It's Heavenly. If you hit the place on right day of time you can capture some breathtaking photographs. It is a paradise for photographers, bikers, dog walkers, boat owners, runners, family picnics and romantic couple outings. If you are into creative field and wish to use it for brainstorming the park offers various solitary spots with serene environment. The park is vast and amenities include water fountains, benches, tables and washrooms. The premises are kept clean which shows it is very well managed. The variety of flowers offer a picturesque backdrop. The parking is ample and free but if it is a bright sunny weekend, you might run out of luck. On weekdays, evenings are pretty packed but I don't see issue with parking. Parking lot is divided into two. The one close to the water (central parking) is exclusively for cars or trucks with boat trailers (please check pictures) DON'T GET CONFUSED. DO READ THE SIGNS BEFORE PARKING. All in all it is a great spot to spend a day with your family and friends. Have a happy outing. Thanks.

My brother and I can walk around anytime through the day or night all year round. It's a nice area to visit. We got to see the boats, that people own on the dock. They do have restaurant called Williams Fresh Cafe. They also have outdoor roller skating and ice skating. They have a hut, where you can buy fast food and beverages. In the evening, we got to see the reflection of the sun on the lake, that was beautiful to see. They do have telescopes, we can look through to get a closer look. I always check their website to see what else they have for us to do and see. They do have a free Parking Lot with Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lots. They do have Restrooms and Wheelchair Accessible Entrances. They do have city buses picking up and dropping off passengers during the day and evenings.
Playground
They do have a place for children to play.
Dog-friendliness
I do see people bringing their pet dogs on a leash.
Picnic area
They have areas with picnic tables to sit down to eat or rest

Bayfront Park is a little waterside gem. Perfect for leisurely strolls, family picnics, etc. A tiny beach is unfortunately closed at present. Wide, smoothly paved walkway for easy access means strollers and walkers can be used with ease. Cyclists, scooters and skateboards need to be considerate of those walking, as not everyone can manoeuvre with ease. Regular benches provide scenic rests. Large expanses of grass so little ones can run. Hutch's up by the road is a staple for their famous Fish and Chips. Sometimes food trucks are down by the parking lot, which is a nice option. DEFINITELY would benefit from public restrooms or at least a few strategically placed port-a-potties. All dogs must be leashed - not optional.

This park is beautiful and had a really good time with my family. We initially came here to have a barbecue and weren’t aware if we were allowed or not. So I asked a police officer and he said “Today is a beautiful day, go live a little”. After hearing that, we started barbecuing and no one stopped us or told us we couldn’t. This park also has lots of room to play certain things, we played badminton and frisbee and it was really enjoyable. The views of the lake were gorgeous and highly recommend to stay here for sunset. We also got caught in an intense thunderstorm which was definitely an experience

Wonderful Bayfront Park is connected to Princess Point (Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton ON). Enjoy the experience by taking a sustainable walk through picturesque trails that allow you to observe it's biodiversity of plants, and animals of course with care, and respect for them and their special diet of vegetation from these complex ecosystems and their symbiotic process as well as the animals' mating season. Share the road connection with enthusiastic park lovers in between the different parks ridding a sustainable bicycle that I enjoy the most!

This is an absolute gem of a place and a must go in summers. The waterfront view is stunning, the atmosphere serene and peaceful. The well-maintained trails are perfect for a leisurely stroll or a bike ride. It is a great place for families to have a small picnic and spend the afternoon sitting/playing on the grass. Trees provide enough shade. The ice cream and poutine trucks at the entrance is a major bonus. Parking is adequate. There is also a little cherry blossom ramp at the back, which is perfect for those instagram shots. Highly recommended!

There's ample parking and a lovely tail along the waterfront. There are several picnic tables available as well as green spaces for enjoying the location. The trail is paved which makes it user friendly for anyone with a mobility device. The train yard is at the end of the trail and you just might see a train engine switching tracks. Although there are public washrooms on site I didn't use them based on comments from others who were leaving them.
Picnic area
There are a number of picnic tables available throughout the location.

The paths along the water are a very generous size! It was a great spot to go with the family for a walk. There's plenty of parking. There are bathrooms (they reminded me of bathrooms at the beach.. not really taken care of/kept up it seemed, spiders etc.. but when you need a toilet, they've got one for you!). It was nice to sit under the pavilion for our picnic lunch, and there were lots of picnic tables to sit at. There are so many areas to explore.. we were there for a couple hours and only walked a fraction of the whole park.

