Oakes Park (Niagara Falls) Explained

Oakes Park is a park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The park's namesake is Harry Oakes, who had donated of farmland to the city of Niagara Falls. The original park had a running track and was used as an athletic field for baseball, rugby, and lacrosse. The park and its facilities were opened to the public on August 3, 1931.^[1] It was renovated for use as a venue in the 2022 Canada Summer Games.

2022 Canada Summer Games

Oakes Park was used as a venue for baseball in the 2022 Canada Summer Games.^[2] The park was renovated at a cost of approximately 1.1 million dollars: a new clay infield was established, as well as dugouts and bullpens.^{[3] [4] [5]} The sports lighting system was also replaced. These renovations were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario.^[6]

See also

• Erie and Ontario Railway  - a cairn commemorating the railroad is near Oakes Park
• Fairview Cemetery (Niagara Falls)  - a nearby cemetery
• Oak Hall (Niagara Falls, Ontario)  - another place in Niagara Falls named after Harry Oakes
• Canada Games Park

Notes and References

1. Web site: Zavitz . Sherman . The opening of Oakes Park . Niagara Falls Exchange . 24 December 2022.
2. Web site: Spiteri . Ray . Upgrades to Niagara Falls’ Oakes Park hit a home run . Niagara Falls Review . Metroland Media Group . 18 December 2022.
3. Web site: Langley . Alison . Oakes Park track reopens to the public . Niagara Falls Review . 17 July 2022.
4. Web site: Potrecz . Bill . Rave reviews for upgraded Oakes Park . BP Sports Niagara . 18 December 2022.
5. Web site: Spiteri . Ray . Niagara Falls ready to ‘roll out the red carpet’ for Canada Summer Games participants . St. Catharines Standard . 18 December 2022.
6. Web site: Spiteri . Ray . Oakes Park to be closed for improvement . Niagara Falls Review . 24 December 2022.