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Parks, Trails and Conservation Areas
Parks
Visit our local area municipalities' websites for complete lists of parks and open spaces:
- Town of Ajax parks
- Township of Brock parks and trails
- Municipality of Clarington parks and sports fields
- City of Oshawa parks and trails
- City of Pickering parks and trails
- Township of Scugog parks, trails and conservation areas
- Township of Uxbridge Rotary Skate Park
- Town of Whitby parks
Trails
We have more than 350 kilometres of recreational trails in Durham Region.
Durham's trails offer beautiful landscapes. They have fabulous four-season recreational opportunities. These include the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail and the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Regional Council created the Durham Active Transportation Committee (DATC). This committee gives advice to the Region of Durham on active transportation matters: urban, rural, utilitarian and recreational (including trails).
Learn more about the DATC's activities and plans:
- Terms of Reference guides the committee's actions.
- Annual Workplan highlights main goals for the year.
- Regional Trail Network frames long-range trail planning and development.
- Agendas and Minutes documents future and past meetings and agendas.
Visit the following websites for municipal trail information:
Conservation authorities in Durham host more than 300 kilometres of trails. Visit conservation authority websites for more information:
- Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA)
- Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA)
- Kawartha Conservation - Durham East Cross Forest
- Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Beaver River Wetland
- Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Beaverton Dam
- Toronto and Region Conservation Parks and Recreation
For more trail maps, amenities, recreational use suggestions and more, visit the following partner websites: