River Bends Park

I thoroughly enjoyed my wanderings at River Bends Park, lots of options for your activities while visiting. I was on a limited time crunch today, so I stuck mostly to the main, paved trails (happily many sections of this path still ran through the woods); but there are hiking and/or biking trails branching off in many directions all throughout the property. Make sure to watch the trail signs, as some are for bikers only. River Bends is also a dog friendly park, note that they must remain on a maximum of a 6ft leash at all times. While I visited today with only my pupperoni, River Bends park is great for kids of all ages. There are a multitude of play areas for children, great to help wear out their energy. There is also a disc golf course that winds throughout the park, supplying players with beautiful nature views. You could also enjoy a BBQ on one of their charcoal grills, relax at a picnic table, or pavilions if you have a large group; nature watch on a nearby bench, our even try out a game of horseshoe. The park appeared well maintained, for the most part; although a few signs could use some repair. They have restroom facilities, and port-a-pottys available for use (although I did not enter them to speak of their cleanliness). You can find trash receptacles around every bend, so there's no excuse for lazy littering, and there is a main sign available showing you all of the trails and their difficulties. You can find this sign posted off to the side of the parking lot; which itself, had plenty of available spots. Definitely a favorite park to stop and enjoy, highly recommend.

My place of zen for mountain biking the past 15 years. Especially since Stoney Creek has become crowded on weekends due to the popular revamped trails. Well maintained trails by CRAMBA, and you’ll usually be one of a few bikers or hikers at any given time. A generally safe, clean park with routine police patrol presence. Only wish one of the restrooms was heated and open during the winter.

I've been coming here for a few years now and I have to say, This spot has my friends and myself hooked. The trails are varied, has openings pretty much everywhere, beautiful, and you can get to many spots quicker and easier. The scenery is amazing and the most fun I've had photographing

Awesome trails, amazing accessible park!!!! I love to walk here before work and go for a couple mile walk down the bike paths

A great park for running or walking. The Jingle Bell 5K run in December is a great event also.