Peterborough (City of). Community Services

Site: Peterborough - King Street

Service: Otonabee River Trail & Millennium Park

Record #: PET0647
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 23 Nov 2020

Description

Description (Service) Park features a landscaped walking path along the west bank of the Otonabee River in downtown Peterborough with sculptures, extensive flower beds, the Butterfly Garden, grassy areas and benches.
  • Venue for special events such as the Hike for Hospice, Purple Onion Festival, Ribfest, Pride in the Park, weddings, walkathons, performances and other community events.
  • Main grassed area is large enough to erect tents as large as 30 ft x 80 ft for special events with access to hydro, water and permanent washrooms. Contact the Recreation Division to book the park.
  • To book the Display Room which is separate from the Park, contact the Silver Bean Cafe for information at 705-749-0535.
  • Lower boathouse is leased by the Peddle n' Paddle and offers bicycle, kayak, canoe and paddleboards for rent from Victoria Day weekend through Fall. For more information visit www.pedalnpaddle.ca

Service Details

Hours Visit website for details
Dates: Silver Bean Cafe: May-Oct
Dates Silver Bean Cafe: May-Oct
Areas Served Peterborough
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call to book Park or Millennium Park Display Room
Languages English
Fees Service - rental fees ; None - no fees for trail and gardens

Address and Location

Site Location Along the Otonabee River from the east end of Simcoe St to Little Lake
Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
1 King St
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 4P6
Intersection Water St and King St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-742-0050
Website https://www.peterborough.ca/en/explore-and-play/parks.aspx
Primary Contact Stephanie Fraser, Recreation Division - Special Events; Phone: call to book the Park 705-917-0620; Email: sfraser@peterborough.ca
Mailing Address c/o Stephanie Fraser, Recreation Division; 500 George St N 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9H 3R9

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