June 19, 2020: Reminder – Grand River Parks Need to Know
As we start to see more summer-like weather, visitors are reminded that experiences at Grand River Parks will be different this year. Our parks are operating at a reduced capacity, and we are implementing a number of measures to address overcrowding and promote physical distancing. This includes limiting the number of daily visitors. If capacity is reached, our parks will close early.
Please note Grand River Parks are very busy on weekends. If you are able, please consider visiting at a less busy time.
If you do visit our parks, garbage bins are available and will be emptied as frequently as possible. However, people are asked to visit responsibly and if garbage bins are full, to take their waste with them and dispose of it at home.
A reminder that Belwood Lake, Conestogo Lake, Elora Gorge, Guelph Lake and Rockwood conservation areas are subject to orders in place by the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit. All visitors who enter gatehouses and public washrooms in these parks must wear a face covering.
Currently Open
- Grand River Parks (except Elora Quarry) are open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
- gatehouses are open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
- beaches and swimming areas where applicable
- washrooms in day use areas only
Closed until further notice
- the Elora Quarry Conservation Area
- boat, canoe and kayak rentals
- pavilions, picnic shelters and other group facilities
- playground equipment
- overnight camping, including group camping
- tubing and the splash pad at Elora Gorge Conservation Area
- showers and change rooms
- washrooms not in day use areas
- the Learn to Fish program
- the fishing equipment rental program and the life jacket loaner program
Closed for the remainder of the 2020 season
- swimming pools at Brant and Byng Island conservation areas
- food concession stands
For further details, please check www.grandriver.ca/COVID19-FAQ, and if you have further questions, please contact the parks directly.
The GRCA will make a decision on its ability to offer other recreational activities, such as overnight camping, by the end of June.