Ontario Parks Day-Use Permit Lending

Ontario Parks Locations:

• Please see the Park Locator tool on the Ontario Parks website for full park information.

More Information:

• Please visit the Ontario Parks website for a complete list of parks, operating dates, and contact information.

Conditions of Use:

• Parking pass valid for one (1) vehicle at any Ontario Park.
• Pass is valid for day-use only.
• Pass must be placed face-up on the vehicle dashboard to be valid.
• Pass may be used multiple times during the loan period.

Terms of Loan:

• 1 week loan period.
• $1.00 per day late fee; $225.00 replacement fee.
• Pass may be returned to any Trent Lakes Public Library branch.

About Ontario Parks:

Take some time to explore Ontario Parks. With over 330 parks, covering 9 million hectares that attract over 10 million visits each year, there is a lot to discover!

A daily vehicle permit is a great way to explore a provincial park for the day. Bike, hike, swim, picnic and make some magical outdoor memories.

• Includes entry at any operating provincial park for one vehicle and its passengers.
• Most permits are valid from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, but can vary by park.
• Enjoy a park in every season. Daily vehicle permits are available year round – each park has its own operating dates so check ahead to plan your adventure.

New advance service for day use at select provincial parks:

Ontario Parks is now offering daily vehicle permits in advance for visits at 33 select provincial parks. Visitors are now able to book day use access for their visits up to five days in advance. Library patrons who have borrowed a seasonal permit to visit participating advance service Ontario Parks will need to obtain an advance daily vehicle permit for all visits, including free day use days.

Obtaining a permit in advance will allow people to plan ahead, which means more time on the beach or trails and less time in long lines, and guarantee they have a parking spot upon arrival.

Library patrons will be able to use the borrowed seasonal permit’s serial number to obtain guaranteed access to these parks at no extra charge.

There are two ways to obtain a daily vehicle permit in advance for the 33 participating parks.

1. Online at reservations.ontarioparks.com
2. By phone at 1-888-ONT-PARK (1-888-668-7275) – Open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

When patrons arrive at a park, they will need to bring the seasonal permit that they have borrowed from the library and a printed or electronic copy of the confirmation e-mail that indicates that they have secured a space at the park on the day of the visit.

We have included some information that will assist with navigating the upcoming changes we have identified above accessed by clicking here. 

Have questions? Visit www.ontarioparks.com/dayuse, or contact Megan Birrell at megan.birrell2@ontario.ca