Parks and Playgrounds

Enjoy the natural beauty of Pembroke’s parks, offering green spaces for relaxation, picnics, and community gatherings across the city. From views of the Ottawa or Muskrat River to neighbourhood parks, there’s a perfect place waiting for your next outdoor adventure.

Alfred Street Parkette
Cecil Street Park
Centenary Park
Coronation Park
Dunlop Park
D'Youville Park
Golfview Park
Harvey Fraser Nature Park
Hillcrest Park
IOF Park
Kinsmen Park
Lea Street Park
Memory Garden
Pansy Patch Park
Pembroke Waterfront Park
Riverside Park
Rondeau Park
Rotary Park
Shamrock Park
War Memorial Park

Looking to hit the ODR this winter? Bring your skates and stick to jump on the ice at our outdoor rink, open seasonally and located at Rotary Park. Watch for signage at the park to indicate the status of the rink. 

Algonquin Trail

Accessible via Waterfront Park, the Algonquin Trail is a year-round multi-use trail for cycling, snowmobiling, ATVing, walking, or just getting out in nature. It runs through Pembroke from the east end at Rankin Street to the west end at Forced Road with stops available in downtown Pembroke to shop and eat, the Pembroke Waterfront Park, as well as several hotels along the trail.

The trail connects Pembroke to the surrounding region from Smiths Falls to Mattawa.

Kiwanis Way

Pembroke has the courts and fields to stay active with your favourite sports.

Cecil Street Park: basketball
Hillcrest Park: basketball
Kinsmen Park: ball hockey, baseball, basketball, pickleball
Riverside Park: baseball, basketball, horseshoes, mini golf, soccer
Rotary Park: tennis, outdoor rink

Pembroke has seven public playgrounds for you and your children to enjoy. Find them at Cecil Street Park, Golfview Park, Hillcrest Park, Kinsmen Park, Waterfront Park, Riverside Park, and Rotary Park.

Grab your board and head to The Rapids Skate Park, located at the corner of Lake Street and Albert Street, to join fellow skaters. Enjoy a collection of different features to keep you stoked all day.

Looking to cool off with your kids this summer? Bring your bathing suits and enjoy our outdoor splash pads at Riverside Park and Rotary Park.

The Riverside Park Beach offers campers and community members a chance to cool off in the Ottawa River. The beach has lifeguards on duty in July and August from 12-6 p.m. Swimmers are welcome to use the beach outside of these hours at their own risk.