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Bi-Centennial Park
- boat access to Beaubear's Island |
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| Access: |
Off Hwy 126 on the Sutton Road or off Hwy 126 on Dollard Street
to St. Patrick Street. Turn left approximately ½ mile. |
| Parking: |
Along edge of park or in Nelson school parking lot. |
| Park Description: |
This park sits on the banks of the Miramichi River with a picturesque
view of Beaubear’s Island. There are picnic tables, benches,
a boat ramp and docks available. Boat tours to the island are available
from Ritchie’s Wharf. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Town Square- Queen Elizabeth
Park |
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| Access: |
Situated in the core of Miramichi West Business District off
King George Hwy down Newcastle Blvd. |
| Parking: |
Around the square or along the waterfront. |
| Park Description: |
A great spot to relax and watch the hustle and bustle of the
town. There is a water fountain, shaded areas, benches and numerous
historic monuments. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Ritchie Wharf |
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| Access: |
Off Hwy 8 in Miramichi West on to Miramichi Boulevard. |
| Parking: |
Parking provided just inside park entrance. |
| Park Description: |
This shipbuilding theme park offer a boardwalk, playground, boat
launch, docking facilities and shops featuring crafts, ice cream,
take out food, restaurants, souvenirs, and artists galleries. There
is also entertainment offered free of charge on Sunday afternoons
from 2pm to 4pm beginning in May and concluding in September. |
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River View Trail & Lookout |
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| Access: |
Off King George Hwy. |
| Parking: |
Next to trail entrance sign along King George Hwy. |
| Park Description: |
A day adventure awaits you with walking trails and lookouts,
access to shore, benches and picnic tables available. Come relax
in the forest within the city. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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French Fort Cove |
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| Access: |
Corner of Cove Road and Hwy. 8 |
| Parking: |
Entrance of Cove Road and Hwy. 8 |
| Park Description: |
A very scenic trail with many lookouts. A beaver colony can be
seen busy at work in the morning and evenings and the call of loons
is often heard. Features a very popular curved boardwalk at the
waters edge. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Lower Town Park |
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| Access: |
Just off Hwy 8 on Marina Drive in Miramichi North next to the
Douglastown Community Centre and Marina. |
| Parking: |
Parking available in the Douglastown Community Centre Parking
Lot. |
| Park Description: |
A winding path which makes its way up the Miramichi River with
picnic tables and benches along the way taking you up to the Historic
Rankin House and Seaman Hospital. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Millbank Trail |
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| Access: |
Just off McHardy Road or off Hwy. #11 in Lower Miramichi (Millbank) |
| Parking: |
Parking available off McHardy Road or off Hwy. #11. |
| Park Description: |
There are several nature trails and picnic areas uniquely carved
in a mixed forest with many springs and a babbling brook. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Benson Park |
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| Access: |
Off Water Street up Riverside Drive, Miramichi East. |
| Parking: |
Along Riverside Drive, Park Drive, and Benson Street. |
| Park Description: |
An excellent park to relax and let the children play on the swings,
play apparatus and slides. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Ellis Park |
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| Access: |
Corner of Ellis Street and Water Street in Miramichi East. |
| Parking: |
Along Ellis Street. |
| Park Description: |
An ideal park to sit and relax and let the children play on the
swings, slide and play structures. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Waterford Green |
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| Access: |
Located off Water Street on Loggie Drive to the left of the Miramichi
River Lodge. |
| Parking: |
Along the Waterfront next to the Miramichi River Lodge. |
| Park Description: |
A great spot to relax and watch the boats on the Miramichi River.
There are picnic tables and benches as well as free entertainment
on Friday evenings from 7pm to 9pm beginning on June 5th and concluding
September 11th. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Elm Park |
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| Access: |
Located on the corner of Henderson Street and Water Street. |
| Parking: |
In Library Parking Lot off King Street, along Duke Street and
Henderson Street. |
| Park Description: |
A beautiful park in the core of Miramichi East with park benches,
picnic tables, shaded areas and Historic Monuments. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Hill and Wellington |
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| Access: |
Located on the corner of Hill Street and Wellington Street in
Miramichi East. |
| Parking: |
Along Hill Street. |
| Park Description: |
Large play area, a great place to fly a kite, there are swings,
a play structure, benches and picnic tables. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Farrah Park |
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| Access: |
Junction off Water Street and Chatham Street. |
| Parking: |
Along Water Street and Chatham Street. |
| Park Description: |
A unique small park with benches and historic monuments. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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England’s Hollow |
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| Access: |
Corner of Lower Water Street and Groat Street in Miramichi East. |
| Parking: |
Along Groat Street and Water Street |
| Park Description: |
The hollow is truly picnic country, with walking paths along
a small brook. There are lots of shady trees, picnic tables and
benches available. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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Middle Island - presently
construction is underway so please use caution when visiting the site. |
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| Access: |
Across a short causeway off of Lower Water Street in Miramichi
East. |
| Parking: |
There are large parking lots on the island. |
| Park Description: |
This historic island sits in the middle of the Miramichi River.
There is beach volleyball and horseshoes available as well as a
large picnic area and 1.2 km of walking trails. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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St. Andrew’s Point |
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| Access: |
Off Water Street in Miramichi East. |
| Parking: |
Along Water Street. |
| Park Description: |
A relaxing park on the Banks of the Miramichi River with a sandy
shoreline, picnic tables and benches, a great place to explore
the river shore. |
| Wheelchair Accessible: |
Yes |
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