The Best Ontario Bike Parks: 12 Places You Need to Ride

By / September 28, 2023 / Mountain Biking / Leave a Comment

Whether an avid mountain biker or just a beginner, Ontario is a great place to be.

From community pump tracks and skills parks to lift-accessed downhill trails and progression areas, Ontario has an abundance of parks to choose from.

Here are 12 of the best Ontario bike parks that you need to check out!

The Best Ontario Pump Tracks and Skills Parks

For those who love to mountain bike, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of tearing down a trail at breakneck speed. 

However, not all mountain biking trails are created equal. Some are better suited for beginners, while others are reserved for the most hardcore riders. 

Then there are pump tracks and skills parks. These purpose-built trails are designed to provide a challenge for riders of all abilities, and they are becoming increasingly common in communities throughout Ontario.

They can also be more fun on a street bike, dirt jump bike, or BMX bike, so if you have any of those lying around, be sure to bring them along with you.

Here are the best pump tracks and skills parks in Ontario!

Alton Village Bicycle Pump Track – Alton, Ontario

The Alton Village Bicycle Pump Track is a great spot for riders of all ages and experience levels to practice their skills. 

Located in the beautiful village of Alton, Ontario, this track is a continuous loop of asphalt berms, jumps, and mounds perfectly built to be ridden with no pedalling once you get the hang of things.

The pump track is free to use, and its website contains a status report letting you know if the track is open or not.

So, if you’re looking for a great pump track that is free of charge and not too far from the GTA, consider visiting the Alton Village Bicycle Pump Track!

Location: 35 Station St, Alton, ON L7K 0E2

Cost: Free

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Carlington Bike Park – Ottawa, ON

The Carlington Bike Park is one of Ontario’s best urban bike parks.

Perched on top of the former Carlington Ski Hill in Ottawa, this park features great natural terrain that provides a fun and engaging riding experience.

The park was professionally designed and built by the Ottawa Mountain Bike Association, with features specifically designed to attract both new and experienced cyclists interested in building their skills and confidence.

Upon visiting, you’ll find natural ground features like berms and rolls in addition to wooden and rock structures!

Location: 1599 Morisset Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Z 8H2

Cost: Free (but please consider donating to the Ottawa Mountain Bike Association)

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Crothers Woods Skill Park/Pump Track – Toronto, ON

Located in Toronto’s Don Valley, Crothers Woods is another fantastic urban bike park.

The options are endless here, with an extensive pump track, beginner table tops, and expert jump lines all neatly organized into this relatively small space between the Don River and its valley walls.

One thing to note is these trails are unsanctioned, meaning there is no overseeing body governing how the features are built and maintained. That said, the local riders and diggers do a great job keeping things riding well, with all features riding safely.

The vibes are great, and it’s a fun time, regardless of your skill level.

Location: 11 Redway Rd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P6 (use Trailforks to navigate to the bike park)

Cost: Free

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Esposito Park Pump Track – Sault Ste. Marie, ON

Sault Ste. Marie is quickly becoming known for their quality of mountain biking, and the Esposito Park Pump Track only adds to that reputation.

This asphalt pump track is located in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, which provides easy access to anyone visiting the city.

The park features massive berms and many line options, providing lots of opportunity to progress and ride more challenging routes as you become more experienced.

It was one of Ontario’s first asphalt pump tracks and a can’t-miss ride for anyone in the area!

Location: 136 Central Park Ave, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 1K6

Cost: Free

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Kivi Park – Sudbury, ON

Located in Sudbury, Ontario, Kivi Park is yet another northern Ontario destination making the most of their shorter riding season.

Kivi Parks’s pump and flow track, as they call it, is your classic pump track, offering the variety of berms, rollers, features, and lines you want when riding a bike park.

The pump track is part of the much more extensive Kivi Park mountain bike trail network, so be sure to venture around and test your skills on their many mountain bike trails!

Location: 4472 Long Lake Rd, Sudbury, ON P3G 1K4

Cost:

  • Children 6 & under are free! Otherwise, you can purchase a Day Pass for $10 or Family Pass (valid for one day and covers two adults and up to three children) for $25. All pass information, including annual pass fees, can be found here!

