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Beaches & waterfront · Pickering

Petticoat Creek Conservation Park

A Lake Ontario conservation park for shoreline walks, picnics and a connection to the Waterfront Trail.

Footbridge reflected in Petticoat Creek, with trees and Lake Ontario beyond.
A footbridge over Petticoat Creek near Lake Ontario, photographed in November 2020.Photo: The Cosmonaut · CC BY-SA 2.5 CA · Resized and converted to WebP; display may crop.

About Petticoat Creek Conservation Park

The Waterfront Trail passes through Petticoat Creek beside Lake Ontario, with picnic sites spread between the shoreline and wooded creek corridor. TRCA records 69 kinds of trees here, from willows and birch to oak and pine.

The park map marks lookout points, covered picnic areas, parking and washrooms. This is a place for a shoreline walk or a picnic; the old pool is permanently closed.

What to see and do

  • Lake Ontario shoreline
  • Waterfront Trail
  • Picnic sites and shelters
  • Creek-side birdwatching

Before you go

Seasonal entrance schedules can change; consult the current TRCA park notice before travelling. The aquatic facility is permanently closed.

Visitor information checked . Check the operator’s latest notices before travelling.

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