Near Prince of Wales Tower, Point Pleasant Park (HRM 2002) |
Jesse Owens
Running Naturally
Whether you're a veteran of Cardiac Hill or a budding Myrtle Cook, Fanny "Bobby" Rosenfeld, or Tom Longboat, Point Pleasant Park will inspire your fleet-footed inner champ.
Catch the scent of the ocean breeze and hear the crunch of stone dust under your trainers. Work your way up the hills and through the pine and spruce woods as your heart pumps and quads warm to a pleasant burn. Let the park work its magic on you as you enter your zone.
The outer perimeter of Point Pleasant Park measures 3.2 kilometers, and once you become familiar with the park you can customize your run to suit your mood, the season, or the particular weather of the day.
Running Tips
- Please be aware that you will be sharing the park with adults and children, park workers, walkers, dog walkers and their dogs (both on leash and off leash), cyclists, other runners, picnickers, artists, birders, urban wildlife, and the occasional Canadian National Defence helicopter (don't worry, you didn't do anything wrong).
| - Packs of speedy runners can be intimidating (maybe it's all that spandex, who's to say?). Please remember to share the path and give way to those visitors who are less agile, or are unaware that you are approaching them.
| - Roads, trails, and paths in the park are surfaced in a variety of materials: fine & coarse gravels, wood chips, & compacted earth. Appropriate footwear will make your visit more enjoyable.
| - Please be aware that weather conditions affect the roads, trails, and paths in the park. Use caution - you may encounter ruts, washouts, mud, and other hazards caused by rain and wind.
| - Keep in mind when running through the park to leave room on the path for other park visitors, and please use caution when approaching park visitors to pass them.
| - Are you part of an organized running group that uses the park? Please consult the Bookings section of the web site.
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