Notice: Forest Fire Watch & Closures
UPDATE: August 11, 2025
Important notice: Rothesay update related to provincial burn ban
In keeping with the provincial burn ban measures put in place by the Government of New Brunswick, Rothesay has closed all town trails, including:
- Bi-Centennial Park Trails (401 NB Route 111)
- East Riverside-Kingshurst Park Trails (2602 Rothesay Road)
- Hillside Trail (Grove Avenue)
- Steele-Kennedy Nature Park Trails (8 Steele Street)
- Wells Recreation Park Trails (75 French Village Road)
A burn ban remains in effect, which includes campfires and fireworks. Please respect all restrictions.
If you see a fire, please call 911 immediately so the Kennebecasis Valley fire department can respond right away.
Rothesay residents are also asked to limit water use to help ensure an adequate supply is available for firefighting if needed.
We appreciate your cooperation and ask that you respect all closure signs for your safety and the protection of our natural areas. Updates will be shared as conditions change.
ℹ️ For more information visit, www.gnb.ca/firewatch
August 9, 2025
On Sunday, August 10th, all Crown land in the province will be closed due to an extreme wildfire hazard. As a result of extremely dry and dangerous conditions, the closure of Crown land will see all industrial and recreational activities prohibited on Crown land.
Following the lead of the province, the Wells Recreation Park will be CLOSED to all users effective 8am on Sunday, August 10th. Only the trails are closed at this time. All other amenities (sports fields, playground, pickleball courts, and dog park) remain open to the public for now. The Playground Program is currently not affected, except there will be no hikes or walks in the woods for the time being. This situation is evolving, and the access of recreation amenities at Wells and throughout the community, could change on short notice. We will share updates as soon as they are available.
All residents are encouraged to limit the use of other parks in the Rothesay and surrounding areas. The fire risk is extreme and any fire event can quickly become uncontrolled; beyond the risk, anyone caught in the path of a forest fire can become disoriented and trapped. Do not underestimate the speed and ferocity of a fire in these conditions.
A burning ban remains in effect; this includes campfires and the use of fireworks.
Rothesay residents are encouraged to reduce their water usage to ensure an effective supply of water for firefighting activities.
ℹ️ For more information visit: www.gnb.ca/firewatch
