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GoPlay Equipment Loan Program

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2020 16:49

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There are many opportunities close to home that are non-structured in nature and available for use at your own leisure. Usually, the cost of participating is minimal or free of charge. The Town of Pictou Recreation and Parks department recognizes the benefits of recreation and strives to make recreational activities accessible to everyone regardless of socioeconomic barriers. By promoting self-directed recreation, we hope to increase physical activity and citizen engagement in Pictou. The Pictou Recreation and Parks department achieves to be a leader in physical activity and healthy lifestyle promotion. We aim to do this through increased development of public spaces, as well as a focus on fostering self-directed recreation and creating safe and welcoming spaces for people to reconnect with nature.

Equipment Loan Program

Pictou County offers a loan program for recreational equipment available by the various municipal units throughout the county. If there is a piece of equipment that you would enjoy, simply fill out the survey and the appropriate person will be in contact with you. Book your equipment today at Go Play.

For a complete listing of equipment that Pictou Recreation and Parks download the pdf GoPlay Brochure (3.46 MB) .

Looking for ideas?

A kit bag full of outdoor recreation equipment for entertaining family and friends, canoe, paddleboards, kayaks, bikes, snowshoes, nordic walking poles, sport wheelchairs, washer toss games, floor hockey equipment, tennis rackets, rollerblades, flag football and baseball kit with bats, helmets, catchers equipment, and balls.

Discover our PLAY BOX, new in Veterans Drive Playground; a box of outdoor games and fun that you can use at your own leisure. Fun for families, friends and on your own!

Download the full pdf GoPLAY Equipment Loan Program brochure (3.46 MB) .

Here are some ideas to get started...

Sports Equipment Bag

A kit bag full of outdoor recreation equipment for entertaining family and friends. The kit includes frisbees, Tug O’War rope, bat, balls, pylons, a book of game ideas and more. Free to borrow.

Also available for loan: road hockey equipment, baseball, rollerblades, washer toss sets and flag football.

Play Packs

Play Packs are kits with books and play equipment in them. They are available to borrow using your free library card.
These kits are available at the library in Pictou.

Adventure Day Packs

A backpack is full of outdoor fun equipment to explore nature with. Four packs are available. Hiking, bird watching, survival kit, star and moon gazing, tree and animal tracks, bug collecting, children's activities and more. Available through the Pictou Library, sign out just like a book. Made possible through the Pictou West Community Health Board, Pictou Recreation and Parks and the Pictou Library.

Basketball

Come down to the town office and borrow a basketball from our sports equipment bag and go shoot some hoops at the outdoor basketball court at Pictou Academy or McCulloch Education Centre.

Baseball

Balls, bats and bases are included in our sports equipment bag which is available at the Town office. Why not go hit a few home runs at Ricky Sutherland Memorial Field.

Geocaching

Stop by the town office for a Geocaching map that will lead you to some great spots on the Jitney Trail to find treasure. This is an activity that can be done solo or with a group.

Bike Tune-Up Kits

The Pictou Library has everything you’ll need to get ready for a bike ride. Come sign out a kit with your free library card. These kits have a bike pump, lock and tool kit.

Tennis

Tennis rackets are available to borrow from the Town office. Go out and enjoy our new tennis court. 

Swimming

The Fisheries Training Pool offers drop-in rates as low as $6.00 for adults and $3.50 for students and seniors. Swimming is a relatively low-cost activity that one can participate in at their leisure.

Running Clubs

Inquire at the Town office about current running programs being offered.

Nordic Walking Poles and Snowshoes

Nordic walking poles and snowshoes are available for loan, call the Town office to sign them out for the day or weekend.

Canoe

Interested in canoeing? Pictou Recreation and Parks have one available to lend out for the day or weekend. All safety equipment included.

Bikes

There are both adult and youth bikes available to lend, helmets included.

Kayaks and Paddleboards

Inflatable kayaks and paddleboards, easy to transport. Comes with all safety equipment, paddles and a carry bag. Note: kayaks are doubles.

Indoor Walking

At the Hector Arena, October to March. Walk the indoor track around the ice surface; by donation.

Open Skates

Free Skating at the Hector Arena

Watch for details on Free Skates at the Hector Arena beginning in the fall; made possible by local businesses and donors; go to Trails, Parks, Facilities for details.

Pictou New Horizons Club

The Pictou New Horizons Club promotes the social well-being of our seniors in the town of Pictou and the surrounding area. It is located close to the Hector Heritage Quay on Pictou's Waterfront. It is an ideal venue for seniors to gather to socially interact with one another, play some cards, line dance, potlucks, board games and make new friends. The club is accessible and provides a clean safe place for all events scheduled. They welcome new members and anyone who wishes to come in to visit is cordially invited to do so. If you are interested in joining, contact either the Membership Committee Chairperson or the Treasurer and complete a simple application form. Annual dues are minimal, $5.00 and will provide assess to activities taking place at the Club.

