Chapples Park Explained

Chapples Park
Type:Golf course, public park
Location:Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Area:120ha
Operator:City of Thunder Bay

Chapples Park is located in the centre of Fort William, Ontario, which today forms the south end of Thunder Bay. It forms a key part of Thunder Bay's recreation trail system.

The park's main feature is an 18-hole, 6236yd, par 71 golf course operated by the city. The course includes a practice range.[1] In the centre of the park is a recreation area featuring tennis courts, a soccer field, and baseball diamonds.

The Thunder Bay Botanical Conservatory is located on the eastern edge of the park, accessible via Dease Street. The conservatory displays plants from around the world in a tropical setting. The facility was first opened in 1967 as a centennial project.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.thunderbay.ca/index.cfm?fuse=html&pg=2980 Golf Thunder Bay - Chapples Golf Course
  2. http://www.thunderbay.ca/index.cfm?fuse=html&pg=1921 City Parks - Botanical Conservatory