Allan Park

Allan Park Trout Pond Photo

Allan Park

Allan Park is one of the most popular properties owned by Saugeen Conservation. This day-use park is open to the public on a year-round basis. Enjoy a picnic by the pond, cast a fishing line, or take a trek back to explore the vast trail system.

Allan Park has over 162 hectares of rolling, forested landscape. There is also an impressive pond area. This park is a terrific location to spend an afternoon. Explore the vast trail system on foot, ski or snowshoe. Cycling and birding are popular activities you can enjoy while visiting the park.

Park Closed October 7th through October 10th, 2024

A reminder that Allan Park, one of our beloved conservation areas, is hosting the 11th Annual Bruce Grey Forest Festival!

Allan Park will be closed from Monday October 7th, 2024 at 7am through Thursday, October 10th, 2024 at 7pm to facilitate this educational and environmental event.

The Bruce Grey Forest Festival is a collaborative effort initiated in 2010 supported by Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, Sydenham Conservation Foundation, Bruce Power, Hydro One and several other organizations. This festival aims to cultivate a better understanding and appreciation for our forest resources and the environment. Over 900 grade seven students will participate in hands-on, curriculum-based activities across thirty activity centres, focusing on themes like biodiversity, sustainability, climate change, and conservation.

Invitations have been sent out to all schools with grade 7 students in the Bluewater District and Bruce Grey Catholic District School Boards, along with a few others in close proximity. We look forward to hosting up to 300 students on site daily!

For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact bgforestfestival@gmail.com

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to foster environmental education and stewardship in our community!

Location

GPS 44.1489,-80.9243
Allan Park is located between Hanover and Durham, south of Grey County Road #4.

Recreational trails

Allan Park has over 10 km of scenic, recreational trails open to the public year round, suitable for:
- hiking (beginner to advanced)
- horseback riding
- cycling
- cross-country skiing (beginner to novice)
- snowshoeing
Most of the trails consist of hard-packed, natural surfaces. Loose gravel and boardwalk are also incorporated
Please note, the Rabbit Creek Loop will remain permanently closed

Fishing

Pond is stocked with young trout from Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and local suppliers.
Put and take system we have had in place for many years.
Fishing is permitted within season only (follow MNRF guidelines - Zone 16).
Ice fishing is NOT permitted as the ice can be unstable.
Enjoy the annual MNRF license-free family fishing weekend held in July.
Please visit our Fishing page for more information.

Hunting

Hunting is NOT permitted in Allan Park.
Please visit our Hunting page for more information.

Fees

There is a $5.00 parking fee to access Allan Park.

Pay Day Use Parking Fees Online:

Pay for single vehicle one day parking at any Saugeen Conservation Area: click here.
Pay for single vehicle annual parking at any Saugeen Conservation Area: click here.

Amenities

Parking
Washrooms

History

Scenic lands within Allan Park are part of the Horseshoe Moraine.
Rolling hills reaching an elevation of 100 feet gives way to kettle lakes and cold water springs.
These features resulted from the melting of glaciers thousands of years ago.
Many of the trees here were planted in the 1960s by Saugeen Conservation and MNRF.
162 ha (400 acres) of rolling forested lands and an impressive pond.
Allan Park is designated as a Conservation Area and Managed Forest.