I went to play Pokémon Go with a friend. There were a ton of Poké stops and a great path to follow as we went along. There was a festival going when we were there that I think enhanced the experience as we were able to go in and peruse. It was slightly crowded but again there was a festival so that can be expected. We did see a lot of geese and got to watch a geese crossing. Along the path there were a lot of benches and picnic tables to take a break at. Overall a good place to play Pokémon or just go for a nice walk.

A great walking destination, even in winter as the paved trails are maintained, you have unobstructed views of the bay and lots of wildlife to take in; you can spot an assortment of birds here, from American Coots to swans. Once had trouble with loose dogs here, but seems Animal Control thankfully patrols this area more often. My favorite time of the year to go is winter time where you can get some really interesting shots of the ice. Bring your camera -- you never know what you might see!

This is a nice bayfront with good stretches of grassy areas for picnics, watching the sunset and enjoying open air performances. We were able to enjoy a 'dances at dusk' performance in July which was nice. There are also great trails for walking, running and biking. Parking gets full on weekends and Friday evenings. There are also cherry blossoms trees. In winter, there is a skating rink, which becomes a roller skate rink in summer. So there is something to enjoy here all year round.

This place is a literal Vibe. This is a park where you get to experience so many things. If you like to jog there is a nice track. If you want to have a barbecue you can set it up near the lake as well. The garden is also well maintained to have a sit down with friends and enjoy the sunset. We went there with our kitten and she was very excited to see all the people and the sunset for the first time. Definitely worth the visit

This is a beautiful place for walks with your family and friends or if you want to have a moment of pondering you can go on your own. The scenery is amazing with all the animals and trees They also have great fishing there but from the locals I heard that deu to the pollution in the water that it is not the best idea to eat the fish. They also have a boat ramp, a dock and a nice beach. The beach is opened in the summer time.

Such a great place to enjoy the water and the trails. Love going there for walks or a cruise on the electric scooters.
Restrooms
The bathrooms are only available between April and November. Not open during the winter.
Dog-friendliness
As long as your dog is on a leash, they're welcome too!
Picnic area
There are many little areas around with benches. The grass is okay, just look out for the goose poop.

What a view on a sunny day. As spring is coming we went to this park and enjoyed a lot. View was so mesmerizing. Along with trail lake is there which makes it perfect. A good place for friends get together and kid’s play. Ample space for kids to enjoy food and can have fun activities. Carry your own food to spend some time. A good place for jogging as well. I didn’t see toilets near by but yes car parking is available.

This is a beautiful park! There is a nice long walking trail around the water in a loop which is very pleasant and a good length. Along the railroad, there is another trail that extends along the water. The middle of the park is a lot bigger than it looks and a lot of space to spread out and have your own area to hang out in. Ample parking on weekdays, tough on the weekends to get a spot if you're driving.

We love taking our dog there for walks. Recently we went to the night market there..so amazing we went twice . A family fun place. Lots to do.
Playground
I didn't see playgrounds where I went
Restrooms
There is restroom close by if nature calls
Dog-friendliness
Trauls to walk and take your dog
Picnic area
There is picnic table you can sit and enjoy resting or eating.

Love passing the day with a good book and comfy lawn chair down by the shore. Only complaint is lack of bathroom facilities and the one I walked into at pier 4 was being occupied by transient people, one on the ground in a sleeping bag, and the place smelled awful. Such a shame that this gem of a park has these, albeit uncommon, dwellers. There are decent cafés and pubs within walking distance.

I loved the fire work's on Canada day there is a long trail to walk in i went here 60 times last year and I enjoyed it every single time. The events makes the experience even better i love the pirate ship one and if your not willing for that have peace of mind sitting by the water looking at all the cute ducks so cute. I really recommend this place to anyone 5 stars keep it up Ontario

Great place (free)to launch a boat! If you don’t mind crowds on the weekend! You can grab a picnic table, have a bbq and enjoy yourselves for the entire day! There is even a little train kids can ride! Please know, if you are not a boater and you park in those spots reserved for car and trailer… you will get ticketed! We always enjoy ourselves when there….. great spot of everyone!

Great place for a picnic, walking and time spending. Very pleasant area. We been here for a picnic and had a wonderful family time. Small water beach is closed. Boat launch area will be full and it will be beautiful view for eyes. Great place and we are visiting again and again as we live in Hamilton. Cherry blossom trees are very beautiful when they are peak bloom.

