Following the Government of New Brunswick’s decision to re-open crown lands the City of Fredericton is removing access restrictions on municipal recreation spaces, effective 12:01 AM Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Trails and wooded areas at both Killarney Lake Park and Odell Park will be reopening at 12:01 AM on Tuesday, August 26th, and the University of New Brunswick will reopen the UNB Woodlot Trails later Tuesday morning.
Restrictions along with intermittent rain and cooler temperatures have allowed first responders to gain control of wildfires across the province and conditions have improved to the point that wooded areas can now be safely accessed.
The City of Fredericton extends a sincere thank you to residents for their cooperation, support and vigilance during this critical wildfire season.
Fire Ban Remains in Effect:
- A citywide fire ban remains in place until further notice, covering all private residences, private campgrounds, commercial, and public properties.
- The ban does not apply to barbecues or natural gas/propane fire pits, as these do not produce sparks or embers. Backyard fires of any other kind are prohibited.
- The ban includes all charcoal barbecues in City parks, including Wilmot Park, Odell Park, and Killarney Lake Park.
- Fires that violate the fire ban should be reported to 9-1-1 immediately.
Throughout the dry conditions experienced this summer, the Fredericton Fire Department has contained and extinguished several threatening fires in wooded areas across the city, thanks in part to early detection and the vigilance of residents.
The City extends a sincere thank you to the Fredericton Fire Department and all first responders for their rapid and effective response, and for keeping our community safe from wildfires.
Updates on the City’s wildfire risk will be provided as the situation continues to evolve.