Parks & Playgrounds

Broidy Park

Come enjoy our beautiful park, equipped with a full jungle gym and tennis courts!

Pine Street Playground & Veterans Drive Playground

Both are located in residential neighbourhoods, sheltered picnic areas are available.

Ricky Sutherland Memorial Field

Baseball, kickball, soccer; are just some of the self-directed recreation activities you can do at this location.

Chisholm Memorial Field

Baseball, kickball, soccer, and more.

You can book a baseball field to enjoy a family or group activity by calling Pictou Recreation and Parks at 902-485-4372. Gather a group, play a game, have a BBQ!

Trails

Jitney Trail

The Jitney Trail is a registered Trans Canada Trail that runs along the Pictou Waterfront. This scenic trail is a great place for running, walking, Nordic walking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing! It is paved 1.5km and stroller/wheelchair friendly.

Blue Route

“The Blue Route provincial cycling network will connect Nova Scotia’s communities through designated cycling routes on secondary highways with paved shoulders, low traffic volume roads, hard-surfaced trails, and city streets” (Bicycle Nova Scotia, 2016). This route has been created with self-directed recreation in mind and it starts from the Jitney Trail in Pictou!

Fitness Trail

A network of footpaths is located behind McCulloch Education Centre, off Louise Street.

Day Camps

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2020 16:49

LAUGH. LEARN. PLAY.

Registration Opens June 2024 - Pictou Recreation Day Camp Registration Form 2024

Pictou Recreation and Parks offer day camps for children throughout July and August. Camps are open to children ages 5 to 11, grade primary must be completed by July 1, 2024. Campers must bring their own lunch, snacks, water and sun protection, including a hat and sunscreen. Comfortable walking shoes/sneakers are necessary. The day camps are held at Broidy Park Monday through Friday with trip days being held on Thursdays. Drop off will be at Broidy Park at 9:00 am and pick-up will be at the Broidy Park at 4:00 pm, except for trip days when locations and times vary according to the individual trip. Registration fee includes day trip expenses. Please note that all camp programs are nut-free.

Healthy Eating Practices and Multi-Sport Learning Opportunities are a BIG part of the DAY CAMP PROGRAMS. The Town of Pictou is a registered HIGH FIVE® organization. Pictou Recreation staff have HIGH FIVE® training to ensure that every child has a positive sport and recreation experience. Our Day Camp Staff receive leadership training, First Aid and Fundamental Movement Skills Certifications.

For more information on HIGH FIVE® visit High Five.

Rates: Week 1 and 3 - $85  |   Week 2-4-5-6-7- $100  
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Download the 2024 Recreation Schedule:

•   pdf Pictou Rec Summer Camp 2024 Brochure (463 KB)  -Registration for the Summer Day Camps for ages 5-11, grade
    primary must be completed by July 1, 2024 will open to Pictou residents on   Tuesday, June 4th at 10:00 am
    and for residents in the surrounding areas on Tuesday, June 11th at 10:00 am.

Health and Safety

Safety is Priority

To ensure campers have a good experience, safety is a priority, and we encourage families to help by packing the following: masks (when needed), and small hand sanitizer. Families will need to sign a waiver for participation related to Covid 19. Staff have received specialized training related to creating safe program activities.

Behaviour & Respect

Our staff encourages fair play, respect, honesty, and fun. Bullying, verbal or physical, is unacceptable at our camps and will not be tolerated. For our summer programs to be a success, they must be operated on a principle of respect. This idea includes respect for each other, the rules, activity parameters and safety guidelines so that everyone can have a safe and fun camp experience.

Healthy Eating

All campers are required to bring a daily snack and lunch to camp each day. In our efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle, we encourage participants to pack a nutritional lunch. Every Tuesday we will take time to learn about different healthy foods and have a sample to try to indorse healthy eating.

Nut Free

Pictou Recreation and Parks are committed to providing safe and accessible services and activities for all persons. A Nut-Free environment will be maintained by the Day-Camp with hopes of reducing nut-related allergy risks and making our camp more available to kids with existing allergies.

Sun Safety

Research has indicated that each sunburn increases the risk of cancer. To address this concern, Pictou Recreation will be promoting sun safety in our programs. The sun safety policy is in place to protect youth and leaders. We, therefore, require anyone enrolled in our programs to wear sunscreen. We ask parents to provide ample amounts for children.

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