Bayfront Park Hamilton is a great place to enjoy nature and outdoor activities. It has something for everyone, whether you like walking, cycling boating, or skating. You can explore the park and the Waterfront Trail and see the lake and the harbour. The park is also a great place to relax and have a picnic especially during summer. I highly recommend it

A huge park that is really a place that I call heaven, lots of seating places, nice and long walking trails, a middle greenery area of the park is in the middle of the lake. The place is great for family gathering, groups gathering, walking, jogging, running, yoga, couples and singles that are seeking to enjoy nature and quality time

Bayfront Park is a wonderful park. It was a Millenium project for Hamilton and it was a great decision. This is a wonderful spot with lots of parking. Great walking trails (mostly smooth and flat) The scenery is amazing. This project helped heal the damage done by industrial pollution. The amount and diversity of wildlife is amazing

Love this park. There’s so much to see on the waterfront. The tourist trolly passed by us. This is a good option for someone unable to walk the kilometres of paths. I don’t think that e bikes should be permitted on the paths. There’s lots of picnic tables and plenty of room for everyone to distance themselves from each other.

Beautiful park. Short loop around for walking, biking, or running. It is quite small though. The waterfront is gorgeous. At the next pier there is a playground (short walk away). In the middle of the park there is a huge grassy area for a picnic or to run around and play sports. Lots of ducks and geese for kids to look at!

Bayfront Park hosts the "Cop N Rodders" car show each August to support the Torch Run, funding Ontario Special Olympics. Well organized, multi-brand, car show that I heard neared 1,000 custom, classic, modified, and muscle cars this year. Vendors and other attractions make this a fun day for car enthusiasts and families.

If you’re looking for a park that offers everything! Look no more . It is huge park with lots of picnic tables, a small beach, nearby playground, washrooms, ice cream truck, and more. Perfect for photo sessions. I would recommend visiting this and the adjacent park (Pier 4 Park), which is only a walking distance. …

Bayfront Park in Hamilton is an absolute gem. The stunning waterfront views create a serene and peaceful atmosphere. The well-maintained trails are perfect for a leisurely stroll or a bike ride. With its picnic areas and playgrounds, it's an ideal spot for families to enjoy quality time together. Highly recommended!

Was here for the Canada Day celebrations. Had a great time. Wasn't able to get the full park experience as parts were off limits due to the fireworks display. But it looks like a popular spot for the locals as I visited a few days prior and was not able to find a parking spot in the parking close to the park.

Bayfront park looks different if you enter from York St. We walked from the hospital to York, walk to the big bridge you will see a set of stairs which leads to Bayfront Park along the lake. The bird sanctuary has a variety species it’s amazing. We did an 8 mile walk all they way around the park to pier 8.

Love love this place. Wonderful for walking the dog, an evening stroll, watching dragon boat races or catching an impromptu music fest. Other than all the geese poop, which is nearly impossible to control, we really enjoy this place. We visit 1 to 2x per week. Loads of parking and a public bathroom.

One of my favourite spots in Hamilton, Perfect for a walk and enjoying the view of the lake. There are also benches where you can read or get a picnic meal. Bikes would be perfect too in this park. The frozen lake was lovely with the geese and the swans. We enjoyed the sun in these chilly days.

A serene Sunday evening walk and our first visit to this park. Loved the ambience. However would urge the picnic goers to dump their waste sensibly. It is our responsibility to keep the parks clean and hygienic for the kids. Such a lovely place with such great views. Please keep it that way.

Great place to bring the family for a picnic or the dogs for a walk. Unfortunately in recent years the eutrophication has gotten bad in the harbour which causes some smell by the waters edge on sunny hot days. The city is working hard to clean it up so still worth going to for a visit

A beautiful and well maintained park where you can spend quality time with your friends and family members. Public washrooms were really clean in this COVID-19 situation. You can also enjoy kayaking here with your own boat. It has a long trail where you can ride a bike and enjoy.

Lovely park during all seasons. Have enjoyed running and walking on the trail. Very clean with lots of open space so many can enjoy even on the busiest days. Easy parking access and open public bathrooms. Nice place to walk off the treat from Hutch's if you also stop for a cone.

Great park for walking, jogging, picnicking, biking, roller blading, long boarding, looking out on the water or launching your kayak, canoe or boat! Links up to Princess Point if you follow the paved trail within an hour depending on your pace. Love this place! Lots of green!!

Visited during the late winter season. Minimum winter maintenance but really enjoyed the walk on the trail. Plenty of free parking is available. Suitable for a picnics by the lake. Will definitely be coming back in the summer.
Restrooms
Not accessible in winter times.

