Parks, Rec & Trails

Please note that as a result of the Declaration of a Significant Weather Event issued by the Township of Algonquin Highlands at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, all Algonquin Highlands waste disposal sites will be closed on Wednesday, March 11.

Please note that due to the mild weather and spring conditions, the cross-country ski trails at the Frost Centre are currently CLOSED. 

With the snow melting across Algonquin Highlands, a friendly reminder to residents walking their dogs to please clean up after their pets.

An ongoing Service Delivery Review being conducted by the County of Haliburton is taking a look at the way the County and its member municipalities – Algonquin Highlands, Dysart et al, Minden Hills and Highlands East – communicate with the public.

The next regular meeting of Algonquin Highlands Council takes place this Thursday, March 5 commencing at 9 a.m. You can view the agenda, which includes a link to the livestream, here.

When grant funding opportunities become available, it can often be helpful to have shovel-ready plans already established for capital projects. As such, the Township of Algonquin Highlands is creating a plan for accessibility improvements at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, and is looking to residents to help decide which design option is the best fit for the facility. 

The Dorset Recreation Centre has a fully appointed, air-conditioned squash court with rackets and balls available! Indoor shoes are required, as is a Dorset Recreation Centre Membership or Daily Pass in order to access the squash court. Please feel free to bring your own racket and personal protective equipment.

The Township of Algonquin Highlands is seeking volunteer coaches for the Stanhope Soccer League for the summer of 2026!

Special Council meetings for the deliberation of the 2026 Algonquin Highlands Budget will take place Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24, commencing at 9 a.m. 

Please note that both the upper and lower floor of the Dorset Recreation Centre are re-opened to the public as of Thursday, Feb. 19, following the installation of a new accessible lift at the facility. This means the public has access to the gymnasium, squash court, fitness room and changerooms/washrooms.