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Ice Conditions Unsafe on Lily Lake

The ice conditions are currently unsafe at Lily Lake. Signs are now posted to advise everyone to keep off the ice. Stay…

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Added by Rockwood Park on March 14, 2013 at 10:30am — No Comments

Sleigh Ride & Dine Special in Rockwood Park

Enjoy a scenic winter sleigh ride through beautiful Rockwood Park, while taking in all the natural beauty the park has to offer. After your winter wonderland ride, come on in to Lily’s Café and warm up by the fire with one of our winter sleigh ride selections.

A Bowl of Hearty Seafood…

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Added by Rockwood Park on January 16, 2013 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Ice Conditions Are Fair On Lily Lake

Ice conditions are fair on Lily Lake as City of Saint John crews continue to work to improve the surface for ice skating. Skating is possible but the surface is very rough at this time. With cold weather in the forecast hopefully conditions will get better in coming days. Please stay tuned for…

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Added by Rockwood Park on January 8, 2013 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Ice Flooding



City crews will be on the ice tomorrow Saturday January, 5th from 8:00am – 9:30am flooding the ice at Lily Lake. The public is advised to stay of the ice during those…

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Added by Rockwood Park on January 4, 2013 at 12:20pm — No Comments

Cross Country Ski Trails Have Been Groomed

 

Some of the Cross Country ski trails have been groomed in the Park.  The Zoo trail has been packed and groomed, the Trans Canada Trail has been packed and the trails around the golf course have been packed. Conditions are good on all trails for cross country skiing. More grooming…

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Added by Rockwood Park on January 4, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

SLEIGH RIDE AT ROCKWOOD PARK

THE SLEIGH TRACK IS READY.  

THE HORSES ARE WAITING TO TAKE YOU FOR A BEAUTIFUL SLEIGH RIDE IN THE PARK.

COME THROUGH THE DAY OR EVENING, PICK A TIME THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU.…

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Added by Rockwood Park Stables on January 3, 2013 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Please Don't Feed The Ducks

An important reminder to not feed the ducks in the park. Encourage them to head south for the winter! 

Added by Rockwood Park on November 9, 2012 at 7:14am — No Comments

Abandonded Cat at Interpretation Centre

We have a lovely abandoned cat here at the Interpretation Centre in the Park. She is super friendly and we would really like find a good home for her. Please give Nona a call at 658-2883 or email at Winona.Tillley@saintjohn.ca if you can help this cat out. Please spread…

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Added by Rockwood Park on September 18, 2012 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Sun Shine and Moon Light Over Saint John

Fresh from Sculpture Saint John - "Sun Shine and Moon Light Over Saint John" by artist Hiroyuki Asano from Japan is now situated at the gates to…
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Added by Rockwood Park on September 18, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments

No Open Fires in the Park

Just a reminder that the lighting or use of all fires in the open air is prohibited in Rockwood Park year…

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Added by Rockwood Park on September 17, 2012 at 2:46pm — No Comments

After School at DayTripping

What a great program starting this Fall!

Added by Rockwood Park on August 31, 2012 at 3:09pm — No Comments

Trail Construction

Just a heads up to park users there will be some trail work being done on the Trans Canada Trail and Zoo Trail over the next week August 14th-21st and sections of the main trail will be impassable at some points. Please contact the Interpretative Centre with any questions or…

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Added by Rockwood Park on August 14, 2012 at 8:26am — No Comments

2012 Campground Entertainment

Brent Mason (Photo via East Coast Kitchen Party)

Join us for an awesome line up of entertainment all summer long in the Rockwood Park Campgrond 2012 -



Sunday July 1st Johnny Storm & Sonny Weyman

Calgary & and New…

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Added by Rockwood Park on July 10, 2012 at 7:23pm — No Comments

Movies in the Park 2012

Movies in the Park return to the lawn at Lily Lake Pavilion this summer! Thanks to the Tim Horton's Pavilion Cup for raising the money to ensure another great season of films.  Movie goers will be treated to an evening of hot new…

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Added by Rockwood Park on July 9, 2012 at 7:12am — No Comments

Maps to Picnic Sites

Wondering where the public picnic sites are in Rockwood Park? Click below to download a printable PDF copy of the directions.

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Added by Rockwood Park on June 26, 2012 at 4:53pm — No Comments

ROCKWOOD PARK - SO MUCH TO OFFER!

I have spent many hours in this wonderful park through the past 18 years... when my family and I moved to Saint John, we would often take our children and go for a hike through the woods or let the children go play in the playground area or visit the horses and so on... now that they are grown, I will stop by every now and then early in the morning for a brisk walk and enjoy the beauty of this lovely park.

It has so much to offer to those who enter; a great gathering place at the…

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Added by David Nicholson on June 26, 2012 at 4:07pm — 1 Comment

Rockwood Park Campground Open for the Season

The Rockwood Park Campground is now open for the season. Situated in the 2200 acre Park, The campground provides an excellent option as a place to stay for visitors to the City of Saint John. Learn more about the campground at …

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Added by Rockwood Park on June 18, 2012 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Marigolds on Main: Free Gardening Seminars

Don't miss out on these excellent seminars presented by Marigolds on Main Street.

Added by Rockwood Park on May 31, 2012 at 3:26pm — No Comments

New Fishing Rules in Rockwood Park

Please take note that new fishing rules posted above are now in effect in Rockwood Park. 

