it and the playing there tired…read moreher out.

This place is amazing! Not one, but 2 pools that can be rented and a huge field that you can…read moreaccess with that rental. The owners are friendly and accommodating, the prices are fair, and the facility itself is a well thought out piece of doggie heaven! My dogs lose their minds when they figure out that we're going there for playtime!

Yesterday, I visited the Cambridge Kin Carnival at Riverside Park. I parked across from it, as it…read moreseemed to have more parking spots that trying my luck parking on park property. I thought that it was additional parking for the park. After backing into a spot, I noticed a boarded-up, vacant building several steps away from me. I didn't know what it was. I flagged it and headed to the carnival. I returned after a fun time at the carnival and stuffing myself with yummy tacos. I took another look at this building. It looked vacant to me with no signs to indicate what it once was. Weird. I did some research because this place piqued my curiosity. It is the Preston Electric Power House. It's labelled as Historic Preston Electric Power House on Google, although the historic part doesn't seem official based on my brief research. Preston used to be its own town before it became a community in Cambridge today. This power house was built in 1905. Its purpose was to supply hydro-electric power to the former Preston Junction and the former Grand River railway line. You can see faint remnants of rail tracks on the ground, which makes more sense now. Apparently, this building has been vacant for decades. It is owned by the City of Cambridge. This building is listed on the city's heritage walking tour. Perhaps it's where the historic label comes from. I still can't tell whether it is formally deemed a historic building. However, it is listed as a public building in Waterloo region's Public Building Inventory report. So many questions remain even after learning a bit about the building. Why is it kicking around? Is it used for storage? If it is a part of a heritage walk, shouldn't there be at least a sign with some details for tourists like me to read, instead of scratching my head looking at it and thinking that it's a dump? Anyway, it's cool that it was once a power station for Preston. You can park behind this abandoned building for free, but there's not much to see. It would be cool if it were converted to a museum, as it seems to play an important part of the city's history that feels like it's a huge secret. I'm hoping that wishful thinking helps here. (183)