Fenced park, playground with accessible swings, greenspace, picnic tables, beautiful gardens, and gravel trail. Located next to the Sackville Public Library. No washroom.
Parks & Trails
Bedford Sackville Greenway Connector
The Bedford-Sackville Connector Greenway is a multi-use 3.5 km Active Transportation trail along the Sackville River connecting the two communities; it is a continuation of the Fort Sackville Walkway from Range Park in Bedford to Old Sackville Rd (crossing the river twice) to the Fultz House Museum (c. 1865) in Lower Sackville. The trail may also be accessed at the intersection of Lynn Ct and Old Sackville Rd. The trail has benches and great views of the Sackville River.
First Lake Glen Slauenwhite Trail
This 8 km route takes you through the woods alongside First Lake and Second Lake. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete.
Great Oak Trail
Try this 2.7 km loop trail. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 41 minutes to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of the day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.
Kinsmen First Lake Beach
Kinsmen First Lake Beach has a mid-sized stretch of sand next to a large, open lake. On the other side of the beach, there is a playground for children to use (this part of the beach is surrounded by trees which offer plenty of shade on hot summer days).
Kinsmen Park
Kinsmen (Murdock MacKay Memorial) Park, located at 71 First Lake Drive in Lower Sackville includes a playground area (for children up to 12 years of age), a gazebo by the lake (an outstanding backdrop for weddings and special family photos), picnic areas, walking trails, splash pad, and a beautiful beach that provides an oasis during the warm days of summer.
Laurie Lively Park
Bike park and playground. Laurie Lively Park Pumptrack is a mountain bike skills park near Sackville, NS. The park features Berm, Jump, Pump Track.
Leaside Community Park
Nestled in the community, Leaside Community Park features green space and a playground.
Millwood Common Park
This playground is tucked in Millwood subdivision in Middle Sackville at 155 Millwood Drive, almost next door to Millwood High. There are lots of climbing options, including various ladders, a rock wall, and monkey bars to swing from.
Pocket Park
This shaded green space just off Sackville Drive includes picnic tables and makes a great spot to picnic.
Sackville Greenway
The Sackville Greenway is a 1.5 km paved multi-use Active Transportation trail connecting Sackville Drive to Glendale Drive. The trail may be accessed on Sackville Drive or on Glendale Drive across from Smokey Drive, as well as off Alder Crescent.
Sackville Heritage Park
Sackville Heritage Park is a park in Nova Scotia. Sackville Heritage Park is situated nearby the Fultz House Museum and Cobequid Terminal. The Sackville Cenotaph is located in Sackville Heritage Park.
Sackville Lakes Provincial Park
Off of Cobequid Road in Lower Sackville, Sackville Lakes Provincial Park (formerly called Second Lake Provincial Park) consists of a 283 ha greenway surrounding First Lake and Second Lake. With the help of the Friends of First Lake Society and Sackville Lakes Parks and Trails Association, the trails are well maintained. Wide, crusher dust trails are mapped at the pain lot and trailhead off of First Lake Drive. A new extensive parking area has been constructed on the Second Lake side of the road which also includes an info kiosk and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Sackville Splash Pad
The Sackville Splash Pad has 21 water features including water jets, misters, geysers, structural loops, tunnels, and more. The splash pad is a fantastic complement to existing outdoor recreation facilities for all ages located at First Lake, including Kinsmen Beach and a nearby playground