With waterfront parks on both the north and south shores of Rice Lake, you will find the perfect setting for an afternoon of relaxing on the Trent-Severn. Through the efforts of local volunteers, there is a Canoe Garden (located at Lock 18) for your viewing pleasure, or help yourself to the herbs and vegetables from the Community Edible Garden (located at Front St. East.)
Local sports facilities include the soccer fields and the Hastings Field House, open to the public for indoor sports including pickle ball or tennis, plus a golf facility to practice your game, or a walking track.