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The wards and communities of the Township of Rideau Lakes have a rich heritage. This area was used for millennia by Native Americans as a travel route and rich fishing ground. The first surveys were done in the late 1700s with settlers arriving soon thereafter.
The Township is also host to a large section of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only such site in Ontario.
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The Development Services Department is responsible for the review and processing of all applications under the Planning Act and the Ontario Building Code; ensuring compliance with the Township’s Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, other Municipal By-Laws, and the Ontario Building Code; as well as providing current and long-term planning services.
Parks (18)
The Township offers many recreation facilities including numerous trails, softball diamonds, tennis courts, forested areas and waterfront beaches.
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Sand Lake
This off the beat path park has a beautiful beach on Sand Lake. There is also trails, a picnic pavilion, and play structures.
Address:
345 Delong Road,
Elgin, ON
Shillington Park
This heavily shaded park has plenty of spots to picnic including under 2 pavilions. This park contains a story walking trail, 2 tennis courts, a Seniors fitness pad, play structure, basketball court, and softball diamond.
Address:
875 8th Concession Road,
Westport, ON
Effie Tete Park
A great little park to sit and relax in while visiting the village of Newboro.
Address:
12 County Rd 42,
Newboro, ON
Memorial Park
This park is home to the Rideau Lakes Pickleball Club. Club exclusive hours are from 8am to noon daily and from 4pm to 8pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. There are 3 pickleball courts, a half basketball court, picnic pavilion with washrooms, a softball field, soccer field, story walk walking trail, and play structure.
Address:
28 Johns Street,
Newboro, ON
Ronald E. Holman Municipal Complex
The Complex includes a pump track for daredevils , a walking track, interpretive educational signage, and a wetland outlook.
Address:
441 Highway 15,
Lombardy, ON
Van Clief Park
This quaint park is in Rideau Ferry. It is a great spot to picnic and has a play structure and half basketball court.
Address:
21 Blacksmith Road,
Lombardy, ON
Elgin Municipal Complex
This Complex hosts the Township’s sensory garden and Children’s natural playground.
Address:
47 Main Street,
Elgin, ON
Heritage Park
This park has an outdoor rink with skateboarding ramps.
Address:
3 Halladay Street,
Elgin, ON
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Portland Beach
This quaint community beach is open daily dusk to dawn and offers a marked swimming area. No lifeguard is on duty.
Address:
19 Campbell Street,
Portland, ON
Gallagher Property
This park is located in Portland and houses a large play structure.
Address:
11 Main Street,
Portland, ON
Kin Park
This park has 2 soccer fields, a softball diamond, a basketball court, and a play structure.
Address:
2311 Harlem Road,
Portland, ON
Hanna Park
This beautiful gem has a sun shelter perfect for picnicking. There is also public access to a kayak and canoe dock out onto the Big Rideau waterway.
Address:
27 Water Street,
Portland, ON
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Amy Schur
Development Services Analyst
1-800-928-2250 Ext. 285
Foster Elliott
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