Enjoy a picnic beside the Stewiacke River.
Reservable picnic areas
Stewiacke River Park has three picnic areas available for reservation beside the river.
Please note: Public barbeques have been removed from the park. You may safely use your own portable barbeque.
April 6 - October 14
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Shelter A (main picnic shelter)
- located in the centre of the park
- 20' x 40' open air, timber frame picnic shelter with concrete floor
- seating under shelter for approximately 40-50 people
- electricity
- potable water
- garbage/recycling bin
- parking for 10-12 vehicles within 50-100 m
- accessible washroom (composting toilet) within 50 m
- playground within 30 m
- hammock within 30 m
- adjacent large lawn area
- seasonal river access with stairs and floating dock within 20 m (unsupervised)
Shelter B (small picnic shelter at entrance)
- located at the park entrance
- small timber frame shelter: one picnic table with a roof
- seating at table for approximately 6-8 people
- parking for up to 6 cars within 10-20 m
- accessible washroom (composting toilet) within 50 m
- garbage/recycling bin
- no electricity
- adjacent small lawn area
- river access within 20 m
Shelter C & D (back picnic area with two covered picnic tables)
- located at the east (back) end of the park
- two picnic tables, each with a roof
- seating at each table for up to 8 people (both tables: 16 people)
- parking for up to 3 cars within 40 m
- garbage/recycling bin
- no electricity
- accessible washroom (composting toilet) within 400 m
- potable water within 400 m
- playground within 400 m
- mature hemlock trees provide shade
- bench (with back and arm rests) overlooking the river
- adjacent lawn area
- river access within 20 m
- hammock within 10 m
Washrooms
The washroom at shelter A and B can serve up to 50 people per event. If additional washroom capacity is required, portable washrooms must be arranged and paid for by the individual or group making the reservation.
Facilities are available free-of-charge.
The following are prohibited
- alcohol
- stapled decorations, balloons, piñatas
- amplified music or public address systems
- amusement equipment (e.g., bouncy-house)
Set-up and clean-up
- Users are responsible for all set-up and clean-up.
- Time for set-up and clean-up must be included in the reservation time.
- Set-up includes unloading of any food, supplies, extra tables, chairs, etc.
- Clean-up consists of picking up all litter and removing all decorations, equipment and supplies. Please leave the area clean for the next visitors.
How to reserve a picnic area
- Read the information above to see if this park fits your needs.
- Choose a date and time for your event.
- Contact Colchester Recreation to check availability.
- fill in the park reservation form
- or call 902-897-3185
- or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.