Lichty Park

Picnic Shelters

Water Fountain

Picnic Tables

Playground Equipment

Open Play Area

Playground Diamonds

A photo of the park title sign at Lichty Park that reads, "Lichty Park, Waterloo Park Commission."

A photo of the playground equipment at Lichty Park.

A photo of a young tree and a bench at Lichty Park.

A photo of the water fountain and shelter at Lichty Park.

A photo of the turf grass park space at Lichty Park.

Liberty Park

Playground Equipment

Picnic Tables

Open Play Area

A photo of the playground equipment at Liberty Park.

A photo of the turf grass park space and the creek that runs through Liberty Park.

A photo of a picnic bench adjacent to a tree at Liberty Park.

A photo of the turf grass park space at Liberty Park.

Lafayette Park

Playground Equipment

Picnic Tables

Tennis Courts

Basketball Courts

Open Play Area

Water Fountains

Playground Diamonds

Picnic Shelters

A photo of the park title sign at Lafayette Park that reads, "Lafayette Park, (Pat's Pond), Waterloo Leisure Services Commission.

A photo of the playground equipment at Lafayette Park.

A photo of the tennis and basketball courts at Lafayette Park.

A photo of the shelter at Lafayette Park.

A photo of a picnic shelter at Lafayette Park.

A photo of the turf grass park space at Lafayette Park.

A photo of the water fountain and a bench overlooking the walking path at Lafayette Park.

A photo of the softball backstop at Lafayette Park.

Hoing-Rice Complex

For League Events Only

The Hoing-Rice Complex is only open for league events. For more information, please visit the Waterloo Softball Association website.

League Diamonds

Playground Equipment

Picnic Tables

Restrooms

Water Fountain

A photo of the park title sign at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex that reads, "Hoing-Rice Softball Complex, Waterloo Waterworks, Waterloo Park Commission."

A photo of the memorial at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.

A photo of picnic benches by field 1 at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.

A photo from behind home plate at field 2 at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.

A photo from behind home plate at one of the softball fields at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.

A photo from behind home plate at field 4 at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.

A photo of the sheltered concessions area at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.

A photo of the playground equipment at Hoing-Rice Softball Complex.

An aerial photo of Hoing-Rice Softball Center.

Highland Square

Playground Equipment

Water Fountains

Picnic Tables

Open Play Area

A photo of the flagpole at Highland Square Park.

A photo of the park title sign at Highland Square Park that reads, "Highland Square Park, Waterloo Park Commission."

A photo of trees at Highland Square Park.

A photo of a spruce at Highland Square Park.

A photo of the water fountain at Highland Square Park.

A photo of a picnic table and turf grass park space at Highland Square Park.

A photo of a light pole and spruce trees at Highland Square Park.

Highland Park

Picnic Shelters

Water Fountain

Picnic Tables

Playground Equipment

Open Play Area

Playground Diamonds

A photo of the park title sign at Highland Park that reads, "Highland Park, City of Waterloo Leisure Services."

A photo of the basketball court at Highland Park.

A photo of the shelter at Highland Park.

A photo of the turf grass park space at Highland 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.

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.

Miller Park

Playground Equipment

Open Play Area

Picnic Tables

Playground Diamonds

A photo of the playground equipment at Miller Park.

A photo of the softball backstop at Miller Park.

A photo of the turf grass park space at Miller Park.

A photo of the park title sign at Miller Park that reads, "Miller Park, land donated by John G. Miller family, Waterloo Leisure Services Commission."

Valley View Park

Picnic Shelters

Restrooms

Picnic Tables

Playground Equipment

Open Play Area

Trail Head

Disc Golf

Water Fountain

A photo of the park title sign at Valley View Park that reads, "Valley View Park, Waterloo Park Commission."

A photo of the playground equipment at Valley View Park.

A photo of a bench and shelter at Valley View Park.

A photo of the shelter at Valley View Park.

An image of one of the disc golf holes at Valley View Park.

A photo of a picnic bench at Valley View Park.

A photo of a paved walking path and turf grass park space at Valley View Park.

A photo of turf grass park space at Valley View Park.

A photo of the restrooms and parking at Valley View 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.