Chippewa Park
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| Chippewa Park | |
|---|---|
| Type | Protected Area and Public Park |
| Location | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | |
| Size | 1.09 km² (270 acres)[1] |
| Opened | 1921[2] |
| Operated by | City of Thunder Bay - Parks and Recreation |
Chippewa Park sits on the coast of Lake Superior, adjacent to Thunder Bay, Ontario. The park has a children's amusement park which includes a merry-go-round dating back to the 1920s. Twenty-one log cabins are offered for rent, fifteen date from the 1930s.[3] The park also features sandy beaches, panoramic views, and a public zoo which features birds and animals native to the area.
[edit] The Friends of Chippewa Park
The Friends of Chippewa Park is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2002 to promote, improve, and provide amenities at Chippewa Park. [2]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Campsource.ca - Chippewa Park Mentions area. Accessed 23 June 2007.
- ^ a b Thunder Bay.ca - Chippewa Park - Main References year in which park first opened. Details Friends of Chippewa Park. Accessed 23 June 2007.
- ^ Thunder Bay.ca - Chippewa Park - Campgrounds Details on the rental cabins. Accessed 23 June 2007.
