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.
Rainbow Park is a district park in the City’s south end. A popular spot for local residents, the park features a fully-accessible playground structure, a basketball court, washroom facilities, and a memorial garden for quiet reflection. It is also home to an active community garden.
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.
- 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.
South Central Peninsula
In an effort to better manage street cleaning, snow removal and street maintenance in the South/Central Peninsula, alternate side parking is in effect year-round, January 1 to December 31.
Schedule G & G-1 of the Saint John Traffic By-law lists the streets and street sections where alternate-side parking is in effect.
Areas outside of the South Central Peninsula
In specific areas located North, East and West of the City, alternate side parking is in effect from December 1 to May 31.
Schedule G-2 of the Saint John Traffic By-law lists the streets and street sections where alternate-side parking is in effect during this time.
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.
The Irving Nature Park is a 600 acre (243 hectare) wooded park located on the City's west side. It offers beautiful views of the Fundy coastline and is a popular destination among locals and visitors to enjoy the outdoors, with groomed trails and a gravel road for walking, hiking, and biking. It features accessible washrooms, lookouts, barbecues, and—just outside the main entrance—a children’s forest, playground, and life-size mazes.
The park was developed and is maintained by J.D. Irving Ltd.
Tucker Park is located in the City’s north end. Named after Lt.-Col. Joseph Tucker, who donated the land to the citizens of Saint John upon his death in 1914, the park is a treasured green space with a beach that features unspoiled views of the Kennebecasis River.
Seaside Park is located on the City’s west side and overlooks the beautiful Bay of Fundy. The park is a popular local gathering spot with activities such as live music and outdoor movies. It’s also home to the Seaside Lawn Bowling Club.
Riverview Memorial Park is located on Douglas Avenue overlooking the Saint John River. The park’s construction began in the early 1900s by the Douglas Avenue Park Commission—it took many years to remove rock, level the ground, and create the grassy park we enjoy today. A monument was also installed to honour veterans who served in the Boer War, where four Saint John men lost their lives.
The Parcobus Park & Ride is a parking lot for commuters who want to car pool, or take transit. Simply park your car for the workday and ride in with coworkers, or take the bus. An easy way to help avoid bringing even more cars into uptown core.
Find the Parcobus Park & Ride lot at 4347 Loch Lomond Road - St. Joseph's Church