Community Beaches

Enjoy a relaxing day at one of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront beaches. Take your family to Centennial Beach and keep everyone entertained with the large children’s playground, beach volleyball courts, outdoor mini putt and large sandy beach or venture a little further down the shoreline and enjoy a quieter day at Johnson Beach or Minet’s Point.

	Centennial Park 65 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie Features: Sandy beach, Lifeguard, Washrooms, Accessible playground, Mini golf, Beach volleyball, Food concession, Parking lot, Walking distance to downtown, Paved 4-season multiuse recreation trail that is part of the Waterfront Trail and the Trans Canada Trail, Dogs are not permitted on waterfront parks.
	Johnson’s Beach 2 Johnson Street, Barrie Features: Sandy beach, Lifeguard, Washrooms, Parking lot, Adjacent to North Shore Trail, Dogs are not permitted on waterfront parks.
	Minet’s Point 10 Lismer Boulevard, Barrie Features: Sandy beach, Unsupervised, Washrooms, Play structure, Parking lot, Shallow boat launch, popular with windsurfers, Dogs are not permitted on waterfront parks.
	Tyndale Park 45 Tyndale Road, Barrie Features: Sandy/stony beach, Unsupervised, Large picnic shelter, Washrooms, Play area, Parking lot, Trails, beach volleyball, used for City day camp programs in the summer, Dogs are not permitted on waterfront parks.
	Wilkins Parkette 121 Crimson Ridge Road, Barrie Features: Small sandy natural beach next to Hewitt’s Creek, Parking on street only, Walk down from Parkette to beach, Small Pergola structure and gardens in parkette, No washrooms, Next to Wilkins Walk Trail along Hewitt’s Creek connecting south to Big Bay Point Road and further, Dogs are not permitted on waterfront parks.

Beach Closures

Why Are Warnings Posted at Public Beaches?

During the summer months, the City of Barrie’s beaches may occasionally experience unusually high levels of bacteria.  When this happens, the affected beaches are posted and people are discouraged from swimming.

To keep the beaches safe for swimming the following local beaches are sampled for bacteria on a weekly basis:

• Centennial Beach
• Johnson Beach
• Minet’s Point Beach
• Tyndale Park
• Wilkin’s Beach

Warnings will be posted at designated swimming beaches when bacteria levels exceed provincial guidelines.  High levels of bacteria in the water may pose a health risk. For more information, please visit the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.

What Causes Increased Bacteria Levels in Our Lake?

• Bacterial pollution (E.coli) from the feces of warm blooded animals such as birds and domestic pets
• Contaminants such as; organic chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides
• Water gaining heat, as it runs over hot streets and parking lots

How Can We Reduce the Impact on Our Lakes?

• Clean up your pet waste
• Minimize fertilizer use and avoid applying lawn and garden pesticides
• Consider lot designs that minimize paved areas, encourages infiltration of rainwater and reduces erosion