Bowring Park
Bowring Park
4.5
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StanleyandMarie
Ontario, Canada1,145 contributions
May 2022
As recommended by a local, we went here one day and enjoyed a lovely morning walking the trails and checking out the various statues and monuments throughout the park. Lovely spot with the water flowing and small waterfalls to discover. Clearly loved by the locals.
Written February 25, 2023
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somegalfromcan
Victoria, Canada245 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
What a beautiful place in St. John's. The playground looked like a great place for kids and the pool looked fun too. My favourite spot was the statue of Peter Pan - simply magical!
Written May 25, 2024
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Puffinman
Berlin, Germany950 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
What a fine place to skate by music and candlelight lights.
It is romantic in wintertime to play and skate.
In summer wonderful music activities and more.
This is a great location in the city of St. John’s.
It is romantic in wintertime to play and skate.
In summer wonderful music activities and more.
This is a great location in the city of St. John’s.
Written January 14, 2020
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Joseph Z
Peterborough, Canada71 contributions
Aug 2021
This was the first time I visited Bowring park. It is simply an excellent place to hike, bike or just stroll leisurely and feed the pigeons. The park is meticulously maintained and very clean. It would be nice to have a place to buy a bottle of water or a snack but we had our supplies so we did not suffer.
Written August 16, 2021
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P1ckyTraveller
Whitby, Canada60 contributions
I had passed the Bowring Park by chance while I was on a tour of the island. It peaked my interest, so I decided to check it out the following day. The park is located just a few minutes outside of the harbour area of St. John's.
The park is large with many walking paths and nature trails, which perimeter the entire park. The highlight of the park for me was the great duck pond, rushing rapids and small waterfalls along the parks rivers.
With it being October, the fall colours were just starting, and it was very picturesque.
I would highly suggest checking this park out because of the great picture opportunities, not to mention that it is a great little park for a picnic or a romantic stroll.
The park is large with many walking paths and nature trails, which perimeter the entire park. The highlight of the park for me was the great duck pond, rushing rapids and small waterfalls along the parks rivers.
With it being October, the fall colours were just starting, and it was very picturesque.
I would highly suggest checking this park out because of the great picture opportunities, not to mention that it is a great little park for a picnic or a romantic stroll.
Written October 12, 2009
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LJT
Winnipeg, Canada193 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
One of the best city parks I've seen with a fantastic easy walking trail through the park. Nice mix of woodsy views, streams, waterfall and more.
Written November 17, 2021
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William C
St. John's, Canada18 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
I am in this park on a regular basis and it has something for everyone. Great hiking trails, 2 rivers, 2 duck ponds, splash pool and swimming pool. Music and food facilities. Lots of festivals are held in the park. This place is well loved by residents and visitors.
Written June 19, 2018
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Lily C
36 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Not only at Christmas but all year round, visitors to St. John’s must see Bowring Park... absolute beauty, walking trails and playground area for kids...pool, biking and other activities during summer months to enjoy and for the whole family to participate in. At Christmas, the city chooses someone who is seen worthy according to their situation to flip a switch and illuminate the park...definitely a must if you’re in town for the holidays...the music, got chocolate and overall atmosphere is a must to get you in the spirit of the holidays!
Written January 15, 2019
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CANTRAVELS
Woodstock, Canada213 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
I wish we had planned to have more time to enjoy this beautiful park. It has two rivers and numerous walking trails to explore. It also has recreational facilities like tennis courts and a huge outdoor pool with water slide. We made a quick stop on our way to Bay Bulls, but wished we could have stayed longer. Plan a picnic and the time to explore and enjoy this beautiful location.
Written July 9, 2018
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Peter M
St. John's, Canada45 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Beautiful walking trails in a quiet and relaxing park with lots of trees. Great place to feed the ducks or take the kids for a swim at the outdoor pool.
Written July 3, 2018
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Yes. There is a paved route in the park that accommodates maintenance vehicles but is otherwise given over to walkers and walkers and their dogs and walkers and their strollers.
Written January 20, 2019
The Butterfly Pavialion is not in Bowring Park, it is located outside of Deer Lake in Newfoundland. This is on the west coast of the island a 7 hour drive from St John's. I have been to that venue a few times and it is a must see if you love interacting with beautiful creatures.
Written January 19, 2019
Bernadette D
Halifax, Canada
I am possibly coming to St John in June and going to this park is something I may want to do. I have a disability and use a wheelchair. Is the park wheelchair acessible? and do you have wheelchair acessible Bathrooms in the park if I need one?
Written April 20, 2015
Majority of this park is wheel chair accessible. The small trails throughout park will likely pose an issue. There are multiple wheelchair accessible bathrooms throughout park.
If your staying in downtown area another option could be bannerman park it's smaller but beautiful. Slot of history to this park and it is located in a historic area directly next to the colonial building and scenic rennies mill Rd
Written May 25, 2017
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