GRCA opens parks for 60th season
Posted May 1, 2014 03:03:18 PM.
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Campers and hikers rejoice, as Grand River Conservation Authority is opening up nine parks Thursday, May 1 for their 60th season.
Laurel Creek, Shade’s Mills, and Elora Gorge are among the parks that are now open.
Dave Schultz, Communications Manager, say while nothing big is planned for the 60th anniversary, they’re going to continue to do what they do best.
“Offer a first class experience to people that want to come out and go camping or have a nice picnic.”
He does say though that a new innovation is a membership card.
“A $125 card, it’s a swipe card, that gets you in to all of our parks for the entire season. In addition to that benefit, people can also get some freebies like a free canoe rental or a free tubing experience – things like that. So there is a lot of good benefits to people who want to experience our parks and try something new.”
Hikers are reminded to be careful around any down trees or obstacles, and follow any signs.
The full details from GRCA are listed below:
· Conestogo Lake, Drayton: Opening will be delayed to May 15 to allow more time for the cleanup.
· Elora Gorge, Elora: On May 1, the day use area (including the splash pad), all seasonal camping sites and 82 overnight camping sites on the south side of the river will open. Another 118 sites on the south side will open on May 15. Finally, the remaining 232 sites on the north side of the river will open in mid- to late-June. In addition, trails and other facilities on the north side will remain closed until June.
· Guelph Lake, Guelph: All day-use and camping areas will open May 1. Some trails may remain closed while cleanup work continues. Customers should check with park staff for up-to-date information.
· Pinehurst Lake, Paris: All day-use and camping areas will open May 1. The Captain Kidd Trail will also be available on May 1. Other trails will remain closed. Customers should check with park staff for up-to-date information.
· Elora Quarry, Elora will open in June, as it normally does.
· At other parks, cleanup work has been completed and all areas within the parks will be open May 1: Belwood (Fergus), Brant (Brantford), Byng Island (Dunnville), Laurel Creek (Waterloo), Rockwood (Rockwood) and Shade’s Mills (Cambridge).
Dave Schultz spoke with 570’s Kathlene Campbell-Conlon, you can listen to the interview here:
