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    Sandy Lake Park

    3.7 (3 reviews)

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    14 years ago

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    12 years ago

    Poorly marked trails in the off leash dog area, can't get to the beach as it suddenly became no dogs allowed (even on a leash).

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    12 years ago

    this lake is quiet, and the water is so warm. It hardly feels like your anywhere near the city

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    Dartmouth Common - Crescent moon from the Dartmouth Common, 2015 October 15

    Dartmouth Common

    4.9(7 reviews)
    11.7 kmDowntown Dartmouth

    THE DARTMOUTH COMMON IS BEAUTIFUL! Everything is in full bloom right now. The trees are lush and…read moreimpressive, the flowers are splashy and fragrant, while the lawns are soft and perfect for stretching out. Biking into the common a couple of days ago, and up the relatively steep hillside brought me back to memories of Italy, traversing lofty hill sides in the Riviera. The plant life is so lush and perfumy, with birds chirping and bees buzzing, that I couldn't believe such a treasure exists that I'd scarcely been to in this city that I know so well. The park was quiet, with the odd pedestrian walking through, so Andrew and I sat on a bench and marveled at the magnificent view of the harbour and downtown Halifax. The sky was rich azure, the wind balmy and the company perfect. We sat for about an hour and chatted, while we enjoyed the gorgeous scenery, accompanied by a sweet little gazebo. I implore you to go and picnic in this wonderful Dartmouth park! It's about 300 acres of hillside, open to the public since the 1700s. Go enjoy Dartmouth's flourishing downtown scene, and walk through this lush garden park while you're at it.

    Beautiful beautiful park. I've never been to a park on a massive hill. The big gates surrounding…read morethe park and so regal and beautiful. There's one particular part of the park by a gazebo where you can see a beautiful view of the harbour. Dogs can be off leash which is nice but just a heads up if you don't like dogs. It's only in a certain part.

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    Victoria Park - Great place for a bike break

    Victoria Park

    3.9(11 reviews)
    13.2 kmSpring Garden

    Victoria Park is highly underrated in my opinion. It's integrated so beautifully with the street…read more(though don't get me started on the fenced off fountain that Halifax loves so much...) that I often walk through it on my way home from class. In the summer the canopy of leaves creates beautiful shade throughout the park, and the frequent benches are perfect for dog watching. It's a very popular one for dog walkers! And events - there have been pop up farmers markets, petting zoos, children's festivals...it's a great little community hub! And right across from (my favourite park ever) the Public Gardens, and right in the middle of the peninsula. Why not take a break and mosey on through? You deserve to relax and enjoy some sunshine.

    I don't understand. Whenever I tell someone an event is being held at Victoria Park, they never…read moreknow where it is. How can you live in Halifax and not know where this is!? It's right across from the Public Gardens, it's just off Spring Garden Road and is the huge strip of green running along South Park. Why do I love it? Despite it's small size, it can do almost anything. Looking to hold a public rally? Done. Use the SGR end. Looking to laze in the shade? Done. Use the grassy stretch. Looking to host a car show? Done. use the area behind Robby Burns. Looking to practice your tight-rope walking? Done. Tie your rope between two trees. How do people not know where this is?! I don't understand.

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    Robert Burns statue

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    DeWolf Park - Sunny and cold

    DeWolf Park

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.2 kmBedford

    Smack on the Bedford Basin, this is great park for all seasons and ages. For families with kids,…read morethe highlight would be the large playground. It has a rubbery artifical surface which means it doesn't get muddy, and softens trips and falls. The worn-out previous wooden ship playstructure was replaced in Fall 2015. There is a bathroom which is clean, heated and open all year round. As a bonus for those in the diaper way it also has change tables- in both bathrooms. There are lots of benches around the playground so it is easy to sit and keep an eye on the kids. In the Summer, the park is close to cool breezes from the Basin. It is fun to spread out a blanket and watch the ships sailing in and out of Bedford yacht squadron. There is a brick walkway that goes along the waterfront that is great for casual strolls and running. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Narrows. It is kept clear in the Winter so you often see people pushing strollers and older people getting some fresh air.

    For me, this park was just okay. If you have kids I think you might enjoy it a lot more. It has a…read morehuge playground that you can comfortably watch your kids play. There is basically nothing blocking your view in the park. Which I'm guessing is a plus when you bring kids to the park to play, a pano view of the surroundings. It's basically a big patch of grass between the ocean and the parking lot. Lots of benches, lots of fantastic views of the basin. It was winter when I stopped in to check this park out, but I think there is a paved path/boardwalk that goes pretty far. It's a great place to walk your dog (on leash) or go for a stroll if you're in Bedford and in the market for that kinda thing.

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    The playground

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