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Allan Park

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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.

 

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.

 

 

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