Bateau Channel Park -located in the southwest corner of the Township on Island View Drive in the Bay of St. Lawrence subdivision, this park includes:
- green space
- waterfront views of the Bateau channel
- Vita parcour fitness trail
Parks and Trails
Whether you are looking for an outdoor adventure or a quiet retreat, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands offers something for everyone.
Day-Use Parks
Our day-use parks offer picnic and play areas for the entire family.
Gather with family and friends for a picnic, hike or swim at one of the many beautiful parks in our Township. If you are looking for exclusive use of a pavilion or park, please go to our Facility Booking Platform.
Beach and Splash Pad
Visit Kendrick's Park, located in Lyndhurst and take a dip in the water, play on the sandy beach and consider staying for a picnic, buying ice cream and refreshments, or renting a pavilion. At the beach, the swim area is marked with a floating line. No lifeguard on site.
The local health unit monitors bacterial levels at this beach on a weekly basis in the summer. Check the latest beach and lake results before swimming.
Our splash pad is the perfect place for kids to cool off and play. Located at 1 Jessie Street in Lansdowne, the splash pad is next door to Jerry park, a skateboard park, playground, library, pickleball courts and tennis courts. Washrooms are also located on site.
The splash pad operates from May to September, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (unless otherwise posted).
Park Information
Bateau Channel Park - 253 Island View Drive, Gananoque
Centennial Park - 107 Haskins Point Rd, Seeley's Bay
Located on the Rideau Canal in the village of Seeley's Bay, this park includes:
- Baseball diamond
- Public washrooms - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. - 7 days a week (July 1 to September 1), Saturday's and Sunday's 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. September to Thanksgiving day.
- Pavilion (rental available)
- Basketball court
- Tennis court
- Pickleball court
- Paddle/canoe/kayak docking station
- Playground
Furnace Falls Park - 108 Water St, Lyndhurst
Located in the village of Lyndhurst on Lyndhurst Creek; a short paddle to Lower Beverley Lake, this park includes:
- picnic area, picnic tables, benches
- dock and boat launch
- paddling launch dock
- accessible washrooms, open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. 7 p.m. until November 1.
- connected to Jonas Street Park via a waterfront trail
Haskins Point - 157 Haskins Point Rd, Seeley's Bay
On the Rideau Waterway at Seeley's Bay, this parkette includes:
- viewing platform
- picnic area
- short hiking trail
Jerry Park - 1 Jessie St, Lansdowne
Located on the grounds of the Lansdowne Community Hall in the village of Lansdowne, this park includes:
- Two baseball diamonds
- Public washrooms - 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 days a week, until Thanksgiving day.
- Pavilion, with power and parking in the back (rental available)
- Basketball court
- Tennis court
- Pickleball court
- Skate park
- Community Garden
- Playground
- Splash Pad open until Thanksgiving Monday.
- Large open spaces
Jonas Street Park - 181 Jonas St, Lyndhurst
Located in the village of Lyndhurst, this park includes:
- Basketball court
- Playground
- Small gazebo
- Short walking trail along the water to Furnace Falls where there is a public boat launch, public washrooms (open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. 7 days a week (July 1 to October 10), bicycle fix-it station and picnic tables
Kendrick's Park - 245 Short Point Rd, Lyndhurst
- Unofficial baseball diamond
- Public washrooms - 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. - 7 days a week (July 1 to September 1), Thursday - Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Until Thanksgiving day.
- 3 Pavilions (available to rent)
- Beach - sandy/shallow water for swimming in Lower Beverly Lake – no lifeguards
- Canteen serving snacks drinks and ice cream (9 a.m. - 7 p.m. – 7 Days a week July 1 to August 31)
- Unofficial beach volleyball court/turtle nesting area
- Playground
- Charcoal BBQs
- Horseshoe Pits
Daily admission to Kendrick's Park is $3 per adult, $2 per child, $10 per family/car or Season Family Pass for $50. Residents of the Township are admitted free with proof of address or by displaying a resident sticker on their windshield. Stickers are available at the Township administration office and Kendrick's Park canteen.
Dogs in Parks
Dogs that are leashed and under control are permitted at our Day-Use Parks. Dog owners are responsible to immediately remove and dispose of any dog waste (poop and scoop). Dogs are not permitted in the beach area or to swim at Kendrick's Park.
A service animal is trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability and therefore accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go.
Trail Listings
Our Township is home to many trail systems linking Gananoque, Brockville, Delta and the Rideau Canal. Take in the scenery while you hike, bike, run, motor or paddle your way through the Township.
For quick and easy reference, the Frontenac Arch Biosphere maps numerous trails and routes in our region.
Thousand Island ATV Club is a not-for-profit club with safe, fun and legal riding trails.
Cycling is an ideal way to explore the Township. Visit Frontenac Arch Biosphere to learn more about mountain biking trails, family and casual routes as well as countryside cruising tours.
Explore the Thousand Islands Parkway Multi-use Recreation Trail. The trail is an asphalt surface, taking you along the Town of Gananoque with 21 kms to the Village of Rockport. Download the printable map of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
Vita Parcours is a European fitness concept. There are exercise stations found periodically across the trails along Cranberry Lake and Bateau Channel Park. Each station has an activity designed to address the major components of a well-rounded fitness program for adults.
The 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Garden Trail is in full bloom mid-may through September. Take in the sights and sounds and enjoy all that our region has to offer.
Heritage walking tours take you back in time to learn about the buildings and architecture that tell the stories of our villages including:
Whether for the physical benefit or simply to explore the beauty, hiking is a great way to get outdoors and take it all in. We are fortunate to have a number of hiking trails crossing our Township.
Check out the paddle routes following the St. Lawrence River, Gananoque River, Rideau Canal and various other lakes and rivers that cross our Township.
Contact Us
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
1233 Prince St., P.O. Box 280
Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0
Phone: 613-659-2415
Toll Free: 1-866-220-2327
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