Mono has nine parks - seven run by the municipality, one operated by the Credit Valley Conservation and one by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Another Provincial park is also being developed in the area.
Mono's newest trail, The Island Lake Family Trail, is a 1 kilometre multi-use trail through the beautiful Dufferin Forest ending at the picturesque Island Lake Dam. A perfect walk for the entire family. The entrance is located on Hockley Road across from the Mono-Amaranth Public School.
Map of Parks
MUNICIPAL PARKS:
Island Lake Family Park - 18-acres of parkland overlooking picturesque Island Lake. Located on the west side of 1st Line in the new Island Lake Estates subdivision, this park houses a new multi-age play structure and is a great place for the kids to play and parents to relax.
Lloyd Armstrong Memorial Park - This 3-acre park is on the Thirty Side Road east of the Seventh Line. It is under renovation at present, but currently houses a baseball diamond complete with backstop and bleachers. A new picnic shelter, picnic tables and 2 horseshoe pits are being added.
Madill Meadows - 3.5 acres of parkland located on Madill Drive in Devonleigh Estates. This park houses new playground equipment for 2-12 year olds, a lit multi-purpose pad (with an outdoor skating rink in the winter months). Open space allows for the informal playing of soccer, baseball and kite flying. Parking for six vehicles.
Mono Centre Park - Located in the hamlet of Mono, is approximately 15 acres in size. This park includes playground equipment, a multi-purpose pad with 2 basketball hoops, 2 tennis courts (you need a key for access), baseball diamond, open playing field, tobogganing hill and natural outdoor ice rink. One of the Town's community centres is also located in this parks.
Mono College Park - 15.3 acres in the Cardinal Woods subdivision at the northwest corner of Highway #10 and County Road #16 (across the highway from the Hockley Road). It has playground equipment, two public tennis courts, baseball diamond, public washrooms, sheltered seating, playing field and a natural outdoor ice rink.
Monora Park, located on the west side of Highway #10 behind the Volkswagen car dealership, is a 40-acre natural park complete with 18 kms of walking trails, x-country ski trails, picnic shelter, gazebo and open playing field. The Monora Park Pavilion community centre is also located in this park.
Purple Hill Park - 4 acres on Ashwood Drive in the Purple Hill subdivision. The park has extensive playground equipment, picnic tables, benches and open playing field.
OTHER PARKS
Mono Cliffs Provincial Park - Owned and managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources, this park of over 1,300 acres is home to many rare plants. Consequently, activities are strictly controlled, as set out in the recently completed Management Plan. Situated in the Second and Third concessions EHS between the hamlet of Mono Centre and the Twenty Five Side Road, the park encompasses part of the Niagara Escarpment. The entrance to the park is on the Third Line EHS between the Mono Centre Road and the 25 Side Road. Hiking (Bruce Trail) and cross-country ski trails are well-maintained in terrain which is spectacular year round.
Island Lake Conservation Area - Over 670 acres of conservation land, including the lake, with access from Hurontario Street north of Buena Vista Drive. Home of the annual Pike Derby and the Island Lake Rowing Club (call 941-3861). Fishing in summer and winter, boating - your own or canoe rental. Trails for hiking and skiing. Bookings taken for company picnics, etc. This park is owned and operated by the Credit Valley Conservation.
