Borrow an Ontario Parks Pass through the Espanola Public Library FOR FREE!
Parks passes may be borrowed by library card holders with a valid adult/senior library membership in good standing. These passes include free day-use access to all Ontario Provincial Parks and offer admission for one vehicle and its occupants.
Borrowing Period
1 week (7 days)
Park Pass Availability
Passes CANNOT be reserved / placed on hold – passes are available on a first come first served basis. For availability or questions, please phone the library at (705) 869-2940 OR visit the library front desk.
Park Reservations
Park reservations can be made by phoning 1-888-668-7275 or online at reservations.ontarioparks.com.
Overdue Fines and Replacement Cost
Fine for late return: $20.00 per day
Replacement cost for lost or damaged pass: $225.00
PLEASE BE ADVISED
Parks passes are limited and availability is dependent on the return of the passes from previous patrons. The EPL cannot guarantee that a pass will be returned and available on the set return date - We apologize for the inconvenience.
*We recommend that you check the Ontario Parks website for up-to-date information to plan your trip (the daily vehicle permit does not guarantee park entry. Park capacity limitations as well as Covid-19 restrictions may apply) as well as their Operating Dates page to view which parks will be open for your visit*
Here are just a few of the Ontario Parks you could visit this summer:
Chutes Provincial Park (Massey, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/chutes
Misery Bay Provincial Park (Evansville, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/miserybay
Pancake Bay Provincial Park (Batchawana Bay, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pancakebay
Fairbank Provincial Park (Worthington, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/fairbank
Windy Lake Provincial Park (Levack, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/windylake
Pinery Provincial Park: (Grand Bend, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pinery
Lake Superior Provincial Park (Wawa, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/lakesuperior
Killarney Provincial Park (Killarney, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killarney
Grundy Lake Provincial Park (Britt, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/grundylake
Killbear Provincial Park (Nobel, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killbear
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (Pass Lake, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sleepinggiant
For additional options, visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/en
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