3 Best Public Parks in Orillia, ON

“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 kayaks and stand-up 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.”

“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-sized beach. Their sites are very well maintained, and the amenities are as well. They have lots of parking areas.”

“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, a splash pad, washrooms, fountains, and provides 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 spots for kids and families to spend their time. They offer parking and a free boat launch for everyone, and a swimming park offshore with very clean facilities and good play areas.”