Elizabeth Kishkon Park

The City purchased the land for Elizabeth Kishkon Park (formerly Lakeshore Woods) from a developer in 1997. The park was renamed and officially dedicated in honour of former Windsor Mayor Elizabeth Kishkon on September 15, 2017. The Park has a parking lot, multi-use trails, two accessible playgrounds, basketball key, dog park, a large open area and an ultimate Frisbee field.

Two woodland areas occur at the park. These areas are significant natural heritage features due to their size and relatively undisturbed condition within the city of Windsor. The woodlands are dominated by Eastern cottonwood, a tree species that likes their feet wet, indicating that the woodlands are storing water and providing flood mitigation services.

Other native tree species that can be found in these woodlands include Bur oak, Swamp white oak, Basswood, Green ash, Shagbark hickory, Red elm, and Black walnut. Native shrubs and forest floor plants growing in the woodlands include Stiff dogwood, Small-flowered evening primrose, Winged loosestrife, White avens, and Dotted hawthorn.

Dog Park Rules:

  • Open during daylight hours only.
  • Up to 3 dogs per adult per visit.
  • Dogs must be over 4 months old to enter park.
  • Shots must be up to date (rabies, distemper, parvovirus).
  • Collar and current tags required.
  • Off-leash within fenced area, on-leash everywhere else.
  • Keep leash in hand while in park.
  • Stay inside fence with your dog(s) and monitor behaviour at all times.
  • Dogs must be leashed and removed from park at first sign of aggression.
  • Owners are responsible and liable for damage or injury caused by their dogs.
  • Owners must clean up after their dogs.
  • Female dogs in heat are prohibited.
  • Honour other patrons' requests regarding their dogs.
  • Keep park gates closed at all times.
  • Park may be closed for maintenance without prior notice.
  • Dogs must be under control of an adult 18 years or older.
  • Children under the age of 18 must be under strict adult supervision at all times.
  • Children under 6 years are discouraged from using the park but must be within arm's length of parent/guardian if they are brought in.

Highlights

  • Natural Heritage Features
  • Accessible Playgrounds (2)
  • Dog Park
  • Basketball
  • Benches
  • Fairy Forest
  • Parking
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Walking Trails