Top rated Parks in Dartmouth, Canada to elevate your visit (Updated July, 2023)

Top rated Parks in Dartmouth

Experience the best that Dartmouth has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 82 places from Park category.

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Halifax Public Gardens

Garden

Historic landscaped gardens hosting regular concerts & events, plus walking tours & flower exhibits.

4.80 (6.3K reviews) (~4.21 km from centre)

Shubie Park

Park

Forested, 16-ha. lakefront park with a beach, campground & picnic area, plus a visitor center.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~2.73 km from centre)

McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park

Park

👍👍 This was a fun little island to explore. Docking was easy and the island only had a handful of people. The beach is nice and there is an outhouse for your connivence if needed. We didn’t explore too much but I’ll definitely go again and check out more.

4.80 (168 reviews) (~8.94 km from centre)

Sullivan's Pond Park

Park

Dogs allowed

4.80 (161 reviews) (~0.9 km from centre)

Sackville Lakes Provincial Park

Park

👍👍 Well groomed shady trail leading to beautiful Second lake. Several benches strategically located. Some hills. Has an outhouse and lots of parking. Easy to find near lower Sackville.

4.80 (94 reviews) (~11.96 km from centre)

Cole Harbour Heritage Park

Park

👍👍 A beautiful well maintained walking trail system with gorgeous views. It is connected to the Salt Marsh trail and has plenty of parking.

4.80 (85 reviews) (~8.41 km from centre)

Bedford Waterfront

Park

👍👍 Great place to walk and meet friends. The super moon over the park

4.80 (81 reviews) (~8.6 km from centre)

Musquodoboit Trailway trailhead

Park

👍 Great spot for beginner to experienced hikers. Lots of benches along the main drag and parking is decent. My only issue was the lack of garbage cans for dog poop or snack wrappers. There are signs asking you to take it home with you but the trail is littered with poop bags.

4.80 (73 reviews) (~35.57 km from centre)

Lock 6 Park

Park

😐 I was a bit confused whether this park is open to the general public or not. It has nice short trails.

4.80 (38 reviews) (~29.12 km from centre)

Point Pleasant Park

Park

Leafy destination on Halifax peninsula with trails, fort ruins, a historic tower & a swimming beach.

4.70 (4.2K reviews) (~5.82 km from centre)

Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park

Park

Coastal park featuring 3 white-sand beaches, boardwalks & a picturesque hiking/bird-watching trail.

4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~24.57 km from centre)

DeWolf Park

Park

👍👍 This park is an excellent spot to begin a nice walk along the Bedrord waterfront. From the park you can walk along a boardwalk, trail and roadway into Bedford or go the other way towards halifax for a ways. If you walk into Bedford you past the 1.5 million dollar lots with new houses being built.

4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~8.81 km from centre)

Sir Sandford Fleming Park

Park

95-acre park with extensive walking trails, a boat launch & a 1912 tower with Northwest Arm views.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~6.04 km from centre)

Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve

Park

👍👍 A lovely place to spend the day at or do some moon watching at night. Added to this are the big boulders people can walk on and explore. What a beautiful sight when the waves hit the rocks. Evening it’s getting colder lightly in summer, and mosquitoes too

4.70 (652 reviews) (~11.56 km from centre)

Fort Needham Memorial Park

Park

👍👍 A must for history buffs. Incredible green space in the city overlooking the harbour where 2 ships collided on December 6, 1917. Destroying the north end of Halifax. 1782 confirmed dead Approximately 9000 injured Their story is told in this beautiful park. Also a great playground and washroom fac...

4.70 (508 reviews) (~2.79 km from centre)

Frog Pond Park

Park

Tranquil park featuring a variety of wooded trails around a pond for hiking, biking & birding.

4.70 (410 reviews) (~6.53 km from centre)

Acadia Park

Park

👍👍 A great place in Lower Sackville Nice park for everyone. Great playground for the kids. Walking trails for everyone Even a gazebo to sit and enjoy the view. Lots of seating for a rest. Lots of free parking. Sort of place to go after dinner.

4.70 (215 reviews) (~13.49 km from centre)

Papermill Lake Beach Park

Park

👍👍 One of the best and most convenient places in HRM bar none. Lots of FREE Parking, Grass to lay out Beach ⛱️ Blankets and or Towels, 2 Park Benches or Bring your favorite Beach ⛱️ Chairs 💺, Easy Stair Access into the water 💧 Garbage 🗑 Can's, Porta Potty in the woods near the Beach ⛱️...

4.70 (152 reviews) (~9.92 km from centre)

Bayswater Beach Picnic Park

Park

👍👍 Decent amount of parking that's not far from the beach. Nice and clean, and great for good ol fashioned family time! Snack truck nearby is a bonus too!

4.70 (133 reviews) (~43.94 km from centre)

Dartmouth Commons

Park

Dogs allowed

4.70 (120 reviews) (~1.31 km from centre)

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Top rated Parks in Dartmouth, Canada