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Rissers Beach Provincial Park

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Record #: MDL0006 Last Modified: 11 Apr 2019 Last Full Update: 04 Jul 2016
Location
Located In Petite Riviere
Where To Find Us
5366 Hwy 331
Petite Rivière, NS
Areas Served South Shore Region
Contact
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Website parks.novascotia.ca/content/rissers-beach
E-Mail parkinfo@novascotia.ca
Phone 902-662-3030
Mailing Address c/o Department of Natural Resources - Parks and Recreation 
15 Arlington Place, Suite 7 
Truro, NS B2N 0G9
Description & Services
Information  
Whether you want to swim, search for sea shells, or just spend the day relaxing in the sun, Rissers Beach Provincial Park offers every kind of recreational opportunity available at the seaside. 
 
This beautiful park has a 1.5-km (1-mi) sheltered sandy beach (supervised July/August), an interpretation centre, a boardwalk along an inland marsh and two campgrounds.  
 
Park amenities include picnic area, canteen, trails, washrooms, change house with showers, disposal station, fire grills, wood, and ice. Leashed pets permitted.  
 
 
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Civic Addresses: 5365 (small campground), 5366 (large campground), 5463 (interp centre) and 5465 (canteen) Highway 331
Special Information
Tags All Things Trails ; Beaches ; HALIFAX ; NS Trail Guide ; Park ; Playground ; Provincial Park ; Recreation Categories ; South Shore Connect ; Summer Fun ; Trails
Categories - General Beaches ; Boardwalks/Promenades ; Campgrounds ; Hiking Trails ; Maps ; Picnic Grounds ; Playgrounds ; Provincial/Territorial Parks ; Wheelchair Users