Parks in Winnipeg

Winnipeg Parks and Recreation

Winnipeg’s park system centers on the historic confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers at The Forks and Upper Fort Garry. The extensive Assiniboine Park features a world-class zoo, themed gardens, and the Kinsmen Discovery Centre. History is preserved at St. Norbert and Lagimodière-Gaboury Heritage Parks, while La Barrière Park offers river-based recreation. This list covers major urban destinations, specialized museums like the Air Force Heritage Park, and local sports complexes.

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Upper Fort Garry Provincial Heritage Park

Fort Garry, also known as Upper Fort Garry, was a Hudson's Bay Company trading post located at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine…

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The Forks

The Forks is a historic site, meeting place, and green space in downtown Winnipeg located at the confluence of the Red River and the…

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Assiniboine Park Zoo

Assiniboine Park Zoo is an 80-acre zoo at the west end of Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

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Assiniboine Park

Assiniboine Park is a park in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, located along the Assiniboine River.

Airforce Heritage Museum and Air Park

Freely accessible park and an interesting museum dedicated to the history of Royal Canadian Air Force. No admission fee.

Toucan Treat Bar

A seasonal snack bar located within the Assiniboine Park Zoo, serving refreshments and light snacks to visitors near the animal exhibits.

Bear Exhibit

A specialized habitat within the Assiniboine Park Zoo designed for bear species, featuring naturalistic viewing areas and educational signage.

Animal Tracks Café

A dining facility located inside the Assiniboine Park Zoo offering hot meals, beverages, and indoor seating.

Kinsmen Discovery Centre

An indoor facility at the Assiniboine Park Zoo featuring interactive exhibits, small mammals, reptiles, and displays focused on global biodiversity.

Zootique Gift Shop

The primary retail outlet for the Assiniboine Park Zoo, selling wildlife-themed souvenirs, apparel, and educational toys.

Palliser Interpretive Centre

An educational facility providing information on Manitoba's natural history and local ecosystems within the park grounds.

Asia

A themed section of the Assiniboine Park Zoo housing species native to the Asian continent, including snow leopards and Siberian tigers.

St. Norbert Provincial Heritage Park

Located at the junction of the Red and La Salle rivers, this park preserves historic buildings related to early Métis settlement and the Red River Resistance.

Winnipeg Soccer Federation Outdoor Soccer Complex

A major sports facility featuring multiple regulation-sized outdoor soccer fields used for local leagues and competitive tournaments.

La Barrière Park

A 323-acre park south of the city offering hiking trails, a footbridge over the La Salle River, and areas for canoeing and cross-country skiing.

Pleasant Bay Park

A neighborhood green space featuring walking paths and local recreational areas.

Provencher Park

A community park in St. Boniface featuring a splash pad, wading pool, sports fields, and a community center.

Lagimodière-Gaboury Heritage Park

A riverside park at the confluence of the Seine and Red Rivers, named in honor of prominent early French-Canadian settlers.

Woodlands Park

A suburban park in the St. James area providing open green space and local play structures.