Pathways and Trails

Moncton is home to more than 2,023 acres of parkland, all within our city limits. From one of the largest municipal parks in Canada to centuries old Bay of Fundy tidal marshlands set right in the heart of the city – Monctonians are the privileged trustees of an intricate inner tidal habitat and a dynamic network of family-friendly trails and parklands.  For details on any of our parklands contact Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Culture at 506-853-3516.

Centennial Park
Situated in the centre of the city, Centennial Park boasts more than 208 acres of scenic parkland offering fun and recreation for the whole family throughout the year. Hiking, lawn bowling, horseshoe pitching and tennis are a few of the activities the park has to offer during the summer months and families can swim at Centennial Beach, a man-made beach complete with lifeguards, fine sand, a seasonal canteen, and change houses. The large wheelchair accessible playground, complete with a new Water Splash Pad, will keep the little ones busy for hours.

Try the Treego adventure with your friends and family this summer. This new attraction, located in Centennial Park, will be sure to deliver thrills and memories that will keep you coming back again and again. 

Irishtown Nature Park
The natural splendor of southeastern New Brunswick comes alive in Irishtown Nature Park, a 1,350-acre haven in Moncton’s historic northeast. It boasts a spectacular system of trails that make an excellent venue for one of the city’s favorite pastimes: birdwatching. A feeding station along the way attracts birds of all species, and allows amateur ornithologists an opportunity rarely seen in these parts. Chickadees are most common, but one can observe nuthatches, yellow finches, purple finches, hairy and downey woodpeckers and doves. There are a variety of feeders to observe including: peanut butter feeders, suet feeders, black oiled sunflower seed silos, niger seed silos, and platform feeders. 

Mapleton Park
Mapleton Park is the newest park in the city’s park system. It is 300 acres of nature nestled into Moncton’s northwest corner. Visitors can expect to find three different trail loops that are maintained year round for active recreation. There are nice viewing areas to watch the ducks swimming in the ponds or to birdwatch — a natural haven for all who love the outdoors. In the winter, ponds convert into ice skating surfaces.

Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is one of the most relaxing areas in town, a great place to take a stroll alongside the Petitcodiac River as you watch the tides roll in and out to sea again. The Park has been restored with extensive landscaping in recent years, with two kilometers of finished trails being the crowning touch. Stroll the trails and watch for wild pheasant and many other species of wildlife.