We were in NOTL during a sweltering heat wave and would have dearly loved to swim here. But you absolutely need water shoes! The "beach" is very pebbly, not sandy, and so is the lake floor. Too sharp and hard on our feet. I wish we'd known ahead of time. read more

You can't beat the views! You're at the point where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. If you look across the river, you will see Fort Niagara on the American side (New York State). We did not walk to the Queens Royal Park. We will have to do that on our next visit. Rather, we stopped near the Battlefield of Fort George National Historic Site. When you're done shopping and eating in the town of Niagara on the Lake, make your way over here for nature at its finest. There's a reason why they called this the Great Lakes. read more

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What a beautiful, natural, "un-touristy" stretch of rocky shoreline, adjacent to grassy meadow fields, just two blocks from the main drag (Queen Street) in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This area is akin to a craggy shoreline with a walking trail by the water's edge. You can clearly see an old, rocky fort/garrison just across the bay. My TO friends told me that area is actually in Nw York state, and the building is Fort Niagara. When I say it's close, I'm saying a good swimmer could swim there from here! There is a large, prominent hexagonal gazebo centrally located on the grassy stretch by the water's edge. It is quite Victorian in style, with white wooden cut-outs and embellishments. I thought it would make for a gorgeous location, with he craggy shoreline and Lake Ontario behind it, for wedding or engagement photos, or any momentous occasion, really. Just a beautiful site. (A gallery owner later informed us that this gazebo was built for the Stephen King movie, "The Dead Zone", and they gifted it to the town when the movie was done, as so many locals loved it. It really does seem to fit perfectly on the site). There is a large parking lot by the park, but I believe it is paid parking, FYI. It takes but ten minutes to walk the shoreline trail and back, but it's a wonderful stroll on a lovely day, and the area is so picturesque, it's like out of a postcard. Definitely worth the time, if you are in the area read more

Queen's Royal Park - Check out these enormous flowers adjacent to the park! - Parks Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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One of my closest friends recommended I visit Niagra on the Lake while vacationing and I did my research and found this lovely park. This was our first stop- the views of the lake were stunning and directly across was Fort Niagra on the American side. The Niagra River meets with the lake at this point and allows for a great vantage point. Sailboats, geese and blue skies were to be had. I love towns that have a laid back, old town vibe- and this park set us out on the right foot for the day. Plenty of people having picnics, lounging on benches, even a few blankets tossed on the hills. The breeze off the lake, shade of trees and sun warming you was just a slice of heaven. I am happy we stopped to enjoy this park. read more

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Queens Royal Park is a small park overlooking the water. It is a short walking distance from the historic downtown in Niagara by the lake. There is parking although you have to pay. There are also public bathrooms, benches, picnic tables, and lawns. read more

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Such a lovely park for a brisk walk! The gazebo was very nice, and the lawns are superbly maintained! The horse drawn carriages have their route along the park, and it is fun for the kids to see the draft horses earning their keep. Restrooms are available as is public fee parking. It's very cool how you can be at Lake Ontario and the Niagara River at the same time. Don't forget to waive to the Americans on the other side of the river! :-) read more

Queen's Royal Park - Parks Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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A small park by the side of the western banks of the Niagara River as it empties into Lake Ontario. We are usually on the other side [New York & Old Fort Niagara] looking west to see this nice area almost filled with visitors! The grassy areas are quite worn by the passage of visitors so it has created quite a few worn trails. I wish the park would have some established marked trails instead as when wet these worn paths it can get quite slippery. The trails all lead to the sandy but mostly rocky banks and a very tiny beach. The fort across the Niagara can easily be seen but don't start skipping rocks over as it'll never reach the fort! The gazebo is quite nice and surround by tall colorful flowers!! Overall, a very nice location to spend the day! read more

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Lovely lakeside park near the main drag of Niagara on the Lake. Super small but really pretty and very well maintained (like everything in NOL). There's a nice gazebo for lounging, grass for sitting, and tons of rocky shore for perching on and dipping your toes. There's small patch of sand but not something I'd really call a "beach" so don't expect to come and sun your self on a towel or do any major swimming. You can also see Old Fort Niagara in NY (USA) right across the water, which, as a metro-Detroiter, I feel comfortable when you can see another country across a small body of water. Ha. There's also some really lovely views of impressive boats that float by. It's not exactly a spot to spend the day, but for a nice picnic lunch or a place to spend a bit of time with nature it's perfect. read more

