Emily

Below you'll find information for the Major Projects happening in the Emily area. These multi-year projects are Capital Projects that include improvements to parks, facilities, implementing strategies, and more.

Emily Forest Tract

Marilyn Crescent Boat Launch Replacement and Upgrades

 

Emily Forest Tract

The City of Kawartha Lakes, Parks and Recreation division will be completing a capital project for improvements at Emily Forest Tract. This project is expected to be complete by July 2026.

Why This Work is Needed:

The current forest tract requires some rehabilitation to ensure safe and accessible amenities for visitors.

Scope of Work:

Rehabilitation to the Emily Forest Tract will include the following amenities and upgrades:

  • trail improvements in accordance with the Trails Master Plan Update (TMPU).
  • new parking lot (complete)
  • trail upgrades
  • switch back
  • pedestrian bridge

Contact the Project Team

Christopher Lyon

City of Kawartha Lakes

705-324-9411 extension 2120

clyons@kawarthalakes.ca 

Emily Tract
Access Impacts:

Affected areas will be securely fenced and off limits to patrons for the duration of construction. Upon completion and final compliance inspection, trail use will be accessible for visitors to enjoy.

 

Marilyn Crescent Boat Launch Replacement and Upgrades

The Marilyn Crescent Boat Launch, located on Pigeon Lake at Marilyn Crescent in Emily is scheduled for replacement and upgrades beginning in 2025.

The planned work includes the following:

  • New precast concrete sections on steel sleeper system for in water launching with poured concrete upland approach to aid with accessibility.
  • Riprap and armour stone will be used for shoreline stabilization.

For further information contact:

Christopher Lyons
Supervisor, Capital and Special Projects

Parks and Recreation, City of Kawartha Lakes
Phone: 705-324-9411 extension 2120
clyons@kawarthalakes.ca

Contact Us

Kawartha Lakes 
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337

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