Kiwanis Park – Waterloo’s Hidden Gem for Families & Dog Lovers

🐾 Kiwanis Park – Waterloo’s Hidden Gem for Families & Dog Lovers 📍 Location: Kiwanis Park, Waterloo, ON (near Westmount & Glasgow St) 🚗 Parking: Free lot near dog park entrance 📏 Trail Length: 3.5km loop (easy, stroller-friendly) 🐕 Dog Park: Fenced, spacious, with separate areas for big/small dogs 🌳 Why We Love It ✅ Scenic & Serene – Winding paths through shady trees + wildflower meadows. ✅ Dog Paradise – Off-leash area with agility ramps + water stations. ✅ Luxury Real Estate Views – Stroll past million-dollar homes with manicured gardens. 📸 Best Photo Spots 📷 Dog Park Shenanigans – Capture pups zooming through the field. 📷 Creek Crossings – Wooden bridges over Laurel Creek. 📷 Fall Colors – Late September turns the trail into a golden tunnel. ⚠️ Tips for Visitors ✔ Weekday Mornings = Quietest (weekends get busy with dog walkers). ✔ Bug Spray Needed – Mosquitoes lurk near the creek. ✔ No Public Washrooms – Plan ahead! 🏆 Why It’s Worth a Repeat Visit? "Kiwanis Park is where dogs sprint with joy, kids chase butterflies, and adults pretend they’re house-hunting in Beverly Hills." #KiwanisPark #WaterlooWalks #DogFriendlyKW #HiddenOntario