During the summer months there is a charge for parking but since there is no reasonable legal parking near by there isn't much choice. Mooneys Bay is on the Rideau River which is still clean enough to swim in. Special overhead wires keep the gulls away from the beach and swimming area. There is plenty of sand but don't forget to bring your sand toys. The water is shallow and warm.
Gentle waves roll in as the boats go by.
Along the shore are plenty of little shells and fish dart through the shallows. Behind the beach is plenty of parkland with shade trees, grass and a playground. There are also tennis courts here. A concession stand and washroom are centrally located. It is easy to spend an hour or even wile away the hottest of days here.