Rentals:

  • Kivi Park offers on-site rentals. However, at this time, they appear to only offer fat bike rentals for winter mountain bike riding. You can visit their rentals page to see what they have available.

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Sunnyside Bike Park – Toronto, ON

Sunnyside Bike Park is another bike park located in Toronto, Ontario.

Situated along the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, Sunnyside Bike Park offers a variety of lines and features, ranging from beginner berms and rollers to novice tabletops and skinnies to expert drops and jumps.

The number of features is impressive and provides a great opportunity for riders of all skill levels to come together and ride their bikes.

Location: 3 Ellis Ave, Toronto, ON M6S 2X1

Cost: Free

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The Best Ontario Downhill Bike Parks

If you’re looking for a true adrenaline rush on your mountain bike, Ontario’s downhill bike parks are where it’s at.

These lift-accessed trails take things to the next level, with higher speeds, bigger features, and much more descending than your average pump track or skills park.

Of course, these trails are not for the faint of heart. They require a higher level of skill and fitness than your typical beginners’ trail. But if you’re up for the challenge, Ontario’s downhill bike parks will surely give you an unforgettable experience.

Here are the best downhill bike parks in Ontario!

Horseshoe Bike Park – Horseshoe Valley, ON

Horseshoe Bike Park is the only lift-accessed downhill bike park in Ontario.

As such, it really is a must-visit bike park for anyone wanting to experience the gravity-filled fun of downhill mountain biking in Ontario.

They offer fourteen downhill trails, ranging from beginner (green) through expert (double black), with a maximum vertical descent of 85M or 280ft. 

Horseshoe is well known for its flow trails, having several machine-built trails with smooth lines, fast berms, and fun jumps.

Location: 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd W, Barrie, ON L4M 4Y8

Cost:

  • Horseshoe offers both day passes and season passes. Junior day passes are $35-$49 (12 and under), and adult passes are $45-$59 (13 and up). Season passes range from $399 for a junior season pass, $449 for an adult season pass, and $1,449 for a family season pass (2 adults and 2 children OR 1 adult and 3 children).

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Camp Fortune Bike Park – Chelsea, QC

Yes, this is a list of Ontario bike parks. No, Camp Fortune is not in Ontario.

But it’s just across the border from Ottawa in Chelsea, Quebec and simply too good of a bike park and too close to Ontario to leave out!

Camp Fortune has 28 trails totalling more than 20 km of riding, most trending towards novice, advanced, and expert trail difficulties.

This means Camp Fortune isn’t the best place for beginner riders and is certainly more geared towards novice and advanced riders comfortable with higher speeds and more technical terrain.

Location: 382 Chem. du Lac Meech, Chelsea, QC J9B 1H9

Cost:

  • Camp Fortune offers both day passes and season passes. Weekend day passes start at $40, with their downhill Wednesday evening passes costing $35. Season passes are $289 for the year. You can visit their mountain biking page to learn more!

Rentals:

  • Like Horseshoe, Camp Fortune also offers a variety of rental options. Their rentals range from full suspension bikes to hardtails and even e-bikes! You can visit their rentals page to learn more!

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The Best Ontario Indoor Bike Parks

Mountain biking is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy some fresh air and exercise. 

Unfortunately, in Ontario, the weather doesn’t always cooperate. That’s where indoor bike parks come in. 

Indoor bike parks can be found in a few cities across the province, and they offer a variety of features to appeal to riders of all levels. From beginners’ trails to advanced features like drops and gaps, there’s something for everyone. 

And best of all, you don’t have to worry about the weather! So next time the snow starts falling, or the temperatures start dropping, head to a local indoor bike park and keep on riding.

Here are the best indoor bike parks in Ontario!

Joyride 150 – Markham, ON

Joyride 150 is Ontario’s original and best-known indoor bike park. Not only that, but it’s actually Canada’s largest indoor bike park, with over 100,000 square feet of space. 

Joyride 150 is absolutely packed full of features, offering everything imaginable like a beginner warm up area, pump tracks, cross country trails, jump lines for all skill levels, skinnies, a foam pit with beginner, intermediate, and expert jumps into it, resi jumps, and a street plaza + vert park built for BMX and street bikes.

