Park Operating Season: May 18 - Sept. 4, 2024 (daily), and Sept. 7- Oct. 14, 2024 (weekends, weather permitting)
The aquatic facility at Petticoat Creek Conservation Park is permanently closed. READ MORE
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Amenities
- Picnic Sites Available
- Pets Permitted on Leash
- Washrooms
A Note to Park Visitors
The aquatic facility at Petticoat Creek Conservation Park is permanently closed.
Following a 2020 assessment by pool experts that identified significant infrastructure and equipment issues, it was determined that the 49-year-old facility had reached the end of its serviceable life.
Currently, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is pursuing grant opportunities and partnerships to secure funding for a new leisure facility compatible with the conditions of the site, such as a theme-based splash pad that would offer an extended operating season.
We are committed to finding sustainable solutions that will enhance the park’s offerings, meet community needs, and ensure the safety and enjoyment of all park visitors.
Enjoy the outdoors at Petticoat Creek Conservation Park, a picturesque location offering picnic sites to gather with friends and family, and the Waterfront Trail to experience Lake Ontario.
Petticoat Creek Conservation Park offers a unique natural corridor for wildlife to live or travel along the creek towards Lake Ontario.
The park is home to 69 types of trees, including willows, oak, birch and pine, and a wide variety of wildlife, notably white-tail deer, fox, red tailed hawk, rabbits, and squirrels.
FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND
STAY SAFE! Stay on the trails you see on the map.
RECREATION AT PETTICOAT CREEK
Picnics
With six picnic sites, Petticoat Creek Conservation Park can easily accommodate groups both large and small. Our friendly customer service representatives will help you determine the best site for your group. For more information, visit picnics.ca. 
Waterfront Trail
The Waterfront Trail running through Petticoat Creek Conservation Park is part of the 730-kilometre Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, extending from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Ontario-Quebec border on the St. Lawrence. The Waterfront Trail within Petticoat Creek offers some of the most panoramic views in southern Ontario. 
If you are visiting, make sure you stop at the Waterfront Trail bridge that crosses the creek for a beautiful view of the conservation area. Visitors can enjoy incredible views of Lake Ontario from the top of the bluffs — the perfect spot to visit in the summer to enjoy the mild breezes off Lake Ontario.
Day Camps
During the summer months, Petticoat Creek Conservation Park plays host to numerous day camps and day cares. We offer an ideal location with many shaded areas, picnic shelters for lunch and snack times, open fields for sports and plenty of washrooms. Special permit pricing applies.
Private Functions
For more information, date availability or to book an appointment to visit the facilities, please call 416.667.6295 or email vservices@trca.ca
ACCESSIBILITY
- Pool facilities are barrier-free.
PET POLICY
Pets are permitted at most TRCA conservation parks. However, to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, we do insist that:
- Pets are kept on a leash no longer than 2 metres at all times.
- Owners clean up after their pets.
- Pets are not permitted in the Aquatic or Visitor Centres.
- A maximum of three pets per person/family.
- Pets are never to be left unattended.
For more information, please read our Domestic Animals Policy.
Park Admission Fees
*no cash
Carpooling is recommended
| Per Vehicle (admission + parking) | Price (+HST) |
| PASSENGER VEHICLE (1 to 7 People) | $21.85 |
| LARGE VAN/SPRINTER VAN (8+ Passengers) | $43.70 |
| BUS/NON-PASSENGER VEHICLE | $312.00 |
CONSERVATION PARKS MEMBERSHIPS
Enjoy FREE general admission to Petticoat Creek and other locations, along with a host of discounts and savings, when you purchase a Conservation Parks Family Membership!
