Beaches

Beaches

The town of Arnprior boasts beautiful waterfront along both the Madawaska and Ottawa rivers. Along these waterways, the Town has two beaches located at Robert Simpson Park and McLean Park.

Before visiting our beaches please click here learn about water safety.

Beach Information

Swim at Own Risk

Please Swim Between the Buoys

No Lifeguard on Duty – Emergency Dial 911.

The buoyed area is supervised seasonally – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Notice:

Waterfront conditions (depth, bottom, etc.) may change. Beware of waves, rocks and uneven bottom conditions.

Stay in the swimming area | Don’t swim alone | Don’t swim at night

Always obey the lifeguard - They have the right to enforce additional guidelines.

Parents:

Stay within arm’s reach of your children at all times.

Beach Rules: All other municipal by-laws apply.

• Supervise your children
• Place waste in receptacle
• No glass
• No alcohol
• No tents or overnight camping
• No diving
• No smoking, vaping or marijuana
• No fires
• No boats
• No inflatables
• No fishing
• No pets
• No littering
• Do not feed the birds
• No open air burning or charcoal BBQs
  • Where BBQs are permitted, only CSA approve propane BBQs are allowed

Dangerous Undertows and Current

Swim only in supervised area

If caught in an undertow:

• Don’t fight the current
• Swim parallel to the shore, then to shore at an angle
• If you can’t escape, float or tread water
• If you need help, call or wave for assistance

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

• Stop all activities
• Seek shelter indoors or hard-topped vehicle
• Wait 30 minutes after storm to resume activities

No beach access between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Robert Simpson Park Beach is operated by the Town of Arnprior.

Report any site deficiencies to: www.arnprior.ca | 613-623-7301 | Download the Arnprior app

Splash Pads

Splash Pad Rules

Splash Pad is Unsupervised

Use at Own Risk

1. Parents or guardians must continually supervise children
2. Children shall be appropriately attired for their age and continence ability to prevent fouling of the splash pad. Children under 3 must wear swim diapers.
3. No glass container, food, or beverage is allowed on the splash pad or in the area immediately surrounding the spray pad/splash pad.
4. Recreational water is not intended for drinking.
5. Do not use the splash pad if you have an open sore or rash, or are experiencing nausea, vomiting or diarrhea.
6. No person shall pollute the water or surface of the splash pad in any manner or on the immediate area surrounding the splash pad.
7. No person shall engage in boisterous play in or about the splash pad.

Splash Pad Rules

• Supervise your children
  • Take them on frequent restroom breaks
• Place waste in receptacle
• No glass
• No alcohol
• No diving
• No fires
• No feeding the birds
• No tents or overnight camping
• No smoking, vaping or marijuana
• No open air burning or charcoal BBQs
  • Where BBQs are permitted, only CSA approve propane BBQs are allowed
• No bikes, scooters, skateboards, or rollerblades (in the splash pad)
• No water balloons or bubbles (in the splash pad)
• No animals (in the splash pad)
• No street clothes or shoes (in the splash pad)
• No bathing
  • No soaps, shampoos, or detergents
• No climbing on splash pad fixtures
• Non-Slip Footwear strongly recommended
• Splash Pad may be closed at any time due to weather, maintenance or other operational concerns

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!

• Stop all activities
• Seek shelter in substantial building or hard-topped vehicle
• Wait 30 minutes after storm to resume activities

Robert Simpson Park Beach is operated by the Town of Arnprior. Report any site deficiencies to:

www.arnprior.ca | 613-623-7301 | Download the Arnprior app