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Parks and trails<br />
Port Hope trails<br />
Port Hope offers both rural and urban trails for walking, cycling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.<br />
✓ New Upcoming program for 2017 Naming of Trails program! Watch for details and updates to trail signage<br />
and wayfinding along the Ganaraska River (Phase 1 of this project).<br />
✓ The Port Hope section of the Waterfront Trail connects Clarington to the west and Hamilton Township<br />
through Cobourg to the east. The urban section of the waterfront trail on the east side of the Ganaraska River<br />
with spectacular views of Lake Ontario features the dedicated handiwork of volunteers that made this trail<br />
possible including benches, bird feeders, a gazebo, boardwalk and viewing area. This section also tributes the<br />
community leaders who played a key role in the trails development – The Keith Richan Walkway, Peter Huffman<br />
Trail and the A.K. Sculthorpe Memorial Woodland Marsh. The Waterfront Trail is also a natural waystation for<br />
monarch butterflies and provides the resources necessary for monarchs to produce successive generations<br />
and sustain their migration. UPDATE: The Port Hope Waterfront Trail experienced extensive damage with<br />
record high water levels in Lake Ontario in 2017. Some sections of the trail remain closed. Repairs will<br />
be completed when water levels recede within the normal range. Residents and Visitors are asked to be<br />
diligent in obeying postings and notices.<br />
✓ The Ganaraska Trail Pine Ridge section starts at the cairn opposite the Town Hall in Rotary Park beside the<br />
Ganaraska River. With 65 kilometers of varied terrain, this section is easy and novices should have no difficulties.<br />
✓ Try the new Greenbelt Route that was created to make it easier for Ontarians to access the natural beauty of<br />
the Greenbelt. It connects dozens of rural communities, encouraging tourists to cycle to their destinations and<br />
support local economies. Visit their <strong>web</strong>site greenbelt.ca/route.<br />
✓ Geocaching GPS units are available for use at the Town Park Recreation Centre. You and your family can use<br />
one of the units locally or take it on a family vacation. Sign out procedures will be followed but this service is<br />
free! Call 905-885-7908 for more details.<br />
Various trails are<br />
available in Port Hope!<br />
Get your copy of the Outdoor<br />
Adventure Map today!<br />
feature<br />
park<br />
Ganaraska River<br />
Offering some of the<br />
best trout and salmon<br />
fishing in the province.<br />
Caroline Street Rink<br />
The rink at Caroline Street has undergone a major update with<br />
funding support through the Government of Canada. New rink<br />
boards and glass have been installed at this rink, as well as<br />
updates to the surrounding park area. The rink is available for<br />
those wishing to play a variety of sports in a neighbourhood<br />
setting. A valued group of volunteers work hard in partnership<br />
with the parks department to maintain this rink as a natural ice<br />
surface in the winter (weather dependent). Ice conditions are<br />
reviewed and the park opening is posted when available. For<br />
more information about ice conditions during the winter, or to<br />
volunteer, please call 905-885-8760.<br />
GARBAGE IN PARKS<br />
Illegal dumping activities have been<br />
problematic throughout the Municipality–<br />
particularly in municipal parks and on trails.<br />
Staff has estimated that between 50 – 75%<br />
of the waste being collected is a result of<br />
residential waste being placed in or beside<br />
parks containers.<br />
In order to attempt to reduce the occurrences<br />
of these activities and to encourage<br />
responsible behaviours in our parks and trails,<br />
a number of strategies are in place. These<br />
action items include the following:<br />
✓ The removal of garbage containers has<br />
been completed on all trails and will be<br />
replaced with strategically located specialized<br />
dog waste containers.<br />
✓ A hotline for reporting illegal dumping<br />
where residents are encouraged to report any<br />
concerns. An incentive will be provided upon<br />
successful issuance of a ticket.<br />
✓ A public awareness campaign, developed<br />
in partnership with the Marketing Department,<br />
“Put Your Trash In Its Place”.<br />
Reporting illegal dumping<br />
prcgarbage@porthope.ca<br />
Hotline: 905 885 8760<br />
Put your trash in its place!<br />
The Municipality of Port<br />
Hope is raising awareness<br />
about irresponsible waste<br />
disposal. We’re reminding the<br />
community of the garbage<br />
and recycling guidelines that<br />
help to keep the Municipality beautiful. Do your<br />
part - help to keep our community clean!<br />
www.porthope.ca/parks-and-playgrounds<br />
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parks and trails
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