Beaches / Swimming

This 8.5 acre park in the heart of Meaford is located along the Bighead River and is named for Beautiful Joe a dog who lived in Meaford many years ago who was the inspiration for a book titled in his name . Facilities at the park includes a pavilion that can be rented, picnic tables, walking trails, and a public washroom.  This is a pet-friendly environment and throughout the park there are mon

The Blue Dolphin Pool is a fully supervised, outdoor, 25 meter, heated swimming pool. It is located at 57 Richmond St., Meaford across from the ball field. It opens the last weekend of May, and closes on the Friday of the Labour day weekend. The pool offers public swimming everyday (weather permitting).

*14 pull thru, and - transient sites. Craigleith has 157 campsites, some of which have electrical service. All sites have a fireplace and picnic table and are close to comfort stations. The shower building next to the children's adventure playground is easily accessible to all campsites.

Durham Conservation Area is an ideal campground nestled along a picturesque stretch of the winding Saugeen River and boasts 2 sand beaches. With over 200 campsites, it is also just a leisurely trek into the heart of the Durham town centre. It covers over 61 ha (150 acres) including over 3 kms (2 miles) of Saugeen River frontage.

While driving through Meaford, you'll be sure to notice this park, named after one of Meaford's earliest settlers, at the junction of Bayfield and Sykes Streets. The eye-catching view of Cape Rich (Niagara Escarpment) off-shore is breathtaking, especially with one of the gorgeous sunsets.

Ice skating, hockey and swimming are available. Meeting room rentals are also available.  There are special programs/schedules on PA Days, Christmas Break & March Break so please call ahead for information: 519-364-2310.
The indoor walking track is also open from 6:00am - 10:00pm daily (subject to seasons) - admission by donation.

Hibou Conservation Area is a scenic 108 hectare day-use area on Georgian Bay. The whole family will enjoy the clear, sheltered waters and two natural sandy beaches of Hibou.  Picnic facilities and potable water onsite.  Parking fee in effect June - Sept.

Beautiful Owen Sound harbourfront park with beach, picnic shelter, washrooms, extensive play area, amphitheatre, soccer fields and trails. Site of the Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival, Canada Day Celebrations, Owen Sound Ribfest and more!

Located across from Fred Raper's Park and in close proximity to the Meaford Museum, this park offers lots of open green space, a splash pad, playground equipment, public washrooms and picnic tables.  Pavilion rental is available.

Open to the public.  Beautiful wooded park with 2,000 feet of sandy/small pebble beachfront turning into sand about 10 feet from shore on southern Georgian Bay.  Services include washroom buildings with changing stalls, playground equipment, swings and a picnic pavilion.  There are campsites directly on the water for people with RV's and large campers, and lots of tent sites at the upper campin

Nestled between the shores of Georgian Bay and the heights of the Niagara Escarpment is Plunge! Aquatic Centre, the perfect place for water activities with the family in the Blue Mountain Village, Ontario. Plunge!