PARKS & TRAILS
PARKS
ARTHUR
Arthur Community Park & Marvin Howe Trail
Located on the south end of the village on Hwy 6 along the Conestoga River.
Arthur Lions Park
Located on Smith Street near the north end of town, this park is best suited for picnic lunches!
Arthur Opti-Mrs. Playground & Pavilion
Located at the Arthur & Area Community Centre on Domville Street, this facility features a playground for children and picnic tables under the pavilion.
MOUNT FOREST
Campbell deVore Park
Located on Cork Street, this park has a small kitchen preparation area with hydro, hot water and refrigeration and a small covered pavilion. This park also has horseshoe pits, soccer pitches and a lit ball diamond.
Murphy Park
Located on Murphy Street, this park has a covered picnic shelter with tables and hydro available, along with volleyball courts and horseshoe pits.
Angus Smith Park
Located on Martin Street and Cork Street, this park is nestled in by the Saugeen River and is great for hiking on the trails.
Dempsey Park
Located on Martin Street and Cork Street, this park is nestled in by the Saugeen
TRAILS
Luther Marsh Conservation Area
Containing over 13,000 acres of biological diversity, the Luther Marsh is one of southern Ontario's largest inland wetlands and is located within the Township of Wellington North. Surrounding the open marsh reservoir are lowland swamps, shrubby bogs, plantations, natural forest and cropland. Being home to a wide variety of mammals, amphibians, and birds, as well as being a mecca for waterfowl, Luther Marsh is one of southern Ontario's most significant wetlands and wildlife habitat areas.
Hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, nature observation, birding, hunting and canoeing are just some of the recreational activities enjoyed at Luther Marsh.
Three trails are established at the Marsh: the Shoreline Trail, the Bootlegger Trail and the Mallard Pond. The Shoreline Trail, approximately 5km, starts at the lookout tower and follows Luther Lake. The Bootlegger Trail is 32km and is an excellent trail for cyclists. The third trail is the Mallard Pond and is 5km and is most enjoyed in the early spring and late summer.
Canoe routes, trails observation towers and interpretive displays, all make the Luther Marsh experience a good one! Come see for yourself!
For more information, please contact the Grand River Conservation Authority 519-621-2761
Luther Marsh Trail Map
Saugeen Trail – Mount Forest
The trail system connects major park areas within Mount Forest utilizing municipal property along the Saugeen River Valley and adjoining lands. There are a variety of landscapes to enjoy along the way from reforested areas near Campbell deVore Park to the riverscape along the Saugeen River and Wetlands project at Murphy Park. Information signage is located at Campbelll deVore Park entrance on Princess Street.
Saugeen Valley Trail, Mount Forest
The Arthur Community Park and Marvin Howe Trail – Arthur
Located on the south end of the village on Hwy 6 along the Conestoga River.
Marvin Howe Trail, Arthur
Arthur Historical Society Walking Tour