Beaches, Wading Pools and Splash Pads
Looking for a place to cool down during the warm and sunny summer days?
The City of Peterborough has two public beaches, three wading pools, as well as seven splash pads across the City.
Each year, lifeguards are on hand to supervise at the beaches and wading pools from the last Saturday in June until about the third week of August. City splash pads (unsupervised) operate daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. from May to September.
Additional year-round public swimming, including swimming lessons, are available at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre.
Explore convenient locations in the map below.
Splash Pads
Splash pads offer a great place for kids to cool off and play on a summer day. There are seven splash pads in the City that include interactive elements like water jellies, spray tunnels, tipping pots and water willows.
From May to September, splash pads are open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
City Splash Pad Locations
- Rogers Cove, 131 Maria Street
- Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Road
- King Edward Park, 455 George Street South
- Turner Park, corner of Chamberlain and High streets
- Hamilton Park, 575 Bonaccord Street
- Barnardo Park, Barnardo Avenue (north of Sunset Boulevard).
- Kinsmen Park, 1 Kinsmen Way
- A water feature also exists at Quaker Foods City Square (215 Charlotte Street)
Supervised Beaches
There are two public beaches in the City of Peterborough: Beavermead Beach (2011 Ashburnham Drive) and Rogers Cove (131 Maria Street). Lifeguards supervise daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from the last week of June to end of August.
Beavermead Beach offers a an accessibility mat to provide a walkway across the sand into water.
Wading Pools
We have three supervised wading pools in our community. The wading pools are small, shallow pools for young children up to about eight years old.
From late June until end of August, there is daily lifeguard supervision from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adult supervision and accompaniment is required for children at the wading pools.
Wading pools are located at Knights of Columbus Park (Park and Lake streets), Chelsea Gardens (Southlawn Drive and Severn Road), and John Taylor Memorial Park (McKellar and St. Catherine streets).
Safety, Rules and Guidelines
Plan ahead and be safe when attending local beaches, splash pads, wading pools and other recreational areas.
- Adult supervision required: Children should be accompanied by a supervising adult at city splash pads, beaches and wading pools. Note that lifeguard supervision is not provided at splash pads.
- Parking: Follow all parking restrictions in the area. If the parking lot is full when you arrive, the beach is at capacity. Do not park on the roadway.
- Stay hydrated: Pack your reusable water bottle and be sure to dispose of any waste appropriately
- Sun safety: Bring along sunscreen and bug spray.
- Share the air and keep our public spaces smoke-free: The Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Peterborough Smoking Bylaw, protect people from outdoor exposure to second hand smoke in public spaces including parks, playgrounds, beaches, and sports fields. Violations can be reported to Peterborough Public Health by phone 705-743-1000.
- Water quality monitoring: Peterborough Public Health monitors the water quality at public beaches. This information is available on the Peterborough Public Health website. Flags and signage indicating the status of water quality are also placed at beaches when lifeguards are present. For more information on water quality reporting at public beaches.
Contact Us
City Hall
500 George St. N.
Peterborough, ON
K9H 3R9
Phone: 705-742-7777
Toll Free: 1-855-738-3755
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