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It's free to enjoy local provincial parks today!

In addition to free day use, parks are offering events and activities that encourage people to visit parks and be active
May long weekend at Bass Lake sign
Bass Lake Provincial Park, like all Ontario Parks, offers free day use Friday. Andrew Philips/OrilliaMatters
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PARKS
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Ontario Parks across the province are offering free day-use on Friday. Parks in our area include Bass Lake Provincial Park, McRae Point Provincial Park and Mara Provincial Park.

When: July 19, 2019

Where: All operating Ontario Parks.

What: Free day-use at all Ontario Parks. We are opening our doors to everyone in Ontario; there will be no charge for day-use visitation during the celebration. Parks across the province will offer events and activities that encourage people to visit parks and be active. Explore a new park, sample our facilities and services or enjoy a fun event in a great natural setting!

Why: The time to strengthen and rediscover our connection to nature is now! Ontario’s provincial parks are home to some of the most inspiring and beautiful landscapes in the country. We want to increase the awareness and uptake of the strong benefits linked to spending time in nature.

What is included with the free day-use entry?

All visitors to the park will be issued a complimentary day-pass to the park. You may enjoy the park facilities until 10 p.m. on July 19. Additional charges for facilities not included in day-use such as camping, equipment rentals and pools at Bronte Creek and Earl Rowe provincial parks will remain in effect during the celebration.
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