Black Oak Heritage Park

Black Oak Heritage Park is a protected natural area in Windsor, Ontario that covers about 100 hectares. It holds one of the largest concentrations of black oak trees found in Southwestern Ontario, along with other plant life typical of this region.

French settlers established their first major farming community here in 1749, originally calling the settlement Petite Cote. The area then became a key point in the early colonial trade network of Southern Ontario.

The area connects to the Huron Nation's farming history, as their ancestors cultivated crops here for generations. Visitors walking through the land can sense this deep tie to agriculture and the river environment.

Access is through the entrance on Broadway Street, where you will find parking. The park has about 2 kilometers of marked walking trails suitable for hiking and observing local birds and wildlife.

The park preserves a rare savanna habitat with black oak trees ranging from 150 to 200 years old. These ancient trees provide shelter for endangered bird species and uncommon butterflies found nowhere else in the region.