Rattray Marsh Conservation Area — Attraction in Mississauga

I came by with my family today under the recommendation by other Google user that this boardwalk is one of the longest within the GTA region. We started out around 3 o’clock and the weather was so nice. There was wind and clouds and the sun wasn’t too bright on us. I read that there is no parking lot for this conservation area and people usually park at the Jack Darling Memorial Park parking lot. However, if you come over the weekends, you may find these parking lots jammed with cars and people all there for the beach front and BBQ. If you’re only here for trail walking you can choose to park at the Green Glade Sr Public School on the other side of the path, which is much less stress and the entrance to the conservation park is right there opposite to the school. We quickly found the boardwalk, which was very clean and well-maintained. It was such a pleasant walk because of the weather and the way the trails are nicely built with wide walkways and boardwalk built over the watery wetland. We saw lots of people walking the dogs. We saw different kinds of birds. Some of them were taking a nice bath in a river and we said hi to many squirrels and chipmunks along the way. Some reviewer said they have met deer or coyote or the kind of animals in this park but we didn’t see any perhaps because is during the daytime. If you like boardwalk you should really come and try it out at the Rattray Marsh...

Rattary Marsh (Conservation Area) and Jack Darling Memorial Park (A Dog Walkers Paradise) strive to create a park area for Families, Nature Lovers, and/or for those who enjoy walking their dogs for both off leash or on leash activities.

The nature area trails in and between the park and conservation area cover a total distance of approximately 6.1 km. with ample walkways, play areas, lookouts and access to Lake Ontario. There is access to a number of washrooms as well as parking in the park side of the area. Some of the walkways are wet and muddy so it may be advisable to wear hiking boots especially when there is melting snow or when it is raining.

Both areas are fairly well maintained, and the Conservation area has received a new walkway which allows for comfortably walking around the edges of the marsh.

My wife and I were there on a weekend, when it was moderately busy. We were somewhat annoyed by the occasional garbage, cans, and excrement left behind by some irresponsible people. It might be useful if there were a few more signs encouraging people to properly dispose of their garbage (not throwing it to the wayside), and to clean up after their dogs.

Putting aside the exceptions mentioned above, we really enjoyed our visit to the area. There are many opportunities for observing, photographing and enjoying nature and...

I would say, Rattray Marsh Conservation Area, is much better than Jack Darling Memorial Park in term of the views. Morning is the best, and in the autumn, the views are much more beautiful. I have been visiting several times to this area. It is good for taking a walk as well. However, in the weekend, there has been crowded with people walking inside the park. Rattray Marsh Conservation area is connected with Jack Darling Memorial Park.

Many parking spots are mostly located at Jack Daling Memorial Park. Rattray Marsh Conservation area only has a limited parking spot. So it is better to park at Jack Darling, and walk to Rattray Marsh area.

Some people bring camera to take pictures with red and yellow colours leaves as background and taking pictures for wildlife and birds. Some spots have broadwalks.

However, there are part of the area, is still under maintenance, so the walk to that specific area, was closed. Hopefully, the maintenance work will be completed soon.

Besides that small part of maintenance area, we can still enjoy many areas to explore, take pictures and walk.

There are also some benches for people to take a rest after walking. It is recommended for people who like to hike. The trail or hike is easy to achieve and most of the walking trail are flat and...