GRCA parks open for the season on May 1

The Grand River Conservation Authority will open its parks on Monday. The agency operates 11 parks and eight of them offer camping. Other recreational activities include hiking, fishing, canoeing and swimming. A Grand River Parks membership is $130 for the season for up to six people in one vehicle. Day visitor fees are $6.50 for adults, $3 for children between the ages of 6 and 14 and $5.50 for seniors and people with disabilities. Children under five are free.