Things to Do in Mississauga
This list covers 20 highly rated parks, a museum and a historical landmark in and around Mississauga. The places are concentrated in neighbourhoods like Etobicoke, Port Credit, Lakeview and Mississauga itself. All entries are free to visit, with no price level indicated for any location. Ratings are consistently high, ranging from 4.5 to 4.8 out of 5, based on thousands of user reviews.
Reviewers often mention outdoor activities like picnics, walking trails, biking and lake views. Family friendly features like splash pads, playgrounds and interactive exhibits are common topics. The list reflects a strong preference for accessible green spaces and waterfront areas. Many locations offer wheelchair accessible entrances, parking and amenities for gatherings. Specific reviewer highlights include salmon runs at Erindale Park and illusions at MiMuseum Mississauga.
| # | Name | Area | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MiMuseum Mississauga | Mississauga | ★★★★★ 4.8 | 1,556 | |
| 2 | Jack Darling Memorial Park | Mississauga | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 10,076 | |
| 3 | Erindale Park | Mississauga | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 5,731 | |
| 4 | Colonel Samuel Smith Park | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 3,835 | |
| 5 | St. Lawrence Park | Port Credit | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 2,881 | |
| 6 | Centennial Park Conservatory | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 1,185 | |
| 7 | Lakefront Promenade Park | Lakeview | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 961 | |
| 8 | Marie Curtis Park | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 5,802 | |
| 9 | J.C. Saddington Park | Port Credit | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 4,820 | |
| 10 | Port Credit Memorial Park | Port Credit | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 3,555 | |
| 11 | Etobicoke Valley Park | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 671 | |
| 12 | Adamson Estate | Lakeview | ★★★★★ 4.7 | 600 | |
| 13 | Jack Darling Splash Pad | Mississauga | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,288 | |
| 14 | Prince of Wales Park | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,202 | |
| 15 | Port Credit Lighthouse | Port Credit | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 1,107 | |
| 16 | Kariya Park | Mississauga | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 6,111 | |
| 17 | Long Branch Park | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.6 | 741 | |
| 18 | Centennial Park | Etobicoke | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 5,374 | |
| 19 | Lake Aquitaine Park | Mississauga | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 3,157 | |
| 20 | Lakeside Park | Mississauga | ★★★★★ 4.5 | 2,444 |
MiMuseum Mississauga
MiMuseum Mississauga is a museum in Mississauga with a 4.8 rating from 1556 reviews. It is open daily, with hours from 10:00 or 11:00 to 19:00 or 20:00. Reviewers often mention interactive exhibits, photo opportunities and helpful staff.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-19:00
- Mon 11:00-19:00
- Tue 11:00-19:00
- Wed 11:00-19:00
- Thu 11:00-19:00
- Fri 11:00-20:00
- Sat 10:00-20:00
Jack Darling Memorial Park
Jack Darling Memorial Park is a memorial park in Mississauga, rated 4.7 from 10076 reviews. Reviewers often mention the beach, BBQ areas, picnic spots and dog park. It can get crowded and features a splash pad.
Erindale Park
Erindale Park is a park in Mississauga with a 4.7 rating from 5731 reviews. Reviewers often highlight picnics, trails, fishing and biking. The salmon run is a noted seasonal feature.
Colonel Samuel Smith Park
Colonel Samuel Smith Park is a park in Etobicoke, rated 4.7 from 3835 reviews. It is open 24 hours daily. Reviewers often mention bird watching, lake views, biking trails and sunset views.
Opening hours
- Sun 00:00-24:00
- Mon 00:00-24:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 00:00-24:00
- Thu 00:00-24:00
- Fri 00:00-24:00
- Sat 00:00-24:00
St. Lawrence Park
St. Lawrence Park is a park in Port Credit with a 4.7 rating from 2881 reviews. Reviewers often note its peaceful atmosphere, lake scenery, gazebo and evening walks.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-23:00
- Mon 07:00-23:00
- Tue 07:00-23:00
- Wed 07:00-23:00
- Thu 07:00-23:00
- Fri 07:00-23:00
- Sat 07:00-23:00
Centennial Park Conservatory
Centennial Park Conservatory is a park in Etobicoke, rated 4.7 from 1185 reviews. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily. Reviewers often mention the greenhouse, free admission, cacti and flowers.
