Explore Lewes Canalfront Park — Where Fun Happens! Lewes Canalfront Park is where locals and visitors make friends and memories. The site of the Canalfront Park has been a hub of activity since 1631 when the earliest Dutch settlers built their homes and fishermen launched their ships here. Today, it’s the heart of the community again, a spot to relax near the waterfront in historic Lewes and take part in year-round activities for grownups and kids.