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Storybook Gardens

1958 Storybook Lane, London, Ontario N6K 4Y6, Canada
519 661-5770
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Ranked #15 of 36 attractions in London
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Owner description: Storybook Gardens is a storybook themed outdoor park owned and operated by the City of London Parks and Recreation Department. Opened in 1958,... more » Owner description: Storybook Gardens is a storybook themed outdoor park owned and operated by the City of London Parks and Recreation Department. Opened in 1958, Storybook Gardens provides a fun day of play and learning for families with young children. Park features include several outdoor play structures, six amusement rides, a large splash pad, a sand and water play area, farm animals, and music and dance at the outdoor stage. Open year round, the park also offers winter skating on the beautiful 250 metre outdoor skating trail. Storybook Gardens was voted "Best Tourist Attraction" in the 2011 London Free Press "Best of London" readers poll, and has twice been awarded the "Best Value, Family Attraciton" award by readers of WestJet's Up! magazine. « less
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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Looking at the website I expected little. But the park has more than the site suggests. Its not a big park but it is fairly decent sized and very cute place. Obviously, kids are the target. As a couple we still liked it. This is an old school attraction. Much of it appears to have been there since the 50's?... More

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Windsor, Canada
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This place was basically a park with some animals, a few rides which you pay extra for, there is not much to do. Quiet atmosphere but definitely not worth the money ($25 per family)

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

nice place . its a little older and could use a sprucing up, but its a fun place for the fam to get together and kids to play

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

They are trying to update/improve after some years of neglect. It is working, and it shows. Perhaps more to come this spring? We'll be back to try again.

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

We traveled from Toronto to London this past weekend, with the main point being a trip to Storybook Gardens for our three year old. Unfortunately the beautiful play houses scattered across the park were mostly locked, signs were posted on much of the climbing equipment stating that it was closed for the season, and there was really not much to... More

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London, Ontario, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

it's still a nice place to go on the weekend to kill some time with the kids. However the place is just not what it used to be. Huge cutbacks have taken their toll on familiar sights for us that came here in late 80's early 90's. Still it is a great place to go and be with your family.... More

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London, Ontario
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

just lovely to be outside. Love skating here. Let the hockey dudes go to their arenas and let families enjoy a gentler pace.

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

We actually didn't go into the park, just outside the gates. Went on the train and the Merry-Go-Round. Both were a lot of fun for our 3 year old and the cost was reasonable. Our 3 year old asked to go on the train again afterwards.

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London, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013

Story Book Gardens is a London staple and a must visit for my kids every summer. More suited for smaller kids 9 and under but still something for everyone. You can also enjoy magical skating there in the winter.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

I haven't been there for quite some time...my kids are grown now but understand there has been an enormous update to the grounds.

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