Greater For Many Reasons

Greater Napanee
Greater For Many Reasons
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A Guide for Parks, Trails, Camping and Recreation
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Recreation
Contents
Strathcona Paper
Centre
Introduction to Parks, Trails
and Recreation in Greater
Napanee
Pg. 3
Parks
Springside Park, Conservation Park, Rotary Park, Volleyball Court, Splash Pad,
the Napanee Library
Pg. 4-5
Trails and Camping
Greater Napanee Waterfront Trail, Pickerel Park, Bass Cove Park, UEL Heritage
Centre and Park, Ashton Park Estates
Pg. 6-8
Recreation
Boating, Fairgrounds, Golf,L&A Dark
Sky Viewing Area, Strathcona Paper
Centre
Pg. 9-11
This brochure was produced by the Town of Greater
Napanee’s Community and Corporate Services Department. The front cover photo is courtesy of Hannah Schell.
Table of Contents photos courtesy of (Top to bottom)
Trey Eden, James Head, Frank Penner and Maija Shelley.
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16 McPherson Dr.
Napanee ON
(Figure 10.0 and
10.1)
The Strathcona Paper Centre
is a multi-purpose complex with
two NHL sized ice pads (200’ x
85’) and fixed seating for 1000
people. The arena hosts such
events as provincial and national
hockey championships, curling,
live concerts and trade shows.
The facility hosts approximately
7,000 sq. ft. of retail space including AM Sports 613-354-6276,
Richmond Fitness 613-354-2454,
Lyle Hamilton Physiotherapy 613354-4410 and Karen’s Canteen.
Outside, the facility has one
standard soccer pitch to accommodate the growing demand for
sport in our community.
Figure 10.0
For more information visit
the Town of Greater Napanee
website at http://
www.greaternapanee.com/
en/visitinghere/
strathconapapercentre.asp.
Or call 613-354-4423.
Figure 10.1
Within the complex is The
Lafarge Banquet Hall, which is
ideal for weddings, dances, banquets, etc. Also located within the
arena is the Shelin Pools/
Freshcrete Lounge, and another
“Small Lounge” , both of which
overlook a rink and are ideal for
small gatherings.
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Greater Napanee
Recreation
Golf
Built in the 19th Century,
Napanee Golf and Country
Club is a beautiful course with a
rich history. As the second oldest
in all of Ontario, Napanee Golf and
Country Club is surrounded in
Figure 7.0
towering pines, maple, oak and
chestnut trees, creating a course Southern Ontario is now the most
that is both scenic and
populous part of Canada, and has
all but lost its dark skies to city
challenging. After working your
lights. Fortunately, the Dark Sky
way through the course, head
Viewing Area, is entirely free of
into the clubhouse for delicious
light pollution, creating a magically
dining and drinks. With plenty of
clear view of the star covered sky.
pictures from years gone by, the A large concrete pad is located on
club provides the perfect rustic site for camera/telescope setup, as
and relaxing feel for regaling the well as plenty of space for lawn
chairs. So come by day and tour
game, and planning the next!
the rocky forested grounds or by
night to pleasure in the sight of
For more information:
shimmering night sky.
(613)354-2313 or visit
 portable washrooms,
www.napaneegcc.com.
no reservations necessary
Napanee Golf and
Country Club
201 County Rd. 8,
Napanee
(Figure 7.0)
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For more information visit
www.darkskyviewing.com or call
613-354-4883.
Dark Sky Viewing Area
7980 County Rd. 41
W
hen you come to explore the many parks, trails
and recreation opportunities that Greater Napanee has
to offer, you will see why it really is “Greater for Many
Reasons”. Public parks are linked along the riverside, to
highlight the calming waters, perfect picnicking spots
and well-kept trails. Walking trails are newly renovated
and fully accessible, and the ever-expanding Waterfront
Trail tours through peaceful countryside, and the many
small towns that comprise our region. Waterways are
supported by excellent boating, fishing and docking
making them a water enthusiast and anglers dream
come true. Furthermore, the many campgrounds and
cottage areas are both historical, accommodating and
incredibly scenic. Beyond these relaxing retreats, urban
recreation provides opportunities to entertain every age
group. So come and enjoy our lovely town!
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Recreation
Parks
Springside Park
(Figure 1.0)
Corner of Palace
Rd and County Rd
#2
Napanee, ON.
Figure 1.0
If you are looking for a place to
picnic, relax, watch wildlife in
action, try some tricks at the
skate board park, or watch trains
pass overhead, Springside Park
should be your first stop.
Beyond the tracks, you’ll notice
the gentling cascading waterfall
leading into the Napanee River. A
remarkable body of water, not
only for its beauty but for the fact
that it has its own tide! It is one
of only two places in the world
that experiences “seiche”, tidal
changes of anywhere from 6-16
inches due to winds that blow
southwest along Lake Ontario.
Here you can wander the tree
covered grounds. Cast off the
dock or shore to see what fish
are biting, or plan a gathering in
one of the two large pavilions.
The park also hosts everything
from concerts to multicultural
festivals.
As you move through the park
and up the eastern hill, you will
find yourself at Rotary Park.
Conservation Park
(Figure 1.1)
Victoria St.
Beyond this, the surrounding
park, is ideal for picnicking. After
enjoying the falls, walk the fully
accessible path by day or night all
the way to Conservation Park.
Photo courtesy of
James Head
The L&A Fairgrounds
boast a beautiful expanse of
tree and grassland, two large
baseball diamonds, playground, track and four large
buildings that host an array
of yearly events. Everything
from the annual Fair to
national and provincial fast
pitch ball tournaments, to
fitness classes, and the
Greater Napanee Curling
Club set up their entertainment grounds here.
Figure 6.0
The Napanee River is home to walleye,
northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, perch, and crappie. The
docks are located alongside
Conservation Park and include; 4ft
dock draught, 10 transient slips, long
berth, shore power, boat launch with
parking and public washrooms.
Docking fees are $10 for no shore
power, $15 a day to dock and use
power, and are payable on site. For
temporary docking alongside the boat
launch (max 2 hrs.) the fee is $5.
Check out the events page at  Boat Launches also on Cuthill
http://
Ln., and Sherman’s Point Rd. off of
www.greaternapanee.com/
County Rd. 9 along Hay Bay.
en/Calendar/Events/
Default.aspx
L&A Fairgrounds 160 York
St. Napanee, ON
(Figure 6.1)
Figure 1.1
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Docks at Conservation
Park Victoria St.
Napanee ON (Figure
6.0)
Photo Courtesy of Kenny
Paddle-Grant
Figure 6.1
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Parks
Trails and Camping
Alongside the picturesque
Hay Bay, Ashton Park
Estates (5893 County
Rd. 9, Greater
Napanee) are an ideal
Figure 5.0
The UEL Heritage Centre
and Park (54 Park Rd.,
Adolphustown, ON) is unique
in that it honours heritage while
providing a scenic and restful
atmosphere. As the initial landing
point for Empire Loyalists in
1784, the park includes the first
Loyalist Cemetery, a museum and
research library, and is the oldest
monument to the Loyalists in all
of Canada.
With 72 acres of tree covered
grassland along the shores of the
Bay of Quinte, campsites are
available for overnight, weekly or
seasonal use and the beach and
day-use area is ideal for picnics
and social gatherings.
For questions please contact:
613-373-2196
toll free at: 1-877-384-1784
email [email protected] or visit the
website http://uel.ca/
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getaway, for snowbirds
and retirees.
Campgrounds, and fully
furnished cottage rentals
are available for two days
up to six months. Each site
is a beautiful tree covered,
rural retreat with luxurious
amenities. Only ten
minutes from downtown
Napanee, the park offers
excellent fishing, plenty of
social activities, fully
furnished cottages, playground, beach, fire pits,
BBQ’s laundry, library,
boat docking and hot
water.
Rotary Park
Pearl St.
Napanee, ON.
(Figure 2.0)
Figure 2.0
At Rotary Park you’ll be able to warm up in the sun playing on the
beach Volleyball court or cool off on the Splash Pad. The Splash
Pad runs from 8am -8pm all summer long and is activated by a
button located behind the big flower on the pad.
If you are looking to relax
after your fun in the park,
head across the field to the
Napanee Library, where
computers are open for
researching the cemetery
data base or looking into
your own family’s genealogy
through ancestry.ca, all for
free!
Napanee Library
(Figure 2.1)
25 River Rd.
Napanee, ON.
For more information visit:
www.ashtonparkestates.ca
or email
[email protected]
UEL Heritage Centre
and Park Photo
Courtesty of Maija
Shelley (Figure 5.0)

