We asked ourselves, "what can we do on such a dull & dreary day?", and the answer was simple, "lets visit Gage Park!" We hadn't been to the park in years, and were pleasantly surprised with all the changes and improvements at the park.
The park is home to many special functions and festivals throughout the summer. Visit www.brampton.ca for more info and a schedule of events.
Gage Park offers a little something for everyone! The jungle gym was a hit for my son, who met some new friends at the park. It was clean, and well designed. The park is great improvement from the old playground equipment that used to be there. The splash pool is also a great improvement. I remember playing in the wading pool as a child and having a lot of fun there. Although the water was freezing cold, my son had a great time running through the water and under the water feature. The quiet park is a nice change from the busy playground near our home. I guess the fact that Gage Park is located in the heart of downtown Brampton, means there are not a lot of young children living nearby. There were several people sitting around the park on the benches, and picnic tables enjoying their lunch hour break from the many businesses in the area, and of course City Hall.
If you're looking for a low key activity to do with your family, for a date, or just to take a quiet walk on your own, Gage Park is a great place to visit in the summer, and of course in the winter when the outdoor ice rink is open. Stay tuned for a winter/Christmas post about the park... I just love Gage Park & City Hall at Christmas!