Halifax Parks & Recreation
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Official account for Halifax Parks & Recreation. Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca for customer service. Not monitored 24/7.
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Explore the Adventure Earth Centre with Agustina as your guide! Get a quick look at the programs and spaces that help people of all ages connect with nature. To learn more about recreation programs, services and facilities across the municipality, visit: halifax.ca/myrec
November 17, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Explore the Adventure Earth Centre with Agustina as your guide! Get a quick look at the programs and spaces that help people of all ages connect with nature. To learn more about recreation programs, services and facilities across the municipality, visit: halifax.ca/myrec
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A well-traveled boardwalk at Albro Lake Park will undergo some necessary repairs beginning tomorrow until further notice. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/bo...
November 3, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A well-traveled boardwalk at Albro Lake Park will undergo some necessary repairs beginning tomorrow until further notice. Details: www.halifax.ca/home/news/bo...
Winter use of playing fields as off-leash dog parks has begun. For a list of approved off-leash areas throughout the municipality, visit: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
November 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Winter use of playing fields as off-leash dog parks has begun. For a list of approved off-leash areas throughout the municipality, visit: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
A heads up that natural playing fields are now closed for the season. See you next year!
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
A heads up that natural playing fields are now closed for the season. See you next year!
Please note that municipal seasonal park washrooms have closed for the year. Have a question or concern about one of our facilities? Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca.
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Please note that municipal seasonal park washrooms have closed for the year. Have a question or concern about one of our facilities? Call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca.
Please note that playing field maintenance has ended for the season. Thanks to all staff and community partners who helped provide this service!
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Please note that playing field maintenance has ended for the season. Thanks to all staff and community partners who helped provide this service!
Join municipal staff for a guided nature walk along Albro Lake and learn about a shoreline naturalization project proposed for 2026 that aims to restore the shoreline and revitalize the park. Oct. 29 | 5 p.m. to dark | 1 Sea King Drive, Dartmouth
Learn more at halifax.ca/naturalization.
Learn more at halifax.ca/naturalization.
October 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Join municipal staff for a guided nature walk along Albro Lake and learn about a shoreline naturalization project proposed for 2026 that aims to restore the shoreline and revitalize the park. Oct. 29 | 5 p.m. to dark | 1 Sea King Drive, Dartmouth
Learn more at halifax.ca/naturalization.
Learn more at halifax.ca/naturalization.
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Ready to explore one of our awesome community hubs? Join Peter from our Parks & Recreation team for a tour of the Horizon Recreation Centre located at 168 Redoubt Way in Eastern Passage. Learn more about recreation facilities across the municipality at: halifax.ca/myrec
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Ready to explore one of our awesome community hubs? Join Peter from our Parks & Recreation team for a tour of the Horizon Recreation Centre located at 168 Redoubt Way in Eastern Passage. Learn more about recreation facilities across the municipality at: halifax.ca/myrec
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Love the outdoors & winter fun? We’re hiring! The municipality is looking for energetic, community-minded people to join our @hfxrec.bsky.social team @ the Emera Oval this winter. Opportunities include:
• Supervisor
• Duty Supervisor
• Skating Monitor
Learn more & apply at: halifax.ca/employment
• Supervisor
• Duty Supervisor
• Skating Monitor
Learn more & apply at: halifax.ca/employment
October 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Love the outdoors & winter fun? We’re hiring! The municipality is looking for energetic, community-minded people to join our @hfxrec.bsky.social team @ the Emera Oval this winter. Opportunities include:
• Supervisor
• Duty Supervisor
• Skating Monitor
Learn more & apply at: halifax.ca/employment
• Supervisor
• Duty Supervisor
• Skating Monitor
Learn more & apply at: halifax.ca/employment
From Build Nova Scotia: The Shaw Wilderness Park trail from the parking lot to the dam site is now open. The trail was closed temporarily to accommodate work to replace the Williams Lake Dam. This marks the end of work on site for this year. Work will resume in the spring to replace the dam.
October 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
From Build Nova Scotia: The Shaw Wilderness Park trail from the parking lot to the dam site is now open. The trail was closed temporarily to accommodate work to replace the Williams Lake Dam. This marks the end of work on site for this year. Work will resume in the spring to replace the dam.
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DYK the municipality maintains over 300 playing fields across the region? That includes sports fields, ball diamonds and all-weather surfaces. In this video, Darcy from the Parks team shares what goes into keeping these spaces safe and ready for play.
Learn more: halifax.ca/sport-field-maintenance
Learn more: halifax.ca/sport-field-maintenance
October 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
DYK the municipality maintains over 300 playing fields across the region? That includes sports fields, ball diamonds and all-weather surfaces. In this video, Darcy from the Parks team shares what goes into keeping these spaces safe and ready for play.
Learn more: halifax.ca/sport-field-maintenance
Learn more: halifax.ca/sport-field-maintenance
The brand new Middle Musquodoboit Park (12360 Highway 224) is now open! The playground has a spray feature, barrier-free pathways, an inclusive swing, and musical/sensory play elements. Accessible benches and a picnic table make it a space for everyone to enjoy!
October 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The brand new Middle Musquodoboit Park (12360 Highway 224) is now open! The playground has a spray feature, barrier-free pathways, an inclusive swing, and musical/sensory play elements. Accessible benches and a picnic table make it a space for everyone to enjoy!
