Truro Equipment Loan Program

Record #: TOT0088

Last Modified: 16 Aug 2022

Last Full Update: 16 Aug 2022

Location

Located In	Truro
Where To Find Us	Douglas Street Recreation Centre 40 Douglas St Truro, NS B2N 2E7
Areas Served	Colchester County

Contact

Social Media
Website	www.truro.ca/programs-and-events.html#EquipLoans
E-Mail	sjarvis@truro.ca
Phone	902-893-6078
Contact	Town of Truro Parks, Recreation and Culture Department

Description & Services

Information

Winter Equipment Loan Program
The Town of Truro offers a winter loan program, we have the following equipment available:
• Classic Cross Country Skis: We have skis, boots, and poles that will fit adults as well as children as small as 60lbs.
• Skate Skis: We have a very limited quantity of skis and boots.
• Snowshoes: We have a limited quantity ranging from children's to adult size.
• Sledges: We have sizes ranging from children's to adult.
• Snowcoaches: One size fits most.
• Skates: We have sizes ranging from children's to adult., they are house at the library. You need a library card to borrow them.

Summer Equipment Loan
To help make play and healthy living accessible to everyone, we are proud to offer equipment to help you get out and get active! The equipment is available to borrow—completely free of charge.

We have the following equipment available:
• Washer Toss
• Bocce Ball
• Yard Jenga
• Lawn Checkers (large)
• Lawn Chess (large)
• Skipping Ropes
• Parachute
• Small Pylons
• Flag Rugby
• Ladder Ball
• Giant Badminton Rackets
• Frisbees
• Ring Toss
• Flying Ring Golf
• Assorted sport balls (ex: basketballs, soccer balls)

Adaptive Recreation Equipment Loan Program
The Adaptive Recreation Equipment Loan Program is a resource for families of children and youth who have a physical disability and/or individuals who would benefit from its use. This equipment will provide opportunities to borrow a variety of equipment to experience new leisure pursuits.

If you are interested in borrowing a piece of equipment for the first time, we recommend that you contact Recreation Therapy – Pediatric Rehabilitation at the IWK Health Centre for an initial assessment at (902) 470-3840.

We have the following equipment available:
• Hippocampe (child and adult)
• Duet-Cycle
• Sledges
• Snowcoaches
• Tomato Seats
• Skate Helper Skate Aids (available while using Colchester Legion Stadium)

Special Information

Tags	Adaptive Equipment ; Cross Country Skiing ; Equipment Rental ; Free equipment loan ; Fundy Connect ; Outdoor Recreation ; Recreation Categories ; Snowshoeing ; Winter Programs
Categories - General	Cross Country Skiing ; Recreation/Sport Equipment Loan/Rental ; Snowshoeing