Here was a nice lakeside. We came here for the fresh air. When we arrived, it was almost the noon…read moretime. We had our brunch first by the lakeshore. Food brought from home, and saw a lot of people were really relaxed there. Some people liked to exercise or biking there. There was a lighthouse there, but it was pretty windy. My kid's hat almost flew out. We walked along the beach to another side of the park, kid's playground. It's not really big, but there were 2 parts, one for adults and one for kids. We planned to let my kid play with sands before, but the sands were a bit rough, I was a bit worried it might have my kid's feet sole cut. And we also needed to go for a long walk by the lakeshore. It's a nice place for the weekend with families there. Let's go next time again.

Clean and green, this is a well-kept park. Many benches and shaded areas are there for you too…read moreenjoy; many have a plaque to honour someone nearby. Parking lot is small, but there are other lots nearby. Good for a walk, run, bike or even fishing.

This park is beautiful all season long! We are fortunate to live close enough to bike there during…read morewarmer months and spend time skating on the pond and the river when it freezes over in the colder months. The parking lot here isn't huge so it can get busy but if you are able to find parking in one of the nearby streets and stroll down, you are in for a real treat. There is always wild life to observe and pedestrian friendly path that will make you want to keep on walking! A bridge at the end of the parking lot will take you over to the Pickering side where the waterfront trail continues well into the Durham region with expansive waterview most of the way. Definitely a great place to visit for some quiet time!

Started biking from Morningside and Ellesmere all the way to Rouge Beach Park via Port Union…read moreWaterfront trail. The scenic view is superb. You feel like you are far away from Toronto City. Came here on weekdays for less crowd. Lots of people in the beach, you can do picnic , swimming, biking, jogging or just relax and enjoy the view.

Inadvertently discovered this little beachfront, lake and hiking trail. There's plenty of parking…read moreand lots of picnic tables for ones that just want to head down for a picnic. We came here mainly for a walk and managed to finish a section of a trail which spans about 4km both ways. Trail is decent but not as nice as the one in Rouge Valley. Trail is also a bit narrow and not many pretty sights or well maintained grasses along the way. Beach sand has lots of pebbles so not the greatest for barefoot adventures. You do get to approach a long dock with a lighthouse at the end of the path which gives you a nice open view of boats docked and sailed. Overall not much wow factor here asides from a little walk and some lakefront views. Unless you live in the neighborhood not worth the trip.

For a second... I thought I was somewhere else…read more... The sun was bright and hot... The water looked turquoise from the reflection of the sunlight... I can even feel the "ocean" breeze...and there is this sandy beach.... Beachfront Park is a little piece of paradise for everyone and even their dogs in Pickering. Water, Beach, Boardwalk, Kids Playground and Spray Pool, Beach Volleyball Courts... Sunbathing or Chilling Out in the Shade... Have a picnic or enjoy a drink in the nearby restaurants... The boardwalk also leads up to Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) giant wind turbine.. you can think of as an eye sore or the benefit of alternative power....

It's an amazing recreation complex, beautiful big swimming pool, nice changing rooms, a big library…read morewith very nice sitting area. Has a great outdoor space with splash, basketball court, skate park, soccer field, it's a modern complex with lot of green space for walking, relaxing.

An amazing place to organize a get together, walk, visit the library and a lot more, a big nice…read moreswimming pool, fitness area , very big parking lot and has a hys stop too.

Gorgeous waterfront park with a paved trail. Lots of space for picnics, but not a lot of shade…read more It's not a beach, but a great place to be active. There are a couple parking lots and public transit.

There's plenty of street parking and parking lots along the length of the park. There's a path for…read morewalking, jogging, cycling alongside the waterfront and quite a few friendly strangers as you meander along. There were many benches along the path to just sit and soak in the beautiful weather by the lake and fields upon fields of grass to play on, kick back and relax or have a picnic on. Just a reminder not to climb the information plaques as that's a bit disrespectful.

