McDonald Sports Park
280 Champions Way. B2R 1N5 Halifax, NS, Canada

There was a report from a park user yesterday of a man hiding in the woods and startling them while running in the park. The incident was reported to RCMP who patrolled the area with no findings. The WAAA committee would like to send out an important reminder to all trail users whether it be in the McDonald Sports Park or other wilderness trails: As the McDonald Sports Park covers a large expanse of forested area, we recommend park visitors use caution while on the trails. ... - Please consider enjoying our facilities in the company of others - Let a friend or family member know about your intended plan - Carry a telephone - Use an activity tracker safety beacon, such as the Strava App on a smart phone Thank you & stay safe!

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Do you know how thick the ice should be and how much weight can go on it? Check out this great visual chart on Ice Thickness Guidelines. #Halifax #winter #outdoors #wintersafety #icesafety #NovaScotia #novascotialakes #IceThickness

BLUE-GREEN ALGAE ADVISORY: Blue-green algae has been detected in the Shubenacadie Canal in Fall River Fletchers Lake and Lake Thomas. Where there is a blue-gree...n algae bloom present, don’t swim in the water, drink it, or allow pets or children to swim in it or drink it. If you see blue-green algae in a water body in Nova Scotia, contact your local environment office. https://novascotia.ca/nse/dept/regional-office-locations.asp More information on blue-green algae: https://novascotia.ca/.../environmen.../blue-green-algae.asp See more

Friendly reminder that dogs must be kept on leash in all areas of the park. Thank you for your cooperation!

Due to significant interest in the Summer Student position post, we are no longer accepting applications but wish to thank all that applied, liked, or shared the post.

The big pine tree is now cleared from the end of Shirlie Ann trail!! Moved the logs to the side of the trail to be used as seating area. The guys even made a few chairs out of the big tree!

Exciting things happening at the sports park!

Friendly reminder to not park close to the gate. In case of emergency , the gate needs to be able to swing open to allow for emergency vehicles to enter the park. CHEEMA has an after school program. The school bus drops kids off at the gate. The school bus can not turn if there is a parked vehicle in the way. The gate will open once the ground has hardened. Thanx for your cooperation!

The big pine tree is now cleared from the end of Shirlie Ann trail!! Moved the logs to the side of the trail to be used as seating area. The guys even made a few chairs out of the big tree!

Caution: 4 trees have fallen on the trails in the park. Two are not on the ground on Shirley Anne near Fisher rd. The park volunteers will clear the trails asap.

Exciting things happening at the sports park!

Park volunteers were busy tidying up the park. Free pine, spruce and fir for the taking to make Christmas wreaths and swags. Located in the park near the parking lot!

Exciting News!! Our Biathlon Bears Program is returning for the second year! Our fall program is starting October 24th at 1pm @ McDonald Sports Park in Waverly...! Check our our poster below, or email [email protected] for any question! Hope to see you there!

It's that spooky time of year! Waverley Community Association and Waverley Heritage Society are hosting a new festival this year in lieu of the Halloween par...ty on the Village Green. Waverley residents can register their homes with us if interested in participating in house/ yard decorating contest. A map of participating homes will be posted so that residents can take a drive/ walk and look at the decorations. Contest will run October 23rd to October 31st and judging will take place October 31st and prizes will be awarded to 3 home owners. Please register your home at [email protected] by October21st! Good luck to all! See more

The fall colours are starting to make their appearance in the park!! Share your fall foliage using our hashtag to be featured on our website #mcdonaldsportspark