Added by Rockwood Park on May 16, 2012 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Fitness Training with John Mallory

Join John Mallory (Certified Personal Trainer & 5th Degree Black Belt) as he trains with his fitness clients on Monday & Wednesday nights at 5:30 pm and again on Friday mornings at 9:30am

There will also be fitness training on Saturday mornings with the Judo team at…

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Added by Rockwood Park on May 16, 2012 at 12:46pm — No Comments

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Stargazing with the Saint John Astronomy Club in Rockwood Park at Rockwood Park "Bark Park" parking lot (Fisher Lakes entrance to the park)

May 18, 2013 from 9pm to 11pm
  Explore the night sky with the Saint John Astronomy Club. Members will have several telescopes for sharing views of planets and the stars. See craters and mountains on the Moon, Jupiter and its moons, Saturn and its rings, star clusters and galaxies, and learn the constellations. Come over to the dark skies - we have cookies and hot chocolate.Due to clouds event is moved Friday, May 17, 2013 to Saturday, May 18, 2013) See More
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Scotiabank Aids Walk at Fisher Lakes, Rockwood Park

September 22, 2013 from 11am to 7pm
The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is a national awareness and fundraising event that takes place every year in communities all across Canada. Funds raised support direct programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS in their communities.11 am: Registration; 12 pm: Walk begins; BBQ to follow Fisher Lakes A-frame, Rockwood Park For further information, to register or to donate call 506-652-2437 or e-mail: aidswalkforlife@aidssaintjohn.comSee More
May 10
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Rockwood Park Fishing Derby at Fisher Lakes, Rockwood Park

June 2, 2013 from 10am to 2pm
The fishing derby is back!When: 10am-2pm June 2nd, 2013 (No licenses needed!)Where: Fisher Lakes, Rockwood Park.Categories: (Winners will be announced on the website)Biggest Perch (16& under) (5 & under)Biggest Sunfish (16 & under) (5 & under)Biggest Trout (16 & under) (5 & under)See More
May 9
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Stargazing with the Saint John Astronomy Club in Rockwood Park at Rockwood Park "Bark Park" parking lot (Fisher Lakes entrance to the park)

May 17, 2013 from 9pm to 11pm
  Explore the night sky with the Saint John Astronomy Club. Members will have several telescopes for sharing views of planets and the stars. See craters and mountains on the Moon, Jupiter and its moons, Saturn and its rings, star clusters and galaxies, and learn the constellations. Come over to the dark skies - we have cookies and hot chocolate.Due to clouds event is moved Friday, May 17, 2013 to Saturday, May 18, 2013) See More
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Trevor Fotheringham might attend Rockwood Park's event
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Stargazing with Saint John Astronomy Club at "Bark Park" Parking Lot

April 19, 2013 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Celebrate Astronomy Day with the Saint John Astronomy Club. See craters and mountains on the Moon; Jupiter and its moons in action, including the shadow of a moon on Jupiter's clouds; Saturn and its rings; star clusters; the Orion Nebula where stars are forming; constellation tours, and maybe a comet. Come over to the dark skies - we have cookies and hot chocolate.See More
Apr 19
Rockwood Park posted an event
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Saint John Young Naturalists Club - Animal Signs! at Wilderness Gate Parking Lot

April 27, 2013 from 10am to 12pm
Apr 18
Rockwood Park updated an event
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Stargazing with Saint John Astronomy Club at "Bark Park" Parking Lot

April 19, 2013 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Celebrate Astronomy Day with the Saint John Astronomy Club. See craters and mountains on the Moon; Jupiter and its moons in action, including the shadow of a moon on Jupiter's clouds; Saturn and its rings; star clusters; the Orion Nebula where stars are forming; constellation tours, and maybe a comet. Come over to the dark skies - we have cookies and hot chocolate.See More
Apr 17
Nancy Clifford posted an event

Atlantic Paddling Symposium at Lily Lake Rockwood Park

May 10, 2013 at 5pm to May 13, 2013 at 2pm
The Atlantic Paddling Symposium is coming to Saint John May 10th to the 13th. Check out http://www.atlanticpaddlesymposium.com for the amazing list of coaches and courses.The water is open and time is running out. Register now and book your courses before it is too late.See More
Apr 8
Nancy Clifford is attending Rockwood Park's event
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Fundy Paddlers Canoe Dance Workshop with Becky Mason at Lily Lake Pavilion

June 15, 2013 to June 16, 2013
The Fundy Paddlers Club and Lily Lake Pavilion are very pleased to announce Becky Mason along with well known instructor Rory Matchett will be in Saint John, June 15th and 16th and have agreed to give a weekend workshop called “Style Canoe Dance Clinic”! Day one or Saturday will be for individual skill improvement in “Style Canoeing” and day two or Sunday will be for team dance or synchronization ending with a short public presentation of both paddlers and instructors! The cost of the clinic…See More
Apr 8
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NB Soap Box Derby at Lily Lake Pavilion

May 24, 2013 to May 25, 2013
The 2013 Derby will take place on May 24th & 25th at Lily Lake in Rockwood Park, Saint John, New Brunswick. If you are interested in becoming a Derby Sponsor please contact:Deborah Lawtondeborah@lilylake.ca506-693-1117See More
Apr 6
Winston Koke is now a member of Rockwood Park
Apr 5

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