Parks and Playgrounds

The Eels Creek Canoe Park is located on Northey's Bay Road, at the bridge, which is about 8 kms from Highway 28.

At the bridge and on the north side of Northey's Bay Road, is a parking lot for day-canoers and/or hikers. From the parking lot are hiking trails and a canoe launch spot into Eels Creek.

Overnight camping and campfires are not allowed. All visitors are required to take their garbage with them. This property is owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), any questions or concerns regarding this location should be directed to the MNR. 

The Eels Creek Rest Area is on both sides of Highway 28 between Woodview and Apsley.

• Covered picnic area
• Picnic Tables
• Garbage cans for picnic garbage only
• Township map and information
• Public Washrooms

Please note this picnic area is owned and maintained by the Ministry of Transportation

335 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
For more information, or to inquire about availability and to book,
Contact 705-656-4744

• Playground equipment
• Baseball diamond
• Soccer nets
• Hockey nets
• Basketball nets
• Covered picnic area

The Glen Alda Community Centre 

3763 Highway 620, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0.
For more information, or to book the hall, 
Contact us at 705-656-4445 

66 Northey's Bay Road, Woodview, ON K0L 3E0
For more information, or to book the hall or park,
Contact us at 705-656-4445 

Apsley Public School

238 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
To inquire about availability and to book,
Contact School Rentals at 705-742-9773 

335 McFadden Road, Apsley, ON K0L 1A0
To inquire about availability and to book,
Contact 705-656-4744

There are two Provincial Parks within our boundaries; Petroglyphs Provincial Park (displaying the largest known concentration of aboriginal rock carvings in Canada), and the Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park. The Signature Site consists of 34,000 hectares set aside for long-term preservation (due to the fragile ecosystem), making it the largest single area of preserved land in the southern part of the province. 

Provincial Parks in and around North Kawartha:

The Kawartha Highlands Signature Site Provincial Park

Petroglyphs Provincial Park

Silent Lake Provincial Park

The Gut Conservation Area (Crowe Valley Conservation)

Provincial Parks Activities by Season:

Spring

Summer

Winter

For additional information about Ontario Provincial Parks view the Parks Blog.