Nestled within the bustling County Fair Plaza, the County Park Library may be small at 3,000 square feet, but it is a vibrant hub of activity and community engagement. Conveniently situated between Walmart and No Frills, our library offers a welcoming space for families and individuals alike. Join us for delightful kids' drop-in storytimes that spark imagination, creative beading sessions that allow you to express your artistic flair, and our enchanting window-painting events that transform our library into a colorful canvas. Come explore all that we have to offer!

County Park is a spacious recreational area that offers a variety of outdoor activities for visitors of all ages. The park boasts a large green space, perfect for picnicking, sports, or leisurely strolls. Families can enjoy the splash pad, a fun and refreshing spot for children to play on warm days, as well as a well-equipped playground featuring climbing structures and swings. For those interested in sports, the park includes tennis courts where players can enjoy friendly matches, as well as a skatepark designed for skateboarders of all skill levels. The skatepark features two levels, equipped with a pyramid, rails, and boxes, providing plenty of challenges for those looking to showcase their skills. Conveniently located behind Our Lady of Charity School, County Park is an ideal destination for community gatherings, recreational activities, and family outings.

Cooper Park winds along the Wabigoon River in Dryden. The park follows the river and connects to a boardwalk path which, in turn connects to downtown. It is a focal point for many events such as the Cooper park Music Series and the Canada Day Triathlon. There is also volleyball courts and a place to launch your boat onto the Wabigoon River.

Coney Island, only accessible by boat in the summer, is just a short boat ride from downtown Kenora. This beach on Lake of the Woods has a playground, concession stand, public docks, a large grassy area for many outdoor sports, and a shelter for picnics. It is also home to the "Maybe Annual" Coney Island Music Festival. Shuttles to the beach are offered from the Kenora Habroufront docks.

Cochenour Beach is the perfect place to spend the day on a sunny summer day featuring a large sand beach with a covered picnic area and a fabulous view of McKenzie Island, spend the day swimming, laughing and relaxing. There is also access to a boat launch.

The Cochenour Arena has a standard ice surface, a heated rink-side seating area, five dressing rooms and a large lobby with a concession booth. The arena offers a strong community of recreational and commercial hockey leagues for men, women and children. It is also home to the Balmertown Figure Skating Club, offering a variety of ice skating lessons for skaters of all levels, both recreation and competitive opportunities. For a listing of ice times and events please call 807-662-2161.

The Sir Winston Churchill Community Pool offers recreational swimming, fitness classes, swimming lessons, birthday parties and group rentals. The pool is 25 meters long and 5 lanes wide, it also features a diving board. The facility also offers a swirl pool for the younger swimmers, a sauna, an accessible lift and 2 accessible family change rooms.