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.
Boulevard Lake |
Supervised beach
Supervision of the Main Beach takes place from June 29 - 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. |
Chippewa Park |
Supervised beachSupervision of Sandy Beach takes place from June 29 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
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.
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). |
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. |
Marina Park |
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Hours of operation: TBD for 2022
For more information on the splash pad, call the Water Garden Pavilion at 684-2080. |
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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