Travel In-Town: Barrie - Orillia's Picturesque Parks
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Bayview & Little Park (Allandale Recreation Centre) This 5.4 acre park is on the southwest corner of Bayview Dr. and Little Ave. (adjacent to the Innisdale High School) and has 2 ice rinks, 2 pools, a fitness centre, and the Allandale Seniors Centre. Bear Creek Bear Creek Dr. north of Maplievew Dr., west of Essa Rd. This 7.8 acre park has a softball diamond, a playground, and recreational walkways. Centennial Park on Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Tiffin St. This - 12.1 acre park Accessible A playground, Washrooms, Concession Building, Beach, Volleyball Courts, Parking, Picnic Shelter, Mini-Golf, Walking/Bike Paths Cundles Park on Cundles Rd. W., south of Livingstone St. W., west of Anne St. N. This 5.1 acre park has a playground, softball diamond Eastview Park on Grove St. E. between Cook St. and Johnson St. 10.77 acre park has a major ball diamond, full soccer pitch, tennis courts, and a playground. Gables (The) northeast of Bay Lane on Tollendale Mills Rd. This 42.3 acre park has woodlot trails, a beach,a picnic shelter and washrooms Golden Meadow on the southwest corner of Hurst Dr. & Golden Meadow Rd. This 8.08 acre park has a basketball court, a playground, soccer field (junior), walkways Greenfield Park on southside of Greenfield St. between Woodcrest Rd. & Clover Ave. This 6.5 acre park has a ball diamond, lit tennis court, a playground, and a half basketball court Huronia Park - North on east side of Huronia Rd. (behind Willow Landing School) This 31.9 acre park has soccer pitches this 9 minis, a playground, half basketball court, parking lot, woodlot, walkways Lennox Park (formerly Huronia Park South) on the south side of Big Bay Point Rd., east of Huronia Rd. This 21.3 acre park has 2 ball diamonds, parking, lit tennis courts, lit basketball court Lougheed Park on Lougheed Rd., south of Mapleview Dr. W. (beside St. Nicholas School) This 6.18 acre park has full soccer pitch, lit tennis courts, a playground MacMorrison Park on north side of Grove St. E., west of St.Vincent St. This 6.43 acre park hasa major ball diamond, horsethis shoe pitch, a playground, parking, Washrooms Madelaine Park on Madelaine Dr., southwest of Yonge St. This 6.6 acre park has a playground, walkways, softball diamond, woodlot, trails Maitland Park on west side of Johnson St., north of Grove St. ball diamond (minor), a playground 
Marina Parkon Lakeshore Dr. between Bayfield St. and Victoria St. Just north of Centennial Park, this 6.0 acre park has a marina Painswick Park east side of Ashford Dr., east of Yonge St., south of Big Bay Point Rd. This 10.6 acre park hasa major ball diamond, full soccer pitch, lit. tennis courts, a playground Riverwood Park on Kozlov St., behind the apartment buildings This 7.41 acre park has a ball diamond (minor adults), lit tennis courts, a playground Shear Park on east side of Innisfil St. between Holgate St. and Baldwin Lane This 8.0 acre park has a major ball diamond, lit. tennis courts, a playground, washrooms, parking, woodlot Sunnidale Park east of Sunnidale Rd. between Hwy. 400 and Cundles Rd. W. This 70 acre park has a playground, Dorian Parker Community Centre, storage building, boy scout buildings, arboretum, parking, woodlot, trails Victoria Woods on west side of Lillian Cres., north of Cundles Rd. W., east of Sunnidale This 9.8 acre park with ravine also has a full soccer pitch, a playground, and parking. Willoughby Park corner of Little Ave., and Firman Dr. west of Yonge St. This 11.1 acre park has a small ball diamond and a playground Honey BarbourBeausoleil IslandDirectly across from Honey Harbour. Take Highway 11 south then west on Honey Harbour Rd. to Honey Harbour. The Park Information Office has details and maps. Paddle west through Big Dog Channel, between Little Beausoleil Island and Roberts Island, making camp on Tonch Point. Or you can head northwest up the main channel, and then left through Little Dog Channel, camping at Blueberry, Sandpiper, or Chimney Bay campsites. You may decide to paddle up the main channel, between Beausoleil and Deer Islands, making camp on either Cherry, Godettes, or Honeymoon Bay. Midland
Harbourside Park Beside Midland Harbour This 4 acre park has waling/hiking trails and lookout area Huronia Park Bayshore Dr This 7 acre park overlooks Georgian Bay Mac McAllen Park On Woodland Dr 85 acre park with both natural & active settings has several baseball diamonds, beach volleyball & tennis courts, mini golf, boating (10 hsp & under), beach area, bicycle & walking paths, flower gardens, skateboard park & snack bar. It s gome of the YMCA, Georgian Bay Rowing Club, NSSRC, Midland Curling Club, Huronia Museum & Huron-Ouendat Village, Midland Beach Volleyball Club, & the Midland Lawn Bowling Club. McCullough Park North side of Midland Harbour This park covers 12 acres and has nature trails Pete Pettersen Park On Georgian Bay at Vindin St and Fifth St This 24 acre park has baseball diamond, swimming area, playground and boat launch, with access to th eRotary Waterfront Trail Sainte Marie Park Wye Valley Rd off Hwy #12 has both a walking and bicycle path 