Opening hours
- Sun 10:00-17:00
- Mon 10:00-17:00
- Tue 10:00-17:00
- Wed 10:00-17:00
- Thu 10:00-17:00
- Fri 10:00-17:00
- Sat 10:00-17:00
Lakefront Promenade Park
Lakefront Promenade Park is a park in Lakeview with a 4.7 rating from 961 reviews. Reviewers often mention the beach, lake, boating marina and sunset views.
Opening hours
- Sun 05:00-23:00
- Mon 05:00-23:00
- Tue 05:00-23:00
- Wed 05:00-23:00
- Thu 05:00-23:00
- Fri 05:00-23:00
- Sat 05:00-23:00
Marie Curtis Park
Marie Curtis Park is a park in Etobicoke, rated 4.6 from 5802 reviews. It is open 24 hours daily. Reviewers often mention the splash pad, picnic areas, lake and walking trails.
Opening hours
- Sun 00:00-24:00
- Mon 00:00-24:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 00:00-24:00
- Thu 00:00-24:00
- Fri 00:00-24:00
- Sat 00:00-24:00
J.C. Saddington Park
J.C. Saddington Park is a park in Port Credit with a 4.6 rating from 4820 reviews. Reviewers often mention picnics, BBQs, lake views and a relaxing atmosphere.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-23:00
- Mon 08:00-23:00
- Tue 08:00-23:00
- Wed 08:00-23:00
- Thu 08:00-23:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Port Credit Memorial Park
Port Credit Memorial Park is a park in Port Credit, rated 4.6 from 3555 reviews. Reviewers often mention festivals, a playground, fishing and swans on the lake.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-23:00
- Mon 07:00-23:00
- Tue 07:00-23:00
- Wed 07:00-23:00
- Thu 07:00-23:00
- Fri 07:00-23:00
- Sat 07:00-23:00
Etobicoke Valley Park
Etobicoke Valley Park is a park in Etobicoke with a 4.7 rating from 671 reviews. Reviewers often mention biking on the paved trail, walking and spotting deer.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-23:00
- Mon 08:00-23:00
- Tue 08:00-23:00
- Wed 08:00-23:00
- Thu 08:00-23:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Adamson Estate
Adamson Estate is a park in Lakeview, rated 4.7 from 600 reviews. Reviewers often mention the lake, relaxing atmosphere, historical buildings and photoshoots.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-23:00
- Mon 08:00-23:00
- Tue 08:00-23:00
- Wed 08:00-23:00
- Thu 08:00-23:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Jack Darling Splash Pad
Jack Darling Splash Pad is a park in Mississauga with a 4.6 rating from 1288 reviews. Reviewers often mention the splash pad, playground, lake and BBQ areas.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-23:00
- Mon 08:00-23:00
- Tue 08:00-23:00
- Wed 08:00-23:00
- Thu 08:00-23:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Prince of Wales Park
Prince of Wales Park is a park in Etobicoke, rated 4.6 from 1202 reviews. Reviewers often mention the lake view, view of the city, picnic areas and tennis courts.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-23:00
- Mon 08:00-23:00
- Tue 08:00-23:00
- Wed 08:00-23:00
- Thu 08:00-23:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Port Credit Lighthouse
Port Credit Lighthouse is a historical landmark in Port Credit with a 4.6 rating from 1107 reviews. It is open 24 hours daily. Reviewers often mention walking, lighthouse views, peaceful atmosphere and sunsets.
Opening hours
- Sun 00:00-24:00
- Mon 00:00-24:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 00:00-24:00
- Thu 00:00-24:00
- Fri 00:00-24:00
- Sat 00:00-24:00
Kariya Park
Kariya Park is a park in Mississauga, rated 4.5 from 6111 reviews. Reviewers often mention its small, peaceful atmosphere, ducks on the pond and that it can get crowded.
