Beach Rules and Regulations

No Alcohol Allowed:

• You cannot bring, keep, consume, serve, or sell alcohol on public beaches or in parks without proper permission.

How to Get Permission:

• Liquor License: First, you need a liquor license from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for any activity involving alcohol.
• Park Permit: You also need a special permit that allows you to have alcohol on the beach or in the park.

• Important Note: Having a park permit does not replace the need for a liquor license. Both are required.

No Fireworks Allowed:

• You cannot light, discharge, or set off fireworks on any beach or park without authorization.

How to Get Authorization:

• To legally use fireworks, you must obtain an Exhibition Fireworks Permit.
• The permit must be authorized in accordance with the City's Fireworks By-law 2011-100, which may be updated over time.

No Unauthorized Barbecues:

• You cannot use gas, charcoal, or other solid-fueled portable barbecues in any park or beach unless you have a permit.

Safety First:

• If you use a barbecue, you must make sure to extinguish it completely and ensure that all remaining embers are cold before leaving.

No Unauthorized Loudspeakers:

• You cannot use loudspeakers or amplifying equipment in any park or beach unless you have a permit.

Follow Permit Conditions:

• If you have a permit, make sure to follow all the conditions specified for using loudspeakers or amplifying equipment.

No Unauthorized Camping:

• You cannot camp, lodge, or set up any tents, shelters, or structures in any park without a permit.
• You also cannot place or park any camping trailers unless authorized by a permit.

Permit for Overnight Camping:

• Overnight camping is only allowed in designated camping areas at Ella Lake Park, Centennial Park, or Whitewater Lake Park.
• Overnight camping at Camp Sudaca is permitted if:
  • It is part of a supervised activity led by the City, an educational institution, or a non-profit organization dedicated to skill or leadership development.
  • The General Manager deems the activity appropriate based on factors like event safety, supervision, impact on neighbouring properties, and park preservation.

Permit Compliance:

• If you have a permit under subsection 26(2), you are not violating the Parks By-law as long as you follow the conditions of the permit.

Follow Instructions:

• You must obey the instructions of lifeguards or other authorized personnel in or near designated swimming areas.

Respect Equipment:

• Do not misuse or damage any life-saving equipment provided by the City.

You can bring a dog if you follow the City's Animal Control By-law 2002-285. You can bring a guide dog or other trained service animal that assists individuals with visual, hearing, or other impairments, identified by a harness.

Responsibilities for Dog Owners:

• Take reasonable precautions to ensure your dog does not behave in a way that threatens the safety of people or other animals.
• Ensure your dog does not damage gardens, plants, buildings, fences, park furniture, playground equipment, playing fields, or any public facilities in the park.

Restricted Areas for Dogs:

• Do not allow your dog to enter or remain in these areas:
  • Splash pads
  • Sports fields
  • Ball diamonds
  • Tennis courts
  • Ice surfaces for skating
  • Ski hills
  • Gardens, flower beds, or landscaped areas
  • Designated swimming or skateboarding areas

Service Animal Exception:

• Service animals, such as guide dogs, are allowed in all areas to assist individuals with visual, hearing, or other impairments.