Parks and Trails

Public Notice APRIL 3, 2025

Closure of All Town Parks, Trails and Cemeteries in Gravenhurst 

Effective immediately, all parks and trails within the Town of Gravenhurst are closed until further notice. This precautionary measure is being taken to ensure public safety due to unsafe conditions caused by severe weather. Town staff, including certified arborists, will be conducting thorough assessments of all parks and trails to evaluate the extent of potential hazards and facilitate necessary repairs. This will take some time to complete and will begin once road and sidewalk cleanup and warmer weather allow.

Signage will be posted in the coming days, however consider the list below closed until further notice.

Parks Closed:

• Gull Lake Rotary Park
• Muskoka Beach Park
• Staff Sergeant Larry Bigley K9 Park
• Lions Lookout Park
• Muskoka Bay Park
• Lorne Street Beach
• Ungerman Gateway Park
• Franklin Park
• Kilworthy Park
• Bass Lake Park
• Church Street Parkette
• Kinsmen Park
• Nagaya Beach

Trails Closed:

• Cooper's Falls Trail
• Devil's Gap Trail
• Trans Canada Trail – Cooper’s Falls Section
• Trans Canada Trail – Jevins and Silver Lake Section
• Old Stone Road Trail
• Kahshe Barrens Trail
• Brydons Bay Trail
• Chamberlain Trail
• Hahne Farm Trail
• Leo Heritage Trail
• Peninsula Trail

Cemeteries Closed:

• Mickle Memorial
• Lakeview and St. Paul’s Roman Catholic
• Lewisham
• Barkway
• Barkway Pioneer
• Bethel
• Morrison United
• Church of our Lady
• St. James Anglican
• Muskoka North
• Symington
• Lutheran

Important Safety Notice

• Tree hazards: Given the recent weather, tree branches are unstable, and the presence of damaged trees can pose significant risk.
• Trail conditions: The trails are unstable, muddy, and many sections may have been eroded or obstructed.
• Public safety: We urge all residents and visitors to refrain from visiting these areas to prevent injury and allow Town staff to conduct their assessments and necessary maintenance safely.

For further updates on the reopening of parks and trails, stay connected through the Town's official communication platforms. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

The Town of Gravenhurst has 13 parks, 6 beaches and 10 recreational trails to meet your outdoor recreation needs!  Our Parks and Facilities directory has a full, searchable list of all of our town amenities.  Search by type of activity, location, or facility to find all the information you need at your finger tips!