Arrowhead Provincial Park is known for its scenic trails, quiet lakes, and inclusive outdoor experiences for visitors of all ages and abilities. When the park set out to improve accessibility at one of its waterfront areas, they turned to NyDock for a durable, long-term solution. The result was a custom-built accessible shore platform, floating dock, ramp, and kayak launch designed to provide safe, year-round access to the water—without the need for seasonal removal. This case study highlights how NyDock helped bring the vision to life with expert planning, thoughtful engineering, and industry-leading dock technology.
Project Goal
Arrowhead Provincial Park was looking to improve access to the water for all visitors. The goal was to create an inclusive and durable waterfront system that could handle four-season conditions while offering safe and easy access to paddling opportunities.
The solution needed to be low maintenance, long lasting, and capable of staying in place year-round without requiring removal in winter.
Our Process
NyDock worked closely with park staff to design a custom system tailored to the park’s terrain and accessibility requirements. The final installation included:
- An accessible shore platform that transitions visitors from land to water
- A stable aluminum-framed ramp connecting to the floating dock system
- A floating dock with an optimized freeboard height for improved boarding
- An accessible kayak launch for smooth entry and exit from the water
Our crew handled the full installation on-site, ensuring the structure was anchored securely and blended naturally with the surrounding environment. The system is built to stay in place through the winter season using NyDock’s freeze-in ice technology.
See how our team brought this project to life from start to finish
Success Story
The completed installation at Arrowhead Provincial Park now welcomes visitors of all abilities with a reliable and inclusive waterfront experience. The dock system performs exceptionally in all conditions, and park staff have peace of mind knowing it requires minimal upkeep and no seasonal removal.
By choosing NyDock, Arrowhead has invested in accessibility, durability and long-term value for the community and its many visitors.