"Terry Fox Stadium (Brampton)" redirects here. For the stadium in Ottawa, see Terry Fox Stadium.
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, colloquially known as Chinguacousy Park, is a large 40-hectare (100-acre) park[1] in the Bramalea section of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. It is bounded by Queen Street East on the southeast, Bramalea Road on the northeast, and Central Park Drive on the north and west sides. Terry Fox Stadium (Brampton) in the north of the park, sometimes called Terry Fox Track and Field Stadium, has a track and field oval surrounding an artificial turf field with Canadian Football markings and stands for about 1000 spectators. It is used for various Canadian football and soccer matches as well as track and field competitions.
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park
Aerial view facing north of Chinguacousy Park with Terry Fox Stadium at the upper right and busy Queen Street East on the lower right, 2022
Chinguacousy is said to mean "Young Pine River".[2] The park is named for Donald M. Gordon, who helped form the parks and recreation programs in Brampton, as well as Chippewa Chief Shinguacose (d. 1858).[3]
In 1970, the City of Brampton bought the 40-hectare (100-acre) farm from the Crawford family, with the intention of building a large park,[4] paying for land and facilities from the proceeds of subdivision agreements.[5]
Revitalizationedit
In 2014, the federal, provincial and municipal government each agreed to contribute $8.2 million towards the park, to be used for renovations and new construction.[5]
Facilitiesedit
The park's sport facilities include a curling facility, winterized tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, boating, skiing and track-and-field facilities. They also offer mini-putt golf, formal gardens and greenhouse, pedal boats, pony rides, petting zoo and barn,[6] splash pad and children's playground, and a BMX/skateboard park. In winter 2017, a 2,000-square-metre (22,000 sq ft) canal-style skating trail opened. It converts to a reflective fountain in summer.[7]
Park Skate Trail
Petting Zoo
Greenhouse
Pond
Mount Chinguacousyedit
Mount Chinguacousy is a small 1-hectare (2.5-acre) alpine skiing and snowboarding hill located in the park, near the intersection of Bramalea Road and Central Park Drive. It features a magic carpet ski lift, beginner slopes on either side of the lift and a chalet and rental shop at the base of the hill. It is about 21 metres (69 ft) high, with its longest run 188 m (617 ft). It has snow-making facilities and night skiing, and is the only ski hill in Brampton.[8][9] The hill is man-made, but contrary to popular belief, is not a former landfill site, but is constructed from the excavations for basements of many early Bramalea houses.[10]
Eventsedit
Chinguacousy park for the Canada Day celebrations in 2008
There are a variety of summer camps offered for children and teens at this park. They are offered through Brampton Parks and Recreation Department.[11] The park is also host to annual carnivals. City of Brampton hosts a Tough Run 5-kilometre (3.1 mi) adventure race every September.[12] The park also hosts outdoor movie nights during the summer.[12]
Controversiesedit
In March 2023 the City of Brampton announced that the Brampton Library's Chinguacousy Branch would be evicted from the Brampton Civic Centre and moved to the Ski Chalet at Chinguacousy Park. This resulted in a major reduction of library floor space as well as a loss of recreation space in the park. The decision was met with much public outcry and critism however the City has remained firm on its decision. The Ski Chalet was closed to the public for the renovations in April 2023.[13]
^Guardian, Graeme Frisque Brampton (2023-03-13). "Future of Brampton's 'flagship' library uncertain after being forced to relocate to make room for medical school". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
External linksedit
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park - official site
Resort Statistics
Mount Chinguacousy - City of Brampton
November 23, 2023
