{"id":37147,"date":"2024-06-07T03:35:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T06:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/?p=37147"},"modified":"2024-09-30T14:22:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T17:22:45","slug":"great-places-to-picnic-in-halifax-dartmouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/great-places-to-picnic-in-halifax-dartmouth\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Places to Picnic in Halifax and Beyond!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that June 19th is National Picnic Day? Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy a delightful picnic surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning coastal views. With numerous parks, beaches, and green spaces, here is a list of the top places to have a picnic in HRM. Once you&#8217;ve chosen your perfect spot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/plan-the-perfect-picnic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out these tips and tricks<\/a> for what to pack to ensure your day goes smoothly!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Public Gardens<\/h2>\n<p>The Halifax\u00a0Public Gardens are the perfect place to picnic in the summertime. \u00a0Admire the meticulously manicured flower beds, serene fountains, and take a leisurely stroll around the beautiful paths. Try setting up your basket in the grassy area on the south side of the gardens where there&#8217;s lots of space to play.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2016\/06\/Halifax-Public-Gardens.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2016\/06\/Halifax-Public-Gardens.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2016\/06\/Halifax-Public-Gardens-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2016\/06\/Halifax-Public-Gardens-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. Halifax Commons<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Halifax Commons<\/strong> is a great place to have a family picnic. With acres to choose from, our top choice is the Central Common, adjacent to Bell Road. There you&#8217;ll find a playground, skate park, paddling pool, and a deliciously cold swimming pool- all FREE to use! \u00a0A short walk across the street, you&#8217;ll find the Emera Oval- a great place for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/the-day-we-went-summer-roller-skating-at-the-halifax-oval\/\">summer roller skating<\/a>. The perfect family day out!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47391\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47391\" class=\"wp-image-47391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2017\/06\/Halifax-Commons-Splash-Pad-by-Helen-Earley.jpg\" alt=\"Halifax Commons Splash Pad by Helen Earley\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2017\/06\/Halifax-Commons-Splash-Pad-by-Helen-Earley.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2017\/06\/Halifax-Commons-Splash-Pad-by-Helen-Earley-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2017\/06\/Halifax-Commons-Splash-Pad-by-Helen-Earley-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-47391\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Halifax Commons Splash Pad\/Photo: Helen Earley<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>3. Seaview Park<\/h2>\n<p>Controversially, the community of Africville in Halifax&#8217;s North End was eventually transformed into\u00a0an off-leash dog park. Thankfully, <a href=\"http:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/2543797\/fences-around-former-dog-park-at-africville-park-removed\/\">the park was decommissioned in February 2016<\/a>, which means that <strong>\u00a0Seaview Park<\/strong> is now an excellent place to take your family on a picnic. Enjoy your\u00a0sandwiches at the former locations of <strong>Skinner&#8217;s Well<\/strong> or <strong>Tibby&#8217;s Pond<\/strong>. If you picnic from Tuesday to Sunday, stop in at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/africville-museum\/\">Africville Museum<\/a> &#8211; a valuable archive located in the reconstructed Seaview Baptist Church (where you can find out exactly what Tibby&#8217;s Pond was all about!)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_120964\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120964\" class=\"size-full wp-image-120964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/05\/Seaview-Park-Halifax.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/05\/Seaview-Park-Halifax.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/05\/Seaview-Park-Halifax-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/05\/Seaview-Park-Halifax-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2023\/05\/Seaview-Park-Halifax-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-120964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Tourism Nova Scotia.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>4. Leighton Dillman Park<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Leighton Dillman<\/strong> is that beautiful hilly park that is part of the Dartmouth Common, right by the Zatzman Sportsplex in Downtown Dartmouth &#8211; and it&#8217;s one of the best places to Picnic in Halifax-Dartmouth. The Park Avenue Community Oven (Opening soon!) at Leighton Dillman Park in Dartmouth is open every Saturday, seasonally, from 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm. Anyone is welcome to bring bread dough, pizzas, flatbread, tortillas, &#8220;anything you can bake in a pan&#8221;, or &#8220;anything you can bake in a pot&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a crazy fact: at a temperature of 800 &#8211; 1000 degrees, <em>a pizza will cook in one minute<\/em>!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Point Pleasant Park<\/h2>\n<p>Located at the southern tip of the Halifax Peninsula, Point Pleasant Park offers a serene and tranquil atmosphere for picnickers. Explore its wooded trails, and historical landmarks, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. There are many quiet corners of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/point-pleasant-park\/\">Point Pleasant Park<\/a> in which your family can enjoy an al fresco feast, but we suggest\u00a0a nice family picnic near the Cambridge Battery at about 6:00 pm. That gives you plenty of time to catch a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/shakespeare-by-the-sea-shakespeare-hacks-for-the-whole-family\/\">Shakespeare by the Sea<\/a> performance, which starts on July 6th, 2024, and runs at 7:00 pm nightly (except Mondays!)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117015 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/IMG_3312small.jpeg\" alt=\"Shubie Park picnic\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/IMG_3312small.jpeg 2500w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/IMG_3312small-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/IMG_3312small-2000x1334.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/IMG_3312small-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/IMG_3312small-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/IMG_3312small-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>6. Shubie Park<\/h2>\n<p>Situated along the historic Shubenacadie Canal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shubenacadiecanal.ca\/shubie-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shubie Park<\/a> is an excellent spot for a family picnic. With ample space for games, a playground for kids, and access to the canal for kayaking and canoeing, it&#8217;s an ideal location for a fun-filled day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-117016 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/14308.jpeg\" alt=\"The Dingle Picnic\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/14308.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/14308-600x398.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/14308-768x509.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>7. Sir Sandford Fleming Park (Dingle Park)<\/h2>\n<p>Offering stunning views of the Northwest Arm, Dingle Park is a popular spot for picnics. Set up your blanket near the historic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novascotia.com\/see-do\/attractions\/sir-sandford-fleming-park-the-dingle\/1521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dingle Tower<\/a> and enjoy the surrounding greenery and waterfront vistas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-117017 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/Crystal-Cresent-picnic.jpeg\" alt=\"Crystal Crescent \" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/Crystal-Cresent-picnic.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/Crystal-Cresent-picnic-600x398.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.familyfuncanada.com\/halifax\/files\/2019\/06\/Crystal-Cresent-picnic-768x509.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>8.Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a beach picnic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novascotia.com\/see-do\/outdoor-activities\/crystal-crescent-beach-provincial-park\/1865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crystal Crescent Beach<\/a> is the place to go. With its white sandy shores and crystal-clear waters, it&#8217;s an ideal location for a relaxing picnic by the ocean.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to clean up after your picnic, leave no trace, and respect the environment. Enjoy your delightful outdoor meal and create lasting memories in the beautiful surroundings of Halifax Regional Municipality!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that June 19th is National Picnic Day? Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is a wonderful destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy a delightful picnic surrounded by picturesque landscapes and stunning coastal views. 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