Rockwood Park
Rockwood Park
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Kaylie
Moncton, Canada17 contributions
Mar 2022 • Business
Good park but I accidentally got bitten by a lobster that was very big and it really hurt but I took a picture so the police can take further action into preventing any more crimes from that lobster. The lobster is hopefully being prisonned shortly. 5 stars. Don’t wear sandals here the workers might cry.
Written March 29, 2022
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Chris D
London, Canada5 contributions
Oct 2021
if you are in the area..... don't miss this trail system. get off the crushed stone and get into the bush.
Written October 22, 2021
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M E
Rothesay, Canada10 contributions
Sep 2021
We regularly walk the trails in this park. They are well mapped, and maintained and marked as to level of difficulty.
Written September 12, 2021
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John S
2 contributions
Jul 2021
Rockwood Park offers much more than meets the eye. While the majority of people congregate at the easy to access areas just off the road near Lily or Fisher Lakes in reality this only encompasses about 20% of the park. Beyond the road in the park of the park lays real, wild nature and some of the best scenery you are gonna find in NB.
Check out the Mackay Skyway for genuinely awe inspiring views of the Citiy's east side.
It is a park, free to use for the public with amazing trails that are used for both hiking and biking. If you like greenery, cliffs, valleys and forest this is the place for you. If you do not like these things, you probably should not come to a park expecting an amusement park.
Check out the Mackay Skyway for genuinely awe inspiring views of the Citiy's east side.
It is a park, free to use for the public with amazing trails that are used for both hiking and biking. If you like greenery, cliffs, valleys and forest this is the place for you. If you do not like these things, you probably should not come to a park expecting an amusement park.
Written July 28, 2021
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Doug M
Saint John, Canada3 contributions
Apr 2021
I took two preschool grandchildren here for a nature walk on a short trail and to play in the playground as well as see a horse outside the stables. Playground is well kept and popular with kids. There are trails for walking and mountain biking of various skill levels.
Written April 24, 2021
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Nuria R
Reus, Spain13 contributions
Apr 2019
It’s real nature experience for running, walk, picnic, kayak, etc...fantastic environment also in winter time (great snowshoeing experience)
Written February 12, 2020
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Shauna S
Edmonton, Canada42 contributions
Dec 2019
Quiet in the winter, nice place to do a hike. The paths are well-maintained and not difficult for the most part. The park is gorgeous, with many viewpoints. If you love nature, you'll love this park.
Written December 30, 2019
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raptor86
Camden, ME253 contributions
Nov 2019
A great little city park in Saint John. You can drive around to see the flora and fauna, or hop out of the car to walk the trails. A great little escape right in the city!
Written December 27, 2019
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TexasCatBird
Gatesville, TX2,530 contributions
Oct 2019
Rockwood Park seems nice with 13 lakes, rock monuments for each Canadian Province (monuments made from stone shipped from each Province), beautiful trees, walking trails and rolling hills. But when you are just driving through on a bus loaded with 50 passengers the park seems average. I'm sure this park would be much better if visited individually via car and on foot.
Written November 24, 2019
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GordonW318
Gloucester, UK1,242 contributions
Oct 2019
A taxi ride of about 10 minutes is required to reach the park which sprawls over 2000 acres with a large lake and rock formations and fossils dating back a billion years.
The parks lookout gives you a great view of St John and the Bay of Funday. Good weather required for this visit.
The parks lookout gives you a great view of St John and the Bay of Funday. Good weather required for this visit.
Written November 10, 2019
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Flyer551719
Greater Concepcion, Chile
Hi,
Almost two months ago I saw a large cat (definitely not a domestic one) while I was running on the Moose track trail. It was about 50 yards from me but I couldn't get a detailed view of it as it run away very fast. It looked like a bob cat, yellowish in color. Is it possible to find those animals in the park?
Written November 3, 2021
Anything is possible. Be prepared to encounter wildlife anywhere.
Written November 4, 2021
What are your favourite snowshoe trails? Can you recommend a 4-6km loop?
Thanks!
Mike
Written February 15, 2020
Hi Mike, I like zoo trail -> Owen Lake -> Moose Trax -> right on Long Lake -> Owen Lake -> Zoo trail.
It's beautiful, plus for me, it allow my dog to be off leash. It's well sign-posted with the exception of Long Lake -> Owen Lake. The take-off to Owen Lake is on the right, just after you've crossed the lake and gone up a short hill. The sign for Owen Lake is shortly after you take the right. If it's icy out, then I'd advise taking the turn for Owen Lake there, but then shortly after following the signs for Sponge Bob on the left.
Written February 18, 2020
Which would be the routes with the best views? Thanks!
Written March 27, 2017
It's an inland park with several walking and biking trails and lakes. The more popular trails are those by the interpretation center/lily lake. There's a restaurant there also and a small beach. If you go to rockwood park website you can obtain a map
Written March 30, 2017
joannecampbell2011
Saint John, Canada
What is the distance around the lake the walking trail that goes around lily lake only?
Written November 16, 2016
Can you swim in any of the other lakes besides Fisher Lakes and Lily Lake?
Written September 4, 2016
You could likely go take a swim in any lake in the park that you can hike to, but Fisher and Lily Lakes are the only ones with sandy beaches and supervised swimming.
Written September 7, 2016
Is there public transportation from the cruise terminal to this park?
Written July 17, 2016
There is a 10 min ride via taxi from the terminal....also I believe there is a tour package that stops at the park as well although i am not sure how long the tour is there for. We do have bus transit services but would be quite confusing for a tourist. Our city Transit bus drivers would be happy to assist but it may take half hour to get there. hope this helps!
Written July 18, 2016
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