L.O.R.D.A. Park for Senior Citizen & Mentally and Physically Challenged Persons
(Landsdowne Outdoor Recreation Development Association)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WES0009 | Last Modified: 14 Feb 2020 | Last Full Update: 14 Feb 2020 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Located In | Lansdowne |
| Where To Find Us | 1480 Gairloch Rd, RR #2 HWY 289 Westville, NS Canada B0K 2A0  |
| Areas Served | Pictou County |
| Contact | |
| Social Media |  |
| Website | www.novascotia.com/places-to-stay/campgrounds/lansdowne-outdoor-recreational-park-lorda/967 |
| lordapark2020@gmail.com | |
| Phone | 902-396-4470 |
| Contact | Len Dunbar, President, Landsdowne Outdoor Recreation Development Association; Phone: 902-931-0999 * 902-695-2860; Email: ldunbar@eastlink.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Jim Crawford, Curator; Phone: 902-396-4470 |
| Mailing Address | c/o LORDA PO Box 1122 1480 Gairloch road, RR2 Westville, NS Canada B0K 2A0 |
| Description & Services | |
| Information | The Leese family of Westville have created a haven for the disabled and seniors. A special place for a special segment of society to enjoy, nestled in over 300 acres of lush forest. Upon entering the expansive park grounds one immediately experiences a sense of serenity and calm. This recreational/wilderness park has much to offer besides nature at it's best, fishing, tenting, plenty of picnic tables, gazebos and seating to enjoy a barbeque or a picnic for any size group. Everyone is welcome to use the park, however one fishing is reserved as a specialty for Seniors & people with mentally and physically challenged . We also have a U-Fish pond for the public in accordance with the Nova Scotia fishing regulations, pay as you catch. Use: Walking Length: 5 trails all under one km. Type: N/A Difficulty: Not yet rated Availability: Camping during open season, fishing Tue-Sat 8-4 Nearest community: Located in Westville Fishing ponds * Giant Aquarium * Wharves * Nature Trails * Tenting Area * Picnic areas * Camping Sites * Screened gazebo * Picnic Tables * Disabled Parking * Wheel Chairs * Putting Green * Washer Games * Campfire Site * BBQ Facility * Water * Disabled Nature Trail Maple Syrup Production & Woodworking  GPS Coordinates Longitude: -62.711180 Latitude: 45.560602 |
| Hours | Tuesday to Saturday 8 am to 4 pm |
| Dates | Long weekend in May to the end of August |
| Accessibility | Fully Wheelchair Accessible |
| Special Information | |
| Established | December 1986 |
| Tags | All Things Trails ; Highland Connect ; Marinas / Wharfs ; NS Trail Guide ; Park ; Picnic Grounds ; Recreation Categories ; Trails |
