Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park

Popular park with two lakes (actually it's one lake with different names, connected by a channel), a number of beaches that are popular swimming locations and a 10-km trail that circumnavigates the entire lake. Picnicing, rowing, wind surfing and fishing are also popular. A nature center near the main entrance on Beaver Lake Rd has displays on the park's natural and cultural history and staff on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Address: Hwy 17, most parking accessed from Elk Lake Dr
Getting there: by car: from Hwy 17, exit at Royal Oak (exit 11) and head west, turn right onto Elk Lake Rd and then left onto Beaver Lake Rd to enter the park; by bus: #70 or #72, there is a stop at the park entrance at Beaver Lake Rd
Hours: Park open daily year-round, Nature Center open June-Sept Sat-Sun noon-4PM
Price: Free

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