Opening hours
- Sun 09:00-23:00
- Mon 09:00-23:00
- Tue 09:00-23:00
- Wed 09:00-23:00
- Thu 09:00-23:00
- Fri 09:00-23:00
- Sat 09:00-23:00
Long Branch Park
Long Branch Park is a park in Etobicoke with a 4.6 rating from 741 reviews. It is open 24 hours daily. Reviewers often mention long walks, a peaceful atmosphere, lake views and the waterfront.
Opening hours
- Sun 00:00-24:00
- Mon 00:00-24:00
- Tue 00:00-24:00
- Wed 00:00-24:00
- Thu 00:00-24:00
- Fri 00:00-24:00
- Sat 00:00-24:00
Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a park in Etobicoke, rated 4.5 from 5374 reviews. Reviewers often mention go karts, picnic areas, batting cages and the Rib Fest event.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-23:00
- Mon 07:00-23:00
- Tue 07:00-23:00
- Wed 07:00-23:00
- Thu 07:00-23:00
- Fri 07:00-23:00
- Sat 07:00-23:00
Lake Aquitaine Park
Lake Aquitaine Park is a park in Mississauga with a 4.5 rating from 3157 reviews. Reviewers often mention fishing, the community centre, splash pad and walking trail.
Opening hours
- Sun 08:00-23:00
- Mon 08:00-23:00
- Tue 08:00-23:00
- Wed 08:00-23:00
- Thu 08:00-23:00
- Fri 08:00-23:00
- Sat 08:00-23:00
Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park is a park in Mississauga, rated 4.5 from 2444 reviews. Reviewers often mention the splash pad, trails, playground, picnic area and shoreline.
Opening hours
- Sun 07:00-23:00
- Mon 07:00-23:00
- Tue 07:00-23:00
- Wed 07:00-23:00
- Thu 07:00-23:00
- Fri 07:00-23:00
- Sat 07:00-23:00
Tips before you go
- All listed places are free to visit.
- Check specific hours, as they vary. Some parks like Colonel Samuel Smith Park are open 24 hours, while others like Centennial Park Conservatory close at 17:00.
- Many parks are in Etobicoke and Port Credit, offering lakefront trails and picnic facilities.
- Amenities like splash pads, BBQ grills and wheelchair accessible features are common.
- Popular spots like Jack Darling Memorial Park can get crowded, as reviewers note.
- For museums, MiMuseum Mississauga has set daily opening hours, with later closing on Fridays and Saturdays.
How we made this list
A weighted rating was applied so places with very few reviews did not rank unfairly high. Only places with at least 500 Google reviews were considered for inclusion. The list includes only places that are currently open to the public. The final selection represents the top rated free attractions based on this data-driven method.
Questions about things to do in Mississauga
Are these places good for families?
Yes, many are family friendly. Reviewers often mention splash pads, playgrounds, picnic areas and interactive exhibits. Features listed include welcomes_children, has_playground_slides and has_area_play. Places like Jack Darling Splash Pad and Marie Curtis Park are specifically noted for these family oriented amenities.
Are the parks and museum accessible?
Most places have accessibility features. The facts list has_wheelchair_accessible_entrance, parking and restrooms for many locations. MiMuseum Mississauga and several parks specifically note these features. Always check the specific features list for details on each place's accessibility offerings.
What can I do at these parks?
Activities vary by park. Common activities reviewers mention are picnics, walking, biking, fishing and bird watching. Many have trails, BBQ grills and lake views. Some, like Centennial Park, have sports facilities like go karts and batting cages for more active visits.
Do I need to pay for admission or parking?
Admission is free for all places listed. Parking details vary. Some, like Kariya Park, list paid parking lots or street parking. Others, like Adamson Estate and Centennial Park Conservatory, note free parking lots. Check the features for parking information specific to your destination.
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