Toronto Public Library cards can get you a free Ontario Parks day pass

What better way to embrace the warm spring and summer weather than spending a day at an Ontario Park? Well, if you own a Toronto library card, you can borrow a day-use park pass free of charge.

The Ontario Parks Pass is a borrowable vehicle permit that provides day-use access for everyone in your vehicle, and here’s how to utilize it.

According to the Toronto Public Library, “with a valid TPL card, you can put a hold on an Ontario Parks Pass and check it out for up to one week.” The pass covers the cost of park admission and is valid for day use only, meaning it doesn’t cover overnight stays or the cost of renting any equipment from parks.

Toronto Public Library recommends planning ahead ff you choose to utilize the Ontario Parks Pass through TPL, writing, “Park capacity limits still apply and parks close when they are full.”

You can get a head start on planning your day trip by checking out the Ontario Parks’ availability.

It’s also important to note that the Ontario Parks Pass must be returned to the Toronto Public Library, and not doing so can result in a hefty penalty. Toronto Public Library states that anyone borrowing a pass has to return it at the end of the one-week borrowing period.

A replacement fee for the pass ($225) will be charged for passes that are not returned on time. To boot, your borrowing privileges will be affected for a late return, too.

Who knew a Toronto Public Library card came with such cool perks? Enjoy your day trip with the Ontario Parks Pass and soak up that gorgeous weather.

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