Explore the Outdoors
Belleville is the ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts, with over 45 kilometers of well-groomed recreation trails, parks, gardens, and green space for everyone to enjoy year round.
Urban Waterfront Trails
Kiwanis Bayshore Recreational Trail is 2.75 km in length and borders the north shore of the Bay of Quinte. Lighted and paved, it is part of the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail. Along the trail is Meyers Pier marina. Public washrooms, seasonal canteen, children’s playground, two boat launches and the CN Train Monument commemorating Belleville’s railroad history are just some of the sights you’ll encounter along this beautiful multi-purpose trail.
Shirley Langer Recreational Trail is about 1 km in length and connects to the end of the Bayshore Trail at Herchimer Avenue and Keegan Parkway. This brand new multi use trail is paved and even offers the opportunity to cross country ski as the trail is groomed in the winter months.
Parrott Riverfront Recreational Trail is a 1.6 km paved and lit trail that follows along the banks of the Moira River. You’ll spot ducks, turtles and even blue herons. The trail skirts Belleville’s downtown giving you access to shops, restaurants and services
Riverside Park Recreational Trail is a partially paved 5.25 km trail that runs alongside the Moira River and passes through Riverside Park and under Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. There are several rest spots along the way and you will also find the Kiwanis Skateboard Park, the Lady Nicole Pirate Ship Park, a children’s splash pad, sports fields, the Canada flag toboggan hill and public restrooms.
Zwick’s Recreational Trail is a 3.25 km double looped, paved and well-lit trail. Winding its way along the beautiful Bay of Quinte, you will view picturesque parkland and natural landscapes. Zwick’s Park plays host to a number of events and activities throughout the year. This popular trail will take you to picnic areas, playgrounds, groomed sports fields and peaceful rest stops. For those who enjoy a social experience with their dog, visit the Quinte Dog Park at East Zwick’s Park – a three acre fenced park for your four legged friends.
Rural Trails
The Trans Canada Trail enters near Corbyville and follows north to Stirling. The trail is 23.5 km in length and provides opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, ATVing and snowmobiling. The Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance maintains trail networks spreading from the Bay of Quinte all the way north to Algonquin Park. There are endless ways for you and your family to experience nature, while discovering history, our natural environment and rural communities. For more information on the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance, visit www.thetrail.ca.
Conservation Areas
Potters Creek Conservation Area is the home base for Quinte Conservation administrative office, offers natural trails that wind through a former farm, past fragrant orchards, open meadows and scenic woodlands. The mouth of Potters Creek opens into the Bay of Quinte – a popular starting point for canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing. The perfect spot to enjoy a stroll and stop for a picnic.
H.R. Frink Conservation Area offers close to 13 km’s of trails through a variety of habitats including deciduous forest trails along the Moira River and Parks Creek to a beautiful boardwalk of horsetails, orchids and all the inhabitants of the wetlands. With so much beautiful scenery, it is a perfect destination for photographers.
Please Respect our Recreational Trails and Parks
We take pride in all of our recreational spaces and we ask that you do the same while enjoying these beautiful areas throughout our city. For your safety and the safety of others, please keep to the right and maintain safe speeds on bicycles and roller blades. Dogs are allowed in City of Belleville parks and on recreational trails but must be leashed at all times, with the exception of the “off-leash dog park” located in East Zwick’s Park. It is the individuals’ responsibility to properly dispose of any of their pet’s waste in accordance to City By-Law #13936.
Belleville’s Peace Poles
Peace Poles can be found along our Zwick’s and Bayshore Trails. Belleville’s Peace Poles serve as a reminder to our citizens and visitors that the city is a welcome place for people of all cultures, races and religions.
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