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It's quite easy to miss this "off the beaten path" attraction when in the Niagara-on-the-Lake area. Don't make that mistake, because this place is seriously a gem. While the park is small in size, it's still beautiful, clean and very well maintained. I love the small walkway along the lake that this park has. The park also offers great views of the fort right across, and depending on weather conditions, you may also be able to get a glimpse of Downtown Toronto from afar. Cool! I also like how this park feels more local rather than a touristy kind of place. All in all, I will be back here. read more

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The park is located in a residential area and a close walk from town. It's a fairly small park with some open space to lounge around or play in. On a clear day you'll be able to see Toronto's skyline across the lake. Just a note that barbecuing is not allowed here. There's a gazebo and fun fact about it: the gazebo was built for the movie "The Dead Zone" with Christopher Walken and was subsequently donated to the town after filming was completed. There's public washrooms and paid parking in a small lot and street parking as well. read more

Queen's Royal Park - Parks Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Very nice small park right on Lake Ontario with a view of Toronto in the distance and nearby Old Fort Niagara in Youngstown, NY. The park is landscaped nicely with a good amount of parking, though you must use the meter kiosk to pay. read more

Queen's Royal Park - Parks Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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Nicely manicured park on Lake Ontario with a view of Toronto's skyline in the distance. There is a path next to the lake which follows the shoreline down to the golf club. read more

Queen's Royal Park - Parks Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

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Downtown area was packed and no parking, so we ended up driving toward the lake and found this gem. I wanted to get a view of Lake Ontario and Fort Niagara in the USA. We got those views, plus a distant view of Toronto. What I thought would be a 20 min photo stop turned into a very enjoyable two hours. Lots of area for picnic and strolling around. Nice bathroom facilities. We looked for rocks, skipped a few on the water, and waded a bit. One of our kids went further out in the water, which was shallow, and the only real danger is broken glass bottles. We pulled out two or three big pieces of glass. Lots of trash on the beach area. Overall very nice views and lovely places to sit or stroll and enjoy the lake. A few older couples had folding tables playing board games. Families were abundant and a few dogs. We enjoyed this spot. Get gasoline (petrol) before you drive out this way, we couldn't find a station and nearly ran out of gas before getting back to Niagara Falls. read more

Queen's Royal Park - View of USA and Lake Ontario from park. - Parks Near Me - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

One of the most BEAUTIFUL parks I've ever had the pleasure of wandering through. I must admit, Niagara-on-the-Lake has some incredible parks with meticulous landscapes and up-keep. Queen's Royal Park is particularly beautiful, as it is located directly on the mouth of Lake Ontario, with views of boats passing by and the spectacular Fort Niagara across the way. There's a beautiful gazebo (that is occasionally booked for private events and weddings--signs will be posted in advance!), walking trail along the Niagara River, picnic tables, park benches overlooking the river, washrooms and a parking lot directly connected to the park (although you must pay $1.50/hour). A small, rocky beach, invites visitors to dip their feet into the water, and don't be surprised by the crowd of "picnicers" this park draws. It's conveniently located down King Street (just past the iconic Clock Tower on the main strip) and makes for a lovely walk if you're touring the city. Prior to the park being built right after the 1930's, the area housed Queen's Royal Hotel, commonly referred to as one of the best hotels in North America. Unfortunately tourist decline caused the hotel to be demolished and the last was purchased by the city shortly thereafter. Queen's Royal Park is open all year round, 24/7, although regular hours of operation for administration are Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30pm. So, whether you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Queen Street, enjoy a picnic with friends or just listen to the wind rustling through the trees, Queen Street Park is truly picturesque and is sure to leave you in a happy and peaceful mood. read more

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Pros of the park: shade, close walk from town, lovely view of the fort and of Toronto, pretty gazebo, easy access to dip your toes in the water, big enough for a picnic Cons of the park: not a lot of space for sports, amount of public beach is very small, not as well-maintained as most of the town A big con for me today was a large fish that someone had crushed under a rock. It was right on the sandy part of the shore where you would want to walk or touch the water. There were flies everywhere and it was an atrocious sight. Must have been there for more than 24 hours--hopefully it is removed by someone soon read more

Great place to relax and enjoy the lake breeze. Nice hill to picnic on and relax with loved ones or family. There is parking but you need to pay but there is free parking walking distance and the walk around here is half the point. There is a small path right near the water's edge you can traverse, not very long but nice an scenic. Nice view of the fort across the way as well. read more

Right on Lake Ontario! This is a community park with a gazebo and nice Lake Ontario frontage. It is not about the landscaping, but the lake front so it is a little plainer than their other parks but with nice trees. Many families were out enjoying the day with picnics and bikes. A trail leads from the gazebo along the lake front and provide a fantastic outing with a view of Fort Niagara. The best part was being able to see the Toronto skyline across the lake on a clear day. Definitely worth a stop! read more