Chippewa Park | |
Type: | Protected Area and Public Park |
Location: | Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada |
Coords: | 48.3333°N -89.2111°W |
Area: | 1.09 km² (270 acres)[1] |
Created: | 1921[2] |
Operator: | City of Thunder Bay - Parks and Recreation |
Chippewa Park is located on the shore of Lake Superior, south of Thunder Bay, Ontario. From May Long Weekend to Labour Day Weekend (Canadian dates) the park operates a children's amusement park which features a C.W. Parker Carousel that was built between 1918 and 1920. There was also a Wildlife Park which was home to a number of animals native to North Western Ontario. The zoo was closed to the public in 2017. There is a public beach and views of the 'Sleeping Giant'. Chippewa Park also has cabin accommodation, RV sites and tenting sites.[3] The park also has sandy beaches, views, and a public zoo which features birds and animals native to the area.