The Collingwood Arboretum is a beautiful park with both paved and natural trails for hiking and biking. It is an ideal location to be used for special occasions, weddings and celebrations. It is a vital Botanical Park complete with historical records (genealogy, habitat, common & Botanical names) of coniferous and deciduous trees, shrubs and plants. The entrances are located off First Street on Hickory Street or Cedar Street at Harbourview Park. If you'd like to reserve the Arboretum for a private function, please call: Community Service Representatives @ 705-444-2500 ext 3382
Bell Park is a neighbourhood park. It is located around the corner from the local Catholic High School on the corner of Bell Boulevard and Sproule Avenue.
Cedar Park is a neighbourhood park located off of Highway 26
Central Park is a community park with different activities for all ages. These include playing baseball, hockey, skating, or curling. There is enjoyment for all ages, and is a great park to spend time with the family. If you want to reserve Central Park diamonds, Arena or outdoor rink please call: Community Service Representatives @ 705-444-2500 ext 3382
Fisher Field is a community park. This park has grown substantially in recent years and developed into state-of-the-art soccer fields for all ages. If you'd like to reserve soccer fields, please call: Community Service Representatives @ 705-444-2500 ext 3382
Collingwood has had a twin city relationship with Katano, Japan since 1981. The twinning relationship started with an invitation / letter from a Collingwood-born man who was living and working in Katano – Rob Shannon. In 1980 he sent a letter to Collingwood, requesting their participation in an exchange for their soccer clubs. The exchange didn't materialize, however, Katano's Mayor Harada proposed a twinning relationship (common practice in Japan). Subsequently, an invitation came from Mayor Harada’s office in 1981 inviting Collingwood to enter into a twinning relationship. Mayor Ron Emo was the Mayor of Collingwood at the time and the CAO was Gord Norris. A tour to Japan, and specifically Katano, occurred in 1981 with a very formal ceremony commencing the twinning relationship on November 3, 1981.
Since then, this pairing has been successful with active volunteers in both communities keeping the relationship strong. Friendship Gardens is dedicated to this sister city relationship, located north of the Police station on Minnesota Street. This cozy space is ideal for small wedding ceremonies, a relaxing stroll or meditative time.
If you'd like to reserve Friendship Gardens, please call 705-444-2500 Ext. 3382
Georgian Meadows is a neighbourhood park. It is located in the Georgian Meadows neighbourhood. At the park is a coverd area with picnic tables, there is access to the trail and a concrete path leading to a sand playground surface.
Harbourlands Park was created in 2000 and is one of the most beautiful areas in the community. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the rugged beauty of a once active shipping/grain storage area. The backdrop of the Collingwood Terminals with its huge white columns rises up from the once wasteland "spit area", now a series of beautifully landscaped walkways and gardens with a history of the area on massive granite plinths.
Paid parking is in effect, seasonally, 7 days a week at Sunset Point Park, Princeton Shores, Harbourlands and Millennium Park between the hours of 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and at the Collingwood Harbour from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. from the Friday before the Victoria Day holiday until Thanksgiving Holiday Monday. Visit www.collingwood.ca/waterfont for more information.
Collingwood’s Harbourview Park allows for easy access to the waterfront. The boardwalk trail takes you through the park’s tranquil wetlands. Views of the Collingwood Terminals are visible along the Georgian Trail. If you are looking to book the soccer fields for any tournament or practices, please call: Community Service Representatives @ 705-444-2500 ext 3382