Selwyn Township has a number of public parks, beach areas and recreational trails; and is home to softball, baseball, tennis, speed skating and cross-country skiing facilities.
At any location in the Township you are just minutes away from one of the Kawartha Lakes. Many Township residents have lake homes and cottages that serve as a peaceful getaway on a hot summer weekend. Fishing, boating and water sports are popular activities, as is putting your feet up and watching the spectacular sunset.
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Parks & Picnic Areas within Selwyn
| Burritt Mann Memorial Park 2048 Mud Road, Selwyn |
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Description: Located in the hamlet of Selwyn, this small park provides a picnic area, swings and a slide for local residents, as well as visitors. Location: 2048 Mud Road, Selwyn Amenities/Features:
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| Cenotaph Park Intersection of Bridge and Water Streets, Lakefield |
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Description: Centrally located at Memorial Hall, this is an ideal resting area while shopping or enjoying the Lakefield Millennium Trail. The flower gardens are provided and maintained by the Lakefield Horticultural Society. Location: Intersection of Bridge and Water Street, Lakefield Amenities/Features:
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Chemong Park |
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Description: Located in Bridgenorth along Chemong Lake where residents and visitors can enjoy over nine acres of wooded parkland with amenities such as a walking trail, scenic vistas, gardens, and historical interpretive signage. Location: 722 Hatton Avenue, Bridgenorth Amenities/Features:
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Douglas Sports Centre |
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Description: This complex spans 10 acres of active and passive recreation space. Douglas Sports Centre provides one lit ball-diamond a surplus of open space, tennis/pickleball court, and basketball court with bleachers and concession. Location: 2 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield Amenities/Features:
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| Ennismore Waterfront Park 1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore |
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Description: Covering over 50 acres on the shores of Chemong Lake, this park has a beach and a large picnic area with a pavilion and swimming area. The Ennismore Heritage Trail is a main feature of this park. Location: 1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore Amenities/Features:
Note: Visitors and residents can borrow a Disc Golf Kits from any of the three Selwyn Public Library locations. These kits include 2 discs, game instruction sheets, and a gameplay code of conduct. |
| Isabel Morris Park 20 Concession Street, Lakefield |
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Description: This two acre park is located adjacent to the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre and provides a view of Otonabee River. There is a pavilion, a picnic area, skatepark and a playground. The park is also the site of several community events. Location: 20 Concession Street, Lakefield Amenities/Features:
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Paul J. English Chemung Lions Park |
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Description: Offers over 15 acres of recreation space. This park provides a number of active recreation opportunities in addition to passive open space, including a lit ball-diamond, two new ultimate frisbee fields and playground. Other associated park amenities include two pavilion shelters and gardens. Location: 710 Red Pine Lane, Bridgenorth Amenities/Features:
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Robert E. Young Recreation Complex |
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Description: This complex is the Township's largest recreation facility with nearly 42 acres of recreation space. The Complex boasts one lit softball and one unlit hardball diamond, two full-size and two mini soccer fields, playground, basketball court, tennis/pickleball court and a fitness trail with five fitness stations. Other amenities include a tractor pull track, bleachers, picnic tables and a water fill-up station. Location: 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore Amenities/Features:
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Woodland Acres Park |
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Description: This new community park includes a trail connecting the Woodland Acres and Summer Lane subdivisions, shade structure with seating and a playground. The new play structure includes a variety of features such as a fully accessible swing suitable for children with mobility issues, two slides, a climbing wall and various overhead climbers. Location: 242 Woodward Avenue, Peterborough Amenities/Features:
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Surrounding Area Parks, Conservation Areas, and Beaches
| Provincial Parks |
There are more than 300 Provincial Parks across Ontario to explore. Visit ontarioparks.com to learn more. |
| Conservation Areas |
There are more than 300 Conservation Areas across Ontario to explore. Visit ontarioconservationareas.ca to learn more. |
| Public Beaches |
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Note: Peterborough Public Health maintains a routine surveillance program for public beaches during summer months to ensure that the water quality is safe for swimming. Visit the Peterborough Public Health website to view beach testing results. |
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