Places / Lions Valley Park
Lions Valley Park
Oakville
- Nature
- Ages 3–12
- 1–2 hours
- Spring · Summer · Fall · Winter
Sikander Iqbal · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sikander Iqbal · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sikander Iqbal · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sikander Iqbal · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sikander Iqbal · CC BY-SA 4.0Why bring the kids
- Sixteen Mile Creek runs through a wooded valley under tall red cliffs
- Two large picnic areas and a playground down in the valley
- Creekside trails, plus lookouts from the Dundas Street bridges
Before you go
- Fees
- Free.
- Booking
- No booking needed. The two large picnic areas can be booked, and picnics of 25 or more people need a permit; in 2026 the town takes picnic bookings here on weekends only, because of the parkway construction.
- Parking
- A parking lot off Dundas Street; the town doesn't say whether it is free. On weekdays some spaces are taken by construction vehicles.
- Washrooms
- Accessible washrooms, open seasonally.
- Strollers
- The trails are mostly crushed limestone, about 2 metres wide. Some paved stretches down into the valley are steep, and one section has stairs. The playground has accessible features.
From the official sites, last checked 2026-11-08. Prices and hours change, so check before you leave.
Good to know
- Halton Region's contractor has been using part of the park and the Dundas Street lot as a staging area for the new William Halton Parkway bridge. Weekdays may have fewer spaces and delays on Lions Valley Park Road; weekends are easier.
- The heritage trail section just south of Dundas Street, along Fourth Line, has been closed for slope repairs. Check the town's heritage trails page before planning a long walk.
- The Moccasin Trail along the inner valley follows Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee teachings, a good walk for school-age kids.
- The washrooms are seasonal, so plan for none on a winter visit.
- Fires and personal barbecues are not allowed.