JUNE 4, 2022 is PARKS & TRAILS DAY

We’re a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, development, and promotion of green spaces and trails for all to enjoy!

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge parkrun

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

What is Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge parkrun? A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you! When is it? Every Saturday at 9:00am. Where is it? The event takes place at 912 Union St, Fredericton, NB E3A 5M5. See Course page for more details. What does […]

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge parkrun 5K

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it’s up to you!

Walk & Roll

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Meet at Trans Canada Trail Pavilion (South Riverfront Trail at Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge) for a 15-minute walk & roll to show support for persons with disabilities! When out for your walk, take a photo or video, share it on social media and tag @NBPCD. Use the hashtag #DAW2022

Art on the Bridge

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Join over 30 artists on the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge to celebrate Parks and Trails Day. Watch live painters, view exhibits, meet artists, and perhaps purchase a piece of unique of a kind art. Kids can help paint a huge painting! Free Exhibit!

BBQ

Picaroons Roundhouse 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Join us at Picaroons for a free BBQ – while supplies last!

Family Bike ride

Multicultural Association of Fredericton 28 Saunders Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Join young newcomers and families for “Family Bike Ride” on the Fredericton Trails and get to know your City! Meeting outside MCAF building.
Please wear your helmets and bring a water bottle.

eScooter Demonstration

Carleton Street Lookoff Carleton St @ Ste Anne's Point Drive, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Stop by the Watermark sculpture on the South Riverfront Trail to learn more about eScooters with Mint! Try the newest tech that’s got everyone talking.

Savages Table

South Riverfront Trail across from Lighthouse 615 Queen St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

South Riverfront Trail across from Lighthouse

Children’s Reading Tent

Carleton Street Lookoff Carleton St @ Ste Anne's Point Drive, Fredericton, NB, Canada

South Riverfront Trail beside Carleton Street River Lookout

Chalk Spray Painting

Beaverbrook Art Gallery 703 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Paint on the Green

Beaverbrook Art Gallery 703 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Learn to Geocache with Capital Region Association of Geocachers

The Green 899 King Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Capital Regional Association of Geocachers will have an information booth staffed by members to answer your questions about geocaching. Whether you need help getting started with geocaching, are looking for tips on how to use the Geocaching App or are looking to join our Association please stop by!

Washer Toss Tournament

Picaroons Roundhouse 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Picaroons

Rock Painting

Picaroons Roundhouse 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Please be reminded that paint appropriate clothing should be considered for this event.

Children’s Mural Painting

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Have your children come and help paint a huge mural painting at Boss Gibson Statue on North end of Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge!

Fredericton Trails Coalition Booth

Trail Visitors Centre Station Road, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Drop by the Trail Visitors Centre near the North end of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge to say hi to the Coalition members, learn more about upcoming projects, and get involved. Kids can pick up a Trail Bingo activity sheet! Donations welcome 🙂

Touch a Police Car

Intersection of Barker St and Station Road “Touch a Truck” gives children and adults a chance to fulfill those childhood curiosities while learning and interacting with everyday heroes, this experience is different than a car show! Kids can interact with not only the trucks, but with the “heroes” that drive and operate them. They can hear the sirens, and learn about the safety of the vehicles.

York Sunbury Command Post Truck

York Arena 891 Barker Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

York Sunbury Search and Rescue will have the Command Post Truck at York Arena. Brought to every search & rescue the truck allows for a spacious work area with storage for materials like ropes, flashlights, radios and various technologies it also serves as a communications hub to keep track of work plans and materials.

Touch a Fire Truck

York Arena 891 Barker Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Touch a Truck gives children and adults a chance to fulfill those childhood curiosities while learning and interacting with everyday heroes, this experience is different than a car show! Kids can interact with not only the trucks, but with the “heroes” that drive and operate them. They can hear the sirens, and learn about the safety of the vehicles.

Chalk Painting

Henry Park Medley St @ Dobie St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Henry Park

Exercise equipment demo

Henry Park Medley St @ Dobie St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Henry Park

Water & Freezies

Gibson Memorial United Church 183 Gibson Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

This will be a table set-up beside the trail in the parking lot at Gibson Memorial United Church. We will be handing out bottled water and freezies to people who visit the table. It’s a great way to show Gibson’s presence in the community!

Book and Puzzle Sale

Gibson Memorial United Church 183 Gibson Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Table will be set-up in the parking lot beside the trail for the opportunity to purchase books (with Gibson Church Bookmarks) and puzzles.

Playcare

Henry Park Medley St @ Dobie St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Henry Park

Yoga with the YMCA

Henry Park Medley St @ Dobie St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Bring your own yoga mat!

Speaker’s Corner

Devonshire @ Cliffe Bowlen Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Giving voice to your passion.

ebike Demonstration

Carleton Park Gibson @ Union St, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Electric biking is a perfect activity in Fredericton the bike routes link universities, parks, breweries, and historical buildings. Bringing #HelloFun to Fredericton allows for more versatile use and enjoyment of the Fredericton trail system! Now, young and not so young alike are on the move sharing and caring, test drive with our huggable crew Saturday June 4th in Carleton Park!

Ask an archeologist

Capital Pool & Spa 129 St. Mary's Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Capital Pool and Spa parking lot

A Big Yellow Duck

Capital Pool & Spa 129 St. Mary's Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Capital Pool and Spa parking lot

93.1 Van

Trail Visitors Centre Station Road, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Trails Visitor Centre

BBQ

Capital Pool & Spa 129 St. Mary's Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Join us at Capital Pool & Spa for a free BBQ – while supplies last!

Self-Guided Nature Connection Walk

Trail Visitors Centre Station Road, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Stop by the Trail Visitors Centre to access a free self-guided nature connection walk!

eBike Demonstration

MacLeans Sports 489 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Stop by MacLean’s to get a look at their new eBikes!

Zumba with Fredericton YMCA

Henry Park Medley St @ Dobie St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Join Corey, Nicole, and Joanne for an upbeat dance-style class that combines saucy Latin rhythms with easy-to-follow moves, giving you a fun way to get your heart beating faster! Sessions at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, and 3:30.

Bird Walk

Bird watchers will meet on Northside Riverfront Trail, behind Picaroons, for a bird walk with Doug Jackson. If you have binoculars and bird book, please bring them!

Photo Walk with Photo Fredericton

Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge 912 Union Street, Fredericton, NB, Canada

Join Photo Fredericton for a photo walk! At 1 pm you can join the group at either end of the Bill Thorpe Walking Bridge for a photo walk — choose your (north or south) side!

Urban Sketchers

Carleton Park Gibson @ Union St, Fredericton, NB, Canada

We welcome enthusiastic sketchers of all skill levels and ages to join us at Carleton Park, as we share inspiration, knowledge, and support with one another while turning an often solitary activity into a community endeavour. BYO Art Supplies!

Yoga with Wendy

Henry Park Medley St @ Dobie St, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Bring your own yoga mat!