Hammonds Plains is situated in the Halifax Regional Municipality, by the Chebucto Peninsula along a stretch of road that travels from Bedford to St. Margarets Bay. In the 1800s, Hammonds Plains was a place where Black Refugees settled, having been granted poor-quality lots and left to fend for themselves. Hammonds Plains experienced an increase in population in the 1990s, especially subdivisions at the west end of Hammonds Plains Road. Hammonds Plains in located just 26.6 km (16.5 mi.) west of Halifax, as many citizens commute to Halifax for work.

The Hammonds Plains surrounding area is home to a plethora of small lakes and picturesque ATV roads. In summer months at Hammonds Plains, Atlantic Playland is a great place for the kids and offers waterslides, mini-golf, go-carts, bumper-cars, a gravity house, roller coasters, a Ferris wheel, a carousel and more. The local residents recommend Hammonds Plains as a quiet, scenic place of refuge.

Hammonds Plains accommodations include bed and breakfasts and campgrounds.