Parks and Green Spaces

Natural and tended spaces are plentiful in North Kawartha and the surrounding area. There are two Provincial Parks within North Kawartha Township, in addition to numerous other attractions and natural wonders. Scroll through the drop-downs below, to see locations which variously offer everything from baseball diamonds and boat launches, to playgrounds, picnic areas, beach volleyball, basketball, tennis/pickleball courts, and more!

Please note: Tobacco Enforcement Officers (TEOs) regularly patrol parks, playgrounds, beaches and festivals to ensure compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA). Under the SFOA, beaches and other outdoor spaces are designated smoke, vape and cannabis-free, and violating the law could lead to a $305 fine. Any person who sees people smoking, vaping, or using cannabis at beaches and within park boundaries may report a violation by calling the PPH Tobacco Enforcement Officers at 705-743-1000 or reporting the offence online at www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/sfoa.

Baseball Diamonds

The Wilson Park Community Centre (WPCC and Park)

66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0
For more information, or to book the hall or park,
Contact us at 705-656-4445  

Baseball Diamond and Bleachers at Wilson Park

Apsley Public School

238 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
To inquire about availability and to book, 
Contact School Rentals at 705-742-9773 

Apsley Public School Ball Diamond image

Lion's Park

335 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
To inquire about availability and to book,
Contact 705-656-4744 

Baseball Diamond at Lion's Park

Boat Launches

There are many public access points (boat launches or landings) throughout North Kawartha. They are listed in alphabetical order below:

  • Anstruther Lake - Anstruther Lake Road, south shore (within The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park
  • Big Cedar Lake - at the end of Haultain Road 
    • Big Cedar Lake - at the end of Julian Lake Road
  • Chandos Lake - 2929 County Road 620 
    • Chandos Lake - Mac Bullied Road
    • Chandos Lake - at the end of McCauley Road, South Bay
  • Racoon Lake - Fire Route 44
  • Eels Lake - Eels Lake Landing Road, south shore 
  • Jack Lake - via the boundary road between Havelock- Belmont-Methuen and Burleigh
  • Lasswade Lake - McCauley Road
  • Loon Call Lake - within The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park
  • Long Lake - within The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park
  • Stoney Lake - wharf at the end of Mt. Julian Road
  • Tallan Lake - on Tallan Lake Road
  • Wolf Lake - within The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park

Please Note:
Weather, water levels and amount of use may affect how easy it will be to use each Boat Launch. Four-wheel drive or a pick-up truck may be needed in certain conditions.

Zebra Mussels
You should wash the hull of your boat before launching to prevent the spread of Zebra Mussels.

Eels Creek Canoe Park

The Eels Creek Canoe Park is located on Northey's Bay Road, at the bridge, which is about 8 kms from Highway 28.

At the bridge and on the north side of Northey's Bay Road, is a parking lot for day-canoers and/or hikers. From the parking lot are hiking trails and a canoe launch spot into Eels Creek.

Overnight camping and campfires are not allowed. All visitors are required to take their garbage with them. This property is owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), any questions or concerns regarding this location should be directed to the MNR. 

Eels Creek Rest Area

The Eels Creek Rest Area is on both sides of Highway 28 between Woodview and Apsley.

  • Covered picnic area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Garbage cans for picnic garbage only
  • Township map and information
  • Public Washrooms

Please note this picnic area is owned and maintained by the Ministry of Transportation.

image of eels creek rest area with picnic shelter

Lions Park

Lion's Park

335 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
For more information, or to inquire about availability and to book,
Contact 705-656-4744

  • Playground equipment
  • Baseball diamond
  • Soccer nets
  • Hockey nets
  • Basketball nets
  • Covered picnic area

panoramic image of lions park

Playgrounds

The Glen Alda Community Centre 

3763 Highway 620, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0.
For more information, or to book the hall, 
Contact us at 705-656-4445 

Playground Equipment at Glen Alda

The Wilson Park Community Centre (WPCC and Park)

66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0
For more information, or to book the hall or park,
Contact us at 705-656-4445 

Playground Equipment at Wilson Park

Apsley Public School

238 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
To inquire about availability and to book,
Contact School Rentals at 705-742-9773 

playground area at the Apsley School

Lion's Park

335 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
To inquire about availability and to book,
Contact 705-656-4744

playground equipment at Lion's Park

Picnic Areas

Chandos Beach 

2821 County Road 620, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
15 minutes north of Apsley

grassy picnic area at Chandos Beach

The Glen Alda Community Centre 

3763 Highway 620, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0.
For more information, or to book the hall, 
Contact us at 705-656-4445

Picnic shelter and picnic tables at Glen Alda

Quarry Bay Beach

1986 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0
11 km from Highway 28

picnic area overlooking lake at Quarry Bay Beach

The Wilson Park Community Centre (WPCC and Park)

66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0 
For more information, or to book the hall or park, 
Contact us at 705-656-4445

picnic shelter at Wilson Park

Apsley Public School

238 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 
To inquire about availability and to book,
Contact School Rentals at 705-742-9773 

Picnic area at Apsley School

Eels Creek Rest Area

Located on both sides of Highway 28 between Woodview and Apsley.

  • Covered Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Garbage cans for picnic garbage only
  • Township map and information
  • Public Washrooms

Please note this picnic area is owned and maintained by the Ministry of Transportation.

picnic shelter at Eels Creek Park

Lion's Park

335 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0 
To inquire about availability and to book,
Contact 705-656-4744

picnic shelter at Lion's Park

Provincial Parks 

Provincial Parks

Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Wilson Park Tennis Court

The double tennis courts at the Wilson Park Community Centre (66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0) are active from May through  October. The courts can accommodate pickleball as well as traditional  tennis. The pickleball lines are yellow, in order to differentiate them from the white tennis lines. Additionally, there are the Wilson Park Ladies Tennis Club, and the Wilson Park Pickleball Club, for those interested in joining up with like-minded players.

For additional information regarding tennis/pickleball memberships please visit our Tennis and Pickleball page. The tennis/pickleball courts were extensively refurbished for the 2019 season.

Trail Systems
Trail Systems 
Wilson Park

The Wilson Park Community Centre (WPCC and Park)

66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0

For more information, or to book the hall or park,
Contact us at 705-656-4445

  • Tennis/Pickleball courts
  • Playground equipment includes swings
  • Baseball diamond
  • Basketball court
  • Beach Volleyball court 
  • Public Wi-Fi
  • Covered picnic area features:     
    Concrete floor
    Picnic tables
    Electrical Outlets

image of Wilson Park baseball diamond

Other 

 

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