Park memberships

The Grand River Parks membership card allows entry to all 11 parks and the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area, during their operating seasons, for up to 6 people in one vehicle (or walking in). The membership costs $140.00, and comes with additional rewards and freebies. The card is valid for one year from the date of activation, so you can use it during all four seasons in participating areas.

Please note that parks or trails may close from time to time during the operating season for safety reasons following a storm, or due to a special event.

Get exclusive rewards and freebies

The Grand River Parks Membership comes with vouchers for exclusive rewards and freebies valued at over $65. Use the vouchers for your favourite activity or try something new.

• Two day passes to share with friends and neighbours (each pass is good for a carload of up to 6 people)
• One two-hour canoe or kayak rental for the price of one-hour
• Two cross-country ski or snowshoe equipment rentals for the price of one
• 10 complimentary pool passes at Byng Island and Brant
• Two mini-golf admissions for the price of one at Rockwood Park
• $10 off a 2 or 3-hour eco-adventure birthday party at a GRCA Nature Centre
• Receive monthly emails about coming events
• Attend our popular two-hour nature and family programs

If you would like to use your membership immediately, you can purchase it in person at any park gatehouse (except Luther Marsh and Elora Quarry) during their operating season, provided that a gate attendant is on duty.

You can also buy your membership online. Your order will be fulfilled within three business days. Please note shipping times may vary depending on your location. 

You can buy your membership in person at the GRCA Head Office, 400 Clyde Road, Cambridge. We are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

To purchase a membership as a gift for someone else, see below.

You can feel good about gifting experiences, not things.

Grand River Parks offer beathtaking beauty and ample opportunity to connect outdoors. With their card, the recipient of your gift can join family on a forest hike, meet friends for a paddle, swim at a sandy beach and so much more.

Purchase a Grand River Parks membership gift card in our online store. Your order will be fulfilled within three business days. Please note shipping times may vary depending on your location. Or, visit us at our Administration Centre at 400 Clyde Road in Cambridge, open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (closed on Stat. holidays).

The recipient of your gift will redeem the gift card for an activated Grand River Parks Membership (see below).

The gift card is packaged in a beautiful pocket folder that contains a welcome letter and our popular publication Your Guide to Grand River Parks.

Your Grand River Parks membership gift card can be redeemed at the following locations, where it will be exchanged for an activated Grand River Parks Membership card:

• GRCA Administration Centre, 400 Clyde Road in Cambridge. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and is closed on statutory holidays.
• From November 1 to March 31 at the following parks. Gatehouses are staffed Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at minimum.
• Pinehurst Lake Park
• Shade's Mills Park
• Rockwood Park
• Laurel Creek
• From May 1 to October 15 from dawn to dusk at:
• Any Grand River Park gatehouse (excluding Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area and Elora Quarry).

Lost or stolen membership cards can be replaced. There is a $35 replacement fee. Memberships are replaced only at the GRCA Administration Centre, 400 Clyde Road in Cambridge. The office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and is closed on statutory holidays.

If you cannot visit in person, please call 519-621-2761 x2220 to make a credit card payment over the phone. A new membership card may be mailed to your preferred address. 

Get the most out of your Grand River Parks membership by taking part in the many programs in the parks. Most of the nature and family programs offered in the parks are free with your membership. Subscribe to our monthly email about coming events.