Parks and Recreation Storm Clean-up Update – May 17, 2025

Image showing family enjoying open trails on the long weekend

Kawartha Lakes – Parks and Recreation outdoor spaces took a huge hit during the Ice Storm and closed due to significant damage and safety concerns.

As the municipality shifts into Storm Clean-up, these outdoor spaces will slowly begin to open. Parks and Recreation will be sharing weekly updates stating which spaces are open and which spaces remain closed.

Please see below updates as of May 17, 2025:

Open Trails

Rotary Trail:
King Street to Logie Street in Lindsay.

Victoria Rail Trail (VRT)

North Corridor:
Kinmount to Fenelon Falls.

Central Corridor:
Fenelon Falls to Lindsay.

South Corridor:
Lindsay to Bethany.

Marsh Trail:
Within the Somerville Forest Tract.

Maconachie Trail:
Within the Somerville Forest Tract.

All other trails within Kawartha Lakes remain closed to all motorized and non-motorized traffic until further notice. Please adhere to all rules and regulations, and always follow the Multiple Trail Use Yield.

Be aware that there is potential for unforeseen hazards along open trails. Trail use is at your own risk!

Post-storm timber salvage operations are currently underway. Please use extra caution when traveling on the trails north of Burnt River.

For mapping of these areas, please check out our Victoria Rail Trail and Affiliated Trail Connections Interactive Trails Map.

Reminder when using the trails app:

Click on individual trails and access points to view information regarding Trail Class, Distance and Difficulty.

This app is fully interactive, with each individual item sharing information. You can even see elevation profiles and map your location! There's so much to see and do, the adventure is up to you.

Open Cemeteries

Argyle Cemetery
425 Glenarm Road, Woodville.

Bexley Cemetery
532 Doyle Road, Bexley.

Burnt River Cemetery
104 Burnt River Road, Burnt River.

Lake Dalyrmple Cemetery
474 Lake Dalrymple Road.

St. James Cemetery/Park
11 Head Street, Fenelon Falls.

St. Thomas Cemetery
15 Balsam Lake Drive, Kirkfield.

Anglican Burying Gr.
1950 Sturgeon Road, Dunsford.

Bethel Cemetery
629 Golf Course Road, Janetville.

Buckley Cemetery
461 Monarch Road.

Dunsford United
1981 Sturgeon Road, Dunsford.

James Williamson
1802 Road. 46, Argyle.

Manilla Cemetery
5 Edward Street, Manilla.

Manilla Presbyterian
16 Church Street South, Manilla.

McLaren Cemetery
1016 Monarch Road.

North Valentia Cemetery
363 Valentia Road, Little Britain.

St. Alban's Anglican
2 St. Alban's Road.

Coboconk Cemetery
70 Albert Street, Coboconk.

Old Kinmount Cemetery
4011 County Road 121, Kinmount.

Pine Grove Cemetery
5 Hilton's Point Road, Norland.

Mud Lake Cemetery
121 McNabb Road, Sebright.

Sadowa United Cemetery
7478 Sadowa Road, Dalton.

Lake View Cemetery
1672 Kirkfield Road, Kirkfield.

South Valentia Cemetery
79 Shiloh Lane, Little Britain.

All other Cemeteries within Kawartha Lakes remain closed until further notice.

Open Docks and Boat Launches

Scotch Line
North end of Scotch Line Road.

Anderson
Anderson Drive south at Beehive Drive.

Front Street East (Gordons Marina)
49 Front Street East, Bobcaygeon.

Rivera Park
83 St. Paul Street, Lindsay.

Old Mill Park (Municipal Dock)
16 Kent Street East, Lindsay.

Pleasant Point
North end of Pleasant Point Road, past Rose Street and Leslie Frost Lane (Former Fenelon Township).

Nayoro Park
East end of George Street, and 45 Durham Street East, Lindsay.

Emily Creek
2210 CKL Road 36 at intersection of Emily Creek Road, Dunsford.

Highview Estates
41 Marilyn Crescent, Emily.

Lakeview
1262 Kings Wharf Road and Lakeview Crescent, Dunsford.

Omemee Marina
Colborne Street, Omemee.

Cowans Bay
902 Peace Road and Cowans Drive (west side of bridge).

Omemee Boat Launch
George Street South at Omemee Municipal Park.

