Multi-Use Recreational Trails
Walk, bike or roll using Burlington's extensive multi-use recreational trails.
Recreational trails may be shared by pedestrians (including people using motorized assistive-mobility devices), cyclists and people using other non-motorized modes (skateboards, rollerblades etc.) and are in city parks and other open space areas.
There are also Cycling Facilities that provide connections through the city on roads and boulevard areas.
Recreational Trails
Explore the city by visiting one of the recreational trails at the waterfront, parks and linear corridors throughout Burlington.
Waterfront
- LaSalle Park
- Beachway Park
- Spencer Smith Park
- Windows to the Lake
- Paletta Lakefront Park
- Burloak Park
Parks
- Kerncliff Park
- Hidden Valley Park
- Lowville Park
- Mountainside Park
- Kerns Park
- Ireland Park
- City View Park
Linear Corridors
- Palmer Trail
- Elgin Promenade
- Francis Road Trail
- Bronte Creek Trail
- Crosstown Trail
- Centennial Trail
- Maple Trail
Also check out the Waterfront Trail, Bruce Trail, Royal Botanical Gardens, Bronte Creek Park and Conservation Halton for more hiking options in the region.
Please be sure to follow the rules when you are using the recreational trails.
DO
- Keep right except to pass
- Warn others when approaching or passing
- Faster trail users yield to slower traffic
- Use lights at night
- Clean-up after your pet
DON'T
- Operation of motorized vehicles is prohibited including e-bikes
- Do not exceed 15km/hr speed limit
- No pets off leash
- No alcoholic beverages
- No littering
- No smoking
Recreational trails are not supervised. Users assume all risks. Beware of other users. The City of Burlington is not responsible for any damage or loss.
Community Trails Strategy
The City of Burlington’s Community Trails Strategy developed in 2015 outlines the long-term vision for a linked trail system.
