Parks

City of Kenora operates and maintains several seasonal parks. These recreation facilities are open May 1st to November 1st from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted. You can rent our parks and green spaces for public gatherings and events.

Please be considerate of others enjoying theses recreational spaces. Always be water safe.

• Follow all COVID-19 Provincial guidelines and directives for safe physical and social distancing
• Wear a mask or face covering when physical distancing is a challenge
• Bring hand sanitizer and practice good hand hygiene

Report a park maintenance issue

Rent the park

Complete the park rental permit application and return to:

Kenora Recreation Centre
18 Mike Richards Way
Kenora, ON

Review the Municipal Alcohol Policy to become familiar with the rules for serving alcohol if you are planning an event on City property.

For help with park rentals and our other facility rentals, contact our Community Program Liaison. 

Park rental rates

View the park rental fees. Park rental fees Fee description Fee per day Youth groups - includes schools and youth organizations $50  Private gatherings - fewer than 50 people $100 Special events - groups over 50 people $200 Community events - must be free admission No charge Municipal events No charge

Parks

View our parks and the amenities offered at each public green space.

Anicinabe park

Take Miikana Way off Highway 17 East to Anicinabe Park at 955 Golf Course Road.  • 80+ campsites • beach • boat ramp • general store • picnic area • playground • washrooms

Beatty park

Located in Keewatin at Tenth Street South and Front Street near Portage Bay on Lake of the Woods. • band stand • cenotaph • picnic Area • show piece gardens • washroom

Coney Island park

On Lake of the Woods, with boat access only in summer. beach concession docks picnic area play structure washroom This summer, you can take a shuttle to Coney Island to spend the day on Kenora's number one beach. Green Adventures and Lake of the Woods Marina and Service Centre offers scheduled pontoon rides to Coney Island from the Kenora Harbourfront.  Schedule The shuttle runs every day to and from Coney Island on the following schedule: 10  to 11 a.m. 1 to 2 p.m. 4 to  6 p.m. Fees View the price list for the shuttle for all guests over 4 years of age. Children under 3 years ride free! Shuttle price list Trip Fee (including HST) Return trip per person $10.00 One-way trip per person $5.00 For more information about the shuttle service, please call 807-546-5689.

Garrow park

Find Garrow Park on Birchwood Crescent off Rabbit Lake Road. accessible water entry by Mobi Mat beach docks Kenora Rowing Club outdoor exercise stations pickleball courts picnic area play structure Rabbit Lake Trail – paved accessible trail washrooms

Jack Robinson park

A memorial park for firefighters located at the junction of Redditt Road and Rabbit Lake Road. • floral gardens • picnic area

Jaffray Melick lookout point

Overlooking Rabbit Lake, this small park is located on Rabbit Lake Road on the north west end.  • gazebo • shrub and floral gardens

Keewatin rock potholes

The potholes are tucked away on 6th Street in Keewatin.  • glacier rock holes • lookout area • picnic shelter

Norman park

Located at 35 Minnesota Street in Kenora, just off Highway 17 West. Turn off at the lights by Dairy Queen. gazebo Hoopla Island play structure Railroaders Museum Rotary Splash Park washrooms

Parks etiquette

While enjoy our parks, please be courteous to others. Review our rules and regulations:

Pets

• Pets are not permitted on City beaches, sports fields, playgrounds, gardens or green space areas
• Keep pets on a leash
• You are required to clean up after your pet – look for doggie do-do bags provided for free by the City of Kenora
• Animal Control By-law 150-2010 applies
•  Dogs are allowed to run leash-free at the Kenora Off-leash Dog Park only

Cleanliness

• Do not litter – always use trash cans or take your garbage home for disposal
• Practice “Pack it in, pack it out”

Enjoyment for all

• No merchandise sales
• Post posters or signs on event boards only
• No soliciting business
• Play organized sports and games in only designated areas
• Use BBQ in designated areas only
• Alcohol is not permitted
• Be respectful of wildlife
• Do not disturb or damage ground, vegetation or gardens
• Practice “Take photos, Leave footprints”
• Be aware of your own noise levels, including music, to not disturb others
• Overnight camping is not permitted
• No fireworks
• No firearms

Parking and vehicles

• Park vehicles in designate parking lot only during open hours
• Leave accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities
• Keep fire routes open
• Stay on pathways and roadways, follow the posted signs
• No off-road vehicles or all-terrain vehicles

No smoking

Smoke Free Ontario Act applies to children's playgrounds and publicly owned sport fields and surfaces (e.g., areas for basketball, baseball, soccer or beach volleyball, ice rinks, tennis courts, splash pads and swimming pools that are owned by a municipality, the province or a postsecondary education institution)