Maywood Park

A photo of the playground equipment at Maywood Park.

Maywood Park

Picnic Shelters
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Playground Equipment
Open Play Area
Charcoal Grill
Water Fountain
Playground Diamonds
Tennis Courts
Basketball Courts
A photo of the softball backstop at Maywood Park.
A photo of the turf grass park space at Maywood Park.
A photo of the basketball court at Maywood Park.
A photo of the shelter at Maywood Park.
A photo of the restrooms at Maywood Park.
A photo of the tennis court at Maywood Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Maywood Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Maywood Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Maywood Park.

Hope Martin Park

A photo of the shelter at Hope Martin Park.

Hope Martin Park

Picnic Shelters
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Playground Equipment
Charcoal Grill
Water Fountain
Nature Area
Open Play Area
A photo of the park title sign at Hope Martin Park that reads, "Hope Martin Park, City of Waterloo Leisure Services."
A photo of the water fountain and restroom in the background at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of the shelter at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of the public use grill at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of young trees at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of the water trail sign at Hope Martin Park that reads, "Access 2."
A photo of Blackhawk Creek at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of the shelter at Hope Martin Park.
An aerial of the playground equipment at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of Mayor Hart cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new Hope Martin playground equipment, November 14, 2025.
A photo of the playground equipment at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Hope Martin Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Hope Martin Park.

Katoski Greenbelt

A photo of the fishing pier at Greebelt Lake.

Katoski Greenbelt

Picnic Shelters
Nature Area
Riverfront
Charcoal Grill
Fishing
A photo of the fishing pier at Greebelt Lake.
A photo of a section of soft trail in the Katoski Greenbelt.
A photo of the shelter located north of W Ridgeway Ave in the Katoski Greenbelt.
A photo of the shelter located north of W Ridgeway Ave in the Katoski Greenbelt.
A photo of Virginia bluebells located off a trail in the Katoski Greenbelt.
A photo of Virginia bluebells.
A photo of the turf grass park space north of W Ridgeway Ave in the Katoski Greenbelt.
A photo of the parking north of W Ridgeway in the Katoski Greenbelt.

Gates Park

A photo of the inclusive play equipment at Gates Park.

Gates Park

New Amenities

Spray Pad and Inclusive Playground

New to the 2024 summer season at Gates Park is a spray pad and inclusive playground. These amenities are free to the public for use. 
 
The spray pad is open 9:00am to 8:00pm during the operating season every day with the water turning off at 7:45pm. The operating season for the spray pad is approximately mid-May to mid-September dependent on weather conditions.

The inclusive play area is open 9:00am to 8:00pm during the operating season. The operating season for the inclusive play area is approximately early April to mid-October dependent on weather conditions. 

Basketball Courts and Amphitheater

New to the 2025 summer season at Gates Park are lit full court basketball courts, multi-purpose paved rink  and events amphitheater. These amenities are free to the public for use.

Use of park facilities for events is subject to request and review by City of Waterloo staff. Please submit a Facility Special Event Request form to Leisure Services. 

 

Picnic Shelters
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Playground Equipment
Charcoal Grill
Open Play Area
Playground Diamonds
Water Fountain
Basketball Courts
Driving Range
Golf Course
Tennis Courts
Spray Pad
Inclusive Playground
A photo of the Gates Park title sign with a grove of trees in the background.
A photo of the inclusive play equipment at Gates Park.
A photo of the inclusive play equipment at Gates Park.
A photo of the inclusive play equipment at Gates Park.
An aerial photo of the Gates Park splash pad and inclusive playground amenities.
A photo of the inclusive play equipment at Gates Park.
A photo of the Gates Park splash pad.
A photo of the Gates Park splash pad.
A photo of the Gates Park splash pad.
A photo of the Gates Park locker room.
A photo of the playground equipment at north Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at north Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at north Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at north Gates Park.
A photo of the softball backstop at Gates Park.
A photo of the restrooms at south Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at Gates Park.
A photo of the shelter at south Gates Park.
A photo of a newly planted tree at Gates Park.
A photo of turf grass park space at Gates Park.
A photo of turf grass park space and a grove of trees at Gates Park.
A photo of the playground equipment at south Gates Park.

Cedar River Exchange Park

A photo of playground equipment at Cedar River Exchange Park.

Cedar River Exchange Park

Picnic Shelters
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Charcoal Grill
Playground Equipment
Water Fountain
Open Play Area
League Diamonds
Disc Golf
Riverfront
Sand Volleyball
Basketball Courts
Boat Ramp
A photo of baseball field 1 and the adjacent parking area at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the sand volleyball court at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of one of the restrooms at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of playground equipment at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the tricycle track at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of playground equipment at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of playground equipment at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the tricycle track at
A photo of the basketball court at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of baseball diamond 1 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of ball diamond 2 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the Cedar Vista shelter at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the public use grilling station at the Cedar Vista shelter.
A sign at Exchange Park for the disc golf course. Caution. Disc golf course. Watch for flying discs.
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A photo of the bicycle trail rest area at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the Concessions building at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the picnic benches by the Concessions building at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of baseball diamond 3 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of baseball diamond 3 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of playground equipment at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of playground equipment at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the Exchange shelter at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the picnic benches at the Exchange shelter at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of baseball diamond 5 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the gazebo at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of baseball diamond 6 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the Tuffy Smith shelter at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of disc golf hole 7 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of baseball diamond 8 at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the Joe Straub memorial baseball field at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of the Joe Straub memorial baseball field at Cedar River Exchange Park.
A photo of one of the baseball diamonds at Cedar River Exchange Park from behind home plate.

Byrnes Park

Byrnes Park

Picnic Shelters
Restrooms
Picnic Tables
Charcoal Grill
Playground Equipment
Open Play Area
Playground Diamonds
Swimming Pool
Basketball Courts
Water Fountain
Horseshoe Courts
Tennis Courts
Sand Volleyball
Driving Range
Golf Course
Photo of the playground equipment at Byrnes Park.
Photo of the playground equipment at Byrnes Park.
A photo of the horseshoe court at Byrnes Park.
Photo of the basketball court at Byrnes Park.
Photo of one of the shelters at Byrnes Park.
Photo of one of the shelters at Byrnes Park.
Photo of the sand volleyball court at Byrnes Park.
A photo of tennis courts at Byrnes Tennis Center.
A photo of a sign showing a map of Byrnes Tennis Center. Byrnes Tennis Center. Waterloo Leisure Services. The sign is located at the south part of the facilities and notes the location of the reader. Courts 1 through 6 are located to the north. Courts 7 through 10 are located to the north east. Courts 11 through 16 are located to the east. Concessions and restrooms are located in the center of the facilities. Tournament headquarters are located north of courts 11 through 16.
A photo of tennis courts at Byrnes Tennis Center.
A photo of the restrooms and concessions building at Byrnes Tennis Center.