Beasley Park is a park in the Lower City of

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, Canada and named after Richard Beasley, (1761–1842), a soldier, political figure, farmer, and businessman in

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. who was one of Hamilton's first settlers and came to Canada from

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in 1777. Beasley Park is bounded by

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(north), Mary Street (west), Wilson Street (south) and Ferguson Avenue (east).

History

Beasley Park was originally developed in 1976. Until then, Beasley Park was the site of some of Hamilton's early industries, including the

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yards. In 1991, the redevelopment of the park was deemed a priority for revitalization of the Beasley neighbourhood. Improvements included the installation of an accessible creative play structure, a decorative fountain, concrete walkway, a community centre, and a skateboarding area. Funding was provided by the

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through the programme for Renewal, Improvement, Development, Economic revitalization and Housing Intensification (P.R.I.D.E. H.I.N.T.) and the City of Hamilton.

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