Parks and Trails

Learn about our program

Organized Community Clean-Ups, April 16 to 22

Join Saugeen Shores for our annual spring community clean-up. Pitch in as a group, organization, neighbourhood, family or individual; everyone is welcome!

Fill out a registration form to sign-up. Pick your location (check out our parks and trails listing for ideas).

The Town will provide clean-up kits with gloves, bags and tags, and will even pick-up your trash. Pick-up kits from April 11 to 14 from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Municipal Office, and get cleaning between April 16 and 22.

Sign-up today!

20 Minute Makeover Community Challenge, April 21

At 2pm on Friday, April 21, we challenge everyone in the community to head outside for 20 minutes and clean-up the outdoor areas around them. It’s amazing what a difference just 20 minutes can make in cleaning off the winter and helping our community shine.

Challenge your neighbours, friends or colleagues to do the same! Share your photos and tag us on social media @SaugeenShoresON.

Dog park rules 

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all park users, both two and four legged, please follow the rules of use.

• Dog park is for dogs, their owners and handlers and those accompanying them
• Do not treat the park as a children's playground
• Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and kept under strict supervision
• Do not allow children to run in the area and chase after dogs
• Leash your dog when entering and exiting the park
• Do not both gates at the same time and please carry the leashes within the park
• Limit of 3 dogs per handler
• A handler aged 12 or older must be present and in control of their dogs at all times
• Dogs should be spayed or neutered. No female dogs in heat allowed
• Ensure that your dog(s) is vaccinated and in good health before using the dog park
• Dogs must be licensed and have a visible dog tag at all times
• Puppies must have their 12 week shots. Puppies should be four months old before coming to the dog park
• Dogs must be under control and in sight of their handler at all times
• Be ready to take control of any situation, you are responsible for your dog's behaviour
• Owners and handlers must pick up after their pets per the municipal by-law
• Fill in any holes your dog digs or make appropriate repairs to disturbed area
• No toys, no human or dog food, or treats, no alcohol
• No smoking (methane gas may be present)
• Aggressive dogs are not permitted in the off leash area. Persistent aggressive action by dogs or people will not be tolerated; both the handler and the dog will be asked to leave
• Violators may have their park privileges suspended
• All dog owners and park users assume all risk related to park use
• Dog owners are subject to Ontario's Dog Owner's Liability Act
• Respect the rights of others
• Be safe and have fun!

Pavilions

You can find pavilions at many of our parks, including the following:

Southampton

• Pavilion at Fairy Lake
• Jubilee Park pavilion beside the Rotary Accessible Playground and Bruce Power Sensory Gardens
• Long Dock Beach pavilion on Lake Huron

Port Elgin

• North Shore pavilion in North Shore Park
• Emmett McGrath pavilion and shade shelters on Port Elgin Beach

Year-round garbage bins

Many garbage bins are removed from parks and trails during winter months due to snow and lack of access for maintenance. The following locations are maintained year-round. Visit our parks and facilities listing for more information about our outdoor spaces.

Public washrooms

The Town maintains public washrooms year-round and seasonally. All public washrooms are open for the 2022 season. Visit the listing for locations and addresses.

Public washroom listing