http://www.gopetition.com/signatures/open-dufferin-islands-niagara-falls-to-public-swimming.html Online petition signatures en-us Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:04 UTC GoPetition RSS Feed Generator Copyright 2026 GoPetition https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/19748141?utm_medium=rss Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:13:27 UTC 19748141 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17720443?utm_medium=rss Why was it closed in the first place?

]]> Sat, 9 Aug 2014 08:55:36 UTC 17720443 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17648515?utm_medium=rss This is important for our children and their physical fitness as well as their recreational and leisure activities.

]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2014 01:50:51 UTC 17648515 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17584608?utm_medium=rss Mon, 7 Jul 2014 06:17:20 UTC 17584608 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/17108832?utm_medium=rss Wed, 26 Mar 2014 09:22:18 UTC 17108832 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/16622768?utm_medium=rss I feel like as a teenager, more kids need something to do clifton hill is not for locals anymore it is over run by tourist and so to have something new as is swimming at dufferin island will be benefit to locals and tourist during summer. Also there can be a daily fee for admission. the government, locals and tourist will benefit from having public swimming at dufferin island again

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2014 01:07:47 UTC 16622768 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15849926?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Sep 2013 03:25:24 UTC 15849926 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15725610?utm_medium=rss Sun, 1 Sep 2013 07:09:25 UTC 15725610 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15655367?utm_medium=rss I loved coming to Dufferin Islands as a young girl, I would like to bring my children before they are too old to make those childhood memories

]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2013 03:00:12 UTC 15655367 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15604828?utm_medium=rss Fri, 2 Aug 2013 06:31:48 UTC 15604828 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/15433995?utm_medium=rss Mon, 24 Jun 2013 03:01:35 UTC 15433995 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14392921?utm_medium=rss Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:39:45 UTC 14392921 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14386731?utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:50:08 UTC 14386731 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14375971?utm_medium=rss just keep swimming.

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 07:18:44 UTC 14375971 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14372029?utm_medium=rss Dufferin Islands is a wonderful area and I think adding swimming would bring many more people to the park.

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:06:31 UTC 14372029 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14371980?utm_medium=rss Make it "Swim at your own risk", the public should be able to enjoy such an environment

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:03:11 UTC 14371980 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14371959?utm_medium=rss Make it "Swim at your own risk"

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 09:01:43 UTC 14371959 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14371930?utm_medium=rss Make it "Swim at your own risk" or create a lifeguarding job for students there. I remember swimming there all the time at Duff's. Bring it back!!

]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 08:59:48 UTC 14371930 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14371872?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Jan 2013 08:57:07 UTC 14371872 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14371821?utm_medium=rss Wed, 9 Jan 2013 08:54:25 UTC 14371821 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14366752?utm_medium=rss Tue, 8 Jan 2013 09:47:11 UTC 14366752 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14363825?utm_medium=rss Dufferin Islands is a great longtime relaxing place for many tourists and locals for many,many years and SHOULD NOT loose its identity. Keep it available for all to enjoy.

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 09:16:04 UTC 14363825 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14361758?utm_medium=rss My family all learned to swim at "Duff" as we called it back in the day! It was always an exciting time when the kids learned we would be spending the day there.Needless to say they were quite sad when it closed to swimmers!As children they just wanted to have fun and the parks took that away! Big loss to the city of Niagara Falls,as well as other communities.Time to do something that will draw people and families back. Something that already exists and has been proven to be a favourite to many.

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 03:00:30 UTC 14361758 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14358356?utm_medium=rss i used to use the area as a child ...we would ride our bikes and spend the day swimming with friends , great meories for me i would love for my children to have those meories as well.

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:53:07 UTC 14358356 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14358281?utm_medium=rss I used to swim there when i was a kid. it was a lot of fun.

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:38:32 UTC 14358281 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14357914?utm_medium=rss I always swam there as a kid. It was one if the few things we did as a family.

