NEW – Tennisball Cricket
The City of Niagara Falls is now offering two field locations for residents to play tennisball cricket. The sport is known as a variant of cricket (softball cricket) played using a tennis ball. A tennis ball is easier to play with compared to a conventional hard cricket ball and is also less likely to cause injury. To book a field for tennisball cricket click here.
NOTE: Only tennis balls are authorized to be used (no cricket balls). Parks available for tennis baseball cricket are Don Johnson Park and A.J. McKinley Park. These fields can be booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. To learn more, email us at [email protected] or call us at 905-356-7521 ext. 5601 or 5602.
Park Rules for Tennis Baseball Cricket
- Only tennis balls are authorized for use.
- Use of protective gear is optional.
- Alcohol, smoking or vaping is prohibited on premises.
- Any alterations of existing field markings or equipment is prohibited.
- Use of field is at your own risk.
- Fields must be booked online in advance.
- Participants who are not authorized use of the field will be asked to leave.
To learn more on how to play Tennisball Cricket and playing rules, you can visit the Canadian Tennis Cricket website for details.
The City of Niagara Falls has several parks and outdoor sports to offer for leisure, recreational events and sports activities.
Parks and Recreational Facilities Database
Visit the Parks and Recreational Facilities Listing to view pictures, maps and amenities of the parks, arenas, trails and other recreational facilities in Niagara Falls.
Playgrounds
Playgrounds are in the heart of your neighbourhood and are perfect places for running around and exploring outside with family and friends!
Niagara Falls Dog Park & Niagara Falls Bark Park
The Niagara Falls Dog Park is located at Fireman's Park on Mountain Road and Dorchester Road, while the Niagara Falls Bark Park is located along the Chippawa Parkway near Stanley Avenue. The new leash free dog parks are now open for all residents to enjoy. For more information visit the Niagara Falls Dog Park page.
Field Closure Hotline
When there is inclement weather, the hotline is updated daily by 3:00pm. Call 905-356-7521 extension 3399 for closure information.
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RZone Policy and Incident Reports
The City of Niagara Falls has a policy in place for all of our facilities regarding the enforcement of vandalism, abuse, harassment and more. You can view the policy, brochure and incident report on the Niagara Falls RZone page.
Oakes Park Track
Learn more about Oakes Park (location, hours, track lighting, and updates).
The track is closed to the public every Monday & Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for a private track and field booking.
Notice:
The following activities are strictly prohibited on all Oakes Park track and field event areas:
- Cycling
- Inline Skating
- Skate Boarding
- Roller Skating
- Motorized Vehicles
These activities present an injury risk to those participants who are walking, jogging and running. They will also damage the resilient rubber track and field event runway surfaces.
Permitted Group Events (i.e. Track & Field or Special Events) have priority use over community use. Walkers are encouraged to exercise at Fairview Cemetery.
Naming and Renaming of City Property
The purpose of this policy is to outline a procedure for the commemorative naming or renaming of City property including buildings, parks/open spaces, and component features and amenities as part of the acquisition and/or management of these spaces by the City of Niagara Falls.
Commemorative Naming refers to the naming of a property in honour of outstanding achievement, distinctive service, or significant community contribution, generally without financial consideration.
For more information please see the Naming and Renaming of City Property Policy and Naming and Renaming of City Property Application Form.
Please contact Recreation & Culture at 905-356-7521 X 3330 or [email protected] for further information.
