Parks and Recreation Storm Clean-up Update – July 18, 2025

We're excited to announce that all our parks (except ones under redevelopment/construction) have been cleaned up from the significant 2025 Ice Storm damage. These spaces are now back up and running and have been given the clear for all to enjoy! 

Municipal staff have been working tirelessly to clean-up the remaining closures. Our communities are so close to having all other outdoor spaces fully functional and back to 'Jump In' status.

Parks and Recreation will continue in providing updates stating which spaces are open and which spaces remain closed. We ask that you continue to stay safe in all areas and away from those that remain closed.

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Please see below updates as of July 18, 2025:

Open Trails

Lindsay Trail System:
All trails within the Lindsay boundary are now open for public use, unless stated otherwise.

Victoria Rail Trail (VRT)

North Corridor:
Kinmount to Fenelon Falls.

Central Corridor:
Fenelon Falls to Lindsay.

South Corridor:
Lindsay to Bethany.

View the Victoria Rail Trail Map to learn more on the location of all three corridors.

Marsh Trail:
Within the Somerville Forest Tract.

View the Marsh Trail and Access Point #6 within the Somerville Forest Tract.

Maconachie Trail:
Within the Somerville Forest Tract.

View the Maconachie Trail and Access Point #7 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.

Cemeteries

Regular maintenance and activities have resumed at all Kawartha Lakes Cemeteries.

We'd like to thank you kindly for your patience and support as we all worked through the 2025 Ice Storm Cleanup together.

Visit our cemeteries webpage to learn more about Kawartha Lakes Cemeteries.

Closed Docks and Boat Launches

Please see below Docks and Boat Launches that remain closed. 

Treewood Lane
North end of Treewood Lane, Kirkfield.

Homewood Park
Between #72 and #74 Homewood Park Road and #2 Treewood Lane, Kirkfield.

Road Allowance South of Balsam Lake Road
1498 CKL Road 48 and Balsam Lake Drive, Kirkfield.

Balsam Lake Drive
788 Balsam Lake Drive, Kirkfield.

Canal Lake
Off Centennial Park Road, Kirkfield.

Centennial Trailer Park
938 Centennial Park Road., Kirkfield.

North Taylor Road Park
1247 Kirkfield Road and North Taylor Road, Kirkfield.

Summerside
End of Summerside Road, Coboconk.

Elliot Falls Park
7730 Highway 35 North at the end of Elliot Falls Road.

Bowen Road
West end of Bowen Road, Washburn Island.

Cottage Road
West end of Cottage Road, Little Britain.

Mariposa Estates
36 Nonquon Drive.

Visit our boat launch webpage to learn more about Kawartha Lakes Beaches, Boat Launches and Docks.

Parks

Regular maintenance and activities have resumed at all Kawartha Lakes Parks.

We'd like to thank you kindly for your patience and support as we all worked through the 2025 Ice Storm Cleanup together.

Visit our parks webpage to learn more about Kawartha Lakes park locations and amenities.

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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