The boat launch at Beavermead Park sits along the Otonabee River near the public parking area, providing water access in the heart of Peterborough, Ontario.

It is distinct from, though close to, the launch at the adjacent Beavermead Campground, which serves campers putting in on Meade Creek.

From this access point, paddlers can connect to Little Lake, explore downtown Peterborough by water, or continue onto the Trent-Severn Waterway toward the famous Peterborough Lift Lock.

The surrounding area falls within Fisheries Management Zone 17, making it a convenient starting point for anglers as well as recreational paddlers.