Looking for an easy outdoor activity during your cottage stay? Riverside Park is one of Carleton Place’s favourite places to enjoy the Mississippi River.
The park offers plenty of room to relax, have a picnic or spend time by the water. Families will appreciate the sandy beach, splash pad, swings and play structures, while paddlers can launch a canoe or kayak from the docks in the northern section of the park.
You can also follow the Riverside Trail past the historic Carleton Place Canoe Club and continue toward the downtown area and scenic town boat launch. Founded in 1893, the canoe club is recognized as Canada’s oldest continuously operating canoe club.
After exploring the park, continue into downtown Carleton Place for local shops, cafés and restaurants along Bridge Street.
Riverside Park is an excellent choice when you want a simple outing without planning an entire day. Spend a few hours exploring town, then return to Mariposa on the Mississippi for swimming, fishing and a peaceful evening beside Mississippi Lake.
Visitor tip: Beach services and water conditions can change during the season. Check the Town of Carleton Place website before swimming.
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