Hendrick Park & Trails

More than fifty percent of the Hendrick Farm neighbourhood is consciously preserved green space available for public enjoyment. A variety of interconnected parks, trails, and walking paths provide opportunities for social interaction, recreation, and connections between different segments of the neighbourhood, Gatineau Park, and the surrounding village. These green spaces ensure people and nature come before cars, a concept repeated throughout the community design.

The Hendrick Foundation is responsible for the 36 acres of forested land known as Hendrick Park. This area includes several kilometers of walking trails, parklands that run through forest, meadow, open spaces, and picnic areas open to all. Hendrick Park is also home to a forested dog park and a children’s playground. The trails connect parts of Chelsea that were previously not walkable for pedestrians. 

All parks and trails have been built with the protection of nature top of mind, and work on them actively balances the needs of the community with the needs of the environment. New trails are laid out around large trees to avoid unnecessary cutting, all-natural trail surfaces are used, sensitive areas are avoided, and non-risky standing dead wood is left alone to provide wildlife habitat and food sources. 

As a reminder, while enjoying the Hendrick Park forest and trails try to leave no trace that could affect the natural environment. Leave what you find and take any waste with you.