Beaches and Recreation Parks in Barrie, Ontario

East Bayfield Community Park ~ 23.6 acres
Hanmer St E., east of Bayfield St.
Description: Features include the Barrie Sports Dome.

The Gables ~ 42.3 acres
Northeast of Bay Lane & Tollendal Mill Rd.
Description: Features include woodlot trails, beach, picnic shelter and washrooms.

Heritage Park ~ 4.4 acres
South side of Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Mulcaster St.
Description: Features include waterfront setting, gazebo, water play area, walkway/paths, changerooms, washrooms, duck pond, gardens etc.

Minet's Point Park ~ 3 acres
North of Tollendal Mill Rd., east of Minet's Point Rd., on White Oaks Rd.
Description: Features include playground equipment, beach, washrooms, changerooms and parking.

Queens Park ~ 10.3 acres
Surrounded by Ross St., Toronto St., Park St., & Parkside St.
Description: Features include skateboarding, playground, ball diamond, tennis courts (lit), and washrooms.

Radenhurst Park ~ 1.48 acres
East side of Radenhurst Cres., at west side of Buchanan St.
Description: Features include playground equipment and tennis courts.

Redpath Park ~ 1.48 acres
East side of Bayfield St., north of Ferris Lane, on the south corner of Redpath Rd. & Carlton Rd.
Description: features include playground equipment and tennis courts (lit).

Riverwood Park ~ 7.41 acres
Kozlov St. between Heather St. & Cundles Rd. (behind apartment buildings)
Description: Features include playground equipment, ball diamond and tennis courts (lit).

St. Vincent Park ~ 2.47 acres
South of St. Vincent St. between Blake St. & Kempenfelt Dr.
Description: Features include playground equipment, picnic shelter and washrooms

Allandale Station Park ~ 11 acres
Lakeshore Dr. between Tiffin St. & Minet's Point Rd.
Description: Features include beautiful waterfront setting, bike/walk path, and the Southshore Community Centre, which is available for rent for various special events.

Bayview Park ~ 1.23 acres
South side of Dunlop St. E. between Mulcaster St. and Poyntz St.
Description: Features include a picnic shelter and playground equipment.

Centennial Beach
Lakeshore Dr. between Bayfield St. and Tiffin St.
Description: Supervised beach, end of June to mid August (7days /week). Features include a playground, biking & walking paths, picnic shelter, picnic tables, restrooms, concession stand, flower gardens, water fountain, boat launch, and parking.

Heritage Park ~ 4.4 acres
South side of Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Mulcaster St.
Description: Features include waterfront setting, gazebo, water play area, walkway/paths, change rooms, washrooms, duck pond, gardens etc.

Boating in Barrie, Ontario

 
Barrie Boat Cruises
Foot of Bayfield St.,
Barrie, Ontario Canada
Phone: (705) 728-9888
Toll-Free: 1-888-833-2628

Wind In My Sails Inc.
Barrie, Ontario Canada
Phone: (705) 734-7368

City of Barrie Marina
Centennial Beach, 55 Lakeshore Drive
Barrie, Ontario Canada
Phone: (705) 739-4218

Lake Simcoe Marine Ltd.
977 Isabella Street,
Bell Ewart, Ontario Canada
Phone: (705) 456-3131

Canopy Tours in Barrie, Ontario

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
P.O. Box 215,
Collingwood, Ontario Canada
Phone: (705) 446-0256

Arbraska Treetop Adventures
Horseshoe Resort, 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd., Comp. 10 R.R. #1
Barrie, Ontario Canada
Phone: 705-835-2790 ext 1867
Toll-Free: 1-800-461-5627

Cycling in Barrie, Ontario

In Town Cycling & Rollerblading

Waterfront Trail Along Kempenfelt Bay
Description: Approximately 6.7 km of mostly flat, paved trail. Access anywhere along Barrie's Lakefront parks, with parking at the Southshore Community Centre and other lots along Lakeshore Dr.

Out of Town Cycling

Copeland Forest Trails (Ministry of Natural Resources)
2289 Nursery Rd, Midhurst, No motorized vehicles permitted
Directions: Parking available off of Ingram Rd. Follow Hwy 400 N. to Hwy 93. South on Hwy 93 towards Craighurst. Follow the signs.

Fort Willow
Portage Trail, Springwater Township
Description: A historical site and conservation area. Fort Willow sits on a promontory overlooking the Minesing Swamp. It is part of the historical Nine Mile Portage used during the War of 1812.
Directions: For road access, take County Rd. 90 to Grenfel Rd. Travel 5 km north. An alternate route is George Johnston Rd. off either County Rd. 90 or Hwy 26, then go west on Portage Trail for 3 km. The route is well signed. You can park there, and at the back descend a set of steps to reach the trail.

Trans Canada Trail
The Trans Canada Trail Foundation, 43 Westminster North, Montreal, Quebec
Phone: (705) 458-4037
Description: A 220 km trail throughout Simcoe County (100 km currently open for use). See North Simcoe Rail Trail for information on the section closest to Barrie. The Waterfront Trail is also considered part of this trail.

Fishing in Barrie, Ontario

Fishing by boat is allowed anywhere in Kempenfelt Bay.

Shoreline fishing along Barrie's waterfront is permitted except in the following areas:
- At the docks at the foot of Bayfield St., and at the Southshore Community Centre
- Near all public beaches
- At the Rotary Duck Pond (along the south shore of Kempenfelt Bay at Allandale Station Park)

Please note: A fishing license is required for anyone over the age of 18 in the Ontario.

Golf in Barrie, Ontario

Tangle Creek Golf Club
4730 25th Sideroad, RR#3
Thornton, Ontario Canada
Phone: (705) 720-2150

Innisfil Creek Golf Club
239 Reive Blvd,
Cookstown, ON
Phone: 705-458-4653
Toll-Free: 1-888-486-0002