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Bayfront Park: The development of Bayfront Park in the Hamilton District has made a substantial improvement in public access to and enjoyment of Hamilton's civic harbourfront lands. What began as a project to remediate a large industrial landfill site resulted in the transformation of this site into a versatile public green space. Since its opening in the summer of 1993, it has become one of the City's most popular parks. Bayfront Park boasts a number of features perfectly suited to a waterfront setting. A six metre wide asphalt pathway provides wonderful opportunities to engage in a variety of leisure activities while enjoying views of the surrounding harbour area, making it a popular spot for walkathons. Gravel and crushed stone pathways located along the lower shoreline offer visitors a quieter, more restful waterfront journey, as well as close proximity to fish and waterfowl. Additional features include naturalized areas of shrubs, trees and wildflowers; park lighting for evening enjoyment; a free public boat launch with parking; numerous benches and picnic tables; a natural grass amphitheatre; and accessible public washroom facilities across a gravel parking lot (limited hours). Bayfront Park's upper plateau, an expansive lawn area, makes it an ideal location for special events such as Aquafest, Festitalia, and Canada Day festivities, which bring thousands of people to the park every year. Parking is available on-site. The park is fully accessible and is located on ...

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