Fredericton offers swimming at several  fresh water beaches and many parks and green spaces to kick back and relax.

Mactaquac Provincial Park
Rte 105
Spectacular scenery with a wide range of activities including: swimming, boating and camping in the summer months.Two supervised, fresh water beaches. Barbeque pits & picnic tables are provided. Entrance fee
Contact: Tel: 506-363-4747   Website: www.mactaquacgolf.com/thepark.html

TreeGo
The region's newest attraction, set in the treetops of Mactaquac Provincial Park. Fun, freedom and personal reward are what TreeGo is all about.  These aerial adventure courses offer a diverse and exciting experience within the comfort of knowing that you're attached to continuous safety cables. No matter what you're age or fitness level, TreeGo courses are designed for your pleasure in a unique outdoor environment. TreeGo's self-managed courses for children, teens and adults allow you to move through a series of surprises and progressively challenging tree-to-tree activities. With multiple activities in a course, you decide how far and how fast to exercise your agility, endurance and confidence. Contact: 506-363-4440 ; Website: www.treegomactaquac.com

Woolastook Park
Rte 102
Set on the beautiful St. John River, just 15 minutes from Fredericton, offers a full service camping park as well as a host of activities such as canoeing, kayaking, waterslides, mini-putt and a 9 hole golf course and much more.  Fun for the whole family! Barbeque pits & picnic tables are provided.Canoe and kayak rentals. Open May - October
Contact:  Tel: 506-472-5584,  Email Woolastook Park

Killarney Lake
Killarney Rd. off St. Mary's Street
Supervised, fresh water beach. Beautifully groomed trail for hiking
Open daily from June - August
Contact:  Tel: 506-460-2273

Odell Park
Dundonald St.
Odell Park, 75-hectare (388-acre) features barbecue pits, picnic tables, children's play equipment, a duck pond, arboretum, entrance to  botanic garden. Barbeque pits & picnic tables are provided. Open daily 7am to 10pm. A trail brochure and map are available. Guided tours can be arranged for groups.
Contact: Tel: 506-460-2230

Carleton Park
Fredericton North
Offers a spectacular view of Fredericton's downtown. Benches and shelters make this a wonderful picnic site and its locations along the City's trail network makes it an ideal destination from the Lighthouse and across the Trail Bridge.

Royal Road Park
Royal Road
Outdoor pool, wading pool, baseball.

Henry Park
Gibson St., North
Outdoor pool, wading pool, tennis, playground, Boys & Girls Club, baseball, t-ball.

Queen Square Park
Corner of Aberdeen St. & Church St. (downtown)
Outdoor pool, wading pool, tennis, playground, softball & baseball.

Wilmot Park
Woodstock Rd.
Beautifully landscaped, the park boasts immaculate lawns, walking trails, a ball field, lighted tennis courts, baseballs court, lawn bowling, a bandstand, a children's playground, wading pool and a perfect spot for a picnic.