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 06:45:19 UTC 14357914 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14357044?utm_medium=rss It's such a nice place. There's no beaches in Niagara Falls. Don't see beaches closed, So reopen it so we can all enjoy it again

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 04:27:29 UTC 14357044 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14357028?utm_medium=rss I remember swimming there when I was younger. The place should be reopened.

]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2013 04:23:05 UTC 14357028 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14355781?utm_medium=rss I would love to see swimming come back and Paddle boats... Both attracted many people
WE could also have some kind of a food item for sale as well once folks come to swim and paddle and explore the beautiful nature surrounding Dufferin Islands

]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 09:57:29 UTC 14355781 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14354816?utm_medium=rss Sun, 6 Jan 2013 05:58:55 UTC 14354816 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14342879?utm_medium=rss Father used to swim here.

]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 12:23:11 UTC 14342879 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/14327106?utm_medium=rss Thu, 3 Jan 2013 02:18:43 UTC 14327106 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13663549?utm_medium=rss I use to swim there about 40 years ago. My father took us there when we were kids. And later he would take my children. A new family moved here from BC and I suggested they go there. I didn't know it was closed. That's a shame. Please reopen. It's a wonderful place to go with the family.699

]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 01:55:44 UTC 13663549 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13602413?utm_medium=rss Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:04:13 UTC 13602413 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13600969?utm_medium=rss Swimming at Dufferin Islands is one of my favourite childhood memories. We visited my aunt and grandparents in NF every summer, and family picnics and swimming at Dufferin Islands were a frequent activity, which continued until around 1985, I think. My mother and aunt even swam there with their friends as far back as the 1930's. Around 10 years ago, people were swimming there "at their own risk", without lifeguards, so we went a couple of times. Then, no swimming signs went up again. I would love to see the islands open for swimming again!

]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 04:22:32 UTC 13600969 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13465084?utm_medium=rss When I was a young teenager in the 70's, I used to spend my summers in Niagara Falls to visit my very best friend. When I went to visit the placed when my son was young -- found that you could no longer swim in this part of the park anymore. Visiting Niagara Falls just this past week, I am again reminded how no one can swim at the Duff. I have wonderful memories swimming at Dufferin Island and it would be great to bring that kind of joy back for others. As far as Safety concerns are -- you really need to have lifeguard posted throughout the swimming area and I am sure that people would pay for the priviledge. It is hard to discourage vandalism and authorized use at any park but I feel strongly, that the rest of city and visitors to Niagara Falls should not suffer because of it. I really do hope that you find a solution so that all safety and health concerns are addressed toward swimming again at the park.

]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:13:34 UTC 13465084 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13406822?utm_medium=rss I've been there many times with my family when I was younger, we'd travel all the way from Ottawa at least once a year and the place was always on our priority to go since it was near the camp ground too. Bring it back, would love to bring my kids there someday!

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:43:27 UTC 13406822 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13271385?utm_medium=rss This was one of the coolest places in Niagara Falls, when it was open.

]]> Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:17:38 UTC 13271385 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13267092?utm_medium=rss I have many childhood memories of swimming in Dufferin Islands. My parents would pack a picnic, or grab KFC on the really hot days, and spend the day swimming and playing there. I would love to continue that with my niece and nephews, and even my own children in the future.
In this economy families need to be able to do things that are cheap or even if possible free, but are still entertaining. As much fun swimming is it is also excellent cardio for children, one of the best ways to keep children fit and active in the summer.

]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 05:14:23 UTC 13267092 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13203445?utm_medium=rss as long community work together with the municipalitie to keep it clean it will be great

]]> Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:58:03 UTC 13203445 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13143369?utm_medium=rss Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:55:49 UTC 13143369 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13119349?utm_medium=rss Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:58:22 UTC 13119349 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/13094200?utm_medium=rss Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:18:09 UTC 13094200 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/12015130?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:35:54 UTC 12015130 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11977399?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:08:44 UTC 11977399 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11977373?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:04:06 UTC 11977373 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11977361?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:02:20 UTC 11977361 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11977348?utm_medium=rss Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:00:04 UTC 11977348 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11195247?utm_medium=rss Yes, open the islands! This is such a good idea Colin!!!!

