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For a relaxing day at the beach, head down to Barrie's waterfront. At Centennial Beach, make sure to take advantage of the large children's playground, beach volleyball courts, outdoor mini putt, and the large sandy beach - perfect for swimming! Restaurants and cafés are within walking distance. If a quieter beach is more your scene, venture a little ways down the shoreline to swim from Johnson Beach or Minet's Point.

Click Here for the Simcoe County Beach Report. If the beach you are looking for is not listed, it is not closed and there are no advisories.

Beaches & Picnic Areas

Allandale Station Park ~ 11 acres
Lakeshore Dr. between Tiffin St. & Minet's Point Rd.

Description: Features include beautiful waterfront setting, bike/walk path, and the Southshore Community Centre, which is available for rent for various special events.

Bayview Park ~ 1.23 acres
South side of Dunlop St. E. between Mulcaster St. and Poyntz St.

Description: Features include a picnic shelter and playground equipment.

Centennial Beach
Lakeshore Dr. between Bayfield St. and Tiffin St.

Description: Supervised beach, end of June to mid August (7days /week). Features include a playground, biking & walking paths, picnic shelter, picnic tables, restrooms, concession stand, flower gardens, water fountain, boat launch, and parking.

The Gables ~ 42.3 acres
Northeast of Bay Lane & Tollendal Mill Rd.

Description: Features include woodlot trails, beach, picnic shelter and washrooms.

Heritage Park ~ 4.4 acres
South side of Lakeshore Dr., between Bayfield St. and Mulcaster St.

Description: Features include waterfront setting, gazebo, water play area, walkway/paths, change rooms, washrooms, duck pond, gardens etc.

Johnson Beach
Located at the end of Johnson St. (next to the Barrie Yacht Club)

Description: Supervised beach, end of June to mid August (7 days a week). Features include restrooms, change rooms, concession stand and parking.

Minet's Point Beach
Located west of Cox Mill Rd., north of Tollendal Mill Rd.

Description: Unsupervised area. Features include windsurfing, playground, picnic tables, restrooms, and parking.

St. Vincent Park ~ 2.47 acres
South end of St. Vincent St. between Blake St. & Kempenfelt Dr.

Description: Features include playground equipment, picnic shelter and washrooms.

Tyndale Beach Park
Located east of Cox Mill Rd., north of Tollendal Mill Rd.

Description: Unsupervised area. Features include playground, restrooms, and picnic tables.