Beaches

Welcome to the Town of Cobourg's Victoria Park Beach Page

During the July 26, 2021 Regular Council Meeting it was decided to immediately open Victoria Park Beach from Monday to Sunday. The beach will now be open during the weekend as well. Please read this page carefully to ensure a complete understanding of the rules to follow, hours of operation and safety protocol during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Operating Hours

OPEN DAILY: Monday to Sunday | HOURS: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

Please check our Twitter or Facebook page before you leave for the beach for real-time updates on the Victoria Park beach.

Rules and COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Please help us keep our beach safe and open during the pandemic by abiding by all rules and safety protocols. 

• Do not enter if you suspect you have COVID-19 or if you have any of the known symptoms.
• Maintain physical distance of 2-metres from other beach users and Town staff.
• There are no lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk.
• No organized team sports (volleyball) are allowed.
• Abide by current provincial outdoor gathering limits.
• Smoking, alcohol, littering, BBQs, dogs and tents are prohibited on the beach.

*The Victoria Park Beach may close at any time if rules and safety protocols are not being followed. We want you to enjoy our beautiful beach, so please, help us by respecting the rules and staying safe!*

Washrooms

The Town of Cobourg will have portable washrooms on the beach as well as the following washrooms available to the public: Victoria Park Current Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Beginning June 1, 2021 to September 6, 2021: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. After Labour Day: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Cobourg Marina Building Hours: 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Located on the exterior of the administration building.

Splash Pad - Now Open!

The Splashpad has reopened effective Saturday, June 5, 2021.  Operating Hours Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Cleaning Procedures The Splashpad will be cleaned twice daily. We ask that all Splashpad users please: Stay home if you’re sick or have symptoms of COVID-19 Take turns and maintain physical distancing of 2 metres Have fun! Please also note that there is no attendant on duty, please supervise users of the Splashpad.

Other Facilities and Amenities

Our beach offers many facilities and services for residents and visitors alike, including: Picnic areas and tables (closed) Canteen (closed) Washrooms (open) Two playgrounds (open) Splash pad (open) Foot bath area  Fenced basketball court (open)

How will people be notified of a beach closure?

The Town of Cobourg notifies the public immediately using the following methods: Social Media - Facebook and Twitter Public Notice Website Homepage Updates Check the helpful channels of information above before planning a trip to the beach or call us at 905-372-4301.

West Beach

Cobourg's West Beach is located just west of Victoria Park. This beach has a mix of pebbles and sand, a naturalized grass area and a boardwalk that runs from Hibernia Street to Ontario Street. We have an Ecology Garden to the north, which is a naturalized garden maintained by our local residents.

Water Quality Testing

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit annually monitors the recreational water quality at public beaches each year for levels of E. coli bacteria and Blue-Green Algae (cyanobacteria) from the beginning of June until the end of August. If a beach is deemed unsafe to swim, it’s due to high counts of bacteria in the water. View the current beach water quality testing results.