Park Advisories

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Closed for the Season

• Park is closed for the season and will re-open in the spring of 2027.

Open during operating hours

Long Term Trail Closure

• While construction of the linear works for the Erin Wastewater System Project and restoration is ongoing, the trail will be open to the public. Sections of the trail are now closed until approximately September 2027. The CVC-owned portion of the ECT between 6^th Line and Trafalgar Road in Hillsburgh and the portion between Main Street, Erin Village to Cataract Road, Town of Caledon will remain open during construction. For more information on project timelines and construction updates, visit the Town of Erin’s Wastewater System Project webpage at erinwastewater.ca.

Open during operating hours

Park Hours Change

• The park is open from dawn to dusk.

Admission Notice

• The gatehouse is closed until 2027.
• Tickets are required to be purchased in advance. Online tickets are available at cvcparks.ca, and clicking on admission.
• Credit Valley Parks passholder remain free. Please leave your card on the dash of your vehicle.

Station 1-3 on the Lakeside Trail is closed until mid December 2026.

• We are working on improvements to the park.  Station 1 – 3 on the Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail (orange trail on the map) will be closed for boardwalk replacement until mid-December 2026. Trail access at 4th Avenue and Hwy 10 will remain open for visitors. 
• The Vicki Barron Lakeside Trail will not be a loop trail during this closure and you will have to retrace your steps to get back to the place you started from. Please plan accordingly. 
• Note this closure has been extended due to required project design changes.

Water Access

• Water access is closed for the season. Personal watercraft are not permitted on the water.
• Rentals are closed until the spring in 2027.

Facilities

• The accessible washroom in Parking Lot is open to the public.
• Please note that the two climbing logs at the natural playground have been closed for the season.

Fall Colours

• 90 per cent colour change; fall colours are at the peak. 40 per cent leaf fall.

Tales on the Trail

• “Amik” by Sharon King is currently on display.

Open during operating hours

Activities

• Please note that swimming, fishing, and other water activities are not permitted.

Park Merchandise Now Available!

• Introducing the new Credit Valley Parks Collection for Jim Tovey, available online.

Winter Parking, Access and Washrooms

• Vehicle access at Marie Curtis Park West will close Nov 12 with a possibility of closing sooner due to poor weather.  Parking will remain open on the east side of river at Marie Curtis Park.
• Trails are not maintained and washrooms are closed at Marie Curtis Park in the winter season.
• The portalets will be removed from Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area for the winter effective Oct 30, returning in the Spring 2027.

Open during operating hours

Park Hours Change

• October 26 to November 30 the park is open from dawn to dusk.
  • Admission tickets are required to be purchased in advance online at cvc.ca.
• The park will be closed from December 1 to the spring of 2027.

Facilities

• Washroom facilities are unavailable for the rest of the season.

Fall Colours

• 70 per cent colour change; fall colours are close to peak.

Sales and Rentals

• Watercraft rentals are closed for the season.
• Lake access is closed. Personal watercraft are not permitted on the water.

Open during operating hours

Park Status

• Please consider visiting on weekdays or early mornings/late afternoons on weekends and holidays. 
• Please stay off the arch at the mill ruins; the infrastructure is not suitable or safe for people to stand on.

Fall Colours

• 90 per cent colour change: fall colours are close to peak. Leaf fall is starting to occur at 50 per cent.

Open during operating hours

See Frequently Asked Questions About Rattray Marsh

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Fall Colours

• 50 per cent colour change: fall colours are prevalent

Open during operating hours

Parking may not be available during peak visitation. Avoid visiting on weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fall Colours

• 90 per cent colour change: fall colours are close to peak. Leaf fall is starting to occur at 50 per cent.

Open during operating hours

Admission Notice

• Open from dawn to dusk.
  • The gatehouse will be closed until 2027.
  • Tickets are required to be purchased in advance. Online tickets are available at cvcparks.ca, and clicking on admission.
  • Credit Valley Parks passholder remain free. Please leave your card on the dash of your vehicle.

Facilities

• Washrooms at the Park Store in Parking Lot 1 will be open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• An accessible portalet is available in Parking Lot 1 for use outside of the above hours.

Fall Colours

• 90 per cent colour change: fall colours are at their peak with 50% leaf fall.

Tales on the Trail

Open during operating hours

Dogs off leash reminder

• Keep all dogs on leash while visiting.

Fall Colours

• There are not a large amount of colour changing trees present at this park.