About Cannon Hill Park
Cannon Hill Park is an 'absolute gem' offering a beautiful, peaceful, and notably less crowded outdoor experience compared to nearby Manito Park. It's nestled in a picturesque neighborhood and boasts a vibrant central pond teeming with ducks and turtles, well-maintained walking paths with charming bridges, and a dedicated playground for children. The park also features expansive flat open spaces perfect for active play and abundant opportunities for wildlife observation.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a peaceful outdoor escape with a playground for kids.Families looking for a scenic spot to enjoy a picnic.Parents desiring a less crowded park option than other local popular venues.Individuals or families wanting a pleasant walk or jog in a beautiful, serene environment.Active children who enjoy open spaces for running and playing sports like soccer.
Why families love it
- Beautiful and peaceful atmosphere, described as much less crowded than Manito Park.
- Lush natural scenery with scenic bridges on walking paths.
- Vibrant pond ecosystem with lots of ducks and turtles.
- Abundant and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities, including herons, frogs, dragonflies, bunnies, and squirrels.
- Nice, dedicated playground for kids.
- Large, flat open spaces suitable for activities like soccer.
Insider tips
- Consider Cannon Hill Park if you prefer a less crowded and more peaceful outdoor experience compared to popular alternatives like Manito Park.
- Bring a ball, frisbee, or other sports equipment to take full advantage of the large, flat open spaces for active play.
- Pack binoculars or a camera for enhanced wildlife viewing, as the park offers a rich diversity of animals to observe.
- Plan for a picnic, as the park is specifically noted as 'suitable for picnics' in a beautiful setting.
- Take a stroll through the surrounding neighborhood to appreciate the impressive houses and architecture.
- Crowds
- Generally perceived as 'much less crowded than Manito' Park.
- Value
- Free to visit; as a public park, it offers excellent value for a wide range of outdoor activities and natural beauty without any entry fees, making it a budget-friendly option for family entertainment.
- Food
- Outside food and drinks are allowed and encouraged, as the park is described as 'suitable for picnics'.
- Accessibility
- Features 'flat open space' which suggests good general accessibility for walking, strollers, and potentially wheelchairs, though specific accessible features are not detailed.
What parents say
"Stumbled across here by accident when we visited Manito and decided to walk through the nearby neighborhood. What an absolute gem! So beautiful here, and it was very peaceful the day we came, much less crowded than Manito. Love the pond, love the bridges on the path, love the playground. Will be back!"
2 years ago
"Amazing. Just the houses around it alone is well worth the visit. I'm shocked that I've never tried to impress anyone with them, (like some chick's but I'm going 51 on the 26th, so it's going to be something else, but these are truly worth checking out."
a month ago
"A beautiful little park, suitable for picnics, bird watching, jogging etc. Centered in a very nice neighborhood. The pond in the center is very beautiful, lots of ducks and turtles."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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