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:33:19 UTC 11195247 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11173498?utm_medium=rss I agree it should be open provided any existing risks of use be marginalized

]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 03:35:07 UTC 11173498 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11171763?utm_medium=rss Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:24:59 UTC 11171763 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11167724?utm_medium=rss It is time to recognize the needs of ordinary citizens who cannot afford cottages and resorts, who pay taxes and who deserve the recreational facilities that a civilized community will provide. Please reconsider.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:55:43 UTC 11167724 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11165466?utm_medium=rss Duffern Islands is a gem for the entire Niagara Area

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:59:30 UTC 11165466 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11165205?utm_medium=rss Dufferin Islands is a wonderful place for young and old alike. It has produced magical memories for many families and should be re-established as a safe and viable picnic/swimming destination.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:08:09 UTC 11165205 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11165154?utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:57:52 UTC 11165154 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11164857?utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:07:46 UTC 11164857 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11108565?utm_medium=rss when i lived in niagara falls it was my favorite spot to swim.I would like my children to have the same fun i had.We still go there for walks but its not the same without the swimming.

]]> Fri, 2 Sep 2011 09:30:20 UTC 11108565 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11076897?utm_medium=rss Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:16:32 UTC 11076897 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11076896?utm_medium=rss Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:16:31 UTC 11076896 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11076894?utm_medium=rss Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:16:17 UTC 11076894 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11020464?utm_medium=rss AS a child duffin island was one of my favorite places to go in the summer..then as i got older and had children i took them .allso they to loved it there , when i come to visit the falls i miss it

]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:31:47 UTC 11020464 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11012494?utm_medium=rss Tue, 16 Aug 2011 01:20:29 UTC 11012494 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/11011933?utm_medium=rss As a teenager many of my friends and I would ride our bicycles to go swimming at Dufferin Islands and was very surprised that this was no longer allowed, very disappointing at the time but now am glad to see a petition calling for the reopening of this once wonderful water hole.

]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:57:44 UTC 11011933 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10951045?utm_medium=rss My brother and cousins and I swam there for many years ...and we are all still here.we did not perish because of bad water, undertows or even Fish swimming along with us....and to top it off I think that by swimming in that so called contam...inated water we have all built up a pretty good immune system none of us are allergic to anything, like most of the kids today ( who only swim in CLORINATED water) THINK ABOUT IT !!!!!!!!!!See More

]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 11:45:55 UTC 10951045 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10950979?utm_medium=rss duff is such a beautiful spot, it would be wonderful to be able to bring our children there to enjoy the water! (All we do now is watch the lights in the winter, and feed the ducks of course!)

]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 11:19:13 UTC 10950979 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10950951?utm_medium=rss I would love to see the area reopened. So that I can create the same wonderful memories with my children, as I have with my family and friends. When I was young Dufferin Islands was a place to meet for a picnic, go swimming, and for a peaceful walk. I was just there today with the children, and they were in awe that at one time you could swim there. This is a wonderful place that should be brought back to its former glory, so more generations can enjoy its beauty.

]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 11:06:31 UTC 10950951 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10948458?utm_medium=rss Over the past few days I have had this memory of swimming in this magical pond when I was a child. I knew it was real but couldn't remember where the place was. I did some research and discovered it was Dufferin Island Park. I was shocked to find it was closed to swimming. The location is a national treasure and should be utilized to the maximum.

]]> Wed, 3 Aug 2011 07:11:16 UTC 10948458 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10850557?utm_medium=rss What an awesome idea.

]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 05:56:53 UTC 10850557 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10833013?utm_medium=rss I remember swimming at the island when I was younger. I want the same memories for my child

]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:33:40 UTC 10833013 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10755134?utm_medium=rss They should certainly open it up again. It would be wonderful!