Ojibway Landing Park Robert St W near Centre St This 5 acre park has a swimming and playground area, walking and bicycle trails, fishing, and tent/trailer camping Rotary Waterfront Park On Penetanguishene Bay from Town Dock to Centre St This 90 acre park has nature trails and fishing, boat launch, and a swimming and playground area Port McNicoll This 14 acre park in the Township of Tay has both a swimming and playground area Oakwood Park Park St in Victoria Harbour This 12 acre park in the Township of Tay has a baseball diamond, outdoor ice surface, and a concession booth OrilliaCouchiching Beach ParkLocation : Couchiching Beach Park is located on the west shore of Lake Couchiching at the intersection of Bay St. and Jarvis St., and adjoining Centennial Park. Features : Aqua Theatre, ball diamond, beach - swimming, concession, flower gardens, outdoor rink, picnic shelter, picnic tables, a playground, walking path, washroom facilities, water fountain, change rooms. 
J.B. Tudhope Memorial ParkLocation : J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is nestled between the intersection of Atherley Rd. and Highway 12 and is bordered on the north by the south shore of Lake Couchiching. Features: Lighted ball diamonds, curling ice, flower gardens, meeting room, Picnic tables, walking path, washroom facilities, and beautiful shoreline. This is also the location of the Barnfield Point Recreation Centre. Kitchener Park Location : Kitchener Park is located at southwest of the intersection of West St. S and Kitchener St. The park extends south to the north shore of Lake Simcoe. Features : Lighted ball diamonds, concession, flower gardens, horseshoe pits, outdoor rink, picnic tables, a playground, lighted soccer pitches, lighted tennis courts, washroom facilities. Beautiful Lake Simcoe shoreline. Lion's Oval Location :Lion's Oval is located at the southeast corner of Brant St W and Patrick St. Features : Open green space. Moose Beach Park Location : This very popular beach is located adjacent to J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park between Atherley Rd. and Lake Couciching at the intersection of Atherley Rd. and Highway 12. Features : Beach - swimming, beach - volleyball, flower gardens, picnic tables, a playground, walking path, washroom and change room facilities. Owen SoundHibou Conservation AreaJust north of the Owen Sound on the east side of the bay A great place to take the family for the two natural sand beaches, the hiking trails and picnic facilities. Kelso Beach Park<BR> West side of the harbour, This park has a public beach. Kelso also features a sheltered picnic area and children's playground. Weaver's Creek Valley just at the edge of Harrison Park The 300-metre boardwalk allows people to enjoy a little known wilderness area within the City. Weaver's Creek is one of the most significant tributaries in the Sydenham River watershed, and the site of fish habitat and hatchery operations since 1902. PenetanguisheneBayfield ParkOn Jury Dr This 12 acre park has a swimming and playground area Lafontaine Park Lafontaine Rd W This 13 acre park in the Township of Tiny has a baseball diamond, volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, a playground area, both indoor and outdoor ice surfaces Ojibway Landing Park Robert St W near Centre St This 5 acre park has swimming and playground area, -walking and bicycle trails, fishing and tent/trailer camping Perkinsfield Park County Rd 6 in Perkinsfield This 11 acre park in the Township of Tiny has a baseball diamond, volleyball court, and soccer field, shuffleboard and horseshoe pits, indoor and outdoor ice surfaces 
Rotary Waterfront Park On Penetanguishene Bay from Town Dock to Centre St This 90 acre park has nature trails and fishing, boat launch, and a swimming and playground area Wasaga BeachWasaga Beach Provincial ParkWithin the Town of Wasaga Beach is a Provincial Park, 14 km in length, consisting of 350 acres of beach and picnic areas. There are six gated beach areas (areas 1-6) and two ungated beach areas (Allenwood and New Wasaga Beach). While provincial cut-backs have eliminated the Beach Patrol Program in Wasaga Beach, teams consisting of a qualified lifeguard and a Park warden patrol the beach daily on ATV's and mountain bikes. A patrol boat augments these teams, providing safe surroundings for a visit to the beach.
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