Editing Waterloo, Ontario (section)

=== Parks ===

Created in 1890,{{Sfn|McLaughlin|Jaeger|2007|pp=214}} {{convert|45|hectare |acre|adj=on}} [[Waterloo Park]] is an [[urban park]] in Uptown Waterloo which includes an animal farm, sports fields, and a [[splash pad]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Waterloo Park |url=https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/waterloo-park.aspx |website=waterloo.ca|date=June 2023 }}</ref> It is the oldest park in the city; the mixed-use [[Laurel Trail]] and the rapid transit [[Ion rapid transit|Ion]] line both run through the park.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-26 |title=$2.5-million trail project in Waterloo Park now complete |url=https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2018/07/26/2-5-million-trail-project-in-waterloo-park-now-complete.html |access-date=2022-07-06 |website=therecord.com |language=en}}</ref> {{convert|44|ha|acre|abbr=off|adj=on}} Bechtel Park is located in eastern Waterloo, and houses a dog park, three soccer fields, a [[field house]], and more.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bechtel Park |url=https://www.waterloo.ca/en/things-to-do/bechtel-park.aspx |website=www.waterloo.ca|date=February 9, 2023 }}</ref> [[Laurel Creek Conservation Area]] is in western Waterloo—north-west of [[University of Waterloo]]'s Environmental Reserve—and houses 122 campsites, {{convert|4.5|km}} of trails, and facilities for [[canoeing]], swimming, [[windsurfing]], cycling, and [[sailing]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Camping at Laurel Creek Conservation Area |url=https://explorewaterloo.ca/listing/camping-at-laurel-creek-conservation-area/ |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=Explore Waterloo Region |language=en-US |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121020429/https://explorewaterloo.ca/listing/camping-at-laurel-creek-conservation-area/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-31 |title=Laurel Creek |url=https://www.grandriver.ca/en/outdoor-recreation/Laurel-Creek.aspx |access-date=2022-07-07 |website=www.grandriver.ca |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex Interior - Waterloo, ON.jpg|left|thumb|The [[Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex]]]]

The [[Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex]], then described as the "largest and most expensive project in the city's history", opened in 1993.{{Sfn|McLaughlin|Jaeger|2007|pp=193–194}} It includes an arena seating 3,500, swimming and banquet facilities, and an indoor track.{{Sfn|McLaughlin|Jaeger|2007|pp=193–194}} {{convert|123|hectare |acre|adj=on}} [[RIM Park]], originally called Millennium Park, opened in September 2001.{{Sfn|McLaughlin|Jaeger|2007|pp=195}} Its features include outdoor soccer fields, ice rinks, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, meeting rooms and more.{{Sfn|McLaughlin|Jaeger|2007|pp=195}} RIM Park is in proximity to the [[Walter Bean Grand River Trail]], [[Grey Silo Golf Course]], and [[Waterloo Public Library]]'s Eastside Branch.{{Sfn|McLaughlin|Jaeger|2007|pp=195}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Versolatto |first=Tegan |date=2019-12-17 |title=Design revealed for Waterloo's $10M east side library branch |url=https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/mobile/design-revealed-for-waterloo-s-10m-east-side-library-branch-1.4733267 |access-date=2022-06-24 |website=Kitchener |language=en}}</ref> There are a number of small playgrounds, woodlots, and recreation facilities around Waterloo which are not mentioned above due to their size.