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Manor Park, Nova Scotia

Manor Park
Neighbourhood
Oathill Crescent
Oathill Crescent
Manor Park, Nova Scotia is located in Nova Scotia
Manor Park, Nova Scotia
Location within Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 44°40′13.83″N 63°32′39.72″W / 44.6705083°N 63.5443667°W / 44.6705083; -63.5443667
Country Canada
Province Nova Scotia
MunicipalityHalifax Regional Municipality
CommunityDartmouth
Community councilHarbour East - Marine Drive Community Council
District5 - Dartmouth Centre
Area
 • Total54 ha (133 acres)
Postal code
B2Y
Area code902

Manor Park is a neighbourhood of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. The main entrance to the neighbourhood is from the east on Portland Street (Route 207). A secondary entrance, from the west, is by way of Celtic Drive, rising from the low-lying area around Lake Banook.

Within this neighbourhood is Brownlow Park, one of Dartmouth's local parks. The park, named after Dan Brownlow, a former Mayor of Dartmouth, includes two tennis courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, a children's playground, and a pathway for joggers. The area also abuts Oathill Lake, which is surrounded by a wooded area with a walking trail. This lake is enjoyed by many including fishermen and swimmers.

Transportation

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The Manor Park neighbourhood is served by a Halifax Transit route, the 62 Grahams Grove, which connects the Penhorn Terminal and the Bridge Termonal via Downtown Dartmouth and the Alderney Gate ferry terminal.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Halifax Regional Municipality Urban Forest Master Plan" (PDF). halifax.ca. Government of the Municipality of Halifax. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Routes & Schedules". Halifax Transit. Retrieved 20 February 2022.