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Paddleboat Admission Guidelines and Rules

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​Chinguacousy Park Paddleboat Admission Policy

  • Participants under the age of ten (10) must be always accompanied by a parent/guardian. 
  • An adult (14 years of age or older) is only able to supervise two (2) persons under the age of ten (10).
  • Participants with serious medical conditions should be accompanied by an individual knowledgeable of their condition and responsible for their direct supervision.
  • Paddleboat tickets are not sold in advance and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • The last boat ride will be sold 30 minutes before closing.

Chinguacousy Park Paddleboat Rules

  • Adhere to the time of your rental, you must be back within your 30-minute time slot.
  • You must be always accompanied by a lifeguard while on the docks.
  • Lifejackets must be always worn on the docks and while in the paddleboat.
  • Always remain in your paddleboat unless told otherwise by a lifeguard.
  • Paddleboats are to remain in the open area and are not permitted to go under the bridge or upstream.
  • No switching of patrons on the boats during rental times.
  • Do not pick up or drop off people other than at the boathouse.
  • No horseplay is permitted while in the paddleboat.
  • No smoking, alcohol, or animals allowed while operating a paddleboat.
  • A 4-seater boat can accommodate a maximum of two (2) adults and two (2) children (14 years of age or younger).
  • No swimming, running, jumping, or diving.
  • In case of emergency, use one long whistle blast and wave your arms to signal the lifeguards that you require immediate emergency assistance when on the water. 
  • Do not give whistles to children.
  • Personal items are not permitted to be left in the boathouse or on the dock. The City of Brampton is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged belongings.

Caution: The docks are slippery when wet.​