Riverside parks and woodland trails
Town-listed routes include the Gillies and McLachlin trails and the Heritage Trail, which starts at the museum.
15 parks, trails, recreation centres and libraries are mapped in the Arnprior area from OpenStreetMap, each linked to its source.
Updated · Facts on this page link to their sources
Gillies Grove preserves old-growth white pine associated with Arnprior's lumber history. At Robert Simpson Park, the Town's 2026 construction notice closes the upper playground and splash pad while retaining access to the beach and waterfront trail; consult the current notice before visiting. The Macnamara Trail is managed by a local naturalists' club on private land under an access agreement.
Parks, trails and recreation
Neighbourhood parks
11Allan Drive Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Bell Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
CN Trail Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Daniel McLachlin Park & Bell Tower
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Hydro Park East
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Hydro Park West
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
M. Sullivan & Son Ltd. Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
McLean Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Optimist Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Robert Simpson Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Veteran's Park
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Recreation centres & libraries
4Arnprior Bowling Centre
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Arnprior Curling Club
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Arnprior Public Library
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Nick Smith Centre
In Arnprioropenstreetmap.org
Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Is Arnprior walkable?
Arnprior has Town-described walking routes, including the Heritage Trail starting at the museum and the McLachlin Trail linking riverside parks. These establish recreational walking options, not a town-wide walkability score or a guaranteed walk to daily services.
As of 2026-10-30 · arnprior.ca
Is Robert Simpson Park open during construction?
The Town's 2026 Phase 1A notice says Robert Simpson Park's beach and waterfront trail remain accessible while the upper playground and splash pad are closed. The project timeline lists upper-park construction from summer 2026 into spring 2027, so check the latest notice for changing access.
As of 2026-10-30 · arnprior.ca
What is Gillies Grove known for?
Gillies Grove contains surviving old-growth white pine within the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinabeg. Parks Canada identifies the grove and house as a national historic site associated with the McLachlin and Gillies lumbering families.
As of 2026-10-30 · parks.canada.ca
Where is the Macnamara Trail and who maintains it?
The Macnamara Trail is accessed from McNab Street off Madawaska Boulevard. The Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club maintains it through an agreement with private landowner Nylene Canada.
As of 2026-10-30 · mfnc.ca
Can I take a dog or bicycle on the Macnamara Trail?
The Macnamara Trail's manager prohibits dogs, bicycles and motor vehicles on the trail. Access is on private land by agreement, so follow the manager's rules rather than assuming municipal park rules apply.
As of 2026-10-30 · mfnc.ca
Where can I swim or skate indoors in Arnprior?
The Nick Smith Centre has a swimming pool and two ice surfaces. The Town links swimming and skating programmes from the centre's page; check the session calendar for available activities.
As of 2026-10-30 · arnprior.ca