Looking for a beach or splash pad for the family during the hot weather? There are many options for everyone to cool off in the summer months across Thunder Bay. You can also visit one of the local outdoor swimming pools for more swimming options.
Beaches
Lakes are a great, free way to cool off during the warm summer months. However, lakes can contain bacteria which may make swimming unsafe for residents. Regular water quality checks are done to ensure swimming is safe. Please check the Thunder Bay District Health Unit website for the most up-to-date water quality status of this swimming area.
Please Note: Operation of the beaches must be in accordance with Ontario's Roadmap to Reopening. These guidelines require that users of the beaches and surrounding Parks space are responsible for following the guidelines, including physical distancing and group size restrictions. Rules of operation will be clearly posted at the sites, and staff will be available to provide direction and clarification.
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Boulevard Lake |
Supervised beach
Supervision of the Main Beach takes place from June 25 - August 31. All swims at Boulevard Lake are free for the general public. Location: at 400 Lyon Blvd. West (north end of Algoma Street) Hours of operation: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Unsupervised beachesBoulevard Lake also features two unsupervised swimming areas, Sandy Cove, located off Lyon Blvd. West, north of Lakeview Beach and Sunny Side Beach off Lyon Blvd. East. |
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Chippewa Park |
Supervised beachSupervision of Sandy Beach takes place from June 25 to August 31. All swims at Sandy Beach are free for the general public. Location: Sandy Beach Road off City Road Hours of operation: Sunday to Saturday, from 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Unsupervised beachChippewa Park also offers unsupervised swimming at the Main Beach. |
Splash pads
COVID NOTICES: Operation of the splash pads is in accordance with Ontario's Roadmap to Reopening. These guidelines may require limiting the number of users on the splash pad to allow for physical distancing, sanitizing of common touch points, and hand sanitizing prior to use. Users of the splash pads and surrounding Parks space are responsible for following the guidelines, including physical distancing and group size restrictions. Rules of operation will be clearly posted at the sites, and staff will be available to provide direction and clarification.
Splash pads are a great way to cool off and get exercise in the summer months and are free to people of all ages.
The splash pads at County Park, Franklin Street, and North End are open from late June to early September, weather permitting.
A new splash pad at the Northwood Playfield is currently under construction.
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County Park |
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Hours of operation: Open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, from late June to early September (weather permitting). |
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Franklin Street |
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Hours of operation: Open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, from late June to early September (weather permitting). Note that the splash pad cycles off for 15 minutes periodically throughout the day to allow the pad to drain. |
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Marina Park |
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Hours of operation: June 15 to September 15, 2021. Tuesday to Sunday, 12 pm to 8 pm. Due to current COVID-19 capacity restrictions, there will be a maximum of 100 people allowed in the splash pad area. The Water Garden Pavilion will remain closed, there will be no change room access, however an accessible portable washroom will be provided on site.
For more information on the splash pad, call the Water Garden Pavilion at 684-2080. |
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North End Park |
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Hours of operation: Open seven days a week from 11 am to 8 pm, from late June to early September (weather permitting).
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Location: County Park Splash Pad is located in the city's north end on County Park Blvd. The nearest major intersection is Dawson Road & East Ave.
Location: Franklin Street Splash Pad is located in the city's south end at the corner of Franklin Street and Miles Street (215 Franklin St. North). The nearest major intersection is Victoria & Franklin.
Location: Marina Park's Splash Pad is located at the foot of Red River Road, adjacent to the Water Garden Pavilion in Prince Arthur's Landing at Marina Park.
Location: North End Park, 954 Huron Avenue.Contact Us
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