This 32 ha park property has been well known for its flowerbeds, labeled memorial and native trees, picnic shelters and waling trails for over a century. The 2.5 ha body of water known as Pinafore Lake was dammed to supply water to the New York Central Railroad for the steam-powered engines. The lake and the wildlife sanctuary (developed in the early 1950's) provide protection for large concentrations of Giant Canada Geese (Brant candesis maxima). Black and Mallard Ducks. From the early 1980's. Pinafore's waterfowl interests have been part of the trumpeter Swan restoration program in Ontario. The Bewick's Wren and the Varied THrush has been visitor in the park. In 1981, the House Finch was spotted at a feeder in the park and a nest was found tin the following year. New attractions in the park are the 5 ha woodlot for walking and bird watching, memorial gardens, tennis courts, and two pavilions.

Location: From #4

Facilities:Park along the road allowance. Portable washrooms may be avail abel in season. Port Stanley is located 6km west of Hawk Cliff. Restaurants are found here.

Managers: Municipality of Central Elgin, St Thomas Field Naturalists, Hawk Cliff Banding group, Hawk Cliff Foundation.