Chinguacousy Park is Brampton’s biggest family park, with a farm, tropical greenhouse, paddleboats and splash pad in summer, plus skating and a ski hill in winter. Here are the hours, prices and tips for your visit.
Officially Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, and “Ching Park” to locals, it covers about 40 hectares at Bramalea Road and Queen Street East. It’s the one Brampton park where you can visit farm animals, a tropical greenhouse, a ski hill and a track stadium on the same day. Most rides and water play are summer-only, but the greenhouse, farm, trails and sports facilities stay open year-round.
Things to do at Chinguacousy Park
Open all year
- Greenhouse and Tropical Gardens: a warm indoor garden with a small waterfall, plus formal gardens and a clock tower outside. It’s a popular wedding photo spot, and the chapel can be rented.
- Mini-Moo Farm: farm animals in and around the big red barn. A favourite with toddlers.
- Walking and fitness: paved paths around the ponds, outdoor fitness equipment, playgrounds and the public walking track at Terry Fox Stadium.
- Tennis and curling: the Sandra Hames Centre has indoor tennis courts and a curling club.
Summer (from the May long weekend; some rides weekends only)
- Paddleboats on the pond, pony rides and a petting zoo
- Carousel, trackless train and mini golf
- Splash pad and wading pool
- Beach volleyball courts, a skateboard park and bookable picnic shelters
Winter
- Skating trail: an outdoor recreational skating trail with skate rentals and sharpening on site
- Mount Chinguacousy: a small ski and snowboard hill plus a tube hill, which makes it a good place for kids to learn
Plan your visit
| Address | 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton, ON (Central Park Dr & Queen St E) |
|---|---|
| Phone | 905-458-6555 |
| Park entry | Free |
| Greenhouse | Daily, noon to 3 p.m. (fall 2026 hours) |
| Mini-Moo Farm | Weekdays 1 to 4 p.m.; weekends 1 to 6 p.m. (fall 2026 hours) |
| Summer extras (recent prices) | Mini golf $8; carousel and trackless train $6 per ticket; paddleboats $9.34 + tax; pony rides $4.42 + tax; petting zoo $2.21 + tax |
| Parking | On-site lots around the park |
Ride and attraction hours change by season, so check the City’s Chinguacousy Park page before a special trip.
Tips for visiting
- Go on a summer weekend morning. Rides open around noon, and the paddleboat line grows fast after lunch.
- Expect separate prices. Mini golf, the carousel and the train are run by third-party operators.
- Hot-day rule: the petting zoo closes when it’s 38°C or hotter.
- Winter double-header: combine the skating trail with the tube hill, then warm up in the greenhouse.
- Make it a day: Bramalea City Centre is a few minutes west along Queen Street.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chinguacousy Park free?
Entry to the park is free. Rides like paddleboats, pony rides, the carousel and mini golf have small fees.
Is the petting zoo open year-round?
The Mini-Moo Farm is open daily all year. The summer petting zoo and pony rides are seasonal.
Can you ski at Chinguacousy Park?
Yes. Mount Chinguacousy is a small ski, snowboard and tubing hill that opens in winter, weather permitting.
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Official information
City of Brampton: Chinguacousy Park. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
Updated October 2026