Mundy Park | |
Type: | Municipal |
Location: | 641 Hillcrest Street Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada |
Coords: | 49.2561°N -122.826°W |
Area: | 176ha |
Operator: | City of Coquitlam |
Status: | Open all year |
Mundy Park is a park located in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.[1] At 176ha, it is the largest park Coquitlam. 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]
Some scenes from the 2006 film Deck the Halls were shot at Mundy Park.[4]
There is a wide variety of wildlife in Mundy Park, including black bears, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, swans, and other birds. Some endangered plants are also to be found at Mundy Park.[5]
Mundy Park was originally named "Munday Park" after George Munday, who originally bought the land. The reason for the name change is unknown.