Mundy Park Explained

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.

References

49.2561°N -122.826°W

Notes and References

  1. Fraser Valley Guide: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009
  2. City of Coquitlam: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009
  3. BCPBL: Coquitlam Reds Home Field Retrieved on 26 March 2009
  4. IMDB: Mundy Park Retrieved on 1 April 2009
  5. Sightseeing Vancouver: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009