Winter at Pittock Conservation Area! 

With winter reaching its halfway point, the staff at Pittock Conservation Area (PCA) would like to share their plans and projects for the park, including a lakeside revitalization project and campground washroom upgrades. 

Maple Crest Lakeside Revitalization Project 

PCA staff and the UTRCA’s Integrated Watershed Management Unit undertook a shoreline erosion project in the Maple Crest section. Erosion had increased the risk of seasonal campsites experiencing flooding. To remedy this, large rocks were placed along the edge of the reservoir to prevent further loss of the land base and improve water quality. The large rocks will also support fish populations. 

At the same time, we cleared non-native willow shrubs from some of the grassy areas to increase the open activity area and added new stairs to access the pavilion – all steps to improve the area to meet our campers’ needs! For more on the erosion control project, please watch our YouTube video. 

Campground Washrooms 

Work has begun to improve the Trailside and Maple Crest washrooms and laundry room including the addition of accessible features, water fixture repairs, and aesthetic improvements. Moving forward, upgrades will be made to the Cedar Shore washroom in the fall. This washroom is the smallest in the park but services a lot of camp sites. 

We are looking forward to warmer weather and more sunny days ahead! Book your reservation here.