Beaches

The town of Arnprior boasts beautiful waterfront along both the Madawaska and Ottawa rivers. Along these waterways, the Town has two beaches located at Robert Simpson Park and McLean Park.

Before visiting our beaches please click here learn about water safety.

Robert Simpson Park Beach

Location: 400 John Street North

Beach Information:

Over 275 feet of beach front
Play Structure
Splash Pad - Open daily 8:00 am to 8:00 pm until Thanksgiving Weekend
Unguarded Beach - (Closed for the 2024 Season)
AccessMat (Accessible Beach Mat) - (Closed for the 2024 Season)
WaterWheels (Accessible Beach and Water Chair) - (Closed for the 2024 Season)
JAYDOG Canteen - (Open June, weekends only, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm with extended hours for Priorpalooza and School's Out Beach Party. Open July and August daily 11:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Open Play Area
Washroom Facilities - Open daily 8 am to 8 pm
Gazebo
Picnic Tables

Parking Information:

Parking on the main level offers 65 spaces, including 5 accessible parking stalls.
Beach level parking offers 7 spaces – 3 accessible spots and 4 standard parking space. All other areas of the waterfront, including the hill are Tow Away Zones.
Overflow parking on weekends is available at no cost in the rear parking lot of the Arnprior Hospital.
A Park Attendant will be on-site Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am-6:30pm to support safe park environment.

McLean Park Beach

Location: 178 McLean Avenue

Amenities:

Over 250 feet of waterfront
Waterfront for swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and canoeing (unguarded)
Large Picnic Area with Picnic Benches
Picnic Benches
Play Structure
Washroom Facilities across the street at Optimist Wayne Lavallee Park - Open daily 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
3 lighted Ball Diamonds – 2 fastball and 1 baseball across the street at McLean Avenue Ball Diamonds
3 Disc Golf Nets – across the street at McLean Avenue Ball Diamonds
Gazebo

Beach Rules:

Parents or guardians must directly supervise their children (12 and under) at all times
Guarded Beaches: Please obey the lifeguards on duty. They reserve the right to develop and enforce additional guidelines for the safety of all swimmers
No swimming at night

No alcohol, smoking or vaping
No glass
No camping
Pets are not permitted on municipal beaches or designated swim areas
Pets must be kept on their leash
No open air burning or charcoal BBQs
Where BBQs are permitted, only CSA approve propane BBQs are allowed
No littering or dumping
No feeding the birds
No motor vehicle access (other than parking lots)
The Beach may be closed at any time due to weather, maintenance or other operational concerns

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

Stop all activities
Seek shelter in substantial building or hard-topped vehicle
Wait 30 minutes after storm to resume activities
Following the directions of the lifeguard on duty

Please report any issues with beaches or waterfront the Town of Arnprior at recreation@arnprior.ca or call 613.623.7301

Splash Pads

Robert Simpson Park

Location: 400 John Street

Amenities:

Splash Pad - Open daily 8:00 am to 9:00 pm until Thanksgiving Weekend
Washroom Facilities - Open daily 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
JAYDOG Canteen
Open Play Area
Gazebo (Rental Required)
Picnic Tables (First Come, First Served)
Over 275 feet of beach front
Guard Beach starting June 28 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Daily
Play Structure
AccessMat (Accessible Beach Mat)
WaterWheels (Accessible Water and Beach Chair – see lifeguards for use)

Fairview Park

Location: 28 Fairview Crescent (Access via Fairview Crescent, Mac Beattie Drive or the Nick Smith Centre)

Amenities:

Splash Pad - Open daily 8:00 am to 9:00 pm until Thanksgiving Weekend
Washrooms and Changerooms available in the Nick Smith Centre
Play Structure
Parkour Circuit

Swings (4 swings including 1 universal, 2 belt and 1 toddler)

Open Play Space Area

Splash Pad Rules:

Parents or guardians must directly supervise their children (12 and under) at all times
Children shall be appropriately attired for their age and continence ability to prevent fouling of the splash pad. Children under 3 must wear swim diapers.

No glass containers, food or beverages are allowed on the splash pad
Recreational water is not intended for drinking
Do not use the splash pad if you have an open sore or rash or are experience nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
No person shall pollute the water or surface of the splash pad in any manner or on the immediate area surrounding the splash pad
Pets are not permitted within the splash pad
No bikes, scooters, skateboards or rollerblades
No climbing on splash pad fixtures
The Splash Pad may be closed at any time due to weather, maintenance or other operational concerns

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

Stop all activities
Seek shelter in substantial building or hard-topped vehicle
Wait 30 minutes after storm to resume activities

Please report any issues with beaches or waterfront the Town of Arnprior at recreation@arnprior.ca or call 613.623.7301

Beaches and Splash Pads

Beaches

Before visiting our beaches please click here learn about water safety.

Robert Simpson Park Beach

McLean Park Beach

Beach Rules:

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

Splash Pads

Robert Simpson Park

Fairview Park

Splash Pad Rules:

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!