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

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some of the freebies and services listed above will not be available for the 2020 season.

Purchase a membership for yourself

• 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.
• 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.
• Memberships can also be purchased in person at our Adminstration Centre. 

Note: Discounted memberships for seniors and persons with disabilities cannot be purchased online at this time. To purchase a discounted membership please visit any park gatehouse during its operating season, visit our Administration Centre, or call 519-621-2761 x2220 or email. 

Purchase a membership to give as a gift

Membership gift cards can be purchased in person at our Adminstration Centre, or 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!".

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For information about replacing lost membership cards, please send us an email or call 519-621-2761 x2220. 

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. Membership gift cards may also be purchased in person at our Administration Centre.

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 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).

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 our Administration Centre. It can also be redeemed 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 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.