Waterworks Gardens

"Another hidden gem in the city. This beautiful setting is a Waterworks Garden. A perfect example that sustainability is breathtaking!"

"This brilliant park is part art, part water treatment, and part habitat. The two short trails weave beautifully through water features that have been created to naturally treat stormwater runoff. The design and execution is delightful. For example, ‘The Grotto’ creates what feels like a microclimate with water, stone, landscaping and moss. It also evokes another world with intricate stone work and curved benches."

"In general, this isn't the nicest park but also not the worst. There was some trash and a lot of overgrown weeds. You can hear road traffic since it's so close so there's no denying you are still in the city. But! When you get to this magical corner of the park with mosaic art and little ponds, you are suddenly transported to another world. It's strange how different it is from the rest of the park, but so cool to experience. There's not a lot of parking but we had no problem since there also weren't many people when we were there (on a weekday afternoon in the summer)."

"This is an impressive little park that seemlessly blends art and ecology. A winding hilly path that is mostly paved but also has some cobblestone work. There are several small pools, a grotto, and a knoll that overlooks the surrounding area."

"Its sad to say that such a beautiful park has gone dead. Im not sure if its because of the summer time or what, but the water fountains were off and the puddles were awfully stagnant. I give it a three star because the trail through the Waterworks Garden is pretty nice. And there are flowers all around and its very green."