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Bronte Creek Provincial Park |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Alternate Name | Allotments ; Community gardening ; Garden plots | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Office Phone | Main office 905-827-6911 Picnic, school program and day camp group reservations 905-827-6911 ext 288 Campground 905-827-3228 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | (Camping Reservations only) Ontario Parks 1-888-668-7275 | ||
| Fax | 905-827-8706 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Oakville (Bronte) | ||
| Site Location | Day use area: N of QEW at Burloak Dr (exit 109) * campground: N of QEW at Bronte Rd (exit 111) | ||
| Nearest Main Intersection | Burloak Dr and Upper Middle Rd | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Partially Accessible - Washrooms, Nature Centre, Children's Play Barn, Recreation Complex, Snack Bar, Spruce Lane Farmhouse (first floor) are accessible * also certain trails and some campsites | ||
| Website | www.brontecreek.org | ||
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Pinterest,  Twitter,  YouTube | ||
| Primary Contact | Sheila Wiebe, Park NHE specialist; Phone: (Business) 905-827-6911 ext 228; Email: sheila.wiebe@ontario.ca | ||
| Coordinator of Volunteers | Cathy Entwisle; Phone: (Business) 905-827-6911 ext 224 | ||
| Primary Executive | Luke Coady, Park Superintendent; Phone: (Business) 905-827-6911 ext 223; Email: luke.coady@ontario.ca | ||
| Alternate Executive | Jill Van Niekerk, Assistant Park Superintendent; Phone: (Business) 905-827-6911 ext 225; Email: jillian.vanniekerk@ontario.ca | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Ontario | ||
| Description | The park consists of over 10km of multi-purpose trails, 11 picnic shelters, a turn-of-the-century living history museum (Spruce Lane Farmhouse), nature centre, 144 electric service campsites, children's playbarn, 1.8 acre pool, Olympic size skating rink and a farm Campground (April to October): 144 electrical sites * showers * flush toilets * play areas * group camping * kids programs * reservations recommended Day use and trails (open all year except Christmas Day): * Fishing (see Ontario Fishing Regulations for seasons) * Garden plots (50 plots, 4.5m x 9m available for rent on an annual basis) * Hiking trails * Leash-free designated exercise areas for dogs * Outdoor sports facilities (paved rollerblading path, 18-hole Frisbee golf course, basketball courts, baseball diamond) * Winter activities (toboggan hill, trails for cross-country skiing) Nature Centre (May-September): educational facility with animals, honeybee hives, and other natural wonders * school group education programs Outdoor Ice Rink (mid-December to last Sun in February): recreation complex with lighted artificial skating rinks Outdoor Swimming Pool (last Sat in June to Labour Day): one of the largest man-made swimming pools in North America * lifeguards on duty Park Store (open during pool and rink season, otherwise closed): sells merchandise and rents equipment such as rollerblades, skates and skate aids Picnic Areas and Shelters (open all year except Christmas Day): many picnic tables and 11 shelters with a barbecue on site * shelters can be reserved from January onward for use between mid-June and September 30 Playbarn and Children’s Farm (open all year except Christmas Day): for ages 10 and under to jump, slide, swing and climb * call ext 288 to reserve for school and youth groups Spruce Lane Farmhouse (Victoria Day weekend in May to September): museum built in 1899 * school group education programs offered Annual events: March: Maple Syrup Festival May: Spring Tyme August: Farm Day September: British Car Day October: Camper Halloween December: Homestead Christmas and New Year's Eve Coyote Howl For directions and additional information on the education and research programs supported by the Friends of Bronte Creek refer to website | ||
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed on statutory holidays) * Park Hours | ||
| Dates | Day use and trails, picnic areas and shelters, and playbarn and children's farm are open year round (except Christmas Day) Campground: April to October Nature Centre: May-September Outdoor Ice Rink: mid-December to last Sun in February Outdoor Swimming Pool: last Sat in June to Labour Day Park Store: open during rink and pool season, otherwise closed Spruce Lane Farmhouse: Victoria Day weekend in May to September Maple Syrup Festival: March weekends and March Break | ||
| Fees | Admission ; Daily vehicle permit required * seasonal or annual passes available * extra fees apply for swimming pool, rentals, etc. Current Fees | ||
| Languages | English | ||
| Resources Available | Seasonal brochure | ||
| Established | 1975 | ||
| Funding | Provincial ; Fees - Admission | ||
| Service Level | (30) Provincial Government | ||
| Indexing | |||
| Service Categories | Community Gardening ; Ice Skating Rinks ; Provincial Parks ; Swimming Facilities | ||
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