Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks

06/12/2026

Please be aware that due to the HWY 103 twinning construction project, the Chester Connection Trail (Rail Trail) will be closed at the Barrys Brook HWY 103 overpass (East River) from Monday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Trail users will not be able to pass through this site during the closure.

Alternate Routes to Castle Rock Trail during trail closures

During the closure, trail users can get to the Castle Rock Trail by going to the Goat Lake Road trail access point. To get from the East River Trail parking lot to Goat Lake Road follow the directions below.

Exit parking lot --> Turn RIGHT on Route 329
At stop sign --> Turn LEFT on Route 3 and travel 3.8 km
Turn RIGHT on Goat Lake Road
Travel 300 m to trail crossing
No OHVs permitted on Hwy 3
No designated parking. Park of the shoulder of the road. Do not block driveways or trail entrance.

Check our page (Municipality of Chester Recreation & Parks) or our website www.chester.ca/news for updates.

06/11/2026

Crafternoons (6 weeks)

Come out for a short hike and relaxing crafting afternoon at various locations within the Municipality! The afternoon will start with a short hike (location dependent) where we find a cozy spot to craft. Encouraged to bring your own crafts but some supplies will be available. Stay for the whole afternoon or just stop by for a bit. To register, call the Chester Recreation & Parks office at 902-27503490 or email: [email protected].

June 11: Graves Island Provincial Park
June 25: New Ross Lions Park
July 9: Wild Rose Park
July 23: Blandford Community Centre (30 Firehall Road)
August 6: Haughn Estate & Natural Area (4952 Hwy 3, Chester Basin)
August 20: Hubbards Barn

2:00 to 4:00 pm
All Ages (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Free
Instructor: Makayla Coolen
Deadline to Register is the day before at 12:00 noon

06/11/2026

NATURE PLAYDATE at Lordly Park (76 Union Street, Chester)
Thursday, June 11
9:30 to 11:00 am
Birth to 5 years
Free
Drop-In
Instructor: Nicole Wallis

Outdoor Fun for the Little Ones & Their Grown-Ups.

Join us for an outdoor playdate designed for children (birth to age 5) and their parents or caregivers. This is the last session. Enjoy a relaxed, nature-based setting to explore the outdoors, move, play, and connect with others. This is a great way to support early development through movement and curiosity—while adults enjoy conversation, connection, and community, while getting the benefits of the fresh air and a connection to nature. Snacks will be provided. Blanket (optional).

06/10/2026

It's warm today in -- Real summer can’t be far away. And that means Picnic in the Park every Tuesday, from 6:00 to 8:00, at Lordly Park in Chester.

Did you know this is our 14th year? Although our line up varies a bit, you can be sure many of your favourite bands return every year. Over the years we’ve had 28 different bands, and only the Parsons Brothers have played every single PiP summer.

And what to say about our sponsors? We’ve had 38 different sponsors, with AA Munro Insurance, who took over from Blair Armstrong Insurance, sponsoring every year. We are soooo fortunate that these generous folks continue to support us.

Only 26 more sleeps!!!
See you at the Park.

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

Our SUMMER 2026 Explore Life Brochure should be in mailboxes today. REGISTRATION OPENS at 8:30 am today (June 9). The brochure is available on our website: www.chester.ca click on menu/recreation & parks/programs

06/04/2026