Ontario. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
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Service: Ontario Parks
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK3587 | Last Full Update: 17 Jul 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) As Ontario moves through the steps of reopening the province, the government is gradually opening more facilities and services at Ontario Parks. For up-to-date details, see here |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Toll free general inquiry 1-800-668-2746 (1-800-ONTARIO) |
| Website | www.ontarioparks.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/ontarioparks Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/ontarioparks/albums/with/72157657466133940 Instagram: www.instagram.com/ontarioparks Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/ontarioparks Twitter: twitter.com/ontarioparks WordPress: www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheOntarioParks |
| Contact Form | www.ontarioparks.com/contact/email |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Established | 1893 |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fees |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) As Ontario moves through the steps of reopening the province, the government is gradually opening more facilities and services at Ontario Parks. For up-to-date details, see here ----------------------------------------------------- Ontario Parks protects and manages 335 provincial parks * parks are managed to protect representative and unique examples of Ontario's natural and cultural heritage * a majority of parks emphasize protection, but over 100 are operated to provide recreation including canoeing, hiking, nature viewing, camping, picnicking, swimming and fishing * many parks offer natural and cultural heritage education programs |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm excluding statutory holidays * Sat, Sun and holidays (excluding Dec 25 and Jan 1) 9 am-6 pm * park hours vary with the season and the park |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | No application required |
| Languages | English ; French - parks in French designated areas offer services in French |
| Fees | Service ; Fees for camping and day use are posted on the website Fees are discounted: * 20% for Ontario seniors (residents of Ontario aged 65 and up) * 50% for Ontario residents with disabilities who hold a CNIB identity card or Ministry of Transportation accessible parking permit |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Mailing Address | c/o Ontario Parks 300 Water St Peterborough, ON K9J 8M5 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - Online and Telephone Service |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Provincial/Territorial Government Information Services ~ Environmental Issues |