Lynde shores is a magical place where you can take a leisurely stroll and be completely immersed in…read morenature in less than 30 min outside of Toronto. Well laid out paths lead you through a short hike where you can encounter wild life such as wild turkeys, chipmunks and variety of songbirds, many of whom are happy to eat right out of your hands.l which is such a treat for the kids. My daughter lovingly calls this place, "chickadee trail" as we've spent a lot of time there from when she was just a toddler. She still loves visiting this place and I love it for the quite activity we can do together, away from devices and noisy play places. If you haven't been here yet, it's definitely worth a visit!

I feel like this was a great area to go for a walk. I think it is a very unexpected place where you…read morecan find various animals. I saw plenty of people with their kids, as well as couples old and young in age. The trail is nice and easy. Obviously with the snow and ice take the necessary precautions. (I went when the weather was still very cold) Now for an FYI: you will most likely see animals. Please be kind and try not to disrupt them as they eat their food or wade in the water. Very cool overall experience to be in such close proximity of them. Almost reminded me of some hikes I did in Alberta where you would see deer on the trail. Would definitely come back here for a nice walk.

A lovely conservation area with a nice trail along Lake Ontario. We were in the East End and…read moredecided to check out a nearby park after our very generously portioned lunch from Lamanna's. The entrance fee is per person, but so worth it as it goes into preserving this greenery. While walking the trail, I saw a nice patch of Trilliums. The grounds are well-maintained and perfect for anyone looking to have a leisure walk. Would love to come back to explore further. Good for: Exercise, Hiking

Such a cute little spot to relax, refresh and recharge. Cute spot to I've a picnic, great views…read moreoverlooking the water. Finding the entrance was a little tough but once you get into the park so many different options of where to go. The pool and splash pad were not open due to Covid19.

Whitby Lions Promenade seems to be a really popular place for dates? Even on this windy and chilly…read moreweekday afternoon, there were a few cars parked here... Best view of the Lake from the parking lot... Even on this windy day, it made me feel really calm just watching the waves hitting the shore... Lake Ontario can be so rough and for a second I thought I was watching the Pacific Ocean! On a nice sunny day, it is quite relaxing to walk along the pathway all the way out to where the light house is... but of course I rather just drink my coffee and have a time out in the car today with the windows rolled all the way up!

There's parking along both sides of the street once you turn in and a parking lot as well. It was a…read morenice day and there were kids playing in the water and plenty of people enjoying the sandy strip by the water. I also did see people with stand up paddleboards and kayaks. A wide gravel path leads to a lighthouse on either side of the bay. Otherwise there's not much to the park.

This park goes back to the 1900's.There were cottages along the waterfront for wealthy families…read morefrom Toronto, who traveled out on the King's highway, 2, known as Kingston Rd. In 1932, a plan of subdivision was developed called Port Dunbarton, with plans to build several hundred cottages. Fast forward a few more decades and the Province had created a Conservation Authority.The cottages were bought out or expropriated over several years. They created Petticoat Creek Park, and also the lands located here. As of 2020 only 5 homes remain within this park. The Rotary Club of Pickering received the naming rights in 2000. There have been many studies created and revised by the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority over the years, and the final one is a three phase plan to develop the park for public recreation. Phase 1 started in 2019 with planned parking lots; paved roads; picnic tables; waterfront path, and public access to the beach and spit. The unofficial boat launch was closed off. During 2017/2019 we experienced the 100 year high water flood levels of lake Ontario, that put this area of the spit underwater. Funding is being provided by all 3 levels of government. There are plans for public washrooms in the next phase, located above the flood plane. Our Association has been involved in this process since the 1980's. Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association, Incorporated 1949, was part of this waterfront cottage community since the early 1900's. We sold our waterfront property to the Metropolitan Toronto Regional Conservation Authority in 1993, which at that time was the largest piece of privately held waterfront in Pickering. This allowed the extension of the waterfront trail, and the building of the bridge over Petticoat Creek, and the linking of conservation land to Frenchman's Bay. Sadly, our clubhouse had to be razed to make way for the public trail, but we replaced it with a beautiful butterfly garden, maintained by a private landscape company. This summer was an overwhelming success with the public from far and wide visiting our community and having access to the waterfront and amazing sandy beaches. I have had the privilege and honour to serve as President of FBNA since 1989, and with the support of the executive and members we have accomplished many projects in making our City a great place to live. Paul White-President, Fairport Beach Neighbourhood Association