It's a big advantage for the residents 9f downtown Hamilton to have such a relaxing and calm park which soothes the rushing mindset of the day to day life. I'm fortunate enough to have this Bayfront Park nea to my apartment. The cleanliness is amazing too. Good job done!!

We brought a lovely picnic supper to eat Bayside. Families and individuals were enjoying themselves all over the park. It was a very experience.
Dog-friendliness
Our dog was with us on leach and all was good.
Picnic area
It has a nice family atmosphere!

Open green space around the lake with nice walking/cycling paths. Cycles and E-Scooters are available at the entrance/parking of the park for public. The trail in park also connects to pier 4 park and creates a nice loop for running/walking circumventing the lake.

Great park for a walk or a social setting. Nice views all through the park. Weekly events, live music, food trucks, classic car shows, fishing.
Restrooms
Restrooms and a building.
Dog-friendliness
Dog friendly park.
Picnic area
Lots of space.

Best place to visiting for an evening walk. Sunset adds to the beauty of this place. It’s sad to see that the beach is closed here it could have been the cherry on top. Still a lot of action going around like kayaks, jet ski, fishing , cycling , jogging and more.

Love this park. Plenty of benches if you're planning a BBQ with your family/friends. Perfect for family gatherings and outings with the kids. You can have some really nice walks or take your bike there and enjoy a ride or two...especially during sunset. …

Really nice park to walk through. Lots of space, lots of grass, some boating going on, there was a food truck, parking can be tough but you just gotta wait for a spot. Dogs, geese, swans, even saw someone with a cat on a walk. Lots of waterfront views.

Cute park. It’s pretty small but the views are nice, plenty benches/picnic tables/rocks to sit for a while or picnic. They have food trucks sometimes too. Since such a big portion of the park is facing west, it’s a great place to catch the sunset.

Excellent place to stroll along with your family and friends. Great walk with beautiful scenery. Lots of parking,great views of the boats in the water and the long waterfront trail create lots of scenic views. Nature and birds gazing at its best.

Absolutely lovely. A nice park to enjoy great views of the bay and have fun with family and friends. You could also bike, or Rollerblade. Everyone is nice and you could join others in their games. Has some hidden spots. Also great for fishing.

This park never disapppoints in terms of what it has to offer. Wana go on a walk alongside waterbody? ✅️ Wana do a little picnic by waterbody?✅️ Or just wana do nothing and sit back and relax?✅️ Into fishing?✅️ Always a go-to spot in Hamilton.

It's actually a very nice spot but all of the homeless tent encampments are spoiling the scenery. I wish that the city would find a better spot for all of these people that is safe and with winter approaching would give them some protection.

Really nice area to go on a stroll, there's a rowing club and a couple food trucks that are located in the parking lot, it's well kept as I didn't see any litter, plenty of wildlife and there's a little tram that you can take a ride on.

I went there during the cherry blossom and the place was really crowded. Parking will be a challenge. There are few municipal parking spots at a walking distance on the weekend. There are so many restaurants within walking distance.

One of the coolest park in Hamilton to enjoy night or take a walk in the morning. Night is more quite and hangout with friends and family. They have bicycles to rent in case if you want to experience the whole park in few minutes.

It is such a big, bright, open and relaxing park. There is place for everything and everyone. You can relax or run, play sports or have a picnic, climb trees of set beside water. Good job, City of Hamilton for building this park.

Nice trail for weekend get together. Or may be for morning walks for exercise freaks. No resturants or coffee joints near by. I think might have concsiously made that way to avoid damage to the environment and keep it clean.

A great spot for a day out! The park is surprisingly huge. Lots of room for a day out or BBQ with friends. Lots of trails to explore, wildlife and waterfowl to see and then you can stop for some ice cream at Hutch's!

Just amazing. There's bathroom for disability people in addition to the organized playground
Restrooms
Big and good enough There is bath room for disability people
Picnic area
Very wide and clean space

Very nice park for all to enjoy. Public boat launch, picnic tables, lots of shade. Great spot for paddle boards due to a large and calm harbour. Fantastic for people watching. Icecream trucks...Summer time bliss!

It’s a very great place for a walk, ride, or sit by the water. It is a huge park with lots of picnic tables, a small beach, nearby playground, washrooms, ice cream truck, and more. Perfect for photo sessions.

A beautiful park with lots of fun activities for the familes. It has a good walking/ jogging/ bicycling track. There is a slipway for the boats and a marina with a serene view. I highly recommend this place.

On a nice day this place is beautiful. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or family gatherings. Scenic views and lots of wildlife to look at! Even the homeless guy keeps his camp very neat and devoid of garbage :p.

