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Parks and Recreation Storm Clean-up Update – May 9, 2025

Parks and Recreation Storm Clean-up Update - May 9, 2025

Image showing Ice Storm 2025 damage on the Victoria Rail Trail, North of Burnt River

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 9, 2025:

Open Trails

  • Rotary Trail, King Street to Logie Street in Lindsay
  • Logie Street to Golden Mile Road, Lindsay (small section of the Victoria Rail Trail South Corridor).

All other trails within Kawartha Lakes remain closed to all motorized and non-motorized traffic (including pedestrians), until further notice.

For mapping of these areas, please check out our Interactive Trails Map.

Open Cemeteries

  • 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 - 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 Boat Launches

  • 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:

  • Bobcaygeon Beach Park - 45 Park Street, Bobcaygeon
  • Tommy Anderson Park - 94 Dunn Street, Bobcaygeon
  • Riverview Park – 25 River Park Drive, Bobcaygeon
  • Bolton Street Park – Bolton Street, Bobcaygeon
  • Wilderness Park – Bobcaygeon
  • 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.

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
  • East Ward Park – 15 Queen Street, 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
  • Nayoro Park – 45 Durham Street East, 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.

South Parks open for use:

  • Arnold Park - Birchcliffe Avenue and Hilltop Street, Dunsford
  • Thurstonia - Across from 35 Hazel Street
  • Dunsford Park - 30 Thurston Street
  • Emily/Omemee Arena - 212 Sturgeon, Omemee
  • Irene Penchen (between 40 and 42 Leslie Frost Ln. PP)
  • Janetville Park - Pigeon Creek Road and Janetville Road, Janetville
  • Janetville Park (firehall) - Janetville Road.
  • Laura Thurston Campbell Park - 89 Dunsford Road, Dusnford
  • Little Britain - 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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For more information regarding Parks and Recreation Storm Clean-up Updates please email us, or call us at 705-324-9411 extension 1301.

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