These two Kettle Creek Conservation Authority parks are treated together because they are linked by a long meandering trail that follows the Kettle Creek from Dan Paterson C.A. in the north to Dalewood C.A. in the south. The St Thomas reservoir is the focal point of the 285 ha Dalewood C.A. a 6km trail closely parallels the reservoir providing lookouts from time to time, which allows the visitor to enjoy the water birds and the forest birds at the same time. Scattered throughout the parks are coniferous plantations, forested slopes, bottomland woods, and meadows.

Location: North of St Thomas. The main entrance to Dan Paterson is on the Mapleton Dr. just east of Highbury. Dalewood Campground is found on Dalewood Road. The Dalewood Walking trail can be accessed from Dalewood Road. The Dalewood Walking trail can be accessed from Dalewood Road just south of the bridge that crosses Kettle Creek. The linking trail from Dalewood to Paterson can be accessed from Carr's Bridge at 10936 Dalewood Road, 0.1km south of Ron Mc Neil Line (Elgin City Rd #52) or across Highbury from Dan Paterson C.A.

Facilities:Trails, washrooms(seasonal), picnic grounds, camping (seasonal). Note: K.C.C.A properties require a permit before you can use the trails, parking lot and conservation areas. The permit may be purchased at the main office.

Manager: The Kettle Creek Conservation Authority