Park memberships

The Grand River Parks membership card allows entry to 10 parks and the Luther Marsh Wildlife Management Area, during their operating seasons, for up to 6 people in one vehicle (or walking in). The cost of membership is $140. Please note the membership card is not valid at Elora Quarry Conservation Area.

The membership card is valid for a minimum of one full year from date of activation. Your card will expire on the first day of the month that follows one full year of activation. Example 1: Your card was activated on January 5, 2021, so your card will expire on February 1, 2022, at the end of the day. Example 2: Your card was activated on January 25, 2021, so your card will expire on February 1, 2022, at the end of the day.

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.

Coupon booklets:

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the incentive coupons that were previously included with membership package have been discontinued. The activities promoted with these coupons remain unavailable. In addition, we are taking the opportunity to further review our membership pass program. 

In the interim, in place of the coupons, we have automatically extended the validation period of membership passes for an additional month beyond the current expiry date. This extension is valid for any membership pass purchased between December 1, 2020 and May 1, 2021.

Purchase a membership for yourself

• Memberships can be purchased in our online store. Online orders will be fulfilled within three business days. Please note shipping times may vary depending on your location.
• 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. From October 15 to April 30, memberships can be purchased on weekends at Shade's Mills, Pinehurst Lake, Rockwood, Laurel Creek or Guelph Lake. 

Note: Discounted memberships for seniors (65+) and persons with disabilities cannot be purchased online at this time. The cost of a discounted membership is $120. To purchase a discounted membership please visit any park gatehouse during its operating season or email. 

Purchase a membership to give as a gift

Membership gift cards can be purchased online here. Online orders will be fulfilled within three business days. Please note shipping times may vary depending on your location. When buying the membership online as a gift for someone else, please be sure to purchase the "Gift a Grand River Parks membership" card option, which is the card with the yellow ribbon. Don't purchase the regular membership card because the membership will be put in your name and not in the name of your gift recipient. Read more about gifting memberships in the section below "Give the gift of the great outdoors!".

Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our parks are operating at a reduced capacity and may close without notice once capacity has been reached. Purchasing a Grand River Parks membership card does not guarantee entrance to the park if capacity has been reached for that day. 

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. 

When buying the membership online to give as a gift, please be sure you're purchasing the "Gift a Grand River Parks membership" card option, which is the card with the yellow ribbon. Be sure not to purchase the regular membership card or else the membership will be put in your name and not in the name of your gift recipient.

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

Your Grand River Parks membership gift card can be redeemed either over the phone by calling 519-621-2761 x2220, or at the following locations, where it will be exchanged for an activated Grand River Parks Membership card:

• From November 1 to March 31 at the following parks. Gatehouses are not staffed daily during this time. Check the park pages below for gatehouse hours.
• Pinehurst Lake Park
• Shade's Mills Park
• Rockwood Park
• Laurel Creek
• Guelph Lake
• From May 1 to October 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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. 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. Replacement fees are non-refundable. Once the transaction is complete, the original card will be cancelled. 

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.