Park Amenities Search

To search our parks based on amenities available, please visit our Facilities page.

Interactive Park Maps

To access interactive park maps which include directions through google map links, please visit the links provided below:

Several of the Town's Parks and Pavilions are available for rent for small weddings, family reunions and other unlicensed special events.

For more information about the Parks and Pavilions available for rent, please visit our Facilites page.

Booking Procedure

1. Contact Community Services for available rental times
2. Staff will provide you with a Parks & Pavilions Rental Contract
3. Return completed contract to Community Services Staff
4. Pay for the booking

Payment Options 

• Cash, cheque, debit, or credit card at the Town Hall
• Credit card over the phone by calling 519-599-3131 ext.254
• Cheque mailed to 32 Mill Street PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0  

Accepted Credit Cards: Mastercard and Visa 

Town Trails

There are approximately 285 kilometers of trails throughout the municipality which are open to the public. Currently, Town owned trails are not maintained during the winter months.

For more information, please review the Town's Trail Map.

Third Party Trails & Natural Areas

3 Stage Trail

• Located in the Pretty River Valley Provincial Park and is a very popular mountain biking destination. This trail is owned and operated by Ontario Parks

Bruce Trail

• Canada’s oldest and longest marked footpath providing public access to the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve
• This trail is managed by the Bruce Trail Conservancy
• Loree Forest Trail Section
• Metcalf Escarpment Trail Section
• Pretty River Forest Trail Section

Grey Sauble Conservation Authority Trails

• Clendenan Dam Trail is located at 416870 10^th Line in Clarksburg
• Peasemarsh Conservation Area Trail is located at 208525 Highway 26 in The Blue Mountains

Kolapore Uplands Trails

• Located in the hamlet of Kolapore and is a very popular cross-country skiing destination 
• This trail is managed by the Kolapore Wilderness Trails Association

Waterfall Tour

• Tour nine beautiful waterfalls throughout Grey County
• Eugenia Falls, Hoggs Falls, Holstein Dam, Indian Falls, Inglis Falls, McGowan Falls, Pottawatomi & Jones Falls, Walter's Falls, and Weavers Creek Falls  

Apple Pie Trail

Is a Culinary Adventure Trail inspired by South Georgian Bay's apple-growing history, that brings together culinary, shopping, adventure, farms and other local experiences that celebrate our history and reinterpret the mighty apple for the 21st century. 

Although camping is not permitted in Town Parks, there are a number of excellent camping and RVing locations throughout The Blue Mountains and surrounding areas. 

Please review the links provided below for more information.

• Craigleith Provincial Park
• Private Campgrounds

If you are considering memorializing a loved one, memorial benches and trees are available for purchase from the Town’s Community Services Department.

Application Process

1. Complete the Memorial Bench and Tree Application form
2. Send application form to Community Services Staff
3. Meet with Parks Staff to choose a suitable location
4. Pay applicable fees 
5. Approve memorial plaque wording and font for engraving

Fees

Payment Options 

• Cash, cheque, debit, or credit card at the Town Hall
• Credit card over the phone by calling 519-599-3131 ext.254
• Cheque mailed to 32 Mill Street PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0  

Accepted Credit Cards: Mastercard and Visa 

Black Coated Bench

Galvanized Steel Bench

Cemetery Memorials

For information about the Town's cemeteries and cemetery memorial options, please visit our Monuments & Memorials page.

Reporting Memorial Bench or Tree Damage

Please report any damage to memorial benches or trees to Parks Staff as soon as possible.

If you are considering memorializing a loved one, memorial benches and trees are available for purchase from the Town’s Community Services Department.

Application Process

1. Complete the Dog Park Memorial Plaque Application form
2. Send application form to Community Services Staff
3. Meet with Parks Staff to choose a suitable location
4. Pay applicable fees 
5. Approve memorial plaque wording and font for engraving

Fees

Payment Options 

• Cash, cheque, debit, or credit card at the Town Hall
• Credit card over the phone by calling 519-599-3131 ext.254
• Cheque mailed to 32 Mill Street PO Box 310 Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0  

Accepted Credit Cards: Mastercard and Visa 

If you would like to perform work on your property but cannot get the necessary equipment where you need it, you can apply for a Temporary Access Permit to cross Town trails or parkland.

For more information or to apply for a permit, please contact our Parks & Trails Staff.  

New for the winter season, the Town has expanded winter recreation opportunities to help encourage residents to explore and experience nature and the natural beauty of The Blue Mountains.

Georgian Trail

The Town will be grooming the Georgian Trail throughout the winter season. The Georgian Trail is a multi-use trail for walking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, and other eco-friendly activities. There will not be set tracks for cross-country skiing on the Georgian Trail due to the limited space.

Tomahawk Recreational Complex

The Town will be grooming a hard-packed loop trail at the Tomahawk Recreational Complex throughout the winter season. Weather permitting, set tracks for cross-counrty skiing will be added along the groomed trail.

Before You Go

The Town would like to emphasize that motorized and gas-powered machines are not permitted on the Georgian Trail or at the Tomahawk Recreational Complex. In addition, all dogs must be leashed, and please remember to pick up after your pets. Please also respect the natural areas and take all garbage with you.

As a reminder, when enjoying a public space please remember to practice 2-metre physical distancing, wash your hands regularly and stay at home if you are sick. In addition, the Town would like to emphasize that common touchpoints within public outdoor spaces are not sanitized or cleaned after each use.