Parks and Recreation

Notice of Temporary Service Disruptions: Lindsay Recreation Complex June 9 to June 15, 2025.

Notice: There will be temporary service disruptions at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, which will restrict elevator access to Pad 1 and the Community Room viewing areas due to private events happening on the following dates and times:

Kawartha Lakes – Parks and Recreation is making progress on damage clean-up of all Trails, Cemeteries, Boat Launches, Parks and Forest Tracts, from the 2025 Ice Storm.

As staff work tirelessly to clean-up from all the damage, these spaces are beginning to open back up for public use.

Kawartha Lakes – Each June, communities across Ontario celebrate June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM). JRPM is recognized by municipalities, community organizations, and schools as a way of promoting the benefits of being active and recognizing the contribution that recreation and parks make to quality of life.

Kawartha Lakes – With the end of school nearing and the anticipation of warmer weather building, it is the perfect time to start planning your youth’s fun-filled and active summer! We are excited to announce the new Summer Fun Pass that provides unlimited access to a variety of drop-in activities over the summer months.

Notice of Temporary Service Disruptions: Lindsay Recreation Complex June 2 to June 8, 2025.

Notice: There will be temporary service disruptions at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, which will restrict elevator access to Pad 1 and the Community Room viewing areas due to private events happening on the following dates and times:

Kawartha Lakes – Parks and Recreation is making progress on damage clean-up of all Trails, Cemeteries, Boat Launches, Parks and Forest Tracts, from the 2025 Ice Storm.

Imagine a world without trails?! Trails help boost our mood and keep us connected to the natural world. This International Trails Day - Celebrate, Educate and Recreate by joining Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Association, Active Transportation Advocates Kawartha Lakes - ATAKL, Kawartha Cycling Club and us at our Kawartha Lakes Walk or Roll - National Trails Day Tour.

Our Summer 2025 Kawartha Lakes Community Guide is now available! This comprehensive publication highlights a variety of aquatic, fitness and leisure programs, along with information regarding our June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM) happenings, Beach Lessons, Youth Summer Fun Pass and Summer Day Camp programs.

Notice of Temporary Service Disruptions: Lindsay Recreation Complex May 26 to June 1, 2025.

Notice: There will be temporary service disruptions at the Lindsay Recreation Complex, which will restrict elevator access to Pad 1 and the Community Room viewing areas due to private events happening on the following dates and times:

Kawartha Lakes –The municipality will provide a total of $10,000 in Canada Day funding to support eight communities in Kawartha Lakes celebrating Canada Day. The funding is in addition to the $14,000 in support received from the Federal government through the Canadian Heritage Celebrate Canada Program.