Beasley Park (Hamilton, Ontario)

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Beasley Park is a park in the Lower City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Named after Richard Beasley, (1761-1842), was a soldier, political figure, farmer and businessman in Upper Canada. Richard Beasley was one of Hamilton's first settlers who came to Canada from New York in 1777. [1] Beasley Park is bounded by Cannon Street (north), Mary Street (west), Wilson Street (south) and Ferguson Avenue (east).

[edit] History

Beasley Park was originally developed in 1976. Prior to this, Beasley Park was the site of some of Hamilton's early industries including the Grand Trunk Railway yards. [2] In 1991, the re-development of the park was deemed a priority for revitalization of the Beasley neighbourhood. Improvements included the installation of an accessible creative play structure, a decorative fountain, concrete walkway, a community centre and a skateboarding area. Funding was provided by the Province of Ontario through the programme for Renewal, Improvement, Development, Economic revitalization and Housing Intensification (P.R.I.D.E. H.I.N.T.) and the City of Hamilton. [3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Bailey, Thomas Melville (1981). Dictionary of Hamilton Biography (Vol I, 1791-1875). W.L. Griffin Ltd. 
  2. ^ Manson, Bill (2003). Footsteps In Time: Exploring Hamilton's heritage neighbourhoods. North Shore Publishing Inc. ISBN 1-896899-22-6. 
  3. ^ In-line Skating and Skateboarding 3 skate park exist the third on is on Barton and Parkdale it is a street no verts, ramps and rails (myhamilton.ca). Retrieved on 2007-04-10.
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