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Frog Pond Park

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Tranquil park featuring a variety of wooded trails around a pond for hiking, biking & birding. People often mention trail, walk, park, trails, pond, nice,


Address

Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax, NS, Canada

Website

www.halifax.ca

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (410 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: trail (11) walk (10) park (9) trails (9) pond (8) nice (7)
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  • 5/5 Quynh L. 9 months ago on Google
    A very nice park with board-walks and well-maintenance trails to diferent direction. The ducks in the lake can make you fun relax
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bodhi A. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this trail. It's not too long, it's not too offroad, it's 10 minutes from downtown. It's the perfect trail for people that aren't very outdoorsy, but want to spend a Sunday afternoon with a Mocha in hand out in the nature.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vit Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice and comfortable trail. Not very long, petfriendly.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darlene L. 2 years ago on Google
    I can't believe I've never been to the frog pond before. All my life I've known it was there, however I never knew there was a walking trail around it. I didn't get the chance to walk all of the frog pond because I wore dress shoes and not runners. I will definitely be going back. It's so beautiful and peaceful. God's handiwork at its finest 🙌.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Manjinder S. 2 years ago on Google
    Frog Pond Park is located in Jollimore community and is part of Sir Sandford Fleming Park. Frog Pond Lake trails are well maintained by the municipality. Frog Pond Lake is bigger than how much it looks from the entrance off the Purcells Cove Rd. The park and the trails go all the way to the east to the Dingle Rd. There are mesmerizing stairs at one of the two entrances off the Dingle Rd. Though its name is Frog Pond Lake unfortunately never witnessed any frogs around. However it’s a resort and home to few spices of ducks. In the summer you can find territorial fights and ducklings swimming following mama duck. In summer evenings mosquitoes rule so don’t forget bringing some repellent cream or spray. In winter front section of the lake freezes solid foremost than the rest of the lake and other lakes around making it ideal for ice skating. Also, the front section is not that deep so it’s not as risky to take the chance, however, making sure the thickness of the ice is always recommended. In my opinion its the only lake with trails and forest like ambiance closest to the Halifax.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mat B. 10 months ago on Google
    Awesome park, many small trails that lead to the pond in the middle. There's plenty of parking around, as well as public washrooms. There's a few spots with small boardwalks over creeks, or wooden staircases to get up the hill. There's also some benches around the pond.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Samir S. 10 months ago on Google
    This is a very good hiking/walking trial ... difficulty level- easy ... lovely shady areas, beautiful views ... tiny cute boardwalks and bridges ... some historical sites nearby as well... overall a very nice place ... highly recommended ..
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobbi Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a super reliable walk - you can make it longer or shorter, as you wish, by taking side trails. The pond is beginning to develop a skin of a ce (sufficient for the weight of a squirrel!).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent little park. I have been there a few times. But in this photo was the first time I have biked there. The area has a wonderful lookout just off the road. Perfect for taking a break in the middle of a ride and enjoying the view. The inside of the park is kind of big with a nicely defined path the follow! The parking is sufficient for the crowd I'd normally draws! I would recommend dropping by for a nice walk or stopping by if you are biking!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark H. 8 months ago on Google
    Always a great urban park trail system to enjoy...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roman G. 5 months ago on Google
    Very good trail, a lot of ducks squirrels and sometime You can meet people with dog. Very quite place in morning. Strongly recommend to visit it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Horizon Eye P. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice trail, clean with nice scenic views! Me my parent and pup had a great morning walk here.

  • 5/5 Susan V. 2 years ago on Google
    First time there and not disappointed. Wide, clean trails - beautiful. No litter or graffiti markings. A lovely park to take the dogs for a leashed walk.

  • 5/5 shujath M. 1 year ago on Google
    Its a part of Dingle park / Sir Sandford Fleming Memorial Tower which make it way to frog pound nice train to be on

  • 5/5 J G. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite short walks with my Dog and Kids! The trail isn't maintained in the winter so keep that in mind as it can get icy. It is a Beautiful walk through the woods with a necessary stop by the lake to see the Ducks. Many people take notice of the Single Beautiful Wood Duck among all the other Mallards. There is a couple paths off the Duck Pond trail leading towards the Dingle also. Take note it is not an entire circle and if you don't walk the path back you must walk alongside a stretch of herring cove road to return to the parking lot. Many choose to simply turn around and take the same path back.

  • 3/5 Devika B. 10 months ago on Google
    It had nice trails and a small pond. Good for a walk. Ample parking space and benches along the way to rest and enjoy beauty of nature.

  • 5/5 Alex H. 1 year ago on Google
    The frog pond park is a great place to go for a walk. It is a 1.5 kilometer circle trail with other trails leading to Fleming Park. Dog friendly on leash. Well maintained and clean. You can see tons of wild life. Lots of ducks to be seen. In the pond you will see turtles,snakes,small lizards and fish. You can also bike on the trail. People are super friendly and happy to greet each other with a hi.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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