Coulson Park Washburn Island
Washburn Island Road and Pleasant View Crescent.

O'Reilly Lane
O'Reilly Lane, Valentia.

Sam's Municipal Dock
Hazel Street between McLernon Street and Hollyvill Boulevard, Thurstonia.

All other Boat Launches within Kawartha Lakes remain closed until further notice.

Parks - North Parks open for use:

Bobcaygeon:

Tommy Anderson Park
94 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon.

Riverview Park
25 River Park Drive, Bobcaygeon.

Bolton Street Park
Bolton Street, Bobcaygeon.

Wilderness Park

Henderson Park
28 Front Street, Bobcaygeon.

Bobcaygeon Community Centre

Forbert Memorial Pool and Workout Centre, Bobcaygeon

Coboconk:

Coboconk Legion Park
Highway 35 North, Coboconk.

Baddow Community Centre

Fenelon Falls:

Garnet Graham Park
98 Francis Street East, Fenelon Falls.

Cameron Park
17 Cameron Road, Fenelon Falls.

Russ Baptiste Park
151 Colborne Street, Fenelon Falls.

Hickory Beach Park
Hickory Beach Road, Fenelon Falls.

McAlpine Park
Crane Bay Road, Fenelon Falls.

Fenelon Falls Community Centre

Kinmount:

Kinmount Community Centre

Kirkfield:

Victoria Road Park
44 Blanchard's Road, Kirkfield.

Norland:

Norland Library Park
3448 County Road 45, Norland.

Ward Memorial Park
7675 Highway 35, Norland.

Mud Turtle Dam Park
Nevision Road, Norland.

Elliot Falls
7734 Highway 35 North, Norland.

Woodville:

Woodville Park
104 Union Street, Woodville.

Woodville Town Hall
100A King Street, Woodville.

Woodville/Eldon Community Centre

All other Parks within Kawartha Lakes North Boundary and not listed remain closed until further notice.

Parks - Central Parks that remain closed:

Kawartha Park
30 Adelaide Street North, Lindsay.

Marlene James Park
59 Parkside Drive, Lindsay.

Rivera Park
83 St. Paul Street, Lindsay.

Broad Street Park
9 Broad Street, Lindsay.

Elgin Park
162 Angeline Street North, Lindsay.

George Street Park
25 George Street West, Lindsay.

Hogan Park
25 Dominion Drive, Lindsay.

Joan Park
12 Richard Avenue, Lindsay.

Marlene James Park
59 Parkside Drive, Lindsay.

Mayor Flynn Park
28 Edwin Street, Lindsay.

Northlin Park
150 Albert Street North, Lindsay.

Ops Community Centre
2569 Highway 7, Lindsay.

Shaft Park
89 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay.

Springdale Gardens
49 Champlain Blvd, Lindsay.

Wilfred Hogan Park
26 Dominion Drive, Lindsay.

All other Parks within the Central Boundary (Lindsay) are open.

Parks - South Parks open for use:

O'Reilly Lane
60 O'Reilly Lane, Little Britain.

Pleasant Point
Chickadee Court, Little Britain.

Arnold Park
Birchcliffe Avenue and Hilltop Street, Dunsford.

Thurstonia Park
Across from 35 Hazel Street.

Dunsford Park
30 Thurston Street, Dunsford.

Emily/Omemee Arena
212 Sturgeon, Omemee.

Irene Penchen
Located between 40 and 42 Leslie Frost Ln. PP).

Janetville Park
Pigeon Creek Road and Janetville Road, Janetville.

Janetville Park (firehall)
Janetville Road, Janetville.

Laura Thurston Campbell Park
89 Dunsford Road, Dusnford.

Little Britain Community Centre
9 Arena Road, Little Britain.

Manvers Arena

Mariposa Estates
36 Nonquon Drive, Little Britain.

Nimigon Park
Bradley Street, Pontypool.

Oakwood Community Centre
1010 Eldon Road, Oakwood.

Pinewood Park
Pontypool Subdivision.

Reabro Park
Peace Road, Emily.

Valentia Ball Park
132 Elm Tree Road, Valentia.

Janetville Community Centre

All other Parks within the South Boundary and not listed remain closed until further notice.

Forest Tracts

All Forest Tracts within Kawartha Lakes remain closed until further notice.

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