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Beaches & waterfront · Whitby

Kiwanis Heydenshore Park

A Lake Ontario beach park in Whitby with a playground, splash pad, picnic shelters and the Waterfront Trail.

About Kiwanis Heydenshore Park

Kiwanis Heydenshore Park is a Whitby beach along the Whitby Shores Waterfront Trail, at 589 Water Street. The Town lists a playground, splash pad and picnic shelters beside the sand.

Picnic shelters can be booked; the Town’s 2026 rental season for shelters and gazebos runs from May 9 to October 4. Alcohol is not permitted in Whitby’s public parks, and charcoal grills have been removed. A single propane barbecue is allowed only with a shelter permit.

What to see and do

  • Sandy beach
  • Playground and splash pad
  • Picnic shelters
  • Waterfront Trail

Before you go

Alcohol is not permitted. Picnic-shelter permits for 2026 open for dates from May 9 to October 4. Confirm the current booking calendar with the Town of Whitby.

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