About the Park
Lake Waterford Park is home to a 12-acre lake, where you can enjoy shoreline fishing, observe the waterfowl, or hike along the Charger’s Coast Trail. Lake Waterford Park offers three pavilions that can be reserved in advance for large groups. Come enjoy playing on the "Boundless" playground nestled in the picnic area. Try your hand at tennis or basketball, hike the paved and natural trail networks, and enjoy your lunch at one of many picnic spots. There is no entrance fee at Lake Waterford Park.
General Information
General Park Rules
- All dogs must be on a leash at all times in the park.
- Alcohol, fires, grills, and balloons are not permitted anywhere in the park.
- All music must be kept to a minimum volume and amplified music is not permitted.
- Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. until Dusk
- Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
- Lake Waterford Park has three pavilions available to rent.
- Reservations must be made in advance.
- The Blue Jay pavilion (100 capacity) is located in the picnic area near the playground. The Goldfinch and Chickadee pavilions (50 capacity) are located near the lake in a more wooded area.
- Each pavilion has picnic tables and charcoal grills.
- Visit the Pavilion Rentals page for more information.
Enjoy shoreline fishing at Lake Waterford Park. Click here to learn more.
Lake Waterford Park is home to Freedom Field, an adaptive recreation complex. The adaptive recreation field features a multipurpose field overlay covered with a rubberized, wheelchair accessible surface. The field is utilized for Recreation and Parks adaptive recreation programs and accommodates a variety of activities, including baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and other fun activities and events. The complex, surrounding parking areas and pathways are fully accessible.
Email Park Ranger Terri Hamrick-Oeschger at rphamr00@aacounty.org for more information about the adaptive recreation complex and current programs. The complex is scheduled by permit only.
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