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Kelso Conservation Area

Milton

  • Nature
  • Ages 3–12
  • Half a day
  • Spring · Summer · Fall
Hours and prices on the official site ↗
A wooded hillside in fall colours under a blue skySamin Riasat · CC BY-SA 4.0
A path across a leafy meadow in fallSamin Riasat · CC BY-SA 4.0
Limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment above green forestMhsheikholeslami · CC BY-SA 4.0

Why bring the kids

  • A lifeguarded beach in summer, and pedal boats on the lake
  • Kelso Cove Waterpark, with more than 26 features and obstacles
  • Escarpment views, and chairlift rides on fall weekends

Before you go

Fees
Paid entry. Booking online ahead costs less than paying at the gate; rates are on the official site.
Booking
Not required to enter the park, but recommended. The swimming beach is by reservation only.
Parking
Several lots inside the park: Visitor Centre, Pump House and Boat Rentals. Winter trails start from the Summit lot.
Washrooms
The official park page does not say where the washrooms are; check before you go.
Strollers
A stroller-friendly boardwalk loops around the lake.

From the official sites, last checked 2026-11-07. Prices and hours change, so check before you leave.

Good to know

  • Dogs are welcome on a leash of 2 m or less, but not on the swimming beach or at the waterpark.
  • The Challenge Course has age, height and weight limits; check them before promising it to the kids.
  • Trails close for a while in spring and fall. In winter only one marked loop is open, once the ground is frozen.