Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park - Oshawa, Ontario

David G.

Not so excited about Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park after visiting it, seems like they're trying to impress future developers. It's like a fancy concrete walkway around what was the old Oshawa marina.

They only kept a few of the trees by the road, didn't add any trees, so bring your parasol on a sunny day 😏 I just think it could benefit from a tree or two (if they can prevent them from theft and vandalism). The park needs some shaded respite.

Joshua

I always enjoy biking down this trail. I have taken many photos down this trail over time. This is one of many trails in the area to use.

Dan A.

Needs lots and lots of trees. Needs a small parking lot at the north side of the park. Oshawa still isn’t a walking/biking city like Toronto, give it 20 more years maybe, but for the time being we all still drive. Could use a hot dog stand or some food trucks near the street at the parking lot to the south.. Other than that, boring but nice

Leah J.

Nicely landscaped ... paved paths for walking
Sit and watch the birds, maybe even see a ship come in. Lots of parking, easily accessible for everyone

Jeff C.

It was a bizarre layout. The seating wasn't facing the focal point in the human rights gardens. The porta pottys were.. they need regular maintenance. Parking to the monument was strangely far away. With some redesign this could be a really functional outdoor venue. All that being said, the construction was done well, the concrete work was solid and the way they diverted the creek into a wildlife pond before draining into the lake was well executed. The entire thing was elegant. Can we have nice things in Oshawa? Yep.. and better design choices will make public turnout a much more fluid experience that could bring much revenue into the city for summer events. Look at Lakeview park, and you'll completely understand.

big W.

Local park built in his honor about human rights. That does nothing to serve the underdeveloped area and communities that it is located in. Where all the low income housing is being knocked down to build condos and gentrify the area. The residents that live here now will not get the enjoy these developments to their fullest. They are investments into the area to make it more attractive to investors and the future residents of the lakefront community. The garden of human rights looks like a concrete shooting gallery. The only nice part about it is it connects the lakefront trail to the Second Marsh trail. Heritage land we have that is not being protected, dying, and the heavy development of condos in this area will only serve to kill it off further.

mat R.

Disappointed by how much concrete and asphalt there is rather than trees and green. The stage makes no sense due to location and the garden is a missed opportunity.

There was so much potential for a fantastic green space and instead they built something tacky

Colin S.

Beautiful waterfront revitalization. Right off of a paved bike trail. Quiet and clean with tons of water fowl and birds alike making their home there.