Wondering where your pup can run off-leash? Find details at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea... Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
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Wondering where your pup can run off-leash? Find details at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea... Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
Please note that updates in relation to the natural gas leak in the area of Albro Lake Road, Pinecrest Drive, Crystal Drive and across the lake as far as Lancaster Drive in Dartmouth will be shared on @hfxgov.bsky.social.
A reminder that smoking is not permitted in municipal parks under the Parks By-law. With the extremely dry conditions and ongoing wildfire risk in our region, it’s more important than ever to follow this rule and help keep our community safe. Learn more at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
In Nov 2021, Halifax Solid Waste began enforcement of new illegal dumping regulations. Staff enforce enhanced measures related to illegal dumping and litter, including in parks. Household litter does not belong in parks. Penalties range from $200-$10K. www.halifax.ca/home-propert...
Notice a hazard in a municipal park or green space? Report hazards and request maintenance or repairs by calling 311 or emailing contactus@311.halifax.ca.
While the municipal Open Air Burning By-law allows campfires in wooded areas, this does not apply to the region's parks. The Parks By-law clearly states that there are to be no campfires at any time. Learn more at:
Wondering where your pup can run off-leash? Find details at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea... Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
We are inviting residents to provide feedback on the concept designs for the Halifax Common Skatepark renewal. Meet the design-build team and share your thoughts. Drop-in engagement event: Wednesday, July 30 from 5–7 p.m. Halifax Common Pool, multi-purpose room (5816 Cogswell St.)
In Nov 2021, Halifax Solid Waste began enforcement of new illegal dumping regulations. Staff enforce enhanced measures related to illegal dumping and litter, including in parks. Household litter does not belong in parks. Penalties range from $200-$10K. www.halifax.ca/home-propert...
Playing field closures can happen for many reasons such as inclement weather, soil saturation and unforeseen maintenance. Find daily updates at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
While the municipal Open Air Burning By-law allows campfires in wooded areas, this does not apply to the region's parks. The Parks By-law clearly states that there are to be no campfires at any time. Learn more at:
The municipality owns and operates several recreation facilities in communities across our region. In this video, Lisa from the @hfxrec.bsky.social team shows us around the Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre (202 Innovation Dr, Bedford). Learn more about our rec facilities: halifax.ca/myrec
Municipal staff are working hard to keep park spaces clean. Did you know we service more than 1,400 litter receptacles across the municipality? To report an overflowing litter can or loose litter in a park, please call 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca.
Greenspaces, such as parks, natural areas and community gardens, promote physical, mental and social health and wellbeing for all communities. Learn more: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea...
Wondering where your pup can run off-leash? Find details at: www.halifax.ca/parks-recrea... Please note that dogs must be on-leash in municipal parks unless signage indicates otherwise.
Thursday, June 26 | 3:55 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Porters Lake area.
The parking lot area at Sir Sanford Flemming Park will be closed for the evening (June 26, 2025) starting at 7:30 p.m. for line painting.
The Tremont Plateau Park Playground located at 69 Tremont Dr. in Halifax will be closed today, Wednesday, June 25, due to repairs.
The REC Van is back this summer, visiting rural communities across the municipality — stacked with equipment for a variety of activities and sports. Visit halifax.ca/RECVan for our planned daily locations, weekday schedule updates and weather cancellations.
Sunday, June 22 | 5:35 p.m. - Please follow @hfxgov.bsky.social for updates related to the wildfire response in the Ostrea Lake area of Musquodoboit Harbour.
In Nov 2021, Halifax Solid Waste began enforcement of new illegal dumping regulations. Staff enforce enhanced measures related to illegal dumping and litter, including in parks. Household litter does not belong in parks. Penalties range from $200-$10K. www.halifax.ca/home-propert...
Notice a hazard in a municipal park or green space? Report hazards and request maintenance or repairs by calling 311 or emailing contactus@311.halifax.ca.
While the municipal Open Air Burning By-law allows campfires in wooded areas, this does not apply to the region's parks. The Parks By-law clearly states that there are to be no campfires at any time. Learn more at: brnw.ch/21wSHu5
You are invited to take part in the park planning process for the North Woodside Community Centre (NWCC) Park. Attend a public open house on June 25 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the NWCC in room MPR1. Can't attend? Take the online survey (opening June 25) at shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/NWCC-Park.
ICYMI: The Halifax Regional Municipality is now on Bluesky. Follow us here and on our other accounts: @hfxgov.bsky.social @hfxtransit.bsky.social @hfx-fire.bsky.social @hfxevents.bsky.social @hfxplanning.bsky.social #HaliSky
Today is the International Day of Play — a celebration of movement, creativity and connection. To mark the International Day of Play, the municipality hosted a flag raising. Learn more at recreationns.ns.ca/international-day-of-play.html. Find Rec Month events at halifax.ca/recday.
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