Equipment Loan
Recreational equipment is available to borrow for no cost at a variety of recreation centres in the municipality.
- How to borrow (Individuals or Families)
Borrower Eligibility:
- Must be 18 years of age or order
- Must have an account with Halifax Parks & Recreation in our registration system (NextRec)
Reservations:
- Call the Recreation Centre where the equipment is located to make the reservation.
- May be made up to the day items are requested. (assuming they are available)
- To borrow equipment, groups will need to complete an Equipment Loan Form beforehand. One will be provided to you by your local recreation centre.
Loan Period:
- Equipment can be borrowed for up to 14 days*
- *Note: Snowshoes may be borrowed for up to 3 days due to the winter demand.
Limitations:
- A maximum of 8 identical items may be borrowed at one time. For additional items, please follow the group loan procedure.
Extensions:
- May be considered, please contact your local recreation centre for details.
- How to borrow (Groups & Organizations)
Group Representative Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have an account with Halifax Parks and Recreation registration system (NextRec)
- Is responsible for all borrowed equipment, including ensuring users wear any required safety gear as mandated by law or recommended by best practices.
- Must be approved by the Community Recreation Coordinator responsible for the equipment.
Reservations:
- May be made up to 90 days in advance.
- Approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To borrow equipment, groups will need to complete an Equipment Loan Form beforehand. One will be provided to you by your local recreation centre.
Limitations:
- Subject to availabile inventory and facility needs.
- Equipment loans can be refused or terminated early at any time for any reason.
The following sites have equipment available to borrow:
- Accessibility Equipment
Located at the Findlay Community Centre, 26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth
902.490.4728Equipment available:
- Hippocampes
- Ski attachments for Hippocampes
- GRIT Chair
- Mobi Floating Beach Chair
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- BLT Community Centre | Beechville
1492 St. Margarets Bay Road, Beechville
902.876.8812Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- Captain William Spry Community Centre | Spryfield
16 Sussex Street, Halifax
902.477.7665Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- Chocolate Lake Community Centre | Halifax
1014 Purcells Cove Road, Halifax
902.490.4607Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- Adventure Earth Centre, Fleming Park | Halifax
68 Parkhill Road, Halifax
902.490.4539Equipment available:
- Earth Walk Kits
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Citadel Community Centre | Halifax
1955 Trollope Street, Halifax
902.490.3895Equipment available:
- Pickleball Rackets
- Skateboards
- Tennis Rackets
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- George Dixon Community Centre | Halifax
3502 Brunswick Street, Halifax
902.490.4550Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- Needham Community Centre | Halifax
3372 Devonshire Avenue, Halifax
902.490.4633
Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- Bedford Hammonds Plains Community Centre | Bedford
202 Innovation Drive, Bedford
902.490.4238Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
- Disc Golf Baskets & Discs
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Lebrun Recreation Centre | Bedford
36 Holland Avenue, Bedford
Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
- Guitars & Ukulele (For registered rec program participants only)
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Sackville Sports Stadium | Sackville
409 Glendale Drive, Sackville
902.869.4141Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
- Nordic Walking Poles
- Disc Golf Baskets & Discs
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Gordon R Snow Community Centre | Fall River
1359 Fall River Road, Fall River
902.860.4570Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
- Disc Golf Baskets & Discs
- Pedometers
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Dartmouth North Community Centre | Dartmouth
134 Pinecrest Drive, Dartmouth
902.490.5900Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
- Basketballs
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Findlay Community Centre | Dartmouth
26 Elliot Street, Dartmouth
902.490.4728Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
- Disc Golf Discs
- Horseshoes
- Binoculars
- Birding Books
- Ladder Toss
- Guitars (for registered rec program participants only)
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Horizons Recreation Centre | Eastern Passage
168 Redoubt Way, Eastern Passage
902.465.5267Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- Cole Harbour Recreation Centre | Cole Harbour
51 Forest Hills Parkway, Cole Harbour
(Recreation centre located inside of Cole Harbour Place)
902.490.4711Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- North Preston Community Centre | North Preston
44 Simmonds Road, North Preston
902.462.4161Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
- Musquodoboit Harbour Recreation Centre | Musquodoboit Harbour
7900 Highway #7, Musquodoboit Harbour
902.889.4050Equipment available:
- Snowshoes
Availability varies by location. Please call the recreation centre directly to find out what equipment is available to borrow.- Snowshoes
Play Boxes
What is a playbox?
A playbox is a container filled with a variety of gently used outdoor play equipment for community members to enjoy. It’s as simple as play, return, donate!
Everyone is invited to borrow and play with the equipment and return it when they’re done. We also encourage residents to donate any used recreation equipment that they wish to contribute to their local playbox.
Where can I find a community playbox?
- Updated details coming soon
What are the rules?
Here are some tips for keeping your community playbox in great shape and ready for play:
- Be sure to close the lid after borrowing and returning equipment to keep rain from getting in.
- Return equipment to the playbox when you’re finished playing so that the next person can find it.
- Add to the playbox by donating new or gently used equipment.
- Call 311 if you notice that a playbox has been damaged or needs attention.
The municipality is not liable nor responsible for the condition of the items in the playboxes. Parents/Guardians should inspect the equipment to ensure they are age appropriate and in good condition prior to use.