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Terry Fox Stadium Brampton redirects here For the stadium in Ottawa see Terry Fox Stadium Donald M Gordon Chinguacousy Park colloquially known as Chinguacousy Park is a large 40 hectare 100 acre park 1 in the Bramalea section of Brampton Ontario Canada It is bounded by Queen Street East on the southeast Bramalea Road on the northeast and Central Park Drive on the north and west sides Terry Fox Stadium Brampton in the north of the park sometimes called Terry Fox Track and Field Stadium has a track and field oval surrounding an artificial turf field with Canadian Football markings and stands for about 1000 spectators It is used for various Canadian football and soccer matches as well as track and field competitions Donald M Gordon Chinguacousy ParkAerial view facing north of Chinguacousy Park with Terry Fox Stadium at the upper right and busy Queen Street East on the lower right 2022Location9050 Bramalea Road Brampton Ontario CanadaCoordinates43 43 29 N 79 43 05 W 43 72472 N 79 71806 W 43 72472 79 71806Chinguacousy Park ClockChinguacousy Splash PadChinguacousy is said to mean Young Pine River 2 The park is named for Donald M Gordon who helped form the parks and recreation programs in Brampton as well as Chippewa Chief Shinguacose d 1858 3 Contents 1 History 1 1 Revitalization 2 Facilities 2 1 Mount Chinguacousy 2 2 Events 2 3 Controversies 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksHistory editIn 1970 the City of Brampton bought the 40 hectare 100 acre farm from the Crawford family with the intention of building a large park 4 paying for land and facilities from the proceeds of subdivision agreements 5 Revitalization edit In 2014 the federal provincial and municipal government each agreed to contribute 8 2 million towards the park to be used for renovations and new construction 5 Facilities editThe park s sport facilities include a curling facility winterized tennis courts beach volleyball courts boating skiing and track and field facilities They also offer mini putt golf formal gardens and greenhouse pedal boats pony rides petting zoo and barn 6 splash pad and children s playground and a BMX skateboard park In winter 2017 a 2 000 square metre 22 000 sq ft canal style skating trail opened It converts to a reflective fountain in summer 7 nbsp Park Skate Trail nbsp Petting Zoo nbsp Greenhouse nbsp PondMount Chinguacousy edit Mount Chinguacousy is a small 1 hectare 2 5 acre alpine skiing and snowboarding hill located in the park near the intersection of Bramalea Road and Central Park Drive It features a magic carpet ski lift beginner slopes on either side of the lift and a chalet and rental shop at the base of the hill It is about 21 metres 69 ft high with its longest run 188 m 617 ft It has snow making facilities and night skiing and is the only ski hill in Brampton 8 9 The hill is man made but contrary to popular belief is not a former landfill site but is constructed from the excavations for basements of many early Bramalea houses 10 Events edit nbsp Chinguacousy park for the Canada Day celebrations in 2008There are a variety of summer camps offered for children and teens at this park They are offered through Brampton Parks and Recreation Department 11 The park is also host to annual carnivals City of Brampton hosts a Tough Run 5 kilometre 3 1 mi adventure race every September 12 The park also hosts outdoor movie nights during the summer 12 Controversies edit In March 2023 the City of Brampton announced that the Brampton Library s Chinguacousy Branch would be evicted from the Brampton Civic Centre and moved to the Ski Chalet at Chinguacousy Park This resulted in a major reduction of library floor space as well as a loss of recreation space in the park The decision was met with much public outcry and critism however the City has remained firm on its decision The Ski Chalet was closed to the public for the renovations in April 2023 13 See also editList of ski areas and resorts in CanadaReferences edit Chinguacousy Park Day Trips Canada 2015 05 11 Retrieved 2017 09 06 Currell Harvey 1965 where the alders grow Shinguacouse Chinguacousy Park Hiking the GTA 23 March 2017 Retrieved 6 December 2017 a b Opinion COLUMN Chinguacousy Park The Heritage BramptonGuardian com 6 July 2011 Retrieved 6 December 2017 Two baby alpacas born at Chinguacousy Park CanIndia April 30th 2016 Donald M Gordon Chinguacousy Park www brampton ca Retrieved 2017 06 16 Brampton ski hill is open for skiing tubing and snowboarding Brampton Guardian Jan 16 2014 Pam Douglas No plans to ban tobogganing in Mississauga or Brampton Mississauga News Jan 15 2015 By Chris Clay Chinguacousy Hill Isn t Actually Made of Garbage Bramptonist 29 January 2017 Archived from the original on 2017 02 04 Retrieved 6 December 2017 Chinguacousy Park a b Welcome www brampton ca Retrieved 2017 09 06 Guardian Graeme Frisque Brampton 2023 03 13 Future of Brampton s flagship library uncertain after being forced to relocate to make room for medical school Brampton Guardian Retrieved 2023 06 25 External links editDonald M Gordon Chinguacousy Park official site Resort Statistics Mount Chinguacousy City of Brampton Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Donald M Gordon Chinguacousy Park amp oldid 1161778400, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
