About Us

Picturesque park with both natural and active settings.  Home of the YMCA, Georgian Bay Rowing Club, North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre, Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Indian Village, Huron Ouendat Ossuary, Midland Curling Club, Midland Lawn Bowling Club, Skateboard Park, Civitan Ball Diamond, Beach Volleyball Courts, Tennis Courts, Dog Park, Basketball Court, Disc Golf, play equipment, boating (10hp and under only), prescribed burn and naturalized areas, community garden, horticultural displays, nature trails, picnic shelters, three separate washroom facilities, snack bar.

Forged by glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age, Little Lake has been home to many different peoples who have depended on it. Several Wendat villages were located at or near the lake. In the 19th century, it became a popular site for touring and camping and remained so up until the 1990’s.

James Playfair purchased the initial land that made up Little Lake Park in order to save the trees from the lumber mills. He then offered it to the Town of Midland Parks Committee for the original purchase price. Mr. Thos Duncan was appointed the first park commissioner and set about grooming the land to create a friendly public park. In the ensuing years land has been added and further improvements made. Little Lake Park has become the centre of town hosting many major events, including the Royal Visit of 1959 and Midland’s 125th Anniversary celebrations.

Today, Little Lake Park welcomes visitors from near and far, boasting a beautiful view, modern amenities and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  

Water Quality Testing: www.theswimguide.org/beach/1425?set_language=en

Interesting Fact:  First official parkland of Midland, former site of a seasonal campground.  Developed in the 1920's.

The lake is 10 to 12 feet deep (except near shore).

Boat motor restrictions are 10hp and under.

7km of sand.

The area is 1.4 square kilometers.