Parks and Playgrounds

playground equipment including a slide and music wall

The Municipality of Port Hope has many parks and playgrounds. Weather permitting, parks open on the first Monday in May and close on the first Monday in October. Ball and soccer fields are groomed and ready to be booked for practices, games, and tournaments. Washrooms are open for use when the parks are open. Please note that use of parks before they have been opened is at your own risk. Parks, Recreation and Culture look after playground equipment in 20 locations. Included are nine fully accessible playgrounds for children of all ages. Playgrounds are inspected regularly.

The splash pad at Wladyka Park is now open between the hours of 10am and 8pm daily, weather permitting!
We’re currently experiencing an issue with the activator that normally controls the water flow. While a replacement part has been ordered, our team is doing everything they can to keep the splash pad open for residents to cool off during this heat wave.
If you visit the splash pad during operating hours and it’s not running (and won’t restart), please let us know by filling out the form at porthope.ca/report-an-issue so our team can respond quickly.

Featured Parks

Splash Pad

Water features, sun shelters, and an accessible playground that make this park a summertime favourite. Beat the heat at the Wladyka Park splash pad.

Skate Park

All wheels welcome! Find out more about riding the rails, ramps, and steps at the Skate Park located at the Town Park Recreation Centre.

Dog Park

The ideal place to roam, sniff, and fetch. Meet up with all of your canine pals at the Baulch Road Park off-leash Dog Park.

Memorial Park

Experience it all: entertainment, play, and recreation in the heart of our small town at Memorial Park and Zac’s Dream Playground

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Find all of the municipal parks and playgrounds on our interactive map

Filter by interest to find exactly what you are looking for - whether that be a ball diamond, skate park, or splash pad.

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Garbage in parks and what you can do

Staff estimates that 75% of waste picked up on parks and trails are the result of illegally dumped household garbage.Illegal dumping of household waste is an environmental concern that pollutes our public spaces, poses a threat to wildlife, and endangers human health and safety. Violators will be fined. If you see it, report it. Use the Report an Issue tool below to report illegal dumping of waste in municipal waste bins. Please dispose of your waste responsibly and help keep our parks and trails clean for all to enjoy.

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The Drop in a Bucket Initiative

The Parks Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee has established a pilot project along some of our wonderful trails and in parks. A Drop in the Bucket Program provides a small equipment station, where active users can borrow a bucket and a trash picker they can pick up and use along their walk. Help us lose the litter Port Hope! Please return buckets and pickers to the station location.

Station Locations

1. Cavan and Barrett Streets (Fitness Equipment)

2. Lake Street (Gazebo)

3. Queen Street (Library)

Special events bookings

It is important to book parks, ball diamonds, and soccer pitches well in advance of the event. Please visit Book a Facility or Park for more information.

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