Saint John’s recreational needs are not the same as they were thirty years ago.  Saint John neighbourhoods are changing. Our population is getting older with fewer youth and a growing senior population.    Recreation options must consider the needs of all ages and physical abilities.

PlaySJ is the City of Saint John’s Strategic Plan for Parks and Recreation, adopted by Council in 2013. It is our plan to meet the community’s recreational needs over the next 10-15 years while remaining within our financial means. It provides guidelines and recommendations on how best to advance our quality of life and make Saint John a more attractive place to live, work and play. 

The plan was developed based on research and analysis of trends, a review of the distribution of parks, amenities and programs, input from parks and recreational professionals and consultations with stakeholders and residents. 

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How does alternate-side parking work?

• From the 1st to the 15th day of each month, parking is allowed on the odd-numbered side of the street.
• From the 16th to the last day of each month, parking is allowed on the even-numbered side of the street.

Full Year 2025 — 15th and Last Day of Each Month

Changeover from one side of the street to the other takes place from 6:01 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on the 15th day and the last day of each month.

King Street East – Alternate-side parking

For the blocks of King Street East between Carmarthen and Wentworth Streets and Pitt and Crown Streets, alternate-side parking is in effect from December 1 to March 31. Parking is permitted on both sides of the street of these two blocks from April 1 to November 30.

Larche Memorial Park is located in the City’s west side. The park features beautiful green space and walking paths lined with red maple trees, along with a full size basketball court, a playground structure, several benches, and a custom-designed granite monument.

Formerly called the Quinton Heights Park, the park was renamed in memory of Constable Douglas James Larche of Saint John. Constable Larche was one of three Codiac RCMP officers who lost his life in the line of duty on June 4, 2014. He grew up in Saint John.