St Thomas Elevated Park

Elevate Your Adventure

Uncover the Beauty of Canada's Singular Elevated Park

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Email

admin@elevatedpark.ca

Location

1 Centre St, St Thomas, ON N5R 2Z5

 

Where To Park

There is ample street parking on Centre Street. You may also park at the Jumbo Memorial, just half a block north on Talbot Street. Please do not park in merchant parking lots or block the driveways of our neighbours.

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How To Find Us

We are located at 1 Centre Street, at the far west end of St. Thomas. We are half a block from the famous Jumbo Memorial and only one block from Old St. Thomas Church.

Hours of Operation

  • We are open from 5 am to 11 pm, seven days a week. There is no cost to visit. Security video operates 24 hours per day. Be advised that your visit will be recorded.

Special Considerations

  • The Elevated Park is wheelchair accessible.

  • Please accompany all small children.

  • Stay on the trail at all times. Do not walk in the flower beds or climb the railings. Stay safe.

  • Please remove all waste. Don’t litter.

  • The Elevated Park is perfect for dogs. Please keep them on a leash at all times.

Explore the Elevated Park

Lots of visitors at the Elevated Park for the solar eclipse, April 8, 2024.

Lots of visitors at the Elevated Park for the solar eclipse, April 8, 2024.

One of the most prominent works of art on the Elevated Park is 'Fear Not The Wind' by artist & blacksmith Scott McKay.

One of the most prominent works of art on the Elevated Park is 'Fear Not The Wind' by artist & blacksmith Scott McKay.

Distinctive gabion basket benches are fixtures on the western and eastern trails at the Elevated Park. Many feature reproductions of artwork from the permanent collection at the St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, part of the community-wide 'Art, Tre

Distinctive gabion basket benches are fixtures on the western and eastern trails at the Elevated Park. Many feature reproductions of artwork from the permanent collection at the St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, part of the community-wide 'Art, Trees & Trails' project.

Community involvement: Andrew Gunn and Maddie King of young & free press have helped to arrange many additions to the Elevated Park, including the popular 'Railway City Little Free Library' box on-site.

Community involvement: Andrew Gunn and Maddie King of young & free press have helped to arrange many additions to the Elevated Park, including the popular 'Railway City Little Free Library' box on-site.

This eastern redbud is one of the trees planted in the new 'Arboretum Line' along the western trail of the Elevated Park. Tree planting will continue throughout 2024 and 2025 with support from community members.

This eastern redbud is one of the trees planted in the new 'Arboretum Line' along the western trail of the Elevated Park. Tree planting will continue throughout 2024 and 2025 with support from community members.

One of the great features of the St. Thomas Elevated Park is actually under the bridge! This spectacular mural is titled 'Newstalgia' and was painted by Windsor-based artist Denial in summer 2022.

One of the great features of the St. Thomas Elevated Park is actually under the bridge! This spectacular mural is titled 'Newstalgia' and was painted by Windsor-based artist Denial in summer 2022.

Nighttime photography is always fun at the Elevated Park.

Nighttime photography is always fun at the Elevated Park.

Show Your Support

Interested in making a contribution to the St. Thomas Elevated Park? There are lots of opportunities to do so. Support tree planting, new artwork, or become a 'Friend of the Elevated Park'! Send an email to admin@elevatedpark.ca if you have a specific idea, or go to our 'Donate' page to make a general contribution to our fund at the Elgin St. Thomas Community Foundation.