Springhill Lion's Park
Record #:
MCC0111
Last Modified:
28 Aug 2017
Last Full Update:
28 Aug 2017
Location
| Located In | Springhill |
| Where To Find Us | Springhill Lion's Park 6 Main St Springhill, NS B0M 1X0 |
| Areas Served | Cumberland County |
Contact
| Social Media |   |
| smunro@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca | |
| Phone | 902-763-3000 |
| Contact | Scott Munro, Manager of Facility & Parks, Municipality of the County of Cumberland; Phone: 902-763-3010 * 902-763-3012; Email: smunro@cumberlandcounty.ns.ca |
Description & Services
| Information | This park is located on the corner of Main Street and Lisgar Street, next to the Dr. Carson and Marion Murray Community Centre. This park has an accessible natural playground, green space, picnic tables, a playground, two baseball fields, two tennis courts, a basketball court, and a soccer field. There is parking available. The Lions Park was originally named Victoria Park for Queen Victoria. There used to be a bandstand on the corner of Main and Lisgar in Springhill where music was played every Sunday afternoon. Hurricane Hazel blew the roof off in 1952. Shortly after, the Lions purchased playground equipment and began taking care of the grounds. The park later became know as the Lions Park and the Municipality of the County of Cumberland presently owns and maintains the park. The Naz MacDonald Walking Trail Named in honour of Lion Naz MacDonald, a 1.8km outdoor walking trail in Springhill that circles the Lion’s Park. This fitness trail provides an opportunity to experience the beauty of various species of shrubs and flowers. Constructed by the Town of Springhill, Service Canada & Corrections Canada. |
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