J.C. Saddington Park

Pros
— a lot of open space, cemented walkways and off beaten trails
— this park is suitable for a variety of activities; frisbee, biking, running, etc. etc.
Cons
— the washroom could use daily maintenance as opposed to the weekly/​monthly cleaning that it likely gets (there was an odour).
Overlooking the lake, you get a beautiful view of toronto (CN tower, the works…). You can sit on secluded rocks and just watch the water kissing the shoreline. I love that this park has a variety of structured and unstructured paths. It gives off the feeling of being slightly removed from society and yet you’re not left to fend off knee-​high weeds and bird droppings. It can be so easy to get lost in the scenery and your thoughts…

3.5*
This is a medium-​sized park just South of the Starbucks in Port Credit, past a small residential area. The park is located along the waterfront, off the beaten path of where most visitors would go.
There are paved paths, so it’s good for cyclists, rollerbladers, or just pedestrians. There are no signs to designate which side is for cyclists/​pedestrians, so it’s basically a free-​for-​all. However, I have yet to be run over, so it’s not as busy as parks in Toronto.
You’ll find amateur anglers, mothers with strollers, families bbq-​ing, couples, etc. here.
Warning: Lotsa swarms of flies, especially on the path, passed a gated area. So wear your hat/​sunglasses to avoid them getting in your eyes! Also there’s lotsa geese poop on the paved path, so watch your step.