GENERAL INFORMATION

Located at the entrance to Port Dalhousie from Lakeport Road, this park is an interesting place to visit. It directly connects to Jaycee Gardens by the Michael Rennie Park Bridge and thus visitors can visit both parks at once. There’s a scenic view of Martindale Pond and a large expanse of grass to have a picnic or take a stroll around the park. Many historical monuments dot the park including the Spirit of St. Catharines and the Heavy Eight scultures. Animals such as geese have also made a home at this park, allowing visitors to see them up close.
 

Photo Gallery

Welcome to Rennie Park! Martindale Pond is to the left of this sign and Lakeshore Road is to the right.

A view of Martindale Pond. Jaycee Gardens can be seen near the horizon line.

Competitive Rowing is a staple at the Henley Regatta. This is the Spirit of St. Catharines monument.

Some coniferous trees in the northern end with a view of the water.

Enjoy the scenic views of this park.

Say hello to a flock of geese.

The grass is green and well maintained.

This bridge connects to more grassy areas.

A monument dedicated to the volunteers that restored the Martindale Pond ecology.

Colorful flowers surround the park.

Welcome to Rennie Park! Martindale Pond is to the left of this sign and Lakeshore Road is to the right.

A view of Martindale Pond. Jaycee Gardens can be seen near the horizon line.

Competitive Rowing is a staple at the Henley Regatta. This is the Spirit of St. Catharines monument.

Some coniferous trees in the northern end with a view of the water.

Enjoy the scenic views of this park.

Say hello to a flock of geese.

The grass is green and well maintained.

This bridge connects to more grassy areas.

A monument dedicated to the volunteers that restored the Martindale Pond ecology.

Colorful flowers surround the park.

Click to play or download the [Renee Park] TripClip (mp3 format).

This destination is also part of the TripClip tour entitled

Survey Tour of Natural Picnic Areas.

Hours of Operation

Anytime

DIRECTIONS

From Toronto:
Take the Garndiner Expressway W ramp
Merge onto the Gardiner Expressway and continue travelling until it connects to the QEW (Queen Elizabeth Way) in 14.8 km
Merge onto QEW/ON-403 W and travel for 74km
Take exit Regional Road 42 (Ontario Street) and travel 350 m. 
Turn left onto Ontario Street and travel for 2 km
Turn right onto Lakeport Road travel 750 m
The destination is on the left

From Niagara:

Take ON-420 W and drive for 1.9km
Keep left and connect with the QEW. Drive for 17.6 km
Take exit 47 (Ontario Street) and drive 350 m
Connect onto Henley Drive and drive 64 m.
Turn right onto Ontario Street and drive 1.7 km
Turn left onto Lakeport Road and drive 750 m
The destination is on the left

Historical

The Martindale Pond Bridge was built in 2011 that connected Jaycee Park to Michael Rennie Park. It was built by Rankin Construction Inc for the use for the World Rowing Championships. The Heavy Eight scultures can be found in the center of the park. They were erected to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of volunteers who helped to restore the ecolgoy surrounding Martindale Pond. The heavy erosion and sedimentation within the water affected the ability for competitions to occur at the Henley Regatta. This prevented the Henley Rowing course from losing its competition eligibility.

Near the picnic tables visitors can find the monument the story of the Muir Family.The Muir family were originally from Scotland. The six Muir brothers moved to Port Dalhousie and operated a fleet of wooden ships that transported goods between England and Port Dalhousie. The Muir Family was a prominent family in the area between 1839 -1948. Another monument can be found near the parking lot. Surrounded by planted flowers, this momument commemorates the first women rowing crew to finish the Henley Regatta in 1948.

ECOLOGICAL

The park has 3.6 hectares of green space that allows for picnicking, walking, or jogging. The park includes a variety of planted trees and planted flowers.

Further Information

https://www.stcatharines.ca/en/playin/RenniePark.asp