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.

Robert Simpson Park Beach

Location: 400 John Street North

Beach Status: Open

Beach Information:

Over 275 feet of beach front
Play Structure
Splash Pad - Open daily 8:00 am to 8:00 pm until Thanksgiving Weekend
Unguarded Beach - (Closed for the 2024 Season)
AccessMat (Accessible Beach Mat) - (Closed for the 2024 Season)
WaterWheels (Accessible Beach and Water Chair) - (Closed for the 2024 Season)
JAYDOG Canteen - (Closed for the 2024 Season)
Open Play Area
Washroom Facilities - Open daily 8 am to 8 pm
Gazebo
Picnic Tables

Parking Information:

Parking on the main level offers 65 spaces, including 5 accessible parking stalls.
Beach level parking offers 7 spaces – 3 accessible spots and 4 standard parking space. All other areas of the waterfront, including the hill are Tow Away Zones.
Overflow parking on weekends is available at no cost in the rear parking lot of the Arnprior Hospital.
A Park Attendant will be on-site Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30am-6:30pm to support safe park environment.

McLean Park Beach

Location: 178 McLean Avenue

Beach Status: Open

Amenities:

Over 250 feet of waterfront
Waterfront for swimming, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and canoeing (unguarded)
Large Picnic Area with Picnic Benches
Picnic Benches
Play Structure
Washroom Facilities across the street at Optimist Wayne Lavallee Park - Open daily 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
3 lighted Ball Diamonds – 2 fastball and 1 baseball across the street at McLean Avenue Ball Diamonds
3 Disc Golf Nets – across the street at McLean Avenue Ball Diamonds
Gazebo