Further adding to the legendary status of Joyride 150 are all their other amenities, like party rooms for events, concessions full of drinks and snacks, lockers and change rooms, a lounge area, bike storage, and an on-site bike store called The Boiler Room.

Joyride 150 is Canada’s best indoor bike park, making it an absolute must-ride for any biker!

Location: 150 Bullock Dr #1, Markham, ON L3P 1W2

Cost:

  • Joyride 150 offers a variety of pass options, ranging from full day and after 7pm day passes to 6-month or 12-month memberships. So, visit their pricing page to see what option works best for you!

Rentals:

  • Joyride 150 is best suited for street or BMX bikes, so consider renting one when you visit. Their complete package, including bike, helmet and pads, is great value at only $28.30 for the day.

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The Yard – Ottawa, ON

The Yard is another indoor bike park, providing an escape from the harsh winters of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.

While much smaller than Joyride 150, The Yard still offers some fun features, including a 4ft bowl, pump line, jump line, and street section with flat box, hubba, vert ramps and quarter pipes.

It’s a great place to practice your street riding skills, get more comfortable jumping, and stay in shape during the winter months!

Location: 265 City Centre Ave, Ottawa, ON K1R 6P1

Cost:

Rentals:

  • The Yard also offers rentals, with their bike, helmet and pad package costing $25. You can also rent a scooter or skateboard if you want to try your hand at those! You can visit their rentals page to learn more.

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The Best Ontario Cross Country Bike Parks

While cross country bike parks may not technically exist, several mountain bike areas have been so heavily developed that they could be classified as bike parks.

These areas feature various trails, ranging from easy green trails to challenging black diamond runs full of drops, jumps, berms, and wooden features.

Most importantly, they provide a safe and fun environment for both experienced and novice mountain bikers. So, even though they technically don’t exist, cross-country bike parks are definitely a real thing in spirit.

Here are the best cross country bike parks in Ontario!

The Hydrocut – Kitchener Waterloo, ON

The Hydrocut Trail system is one of Ontario’s most recognized mountain bike riding destinations, seeing more than 80,000 visitors annually.

The system has 35km of professionally built trails, providing some of the best flow and feature variety of any mountain bike area in the province.

There’s truly something for everyone, with feature difficulties ranging from simple bridges and boardwalks for the more novice riders to large rock rolls and drops for those more experienced.

The trails are open and free to the public, meaning you can come and go whenever you’d like!

Location: 1522 Glasgow St., Waterloo, ON N2J 3Z4

Cost: Free (but please consider donating here)

Rentals:

  • The Hydrocut website directs you to Eastside Cycle for any rentals. You can visit their website or call them at 519-571-1600 to inquire about renting a bike.

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Hardwood Ski & Bike – Barrie, ON

Hardwood Ski and Bike is arguably Ontario’s premier cross country destination, hosting yearly Ontario Cups, their well-known Epic 8-Hour Series, and most notably, the 2015 Pan Am Games.

With 50+ kilometres of singletrack, Hardwood is a beast of a trail system, offering everything from beginner trails full of rolling and gentle terrain to expert trails tough enough to challenge the world’s best.

The system is a masterclass in trail building and a must-visit destination for anyone interested in cross country mountain biking.

Location: 402 Old Barrie Road W, Oro-Medonte, ON LOL 2E0

Cost:

  • A trail pass is required to ride Hardwood Ski & Bike. There are a variety of options available (single day passes, six-pack passes, etc.), so be sure to check out their trail pass page to see what works best for you.

Rentals:

  • Hardwood offers a variety of rental options, ranging from standard bikes at $45/day for youth (12 & under) to performance bikes at $95/day for adults. Again, be sure to visit their rentals page to see what options work best for you.

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Conclusion

And there you have it! 12 of the best Ontario bike parks!

Have you visited any of these Ontario bike parks? Are there others that deserve to be on the list? 

Let me know your thoughts below!

About The Author

Hello, I'm Garrett. I'm 28 years old and live in Toronto. I'm an avid mountain biker, hiker, and skier with a deep appreciation for Ontario's unique diversity of people, places, and things. I enjoy sharing my experiences adventuring in Ontario, and through my writing, I aim to inspire others to discover new, fun, and exciting things in this incredible place.

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