As of June 11, 2021, Ontario is in Step 1 of the Road to Reopen framework. Outdoor spaces begin reopening, limited indoor settings with restrictions. Outdoor sports training (no games or practices), fitness classes and personal training up to 10 people. 

Enjoy the great outdoors!

There are many parks and outdoor spaces located within the Municipality of Dysart et al. Glebe Park and Head Lake Park have a lot to offer the outdoor enthusiast.  Alongside municipally owned parks and outdoor spaces, there are private businesses offering great outdoor opportunities as well.  Come out and explore Dysart year round.

The Head Lake Rotary Park Master Plan was approved by Council at the Council meeting on December 15, 2020.

Playgrounds

There are five playgrounds located in the Municipality of Dysart et al.

Head Lake playground

Located at Head Lake Park, in the village of Haliburton.

Amenities:
  • playground equipment, including accessible swings
  • paved walking path
  • washrooms
  • large grassy area
  • disc golf
  • water bottle refill station
  • close proximity to library and Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre
  • walking distance from Rotary Beach, outdoor fitness equipment, tennis courts, basketball court, ball hockey rink and Gaga Ball pit

Eagle Lake playground

Located in the village of Eagle Lake at Eagle Lake Beach.

Amenities:
  • playground equipment
  • picnic shelter
  • washrooms
  • beach
  • boat launch
  • walking distance to Eagle Lake Country Market

Haliburton Lake playground

Located at 1267 Hodgson Road.

 Amenities:
  • playground equipment
  • washrooms
  • picnic shelter
  • beach area
  • dock and swim raft
  • beach volleyball
  • large grassy area
  • close to Village of Fort Irwin
  • close to two public boat launches

West Guilford Outdoor Space and Playground

Located in the Village of West Guilford at 1061 Kennisis Lake Road

Amenities:
  • playground equipment
  • large open field
  • baseball diamond
  • washrooms
  • large picnic shelter
  • horseshoe pits
  • across the street from the public beach
  • close proximity to shopping, laundry and restaurants

Harcourt Community Centre Playground

Located in the Village of Harcourt at 5004 Midway Street.

Amenities:
  • playground equipment
  • basketball nets
  • baseball diamond
  • large grassy area
  • on the grounds of the Harcourt Community Centre
  • walking distance to general store 

Outdoor Rinks

There are three outdoor rinks in Dysart et al.  The rinks are open in the winter, weather permitting.

  • 76 Maple Avenue - beside the library 
  • Harcourt Community Centre 
  • West Guilford Community Centre

As of Friday, March 5, 2021 the outdoor rinks are closed and will remain closed for the remainder of the season. The sunshine and warm temperatures have deteriorated the ice conditions.

Please practice physical distancing and follow the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and provincial guidelines when attending the rinks. Masks are recommended. You must maintain 3 metres of distance from anyone outside of your household.  Hockey, sticks and pucks are not permitted at this time.

During a snowfall, parks staff will do their best to clear the snow from the rink surface in a reasonable amount of time.  Prior to attending the rinks, parks staff must clear snow from walkways and entrance ways to municipally owned buildings.

If you see that the rink has recently been flooded and the surface is not hard, please refrain from skating until the ice surface has a chance to harden.

If you bring your own shovel to clear the surface, please make sure to lift the snow over the boards and do not leave piles against the edge. Piles of snow ruin the quality of the ice.  Thank you for your cooperation.

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