Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, colloquially known as Chinguacousy Park, is a large park in the Bramalea section of Brampton, Ontario, Canada. It is bounded by

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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

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matches as well as track and field competitions. Chinguacousy is said to mean "Young Pine River". The park is named for Donald M. Gordon, who helped form the parks and recreation programs in Brampton, as well as Chippewa Chief Shinguacose ( 1858).

History

In 1970, the City of Brampton bought the farm from the Crawford family, with the intention of building a large park, paying for land and facilities from the proceeds of subdivision agreements.

Revitalization

In 2014, the

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and municipal government each agreed to contribute $8.2 million towards the park, to be used for renovations and new construction.

Facilities

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, splash pad and children's playground, and a BMX/skateboard park. In winter 2017, a canal-style skating trail opened. It converts to a reflective fountain in summer. Chinguacousy Park Skate Trail 2022.jpg, Park Skate Trail Chinguacousy Park Petting Zoo 2022.jpg, Petting Zoo Chinguacousy Park Greenhouse 2022.jpg, Greenhouse Chinguacousy Park Pond 2022.jpg, Pond

Mount Chinguacousy

Mount Chinguacousy is a small

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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 high, with its longest run . It has snow-making facilities and night skiing, and is the only ski hill in Brampton. The hill is man-made, but contrary to popular belief, is not a former

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site, but is constructed from the excavations for basements of many early Bramalea houses.

Events

There are a variety of summer camps offered for children and teens at this park. They are offered through Brampton Parks and Recreation Department. The park is also host to annual carnivals. City of Brampton hosts a Tough Run adventure race every September. The park also hosts outdoor movie nights during the summer.

References

External links

Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park
- official site
Resort Statistics

Mount Chinguacousy - City of Brampton
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