Information current as of June 17, 2020
As Ontario moves forward with the next steps of reopening the province, the government is gradually opening more facilities and services at Ontario Parks over the next few weeks in regions entering Stage 2.
June 12, 2020
Beach access will begin to open on June 12, as maintenance and water testing are completed.
Before planning your trip, click on the “Parks” drop down menu to view the Facilities and Activities icons to see if beaches are available at the provincial park you wish to visit.
June 15, 2020
Campers already enrolled in this year’s Ontario Parks Seasonal Campsite Program will now have access to their sites at the majority of participating parks.
Week of June 22
We will start gradually opening campgrounds and more facilities and services including providing washrooms, drinking water and opening trailer sanitation stations. The remaining backcountry camping will also now be available at all provincial parks and conservation reserves.
Reservations for arrivals up to and including the park specific extended closure date will be automatically cancelled and you will receive a full refund with no penalty. There is no need for you to contact Ontario Parks to receive your refund.
We also plan to slowly open roofed accommodations, park store and rental operations, visitor centers, playgrounds and sports fields when we are able to do so.
Facilities such as showers, laundry, group camping, picnic shelter rentals and swimming pools will remain closed for the season.
We are actively working as quickly as we can to open as many facilities and services as possible for this season.
Safety of our visitors and staff is always our top priority. We will be implementing measures to address overcrowding and promote physical distancing in our park spaces and buildings during busy visitation times by limiting occupancy for day-use and camping in select provincial parks. This may include limiting the number of daily vehicle permits sold or the number of campsite available for reservations. You may notice that day use parking areas will not be as full or some campsites will remain empty during your stay.
We will be continually assessing our approach and may need to make adjustments to services depending on the advice of the province’s medical officials.
It’s important to note that these additional activities and facilities will be aligned with the regions opening in Stage 2. As more activities and facilities begin to open, we encourage visitors to regularly check back by selecting the “Parks” drop down menu to view the Facilities and Activities icons to see what’s available at the park you wish to visit.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions or the “Visiting Parks” section for more details and information on our facilities, services and programs.
We are looking forward to welcoming you back!