]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2011 01:50:20 UTC 10755134 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10751214?utm_medium=rss I was very dissapointed to find no swimming allowed on our recent visit. (we have an older copy of a niagara falls travel book and this area was on our "must do list") I find it disturbing that these days the Gov't tries to protect us from everything. LET US ASSUME ANY RISK! Yes accidents do happen but to site danger as a reason to close what was clearly a wonderful place for a day of swimming and family fun is wrong.

]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2011 05:32:01 UTC 10751214 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10719619?utm_medium=rss I only got to experience swimming there when I was real young just before they closed it. But have carried memories of how much fun it was that day with me for 20yrs!

]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 04:56:49 UTC 10719619 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10644475?utm_medium=rss I remember swimming here as a child. It was great fun, a real tourist attraction.

]]> Wed, 8 Jun 2011 05:09:46 UTC 10644475 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10606144?utm_medium=rss YES SON

]]> Thu, 2 Jun 2011 12:54:09 UTC 10606144 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10601510?utm_medium=rss Wed, 1 Jun 2011 10:39:02 UTC 10601510 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10601275?utm_medium=rss Heard stories of this swim away never seen it .

]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 09:44:51 UTC 10601275 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10481025?utm_medium=rss Tue, 17 May 2011 02:26:43 UTC 10481025 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10401343?utm_medium=rss Fri, 6 May 2011 08:26:04 UTC 10401343 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10400554?utm_medium=rss Fri, 6 May 2011 06:02:30 UTC 10400554 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10398456?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 May 2011 07:53:00 UTC 10398456 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10398315?utm_medium=rss Would be great for the locals,tourist and for the Niagara Parks Employees

]]> Thu, 5 May 2011 07:21:01 UTC 10398315 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10398309?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 May 2011 07:20:07 UTC 10398309 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10393735?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 May 2011 08:31:00 UTC 10393735 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10393507?utm_medium=rss Thu, 5 May 2011 08:01:49 UTC 10393507 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10392984?utm_medium=rss I just think that it would be a nice place for locals and tourist to come cool off have lunch and just enjoy the scenery

]]> Thu, 5 May 2011 06:51:24 UTC 10392984 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10116191?utm_medium=rss Good idea as long as the water is cleaned up and sufficient lifeguards hired

]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:28:52 UTC 10116191 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10105740?utm_medium=rss Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:18:28 UTC 10105740 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10050038?utm_medium=rss Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:37:10 UTC 10050038 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10049999?utm_medium=rss Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:31:10 UTC 10049999 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10028749?utm_medium=rss We often used the Dufferin Islands Park for a nice relaxing picnic with our kids. It seems a shame to not utilize a park that offers a place for families to gather. Creating jobs for young people in the process is a win/win situation.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:54:48 UTC 10028749 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10028637?utm_medium=rss seniors now,bur our kids really enjoyed going there

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:28:17 UTC 10028637 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10027162?utm_medium=rss Make it like I remembeer visiting as a child--now it isn't worth the driver. Swimming with the baby fish ona hot day and having a picnic snack is something I want my kids to enjoy. Ducks got fed and it was beautiful to have a full day at. Make it somewhere familys of Niagara can be proud to enjoy.

]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:35:46 UTC 10027162 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10026517?utm_medium=rss Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:42:59 UTC 10026517 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10026417?utm_medium=rss I loved swimming there as a child and would love to see it back to the way it used to be!!

]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 06:18:22 UTC 10026417 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10006646?utm_medium=rss Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:06:35 UTC 10006646 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/10006119?utm_medium=rss I'm not the same Colin Mackenzie that started this petition.

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:26:25 UTC 10006119 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9963435?utm_medium=rss good idea
great environment for old and young alike.

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:51:58 UTC 9963435 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9963397?utm_medium=rss Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:47:15 UTC 9963397 https://www.gopetition.com/signature/locate/9957481?utm_medium=rss Fri, 11 Mar 2011 08:19:07 UTC 9957481