Chocolate lake Beach
Chocolate Lake is surrounded by trees which provide a wealth of shade. While the beach itself is minimal, the man-made lake is large enough to welcome all comers. Chocolate Lake offers showers and changing rooms beginning in late May to September 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Aside from the lake itself, there is a tennis court and a basketball court available for public use.
LIFEGUARDS SUPERVISION
There are active lifeguards on duty beginning on July 1 to August 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m on fair weather days only. Chocolate lake beach has an extended season with supervision on September 4th, 5th and 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PARENT AND GUARDIAN SUPERVISION
Please remember: Lifeguards are not babysitters! As the first line of safety supervision Parents and Guardians are required to remain actively engaged and with-in arms reach of the children in their care.
- All HRM facilities require children 7 years old and younger to be within arm’s reach of a parent or guardian (15yrs+) at all times.
- All HRM facilities require children ages 8 to 11 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian (15yrs+).
- A parent or guardian (15yrs+) may supervise a maximum of three (3) children under the age of 12 at any HRM Facility.
Your cooperation helps ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you!
SAFETY
The water at Chocolate Lake Beach is very welcoming but gets deep very fast.
There are red bouys and bouy lines installed at this beach to indicate where it is safe to swim. The deepest point with-in the designated swimming area is between 5 to 6 feet. Once you leave the designated swim area the water gets very deep.
When swimming at any beach you should follow these safety guidelines.
- Swim with a buddy
- No Boats, Kayaks, Canoes in the supervise area
- No Smoking or Vaping on the beach
- No alcohol on the beach
- No Pets on the Beach
- No Barbeques on the Beach
- No Holding onto Buoys lines
ACCESSIBILITY
Chocolate lake has many features that make this beach accessible to almost everyone.
- Parking
- Paved walkways
- Change rooms
- Bathrooms
- Beach mobility matt
- Beach mobility chair
WATER TESTING
Municipal staff regularly test the water quality for bacteria levels at all supervised municipal beaches, as well as one unsupervised beach, during the summer months (July 1 - August 31). Know your swimming limitations if you choose to swim in unsupervised bodies of water.
EQUIPMENT LENDING
Items to be added in 2022
SWIMMING LESSONS
FREE swimming lessons are offered at most HRM beaches. To see what levels are available or to register visit www.halifax.ca/myrec or call 902-490-6666 or online at .