Nicholls Oval Park — Attraction in Peterborough

This park deserves 5 stars on it's own, especially with the updates in recent years - but I could never recommend walking here if you don't like random dogs charging right at you while their owners uselessly yell their names.

I walk in this park with my leashed dog almost every day, and at least 3 times a week, this happens to us. There must be about a dozen signs around the park reminding everyone that dogs must be leashed, but the majority seem to think it doesn't apply to them because their dog is a good dog, a nice dog, and doesnt need a leash.

I don't appreciate your dog charging at me. My dog, who has been attacked twice by off leash dogs, is extremely scared when this happens, and it sets us back months of rehabilitation training every time it does. There's an off leash park by Beavermead, stop acting like Nicholls Oval is a good...

I go there often..has a circular roadway so I try to walk it at least 3 x a week if not the zoo . I take my grandson there to practice his driving and parking perfect place for learners . I take my pups there to run around outside and far away from the children's play area ...good place for sports or just a fun game of ball or freezbee..good for picnics and family get together also has a water works for kids which is great for kids and parents free day out . And it's beautiful . Restrooms yes . And a big hill to roll down if u dare ..just don't wear white . And there is a walking path at the back and down the hill of the park . Bring ur running...

Park's been mostly as it is for years, Rugby/soccer Feild at center, rugby club's building on the edge, normal jungle gym, swings, (baby seats too). Used to have a wading pool, replaced a couple years ago for a splash pad. Usually runs any decent weekend and peak hours of the weekday but there is really no schedule to it.

Also a covered community function pavilion on the far side with picnic tables, power outlets, also public restrooms near the far side, open 10-7 of I'm not mistaken, basically peak...