Bay Roberts Recreational Facilities

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

The residents of Bay Roberts enjoy many outdoor activities. There are several hiking trails and swimming areas for all to enjoy. Sporting facilities include: the Bay Arena, three softball fields, tennis courts, an excellent swimming pool, a regulation soccer pitch, and modern gymnasiums (in the town schools.) (See the Photo Gallery for other pictures of Recreational Activities.)

The Wilbur Sparkes Recreation Complex is one of the best in the province. First field on the Avalon Peninsula outside of St. John's, equipped with lights for night games.

Wilbur Spakes Recteation Complex - Klondyke Concert 2005
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The Bay Arena, which was built through fund raising by community volunteers, is an important part of the community. Children and adults use the Area for hockey and other for organized ice sports in the winter. During the summer it hosts everything from concerts to craft fairs to dances. Website: www.thebayarena.com

C.B.N. Slate Works Junior Stars -- 2005 - 2006 Champions

There are five play grounds in Bay Roberts, including the Community Gardens, pictured below.

Community Gardens - Canada Day 2006

The town Swimming Pool, is used for swimming instruction, recreation, and competition. The Sea Lions Swim Team have won eleven consecutive titles at the Provincial Short Course Summer Club Championships sponsored by Swim Newfoundland and Labrador.

Bay Roberts East Shoreline Heritage Walk is located in the historic east end of the town and extends from Crane's Brook Wharf to Mad Rocks and back - a distance of 7 km. Click here for information about the walk, including a map, and a Flash slide presentation with pictures.