3 Best Public Parks in Orillia

“Couchiching Beach Park covers 8.5 hectares of land. The park includes a swimming beach, play equipment, grassy fields and boardwalks. They host many unique events and feature the historic Champlain Monument. The park has a bandstand, picnic area, miniature steam railway and children's play area. Couchiching Beach Park offers Kayak and standup paddleboards for rentals. The park has larger outdoor community gathering places where residents and visitors can celebrate Orillia's natural beauty. There is also a change room, and washroom facilities are available. This beach park is a must for the family to visit.”

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“Bass Lake Provincial Park contains a 2.8 km hiking trail. The park has RV, car camping, group camping, picnic shelters, roofed accommodations and a day use area. The park has a place to enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family. This is a great place for swimming. There is also a 4 km trail network, and all park roads are available in winter for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, hiking or (on leash) dog walking. Bass Lake Provincial Park has a great campground with lots of sites, parking and a decent size of beach. Their sites are very well maintained, and the amenities are as well. They have lots of parking areas.”

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“Tudhope Park is a 65-acre park, good for residents and visitors. The park has many amenities like an accessible playground, a swimming beach, beach volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, flower gardens, picnic tables, splash pad, washrooms, fountains and provide ample space for leisure activities. There is also a paved walkway available around the lake. Tudhope Park also has an excellent splash pad and a nice family beach, which are the perfect spot for kids and families to spend their time. They offer parking and a free boat launch for everyone. This is a swimming park offshore with very clean facilities and good play areas.”

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