Recreation Facilities
The Carleton Place Recreation and Culture Department offers an extensive amount of opportunities to all ages!
Visit the Arena page of our website for more information
The Town of Carleton Place has 5 baseball diamonds that are available for leagues and rentals.
| Hourly Rentals | Resident – $27.00 Non-Resident – $40.75 Minor Resident – $17.25 |
| Tournaments (8hrs) | $172.25 |
Staffing Fees
| Resident | $34.25/hr |
| Non-Resident | $51.50/hr |
Notes:
- All rentals are required to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than $5 million with the Town listed as an additional insured.
- All fees are subject to change at any time by the Town of Carleton Place.
For rental inquiries please contact Steph Scollan at 613-257-1690 or sscollan@carletonplace.ca.
A public boat launch is available at the West end of Lake Avenue.
2024 Fees are as follows (Prices are subject to change in 2025):
Season pass (resident of Carleton Place):$82
Season pass (non-resident): $154.50
Single day: $10.50
Purchase & Payment Options:
- In person at the Carleton Place Arena (75 Neelin St). Monday to Friday between 8:30-4:30pm with the required fee.
- Fill out the application below. It will be emailed to jfluhrer@carletonplace.ca. Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted for payment and pick up arrangements.
Payment can be made with cash, cheque – made payable to The Town of Carleton Place, and Visa or Mastercard (please note an additional 3% will be added to credit card payments as per the Municipal Fees & Services bylaw).
Single day passes can be purchased at the boat launch.
Boat Launch Season Pass
Municipal Boat Launch – Season Pass Application
Public Dock
The Town has docking at Riverside Park, near the Lake Avenue West boat launch.
There are two municipal docks located off the public parking area across from the
Town Hall on Bridge Street. There is also small docks at Centennial Park, and at the
end of Water Street for recreational canoe/kayak usage.
The newest addition to Carleton Place’s recreation and culture facilities, the sports pad can be booked for various activities and events all year round. Rental times are limited as the purpose of this space is to ensure that it is open and accessible to the entire community as much as possible.
| Hourly Rentals | Resident – $27.00/hr + $34.25 flat admin fee Non-Resident – $43.50/hr + $34.25 flat admin fee |
| Full Day Rentals (no more than 16 hours) | Resident – $378.75 Non-Resident – $541.00 |
Notes:
- All rentals are required to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than $5 million with the Town listed as an additional insured.
- All fees are subject to change at any time by the Town of Carleton Place.
- Rental requests are subject to approval before an official permit is issued.
For rental inquiries please contact Steph Scollan at 613-257-1690 or sscollan@carletonplace.ca
Carleton Place has two outdoor rink locations, which are maintained by community volunteers. They are located in Carleton Junction (42 Moore St.), and at the Carambeck Community Centre (351 Bridge St). Without the support of volunteers; the residents of Carleton Place would not have the opportunity to participate in this great outdoor activity. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Joanne Henderson at (613) 257-1690 or jhenderson@carletonplace.ca
Find history and views of the river on the many trails in and around the town. Most trails are typically less than three km. Their short and low impact flow require limited skill and are suitable for everyone. Check out the Walking Trails Map.
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Grab a copy of the Self Guided Walking Tours and enjoy a day taking in the sights and
sounds of Carleton Place! Enjoy a historic nature walking tour and/or historic heritage
building walking tour down Bridge Street. Copies are available at the Carleton Place Arena or Carleton Place Visitor’s Centre.
Mississippi RiverWalk
This nature trail runs from Princess Street to Anthony Curro Park. This is Nature Trail 1 on the self guided Walking Tour. This trail is perfect for the history buff, or anyone wanting to learn a bit more about our town’s unique location. Enjoy the smells, sights
and sounds of the Mississippi River.
O-Kee-Lee Nature Trail
A spacious nature trail, perfect for dog-walking or jogging. Enter the O-Kee-Lee Trail
via Centennial Park and enjoy a riverview seat on the benches along the trail.
OVRT Trail
Formerly the Canadian Pacific Railway track, the OVRT Trail runs from Smith’s Falls to
Mattawa. This multiuse trail welcomes patrons on foot, wheels, skis and hooves alike.
With several beautiful look outs and several access points throughout the Carleton
Place stretch, this is the perfect trail for an outdoor adventure.
Riverside Trail
Discover the historic Carleton Place Canoe Club, learn about the downtown core, and
finish up at the scenic town boat launch.
