One place, unlimited possibilities! Petticoat Creek Conservation Area is filled with tons of incredible amenities and natural beauty. With winding trails, gorgeous waterfront scenery, and lots of family-friendly amenities, you’ll love having so many things to do in one great place!
Go for a Swim
There’s no better way to beat the heat than at the incredible Petticoat pool! Featuring a fully accessible 1,600-square-metre pool that can hold up to 800 people (wow!), the conservation area also has a large splash pad and water play area that is sure to keep kids entertained for hours.
Enjoy A Hike
Adventure is calling, will you answer? Petticoat Creek is full of winding trails just waiting to be explored, and offers both easy and difficult terrain for all kinds of skill and age levels. Feel free to bring along your favourite four-legged friends as well, since each family is allowed up to three on-leash animals to join in on the fun!
Walk Along the Waterfront Trail
Boasting some of the most jaw-dropping views of Lake Ontario, visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk through the Waterfront Trail bridge that crosses across the creek. Snap some incredible pictures, or just enjoy a quiet moment with loved ones as you view the lake from the top of the bluffs. We promise it’ll be a moment you won’t forget!
Go for a Bike Ride
The Petticoat Creek Conservation Area is a cyclist’s paradise! Designed for riders of all ages and skill levels, enjoy rolling terrain and long downhills that will both excite and entice you. Enjoy a bike wash station, shower and washroom facilities, but full-service campground and parking with every visit.
Watch the Wildlife
Home to an incredibly vast amount of wildlife, Petticoat Creek is the ultimate spot for photographers, bird-watchers, or all-around nature-lovers. Home to over 70 types of trees, the area also provides a natural habitat for many species of mammals, colonial waterbirds, waterfowl and shorebirds to live.
Set Up a Picnic
Whether you’re looking for a spot to eat after a fun-filled day at the park, or looking for a beautiful space to host an event, Petticoat has 6 picnic sites that are able to accommodate any size party!