Parks & Recreation
» Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor recreation is essential to our quality of life in Douro-Dummer. The Parks and Recreation Department invites you to utilize and enjoy the opportunities and amenities available at our park facilities.
Our outdoor recreation facilities include;
- Ball diamonds
- Soccer pitches
- Playgrounds
- Swimming areas
- A basketball court
- Picnic areas
- Horseshoe pits
- A boat launch
Back Dam Park
209 Rock Road, Warsaw, on the south side of the beautiful Indian River.
Amenities:
- Picnic shelter
- Junior & senior playground structure
- Boat launch
- Parking area
- Picnic tables
*Back Dam Park is for day use only, no overnight camping is permitted.
Douro Park (North & South)
Spanning 151 acres, this magnificent recreational property lines both banks of the beautiful Indian River. Accessed by main gates at both the North and South entrances, Douro Park has something for everyone!
Featuring two regulation size softball diamonds and two soccer pitches, sports leagues abound. Naturalists can enjoy bird-watching, hiking or just strolling through the massive cedars which bring the park to life year-round. Canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities are available to residents but are unsupervised and for use at one's own risk.
Douro Park North
205 Douro 2nd Line
Amenities:
- Regulation size softball diamond with screened backstop and player's benches
- Regulation size soccer pitch with nets
- Junior size soccer pitch with nets
- Public unsupervised beach & swimming area
- Playground area
- 2 parking areas
- Litter and recycling receptacles
- Picnic tables
Douro Park South
201 Douro 2nd Line
Amenities:
- Regulation size softball diamond with screened backstop, player's benches and night lights
- Public unsupervised beach and swimming area
- Canoeing/kayaking launch
- Horseshoe pits
- Playground area
- Parking area
- Litter and recycling receptacles
- Picnic tables
Ball Diamond & Soccer Pitch Rentals
For more information, please contact Douro Community Centre at 705-742-0008 or Dummer (Warsaw) Community Centre at 705-652-3617.
| Softball Contacts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Douro Minor Softball | Adele Devlin | 705-652-6156 |
| Douro Men's League | Dave Devlin | 705-652-6156 |
| Kawartha Slo-pitch League | Mike Mulvaney | 705-749-9388 |
| Soccer Contacts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Soccer Club | Derek Jullian | 705-652-3907 |
| Cindy Edmondson | 705-652-9936 |
Clintonia Park
311 Gifford Drive, Donwood
Located in Donwood, this local community park features opportunities for young children and youth to enjoy the outdoors.
Amenities:
- Junior & senior playground
- Basketball court
- Picnic shelter
- Picnic tables
Millenium Park & Garden
894 South Street, Warsaw
Located adjacent to the Township's Municipal Office, the park and garden provide a tranquil setting for weddings and special events. The bountiful gardens feature colourful displays of perennials and annuals from Spring to Fall.
Amenities:
- Millennium Garden
- Gazebo
- Sitting area
- Walking paths
- Parking area at Municipal Parking Lot
Please contact the Municipal Office at 705-652-8392 in you would like to hold an event in the Millennium Garden. There is no cost to use the facility or grounds; however donations are graciously accepted to assist with park improvements.