Mundy Park
| Mundy Park | |
|---|---|
| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Coquitlam, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 49°15′22″N 122°49′34″W / 49.2561°N 122.826°W |
| Area | 176 hectares (435 acres) |
| Operated by | City of Coquitlam |
| Status | Open all year |
Mundy Park at 176 hectares (435 acres), is the largest park in Coquitlam, British Columbia.[1] The park has many walking trails that pass the park's two lakes - Mundy Lake and Lost Lake. There are also sports fields, a lacrosse box, an outdoor swimming pool, disc golf area, picnic area, and playground.[2]
The Coquitlam Reds of the B.C. Premier Baseball League play their home games at Mundy Park.[3]
Scenes from the 2006 Danny DeVito / Matthew Broderick film Deck the Halls were shot at Mundy Park.[4]
There a wide variety of wildlife in Mundy Park, including black bears, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, swans, and a large variety of other birds. Some endangered plants are also to be found at Mundy Park.[5]
Mundy Park is actually supposed to be spelled 'Munday', named after Mr. George Munday, the man who originally bought the land. No one knows why it was misspelled.
References
- ↑ Fraser Valley Guide: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009
- ↑ City of Coquitlam: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009
- ↑ BCPBL: Coquitlam Reds Home Field Retrieved on 26 March 2009
- ↑ IMDB: Mundy Park Retrieved on 1 April 2009
- ↑ Sightseeing Vancouver: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009
Coordinates: 49°15′22″N 122°49′34″W / 49.2561°N 122.826°W