Parks & Recreation Areas in Brantford, ON
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89 Dalhouse Street, Brantford, N3T 2J2
(519) 756-1500
Park, Government Organization, Community center 
Harmony Square in Brantford is a popular recreational area, particularly among families. The splash pad and skating rink are highlights, especially during different seasons. Located downtown, it's convenient for residents and hosts various events throughout the year. Visitors enjoy picnicking on the benches and having meals at nearby eateries. 
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119 Jennings Road, Brantford, N3T 5L7
(519) 752-2040
Long-term partnerships with the Grand Erie District School Board and the Brant Haldimand-Norfolk Catholic District School Board enable school classes to take part in environmental education at the centre throughout the school year. In addition, a new School Outreach program is available to all watershed school boards. Bring your family and join us at Apps' Mill for our fun and educational family programs, or sign your kids up for our very popular summer environmental day camps. We also offer unique environmental birthday parties! Community groups, such a Scouts, Guides or groups looking for a natural experience, will want to check out our special group programs. Apps' Mill Nature Centre offers a pleasant nature walk experience with various trails for hiking, some following rivers or creeks. The wooded area is beautiful, especially during fall. Families find it a great place for children to explore and play. Trails are mostly flat, but some may find it challenging without a sense of direction or a map. Animals in the nature centre add to the interest. Several reviews praise the trails' beauty, making it a popular spot for photography. 
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101 Market St, Brantford, N3S 2E4
(519) 758-0963
Earl Haig Family Fun Park is a fun-filled adventure for families and children of all ages, located conveniently in the centre of Brantford. With a variety of water attractions including a spray pad, swimming pool, waterslide, and a lazy river, and activities including batting cages, mini putt, picnic areas and inexpensive day passes, Earl Haig Family Fun Park is not simply an attraction, but a destination! Earl Haig Family Fun Park is a budget-friendly destination for family fun, offering a variety of activities including pools, a lazy river, mini golf, batting cages, and a playground. Customers praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. However, some areas for improvement include the availability of tubes for the lazy river, adequate staffing for busy periods, and maintenance of the washrooms. Overall, Earl Haig Family Fun Park provides a fun-filled experience for families. 
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119 Jennings Rd, Brantford, N3T 5L7
519-752-2040
In the early 1800s, the Grand River was a source of transportation, power and water for local communities. Settlement led to deforestation, intensive farming and urbanization, which began to hinder the natural cycles of the river. By the 1930s, river conditions had become so severe that annual floods, drought and pollution were affecting public health and the economic development of the communities up and down the Grand. Something had to be done. Sponsored by the Grand Valley Boards of Trade and modeled on the fledging Tennessee Valley Authority in the United States, the "Grand River Conservation Commission Act" was passed by the Province of Ontario in 1932. The commission was the first watershed management agency in Canada when it received its formal Letters Patent in August, 1934. This was the first time local municipalities had banded together to address water management issues on a watershed scale. The founding partner municipalities were Brantford, Galt, Kitchener, Fergus and Caledonia. William Philip of Galt was the first chairman, and the commission's head office was in Brantford. Other municipalities soon joined the partnership. In 1948, the Grand River watershed municipalities formed their own Grand Valley Conservation Authority under this new act. This new agency had extended powers in the 1950s, which allowed it to acquire many wetlands, forests and natural areas in the watershed. The valley authority also acquired park land for camping, swimming, fishing and canoeing. Many of today's popular conservation areas, including Elora Gorge, Rockwood, Pinehurst Lake and Byng Island, were purchased and developed during this time. This new authority's objectives began to parallel those of the commission. Early provincial conservation authority publications even included the commission as a special section. The two agencies merged in 1966 to form today's Grand River Conservation Authority. 