Annapolis County Parks
Annapolis Historic Gardens So you are looking for a park! You are sure to find one in the list of Annapolis County Parks here. Are you planning a kids birthday party, a family picnic, or just a place to kill an hour or two? Well why not visit one of the many provincial and municipal parks found throughout Annapolis County! This list of Annapolis County Parks includes ones that has something of interest to you and your family. They have picnic tables, playgrounds, walking and hiking trails, duck ponds and some even have petting zoos. You will find some Annapolis County Parks in the Annapolis Valley and some along the Bay of Fundy. There are many right in town and others a short distance away in the country. I have tried to list all the ones I know about. If you know of others I would love to hear about them. I have provided a form at the bottom or the page so you may easily tell me about them. I would love to add them to the list. You may also use this form to let me know which Annapolis County Parks are your favorites. I welcome your input. This will give me information to help rate them so visitors to the area will have a better idea which ones are worth visiting.
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This Provincial picnic area is located 13 km northwest of Middleton at the seaside village of Port George. The picnic area was opened in 1948 and is operated by the Department of Natural Resources. Here you will find a nice scenic walking trail that follows along the rocky shoreline of the Bay of Fundy. There are nice shady areas to have your picnic lunch. In 1999 this park had been closed for awhile while they investigated the location of nine Mi'Kmaq children who died during a diphtheria epidemic. They were found to be buried outside the park and land has left to naturalize in respect of the dead. This park is open daily from May 20 to October 10.
Hebb's Landing is a small picnic area west of Bridgetown on highway #1. It is located on the banks of the Annapolis River and offers a boat launch along with picnic tables. This Annapolis Park is open year round.
Located just west of the Upper Clements Theme and Animal Parks off route #1 this Annapolis Park offers both open and wooded picnic areas. Add to this a field for the kids to play in and some scenic views of the Annapolis Basin. This picnic area is open mid May to mid September.
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Open from May 1 to November 30 this heart shaped Annapolis Park is a popular spot for fishing, bird watching and canoeing. It also has a treed picnic area to enjoy. Located in Middleton beside the Annapolis River.
This picnic spot also offers access to the canoe routes on the Shannon and Nictaux Rivers and the McGill, Big Molly Upsim and the Shannon Lakes. This Annapolis Park is sponsored by the Annapolis County Recreation Services and was opened in 2000 as one of two millennium projects. Located in Albany Cross, 28 km south of Middleton on Rt. 10 it is open seasonally.
In 1977 this recreation area had been dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her Silver Jubilee, thus came the name. Located in Bridgetown it is a mix of upland and tidal marsh. Features a grand stand, a play area and picnic areas.
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Located in the lower end of Annapolis Royal this playground was a community project. Nice little park on the Annapolis River waterfront and has a Nova Scotia Theme play area.
This Annapolis Park is located at Bridgetown Regional Elementary School on 25 Freeman Street, Bridgetown.
This park is located about 5 km up on the Clementsport Road or River Road. The park has picnic tables and a swim area.
There are two parks found in Cornwallis Park, the Cornwallis Park Playground located at Clark Rutherford Memorial School on 63 Spinnaker Drive and Cornwallis Park Veterans Memorial Park located along Highway 1.
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This Annapolis Park is located at the Elementary school located at 109 North Street.
Located on the Lawrencetown Lane this Annapolis Park includes a boat launch and a picnic park.
This playground is located at the Lawrencetown Consolidated School at 10 Middle Road.
This Annapolis Park is located in Margaretsville.
Middleton has several parks that I will expand on more after I visit them. There is Old Holy Trinity Park at 45 Main Street; Middleton Playground located at 325 Marshall Street at the AEESchool; Middleton Rotary Park on 337 Marshall Street.
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This Annapolis Park is located along highway 10.
Located along highway 201 in Round Hill this Annapolis Park has a ball diamond and a playground area with picnic tables. Mid summer they hold their Bishop Park Gala Days.
This picnic park is located along highway 10 in Springfield.
This park was built around 1991 - 92 and I helped clear the land while working on a "work project". It is located along highway 1 in Upper Clements and has a ball diamond and picnic area.
Keep watch for more Annapolis County Parks added as I find them. Remember to check out the page on attractions where more picnic areas are listed. Many of the historic sites and museums throughout the Annapolis Valley will also have picnic spots by them.
Please feel free to use this form to send me your comments about the Annapolis County Parks you visit. Let me know what you think of them, or tell me about any ones that I do not have listed yet. Together lets share all the beauty this valley has to offer both residents and visitors to the area.
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