We enjoyed stopping here for a break on the way from Toronto to Niagara Falls. It has great paved trails, benches, and some lovely trees. Plenty of parking. Bathroom facilities. Good for a spot of birding.

It’s a nice park for a short walk, and maybe that’s the reason why many people are there. Watching white swans, goose and ducks on the ice surface and lake is another attraction here. Parking is easy.

Beautiful park, and now they've got the Bird scooters for rent. It's lovely to watch all of the boats out.
Restrooms
Restrooms are a bit inconveniently placed, but relatively well kept.

We love walking our dog here. Lots of big open grass fields, water access, trails and restaurants to get refreshments and food. A beautiful place to bring family and spend time outside.

I am absolutely in love with this park. The variety of plants and its location on Lake Ontario provide for a beautiful environment. Perfect for a picnic or even just a walk through it.

One of the best place to read, seat, and spend quality time. Indeed good for running, and cycling. Photography lover can take many photos with seance view. Must go place.

Love how clean the park usually is. Kids love being there for Train spotting.. there are bikes and scooters to rent, usually a food or ice cream truck during peak times.

Such a lovely and beautiful park! There are a lot of tables and benches. The park is not small so you can easily spend a few hours here, especially if you have a picnic.

It was a fabulous experience at the bayfront park. Experience nature, peace, scenery is outstanding, you can enjoy your whole day at their can do a one day picnic also.

Most amazing place to do almost anything. Room for bikers, rollerbladers, and runners to enjoy a view while doing what they love. Lots of room for picnics and outings.

Beautiful scenery as you take a stroll on the pathway that wraps around the park. The park is huge and there's lots of picnic benches to sit and enjoy a bite to eat.

I would like to give 5 stars to this place as it have sufficient parking, beautiful lake point, enough place to do picnic , less crowded with beautiful scenery.

Great place for a stroll in downtown Hamilton. Few minutes walk from West Harbour Go. The rows of cherry blossoms are a must-see in spring. A dog-friendly park.

Great place for picnic, fishing and walk. A lot of shade places under the trees. Small beach area but it’s closed for now. Washrooms are not clean at all.

Love this park. Perfect spot to catch the sunset over the lake. Beautiful marina as well. There are a lot of bikers and joggers that use the paved paths.

Great place for a walk, ride, or sit by the water. Great park for the kids and nice fishing for the enthusiasts. Launch your boat if needed as well.

Park is so beautiful and there will be lots of events for sure. They need to clear water around the lake to have a better odour in surrounding area.

Nice park. Some lovely nature, paved paths, lovely water(not the swimming type) The train is kinda off putting, but you don't need to look that way.

Serene and peaceful environment with lots of nature to immerse yourself in. Good for outdoor activities and leisure. Watch out for the duck poo lol

Beautiful and charming place... If you are traveling from Toronto or mississauga, you can have an amazing road view with effective one day picnic.

Great spot for festival or just to hangout! Especially on a nice summer day. There are a lot of picnic tables scattered around which is great.

Beautiful parc for a nice picnic with the family. BBQ allowed. Washroom is quite far though. A lot of geese around but they are not invasive.

Really cool park on the waterfront, lots of picnic tables and seating areas, lots of paths to walk on! Definitely worth the visit.

First time at Cops and Rodders car show. Lots of rare and beautiful vehicles. Will definitely be there next year.

Such a pretty place to go .sit or walk the dogs..so many people out enjoying the sights of waterfront trail.

Beautiful down here!I just did the Wesley Case for Kids walkathon and the weather is perfect for the walk.

Beautiful walking trails. A lot of parking. Boats can launch and the landscaping is really well done.

This is my first time and My kids had lots of fun playing in the park and atmosphere was really nice

This park is one of the bests in Hamilton. Very view sunset Very good trail for walking and bikeing

Truly one of the most beautiful, peaceful places in the world. You are blessed if you get to visit.

I really loved the ambiance. It’s a great spot to enjoy the nature or just to hangout

One of the gems of Hamilton lakeshore. Beautiful all year around. Highly recommended.

beautiful park. amazing view of nature. easy to find parking. washroom were clean.

Nice place nice views. if you lucky, you can catch the annual night market!

Energy is healing good park to take a reflection and enjoy Mother Nature

Killer views of the sun setting, often busy but the views are worth it

Best place to walk, jogging, run, rollerblading, or walking your dog

Cops and Rodders show today. Amazing turnout. Lots of shiny toys