Friends of Sir Sandford Fleming Park

Friends of Fleming – About Us

The Friends of Fleming is a non-profit group (est.2005) dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of historic Fleming Park. The land for this 95-acre public space, located on Halifax’s Northwest Arm, was donated by Sir Sandford Fleming to the City in 1908.  In exchange for this generous donation, the City designed and built the Dingle Tower, an iconic structure in our City’s landscape. 

Friends of Fleming Aim to:
- Support the Park through various volunteer work tasks
- Be a communication link between members and the City’s Parks and Recreation Department
- Protect the environmental integrity and ecosystems of the Park.

- Be the Park’s ‘eyes and ears’ looking for ways to protect and enhance the natural environment

Past Success and Current Projects
- New and improved signage throughout the park
- The establishment of safe, clean disposal bins for charcoal briquettes in the picnic area
- Co-operation with the Earth Adventure Centre which runs children’s outdoor education programs
- Advocacy for the restoration of historic Fleming Cottage, situated within the Park
 

Members include
- Neighbours living in and around the Park
- Historians who recognize the importance of Sir Sandford Fleming to Canada
- Botanist’s who keep an eye on the Park’s plant life (watching for invasive species)
- Members of the general public who recognize the importance of public parks

-Walking groups and pet owners