Recreation
Our goal is to promote an active lifestyle while encouraging people to explore our beautiful county!
This resource offers an inventory listing of recreational equipment that is currently available for loan through the recreation department. If there is a piece of equipment that you would enjoy, simply reach out to the recreation department at or phone 902.226.0663 to learn more about how to reserve equipment and ask about the various equipment loan pick-up and drop-off locations.
- Sports Kits - Pickleball
- Sports Kits Soccer Sports Kits - Lacrosse
- Sports Kits Road Hockey
- Road Hockey Nets
- Pop-up Soccer Nets
- Portable Pickle Ball Net
- Portable Basketball Nets
- Box Hockey Sets
- Backyard Croquet
- Backyard Bocce
- Parachute
- Spike Ball
- Washer Toss
- Nordic Walking Poles
- Ping Pong Table with paddles
- Face Paint Sets
- Walking Kits
- Puzzles: Variety
- Board Games: Variety
Additional items added seasonally
For further inquiries or to request equipment please complete the contact us form.
Richmond County Facility Access
Richmond County has a variety of facilities located throughout the county. Download a list of facilities.
Multi-Use Facility Feasibility Study
The Municipality of the County of Richmond (MOCR) is completing a feasibility study (the ‘Study’) for a new Multi-Use Facility. A feasibility study is undertaken to determine the anticipated level of service needs and associated costs as they relate to a potential new multi-use facility. The Study is a key document to guide MOCR through the decision to develop a new Multi-Use facility.
This Study includes two (2) phases with a series of subtasks:
(1) Phase 1: Preliminary Review and Proposed Needs
(2) Concept Design and Costing
Detailed information can be viewed by reading the pdf What We Heard (2.18 MB) document
Details on the project can be viewed by reading the Multi Use Facility Feasibility Study
Active Living and Recreation Plan
Richmond County approved the Active Living Strategy/Recreation Plan at the September 25, 2023 Council Meeting.
The primary goal of this Active Living Strategy and Recreation Plan is to assess the state of active living and recreation within the Municipality of the County of Richmond and to plan a future for recreation services, facilities, programs, and building a culture of active living that reflects the values and needs of the community.
The Active Living Strategy and Recreation Plan for the Municipality of the County of Richmond will serve as a multi-year vision, providing a framework to identify, rationalize, and manage the provision of recreation programs, infrastructure, and resources over the next ten years.
To learn more about the Active Living Strategy/Recreation Plan click here.
Cape Breton Connect.ca
Is your gateway to information about Active Living in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This is the starting point for families to find recreation, sport, and physical activities in Cape Breton, Inverness, Richmond, and Victoria County.
For more information please visit Cape Breton Connect.ca.
NSWalks
Programs
Hike NS has a number of projects to help you get onto the trails. Click on the links to the left to learn more and register.Guided Hike, Walk & Snowshoe Events
Fall and winter walk/hike/snowshoe series organized with our partners. Learn more. Hiker Challenge
Motivation to log trail distances. Learn more.Young Hikers Club
Supporting youth in regularly getting out into nature and onto the trails. Learn more. International Appalachian Trail in Nova Scotia
Yes, the AT continues - a long-distance trail in Nova Scotia (The IAT). Learn more. NS Walks
Supports walking and walking groups across the province. Learn more. Trail Builders Network
A capacity building hub for those that build and maintain hiking trails. Learn more.
To learn more about NS Walks visit Hike Nova Scotia
| Name | Position | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Shannon Mury | Director of Community Development & Recreation | 902-226-3981 |
| Sharla Sampson | Active Living/Community Engagement Coordinator | 902-226-0664 |
| Ronalda Boudreau | Departmental Administrator/Customer Service | 902-226-0663 |
| Danielle Martell | Community Development Special Projects Officer | 902-226-3982 |
| Rene Babin | Seasonal Arena Working Foreman | 902-345-2103 |
| Wayne Doyle | Seasonal Arena Attendant | 902-345-2103 |
| Donald Blair Martell | Seasonal Arena Attendant | 902-345-2103 |
| Tyler Molloy | Seasonal Arena Attendant | 902-345-2103 |
| Mark Caulton | Casual Seasonal Arena Attendant | 902-345-2103 |
Richmond Recreation Online Program Registration
Richmond Recreation has launched an online registration and payment system for recreation programming (including drop-in classes). Recreation staff are available to assist all participants with the registration process if required. We encourage participants to reach out for support and assistance with this process.
Registration classes can be found at PROGRAM REGISTRATION.
Other helpful resources are available through the following links:
For assistance with registration please call the Recreation Department at (902) 226-0663.
Recreation programs and services are designed and delivered to provide the most significant benefit to Richmond County as a whole, promote personal growth, and enhance the quality of life of individual participants. Programs and services are planned to respond to the diverse and changing community needs and minimize access barriers.