Public washrooms available
at Conservation Park,
Rotary Park and Napanee
Library.

All parks are pet friendly
Figure 2.1
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Trails and Camping
Trails and Camping
Countryside off of
County Rd. 8
(Figure 3.0),
Napanee, ON
Photo courtesy of
Cathy Fleming
Figure 3.0
South Shore
Hay Bay
(Figure 3.1)
Napanee, ON
Photo courtesy
of Paul Bult
Greater Napanee
Waterfront Trail
The Waterfront Trail is 1400 km of
peaceful countryside, small towns and
big cities, and is an instrumental part
of the Great Lakes regeneration. The
trail was created to bring the lakes
closer to residents and visitors alike.
Napanee’s section of the Waterfront
Trail is 24 km in length and offers
picturesque views of the Napanee
River and the Bay of Quinte and is
considered a moderately challenging
ride.
For more information visit
ww.CountyTrails.com
Pickerel Park 655 S.
Shore Rd. Hay Bay,
Napanee ON
With over 700 feet of shoreline and 21 acres of shaded
woodland, Pickerel Park
offers incredible views, superb
fishing as well as a range of
activities. Visitors can choose
from camp sites, R.V. sites,
trailers or fully equipped
cottages. Amenities are the
following: septic and hydro,
laundry, washrooms, boat
launches, docks, pool, playground, two pavilions, general
store, basketball & volleyball
courts, fire pits, boats, fishing
supplies, etc.
For further information, or to
book now:
Call 613-373-2812
Email: [email protected]
www.pickerelpark.com.
Figure 4.0
Bass Cove Park
5558 County Road 8
Adolphustown, ON
(Figure 4.0)
With 200 acres of shore along the Bay
of Quinte, Bass Cove Park provides
rustic, country setting for recreation
and relaxation. Both camp sites and
cottages are available and the park is
fully equipped with water and electricity, dump station, pool, laundry, showers, playground, trails, store, restaurant and boat rentals. Plus, a summerlong Pickerel Fishing Derby! Pets are
also welcome, on a leash. For more
information or to book:
Contact the Park directly at:
(613) 373-2651 (after 4pm ET) or
Email:
[email protected]
or [email protected]
http://basscovefamilycampground.ca/
Figure 3.1
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