On Saturday, June 6, several Grand River Parks experienced significant challenges with visitors who were not following rules and respecting restrictions and closures. GRCA staff reported people not respecting area closures, people on beaches and people not practicing appropriate physical distancing measures.
Further to this, a considerable amount of garbage and other waste was left throughout the conservation areas, in particular at Guelph Lake. As a result, Guelph Lake will not open until 10 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, due to the amount of clean up that is required.
Should the GRCA continue to experience significant challenges in its conservation areas with visitors not respecting the rules in place, access will be restricted or the areas may be forced to close altogether.
Visitors are reminded that:
Standard entrance fees apply. At Shades’ Mills and Laurel Creek conservation areas, visitors may enter with a valid Grand River Parks membership pass or can pay by credit card at the automatic gate. At the other conservation areas without an automatic gate, visitors may enter with a valid Grand River Parks membership pass or must pay by cash (exact change only) in payment boxes located at the gatehouses. Standard boat launch fees for motor boats at Belwood Lake and Conestogo Lake conservation areas apply and must also be paid upon entry.
For complete details about which GRCA properties are open and closed to the public, and what activities are permissible, please visit www.grandriver.ca/COVID19-FAQ.
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Lisa Stocco, GRCA Manager of Communications
Phone 519-621-2763 x2316 | Email lstocco@grandriver.ca