Record #: COL0082 | Last Modified: 28 Jan 2020 | Last Full Update: 16 Feb 2018 |
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Located In | Tatamagouche |
Where To Find Us | Nelson Memorial Park 153 Loop of Highway 6 Bayhead, NS |
Areas Served | Colchester County ; North Colchester |
Contact | |
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Website | www.colchester.ca/nelson-memorial-park |
recreation@colchester.ca | |
Phone | 902-897-3180 |
Contact | Parks and Trails Coordinator, Municipality of the County of Colchester |
Description & Services | |
Information | Nelson Memorial Park is a 36-acre picnic park situated in a quiet, natural setting beside Tatamagouche Bay on the Northumberland Shore. The park has both open field and forested areas. Park Facilities: • 3 large picnic shelters (2 with barbeque grills) • Open and shaded picnic tables • Walking paths (coastal, forest, field) • Gazebo/bandstand • Playground • Washrooms (new building opening summer 2020) • Ocean access (gravel beach with salt marsh grasses) • Access to the Butter Trail (rail trail), part of The Great Trail • Floral gardens (a project in partnership with Tatamagouche Communities in Bloom) To inquire about scheduling an event or reserving a picnic shelter at the park, please contact Colchester Recreation or use the online park reservation form. Location and Directions: The park is located at 153 Loop of Highway 6, just 2 km west of Tatamagouche via Highway 6 and 55 km north of Truro via Route 311. From Highway 6 on the west side of Tatamagouche, follow the blue and white signs to the park. ![]() ![]() |
Hours | 8:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Dates | May 9 - October 12, 2020 Walkers are welcome year-round. |
Special Information | |
Tags | Fundy Connect ; Outdoor Recreation ; Park ; Picnic Grounds ; Playground ; Recreation Categories ; Trails ; Walking |
Categories - General | Playgrounds |