Parks & Playgrounds

Moncton

The following playgrounds will, for the months of July and August, be running supervised programs throughout the summer for children of all ages. There is no registration required and no cost to participate. Programs will be coordinated by the individual playground leaders with the guidance of a neighborhood representative and will feature different activities each day. Look for information to be distributed to your area closer to July.

Click on the Park Name to link to Google Maps. Please note that the placement is approximate.

Playgrounds

Supervised

Unsupervised * Creek Village Playground - Pleasant & Beech Streets * Halls Creek Playground - Marjorie Street * Lewisville Playground - Edgehill & Glenmoor * Moncton East Youth Centre - Fergus Street * Moncton Skateboard Park - Assomption Boulevard * Allison Wonderland Playground - Allison Heights/Salisbury Road * Birchmount School Playground - Ayer Avenue * Mapleton Place Playground - Candlewood Drive

Centennial Park

  • What: Splash park (free); Kiwanis Centennial Beach; Playground equipment (free); Pond & Ducks; Paddle boats; Walking trails
  • Where: St. George Street, Moncton Google Map
  • Comments: washrooms & canteen on site

Irishtown Nature Park

  • What: Nature park
  • Where: Irishtown Road, Moncton, take Route 115 Google Map
  • Hours: Open year-round from dawn to dusk
  • Contact: For more information call 853-3516
  • Comments: Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, hiking, birdwatching at this 2,200 acre park and 300 acre lake.

Mapleton Park

  • What: 300 acres of park with ski/walking trails, interpretive panels, ducks and birdwatching
  • Where: Moncton’s north end, entrances off of the Gorge Road or Mapleton Rd. Google Map
  • When: Open year-round dawn to dusk
  • Contact: 853-3516
  • Comments: groomed trails and rustic trails

Dieppe

Saint-Anselme Rotary Park

  • What: Playground equipment,Pond & ducks, Vélodrome, Walking/Hiking/Cross Country skiing trails, Washroom facilities on site
  • Where: Amirault Rd. Dieppe Google Map
  • When: Open year- round
  • Contact: 877-7900
  • Comments: the playground includes areas with rubberized surfacing

Riverview

Dobson Trail

  • What: Hiking trail that runs 60 km between Riverview and Fundy National Park.
  • Trail surface: Some gravel, mud, sand and lots of roots
  • Difficulty rating: Some challenging sections, lots of intermediate and easy sections
  • Where: Enter off the Pine Glen Rd., Riverview Google Map

The Town of Riverview operate its Playgrounds On The Move program for children in grades K-6 during the summer months Monday to Thursday 9:15 -11:45 & 1:15-3:45. The “On the Move” crew travels to selected locations as per the schedule and provides games, sports & arts & crafts. This is a free drop-in program and not a babysitting service, children must have a place to go within walking distance.

Parks & Playgrounds - 5yrs+

Click on the park for a link to google maps or visit www.activeriverview.com for a location map.

Tot Lots - Under 5 yrs

Sackville Waterfowl Park

  • What: 3km of boardwalk winding through a freshwater marsh. Explore the natural habitat for ducks, muskrats, songbirds and frogs.
  • Where: 34 Mallard Dr. Sackville Sackville Waterfowl Park
  • When: Accessible from April – November, guided tours available from May-November
  • Contact: 364-4967
  • Comments: The park features wheelchair-accessible routes, interpretative signs, rest areas, lookouts and picnic areas.