Get 24 weeks of paid work experience, training and skill building with the Youth WORX Program! Learn more by joining us for an upcoming info session:
- Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Zatzman Sportsplex
- Sept. 29 | 6 p.m. | Spry Centre
- Oct. 2 | 4 p.m. | Power House
Apply by Oct. 10 at halifax.ca/youthworx
- Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Zatzman Sportsplex
- Sept. 29 | 6 p.m. | Spry Centre
- Oct. 2 | 4 p.m. | Power House
Apply by Oct. 10 at halifax.ca/youthworx
September 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Get 24 weeks of paid work experience, training and skill building with the Youth WORX Program! Learn more by joining us for an upcoming info session:
- Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Zatzman Sportsplex
- Sept. 29 | 6 p.m. | Spry Centre
- Oct. 2 | 4 p.m. | Power House
Apply by Oct. 10 at halifax.ca/youthworx
- Sept. 24 | 6 p.m. | Zatzman Sportsplex
- Sept. 29 | 6 p.m. | Spry Centre
- Oct. 2 | 4 p.m. | Power House
Apply by Oct. 10 at halifax.ca/youthworx
From Build Nova Scotia: The Shaw Wilderness Park parking lot and the trail from the parking lot to the dam site will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, September 22, with an anticipated reopening Friday, October 17. The closure is to accommodate work to replace the Williams Lake Dam.
September 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
From Build Nova Scotia: The Shaw Wilderness Park parking lot and the trail from the parking lot to the dam site will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, September 22, with an anticipated reopening Friday, October 17. The closure is to accommodate work to replace the Williams Lake Dam.
Playing field closures can happen for many reasons such as inclement weather, soil saturation and unforeseen maintenance. Find daily updates at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
September 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Playing field closures can happen for many reasons such as inclement weather, soil saturation and unforeseen maintenance. Find daily updates at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
The Cole Harbour Splash Pad (609 Colby Dr, Cole Harbour) and Shirley's Splash Pad (Dartmouth Commons) are now closed for the season due to the current mandatory water restrictions. All other splash pads in the municipality are scheduled to close for the season as usual on Sept 15. brnw.ch/21wVHM0
September 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Cole Harbour Splash Pad (609 Colby Dr, Cole Harbour) and Shirley's Splash Pad (Dartmouth Commons) are now closed for the season due to the current mandatory water restrictions. All other splash pads in the municipality are scheduled to close for the season as usual on Sept 15. brnw.ch/21wVHM0
A new playground is open at William King Elementary School Park in Herring Cove – just in time for back to school! Inclusive design, fun for ages 2+ and play panels that spark curiosity in STEM/STEAM. Funded by the municipality w/ support from @nsgov Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage grant.
September 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
A new playground is open at William King Elementary School Park in Herring Cove – just in time for back to school! Inclusive design, fun for ages 2+ and play panels that spark curiosity in STEM/STEAM. Funded by the municipality w/ support from @nsgov Communities, Culture, Tourism & Heritage grant.
The municipality operates three youth centres & a number of youth rooms within municipal recreation centres. Today, we’re spotlighting The Den Youth Centre, located in Lower Sackville on the ground floor of the Acadia Centre (636 Sackville Dr). Thanks to Amy for the tour! Details: halifax.ca/TheDen
September 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The municipality operates three youth centres & a number of youth rooms within municipal recreation centres. Today, we’re spotlighting The Den Youth Centre, located in Lower Sackville on the ground floor of the Acadia Centre (636 Sackville Dr). Thanks to Amy for the tour! Details: halifax.ca/TheDen
Wondering where your pup can run off-leash? Find details at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
September 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Wondering where your pup can run off-leash? Find details at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.
August 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.
A reminder that smoking is not permitted in municipal parks under the Parks By-law. With the extremely dry conditions and ongoing wildfire risk in our region, it’s more important than ever to follow this rule and help keep our community safe. Learn more at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
August 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A reminder that smoking is not permitted in municipal parks under the Parks By-law. With the extremely dry conditions and ongoing wildfire risk in our region, it’s more important than ever to follow this rule and help keep our community safe. Learn more at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
In Nov 2021, Halifax Solid Waste began enforcement of new illegal dumping regulations. Staff enforce enhanced measures related to illegal dumping and litter, including in parks. Household litter does not belong in parks. Penalties range from $200-$10K. www.halifax.ca/home-propert...
August 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
In Nov 2021, Halifax Solid Waste began enforcement of new illegal dumping regulations. Staff enforce enhanced measures related to illegal dumping and litter, including in parks. Household litter does not belong in parks. Penalties range from $200-$10K. www.halifax.ca/home-propert...
Notice a hazard in a municipal park or green space? Report hazards and request maintenance or repairs by calling 311 or emailing contactus@311.halifax.ca.
August 18, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Notice a hazard in a municipal park or green space? Report hazards and request maintenance or repairs by calling 311 or emailing contactus@311.halifax.ca.
While the municipal Open Air Burning By-law allows campfires in wooded areas, this does not apply to the region's parks. The Parks By-law clearly states that there are to be no campfires at any time. Learn more at:
August 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
While the municipal Open Air Burning By-law allows campfires in wooded areas, this does not apply to the region's parks. The Parks By-law clearly states that there are to be no campfires at any time. Learn more at: