Parks, Recreation and Culture Department

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is responsible for the care and maintenance of many facilities in Truro including Victoria Park, Victoria Park Pool, Kiwanis Park, Colchester Legion Stadium, TAAC Grounds and Clubhouse. We are also responsible for the creation and execution of opportunities for recreation and cultural activities such as Victoria Park Summer Day Camps, Long John Winter Festival, Try…Truro and the Annual Art Acquisition Show.

The primary role of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is to support the recreation, sport and cultural capacity of the community by:

  • Providing quality parks, trails and facilities
  • Providing support services to community organizations
  • Planning and coordination of recreation, sport and cultural interests and opportunities
  • Facilitating the development of groups and organizations to meet a need
  • Providing direct programs and events where there is no other organization meeting that need
  • Providing information
  • Collaborating with other organizations, agencies and municipalities
  • Advising Council on policy to support the vision of an active, healthy community

Our Vision

The Community of Truro will be an active, healthy community where there are opportunities for all residents to be engaged in a variety of recreation, sport and cultural activities of their choice and to socialize and celebrate with family and friends through Community events.

The Town of Truro will be known for its healthy public policy.

The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department will continue to provide quality parks, trails, facilities and programs and also services which support community organizations and residents to pursue their recreation, sport and cultural interests.

What’s New

  • Try…Truro
  • March Break Activities

Contact us

Phone: 902-893-6078
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Fax: 902-893-0501
Website: www.truro.ca
695 Prince Street, Third Floor