Parks and Playgrounds

Swing, dig and play in one of our many parks and playgrounds.

Escape from the everyday is easier in Carleton Place with over 15 parks and playgrounds to choose from.

Carleton Junction

The community’s newest multi-use community space. This park is in the middle of downtown Carleton Place adjacent to the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail. There is a pavilion with a stage and washroom facilities, a play structure, and seasonal recreation opportunities (an outdoor rink in the winter and a state of the art pump track in the summer)

Anthony Curro Park, 42 Stonewater Bay

The park includes play structures, swings, a basketball court. The Mississippi Riverwalk Trail also runs through this park, which creates a nice walking/running path to the Carleton Place Arena.

Begley Street Park, 75 Neelin (behind the Arena)

This park is located behind the Carleton Place Arena and includes a play structure designed for all abilities.

Carleton Junction, 42 Moore Street

Carleton Place’s newest community hub includes an accessible play structure, skate park, pump track, outdoor rink, community oven, outdoor washrooms and performance pavilion. This park is a must-see.

Carleton Place Dog Park, Edmund Street

Located behind the Carleton Place Pool, this fully enclosed park also has bench seating and garbage cans.

Centennial Park, 169 Joseph Street

On the north side of the Mississippi River, Centennial Park includes a place to swim, a picnic area, and a soccer field. This park also has a small dock for recreational canoe/kayak usage.

Commons Park, 132 William Street

This park offers two play structures, a basketball court, large sandbox area, and benches.

Ferrill Park, 451 Thomas Street

This park offers a safe playground for children, complete with a variety of creative play equipment and lots of space for group activities.

Findlay Park, 48 Charlotte Street

This quiet park includes a play structure and bench area.

Giles Park, 24 Lochard Campbell Way

This park has a small pathway around the stormwater pond and also has a play structure suitable for children of all ages and abilities.

Hackberry Park, 91 Mill Street

Located on historic Mill Street this park features the rare and beautiful Hackberry tree, thought to be a legacy from our nomadic First Nations Peoples. Enjoy a picnic along the Mississippi River with a view of the dam.

Hendry Farm Park, 274 Preston Drive

Located beside a natural backdrop of a wooded area, this park features a children’s play area with swings.

Johnston Street Park, 100 Johnston Street

Located on Johnston Street, this park offers a safe playground for children, complete with a variety of creative play equipment.

McNeely Park, 24 Alexander Street

Located in Mississippi Manor on Alexander Street, this park includes play structures, swings, large picnic area, and a basketball court. This park also has the court and posts for volleyball, just bring your own net!

Memorial Park, 36 Franklin Street

This park lies in the centre of town right beside the library, a perfect place to sit and reflect with the memorial cenotaph located in this park.

Riverside Park, 175 John Street

This park is located on the west end of John Street and runs along the Mississippi River. It includes two boat launches, a beautiful beach, large picnic area, two play structures, and a splash pad for families.

Roy Brown Park, Lake Ave West

This park contains a fenced dog park, over 3km of walking trails containing historical plaques, and two picnic pavilions, and outdoor fitness equipment.

St. James Park, 54 Bell Street

Located along the north side of the Mississippi River, enjoy sitting and watching the river flow by. This park is adult-oriented, and features the Carleton Place Cairn, which consists of stones from 16 countries and is a Carleton Place treasure.

Train Station Park, 132 Coleman Street

This park has a play structure and a small paved pathway around the outside of the play structure and has a picnic area.

Westview Park, 152 Dunham Street

This park includes a play structure, ample grass area for free play, an adult basketball court, and a smaller basketball court for children.

Willoughby Park, 296 King Street

Located on King Street, Willoughby Park has a structure designed for all abilities, ample green space and several picnic tables & benches. There is also a paved pathway connecting neighbouring streets.

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