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The Truro-Bible Hill Off-Leash Dog Park is located at 514 Marshland Drive. This park allows dog owners to permit their dogs to run and play freely. The dog park also includes a small dog area, a smaller fenced area within the boundaries of the larger park.
The dog park is open seven days a week.
For the safety of dogs, their owners, and the public, users are asked to please adhere to the following rules, which are also posted at the entrance to the park.
Please note that children under 12 years of age are not permitted in the park at any time, even with parental supervision.
Dog Park Rules
- The off-leash dog area is for dogs, their handlers, and those accompanying them. No other use is allowed.
- All dogs must be legally licensed and vaccinated and shall wear a visible dog license.
- Dogs under four months of age and female dogs in heat are prohibited. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and exiting off-leash dog areas.
- Dogs must be controlled by their handlers and in view of their handlers at all times.
- Spiked collars are prohibited. Handlers must have possession of a dog leash at all times.
- A single handler is limited to a maximum of two dogs.
- Handlers must “scoop the poop” and fill any holes dug by dogs under their control.
- Food and drinks in glass containers are prohibited; training treats are allowed.
- Dogs must be removed from the off-leash dog area at the first sign of aggression.
- No animals other than dogs shall be permitted in the area.
- Handlers are responsible for any injury caused by the dog(s) under their control.
- Users of the facility do so at their own risk. The town of Truro or the Village of Bible Hill shall not be liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog in the off-leash park.
The Stan “Chook” Maxwell Memorial Park is located at 264 Prince Street. The community of West Prince Street envisioned this park as a place of sanctuary, which encourages recreation and enjoyment of the outdoors. The park is an integral part of the neighbourhood and offers a basketball court, playground, community gardens, and more.
The Pleasant Street Playground is located at 449 Pleasant Street. This small playground provides a large open green space and a few playground features, such as swings and a slide. Parking is available off of Pleasant Street in front of the Town’s Water Tower.
Victoria Park is one of Truro's greatest assets - a natural woodland park of roughly 3,000 acres in the centre of our Town with an extensive trail system for all ages
For more information on Victoria Park, including activities, features, rules and regulations, parking, hours of operation and more, visit Victoria Park.
Park Maps
Accessibility
If you have special physical needs and require the use of a hippocampe to access the park, please contact the Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department office at 902-893-6078 to check availability.
Victoria Park Master Plan
In 2014, the Town of Truro completed the first Master Plan for Victoria Park. The Master Plan focuses on a strategic, proactive and long-term approach to park management to help address challenges and opportunities.
Download a full copy of the pdf Victoria Park Master Plan(48.45 MB) .
Contact Information for Bookings
The bandshell, picnic pavilion, and holy well gazebo can be reserved for special events, such as weddings, concerts and family gatherings. Weddings are $50.00 and all other bookings are offered at a $25.00 flat fee.
Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
40 Douglas Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 2E7
Tel: (902) 893-6078
Fax: (902) 893-6099
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