Rotary Centennial Trail
Enjoy a 7 km stroll along the Mississippi, connecting the village of Appleton to
Carleton Place. This trail runs just below the McNeely Avenue Bridge at Highway 29 to
the junction of Hillcrest Drive and River Road in Appleton.
Roy Brown Park Trail
This trail has various loop combinations that range in 1.5km loops to 3.0km and up. You’re invited to come for a walk or run in our newest park and take in the tranquil beauty.
Sonnenburg Woods
Located at 15 Bates Drive, this is a natural, non-maintained trail. Whether you’re
walking or bird watching; this is the perfect trail to enjoy nature’s beauty.
Trans-Canada Trail
The Trans Canada Trail is a 18,078 km recreational corridor winding its way through
every province and territory, linking 800 communities on route. The local section
of this trail starts at the intersection of McNeely Avenue at Cavanagh Road. Parking
available.
Please visit the Parks and Playgrounds page on our website for a listing.
Public Park Rentals
Did you know that the Town of Carleton Place has 29 public parks? Each park has its own unique features that make them great gathering spots for birthdays, family reunions, weddings, and special community events. Permits are required to hold an event, a special event or a regular planned activity at any of our municipal parks.
| Hourly Rentals | Resident – $27.00/hr + $34.25 flat admin fee Non-Resident – $43.50/hr + $34.25 flat admin fee |
| Full Day Rentals (no more than 16 hours) | Resident – $378.75 Non-Resident – $541.00 |
Notes:
- All rentals are required to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than $5 million with the Town listed as an additional insured.
- All fees are subject to change at any time by the Town of Carleton Place.
- No individual or business where goods or services are exchanged for a monetary value shall operate in any park unless they have met the following criteria
- The individual or business is of a recreational or a cultural nature.
- The individual or business has obtained a permit from the Recreation and Culture Department.
- The individual or business has paid the required fee.
- The individual or business does not require storage.
For rental inquiries please contact Steph Scollan at 613-257-1690 or sscollan@carletonplace.ca
Located in the heart of Carleton Junction, the Carleton Place Pump Track & Skate Park is a highlight for residents and visitors alike.
The Pump Track loops around the outside of the Skate Park on a paved pathway and has two different tracks to allow for users of all ages to participate.
A pump track is similar to a BMX track but enables riders to pump through a series of features in a continuous loop. Using a pumping action- the rider pushes down with their arms and legs in harmony with the track features to maintain momentum without pedalling.
The Skate Park sits on a concrete slab and features: bank ramp, grind rail (round), grind rail(kinked), grind box, grind ledge, stairs, and quarter pipe. This park is very user-friendly for all comfort-levels.
Carleton Place Recreation & Culture Department manages and maintains three Public Splash Pads that are open from June to October of each year (weather permitting.)
All Splash Pads are open 7 days a week for public use and are set on a timer and can be turned on as early as 8:00 a.m. and will automatically shut off at 8:30 p.m. every night.
Locations:
The Riverside Park Splash Pad is located at 175 John Street.
The Carambeck Community Centre Splash Pad is located at 359 Bridge Street.
The Dunlop Road Splash Pad is located at 31 Dunlop Road in the Carleton Landing Subdivision.
To report any damages or issues with either Splash Pad, please call the Recreation and Culture Department at (613) 257-1690.
Located behind the Carleton Place Arena at 75 Neelin Street; the Carleton Place Tennis and Pickleball Courts are open from May to October each year (weather permitting). There are 3 tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts available for play.
Single, Family, and Senior Memberships are available for purchase in the Spring of each calendar year through the Carleton Place Recreation and Culture Department at the Arena.
2024 Membership rates are as follows:
Family / Couple: $123.50
Adult (18+): $69.00
Junior/Teen (5-17): $59.00
Senior: $64.00
Single Day Passes are available for $10.50.
Purchase & Payment Options:
- In person at the Carleton Place Arena (75 Neelin St). Monday to Friday between 8:30-4:30pm with the required fee.
- Fill out the application below. It will be emailed to jfluhrer@carletonplace.ca. Upon receipt of your application, you will be contacted for payment and pick-up arrangements.
Payment can be made with cash, cheque – made payable to The Town of Carleton Place, and Visa or Mastercard (please note an additional 3% will be added to credit card payments as per the Municipal Fees & Services bylaw).
For more information on membership registration, contact the Recreation & Culture Department (613) 257-1690 or jfluhrer@carletonplace.ca
179 John Street
Phone: (613) 257-1838
E-mail: info@cpcanoeclub.com
Website: https://cpcanoeclub.com/
120 Patterson Crescent
Phone: (613) 257-1944
E-mail: info@cpcurling.ca