| Irving Nature Park | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Saint John, New Brunswick |
| Coordinates | 45°13′23″N 66°07′42″W / 45.22316°N 66.128426°W |
| Area | 600 acres (240 ha) |
| Created | 1992 |
| Operated by | J.D. Irving |
The Irving Nature Park is a free park in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, close to the nearby urban centre, only minutes away from the uptown area.[1] This environmental retreat was developed with the intention of protecting the environment. It encompasses a total of 243 hectares (600 acres) and is sandwiched between a salt marsh and the Bay of Fundy. The park is owned and operated by JD Irving and is open annually from May through October for motor-vehicle traffic.[2] In 2011, Irving Nature Park became the first park to be designated as an Urban Star Park by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.[3][4]
