Avoid crowds, wash your hands thoroughly and often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer, and stay at least 2 metres away from those not part of your household. ​Refer to the Guide to Safe Outdoor Activities During COVID-19.

Closed Amenities in Parks

Waterfront fitness equipment, skateboard parks, tennis courts, basketball courts and picnic areas/pavilions are closed to public access.​

Meridian Place Closed

On April 29, 2021, Mayor Jeff Lehman issued an emergency order to immediately close and fence off Meridian Place. This action was taken in response to the ongoing gatherings that have occurred at Meridian Place contrary to the Provincial Stay-at-Home Order, provincial legislation and regulations, the City’s COVID-19 Emergency Measures By-law, and Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s public health guidelines.

Waterfront Parks Washrooms Open

Centennial Park & Heritage Park washrooms are open 7am–9pm daily until November 1. The Southshore Community Centre's externally-accessible washroom (located near Allandale Station Park and Military Heritage Park) is open daily, 8am–5pm.

Washrooms at Tyndale Park*, Minet’s Point Park*, Shear Park, St. Vincent’s Park and Johnson’s Beach Park are open daily 7am–7pm until November 1. 

* Washroom closures due to floor maintenance work: Tyndale Park, May 3 –15 and Minet's Point Park, May 17–21.  

Please visit barrie.ca/services for the current status of all City services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.