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Petticoat Creek Conservation Area

Opening in 2012 at Petticoat Creek Conservation Area is a new state of the art
aquatic facility.

Petticoat Creek Conservation area is located on the north shore of Lake Ontario, at the mouth of Petticoat Creek. Visitors can enjoy incredible views of Lake Ontario from the top of the bluffs. The conservation area features a new 4100 square-metre aquatic facility that includes a swimming pool, splash pools, and an interactive splash pad. The park also offers BBQ and group picnic areas, large open grass fields, and is part of the 730 km Waterfront Trail that extends from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Ontario-Quebec border.

New Petticoat Pool and Water Play Facility Opening Summer 2012
New Pool and Water Play Facility

Group inquiries from day camps, schools and other community organizations should be forwarded to TRCA's Customer Service Group at picnics@trca.on.ca or by calling (416)667-6295.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to continuing to serve the community for many years to come.

Hours of Operation | Admissions | Pet Policy

Groups and Education | Private Functions | Picnic Sites | Download Location Maps

Activities offered at this location

Bird WatchingCampingDog WalkingHikingPicnicsPlaygrounds

Hours of Operation:

Petticoat Creek Conservation Area will be open daily from May 14 - September 25, 2011

Month Weekdays Weekends
May 14 - 31 9 am - 8 pm 9 am - 8 pm
June 9 am - 9 pm 9 am - 9 pm
July 9 am - 9 pm 9 am - 9 pm
August 9 am - 8 pm 9 am - 8 pm
September 1-25
9 am - 5 pm 9 am - 7 pm

Admissions:

General Admissions (HST included):

Per Person  
Adult (16+) $6.50
Senior (60+) $5.50
Children (0-15) FREE

 

School, Day Camps & Groups :

Per Person  
Children (2-15) $3.00
Adult(for every 10 children, 1 accompanying adult receives free admission) $6.50

 

Pet Policy:

Pets are permitted at most Toronto and Region Conservation areas; however, for the safety and enjoyment of everyone, we do insist that:

  •  pets are kept on a leash at all times
  •  owners clean up after their pets
  •  pets are not allowed in the visitors centre

Happy Running Dog

Groups and Education:

Day Camps

During the summer months, Petticoat Creek Conservation Area plays host to numerous day camps and day cares. We offer an ideal location with many shaded areas, picnic shelters for lunch and snack times, open fields for sports and plenty of washrooms.

Private Functions:

For more information, date availability or to book an appointment to visit the facilities, please call (416) 667-6295 or picnics@trca.on.ca

Picnics

PetticoatCreekBluffView-sWith 12 picnic sites located throughout the park, Petticoat Creek Conservation Area can easily accommodate groups, both large and small. Our friendly customer service representatives will help you determine the best site for your group and will even set you up with caterers, tent rental and entertainment companies. For more information, please visit www.picnics.ca.

Other TRCA Venues

Looking for a unique location for your next corporate or social event? TRCA owns a number of distinct indoor and outdoor event venues in the Greater Toronto Area that will make your next event an affair to remember. For more information on these facilities, please visit:

Black Creek Pioneer Village
Albion Hills Conservation Area
Kortright Centre for Conservation

Picnic Sites:

Bluff View

Bluff View

Capacity 200
Description Flat and open
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking 2 min. walk
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2 min. walk
Privacy Good
Water Tap No
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $125.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Lakeview

Lakeview

Capacity 100
Description Flat, view of Lake Ontario
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking Parking lot next to site
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2 min. walk
Privacy Regular
Water Tap Yes
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $125.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Lookout Point

Lookout Point

Capacity 250
Description Flat, view of Lake Ontario
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking Parking lot next to site
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2-3 min. walk
Privacy Good
Water Tap No
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $125.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Maple

Maple

Capacity 200
Description Flat
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking 2 min. walk
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2-3 min. walk
Privacy Good
Water Tap No
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $125.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Moore's Meadow

Moores Meadow

Capacity 100
Description Flat, rolls
Playground 5 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking Parking lot next to site
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2 - 3 min. walk
Privacy No
Water Tap Regular
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $125.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Open Vista

Open Vista

Capacity 100
Description Flat
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking Parking lot next to site
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2 - 3 min. walk
Privacy Good
Water Tap No
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $125.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Bella Vista

Capacity 200
Description Flat, view of Lake Ontario
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking Close by
Shade Yes
Washrooms 100 meters away
Privacy Open area
Water Tap Yes
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $300.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Pine Ridge - Shelter with BBQ (available only on weekends)

Pine Ridge

Capacity 250
Description Flat
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking Parking lot next to site
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2 - 3 min. walk
Privacy Good
Water Tap Yes
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $250.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Pleasant Point - Shelter with BBQ (available only on weekends)

Pleasant Point

Capacity 300
Description Flat
Playground 5 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking Parking lot next to site
Shade Yes
Washrooms On-site
Privacy Good
Water Tap Yes
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $300.00 plus HST


Roger's Acres - Shelter with BBQ (available only on weekends)

Rogers Acres

Capacity 200
Description Flat, view of Lake Ontario
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking 5 - 10 min. walk
Shade Yes
Washrooms On-site
Privacy Good
Water Tap Yes
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $300.00 plus applicable taxes


Simon's Corner

Simons Corner

Capacity 200
Description Flat
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking 2 min. walk
Shade Yes
Washrooms 2 - 3 min. walk
Privacy Good
Water Tap No
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays)
$125.00 plus applicable taxes

 

Southdale

Southdale

Capacity 200
Description Flat
Playground 5 - 10 min. walk
Swimming Area Not available
Parking 1 min. walk
Shade Yes
Washrooms 5 min. walk
Privacy Good
Water Tap No
Site Fees (Sat. - Sun. & Holidays) $125.00 plus applicable taxes

Download Location Maps:

Park Map
Petticoat Creek
in-park Map
Park Map
[845KB PDF]

 

Group Swimming Reservation Fees:

Petticoat Creek Splash Price
Group 20 day campers * $285.00 plus HST
Group 50 Petticoat Splash Site ** $500.00 plus HST
Additional day campers $7.75 plus HST
Additional persons $4.75 plus HST

* Inclusive of general admission for up to 20 day campers, aquatic facility admission and designated site inside aquatic facility.
** Plus general admission. Includes aquatic facility admission for a group of up to 50 persons and designated site inside aquatic facility.

New Pool and Water Play Facility:

Petticoat Creek Conservation Area's new pool and water-play facility will be opening summer 2012

  • Clean and safe water fun for kids all ages!
  • Fully accessible, 6 feet deep, over 1600m2 pool with beach entry, 800 person capacity
  • Splash pool and water-play area with interactive water features;
  • Large, fun, 1000 m splash pad with passive and interactive spray effects
  • State-of-the-art water conservation technology
  • Located in natural park surroundings.

Girls having fun at the TRCA water facility
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