While spending time at our parks and beaches, you should take a few precautions to ensure your safety. Review our swimming and water safety tips.
Swimming advisories and beach closures
Every summer between June and September (Labour Day weekend), the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) collects water samples from designated beaches to test bacteria levels. In Innisfil, SMDHU tests:
- Innisfil Beach Park
- 9th Line Beach Park
- Leonard's Beach (10th Line Beach Park)
Visit their website to find out about any beach water advisories or closures before you head to the beach. We post signs to notify visitors of the beach's status.
Beach safety
Our beaches are not supervised, and it is your responsibility to ensure safety while enjoying the beach and water. Here are some safety tips you can follow at the beach:
- Children under 5 years of age and anyone who isn't a strong swimmer should wear a life jacket when they are around the water
- Always wear life jackets when riding in a boat
- Supervise your children and stay within arm's reach when your child is in or near the water
- Always swim with a buddy
- Never swallow beach water, no matter how clear the water looks