John Hendry Park is 27-hectare park in the city of

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, Canada. It's operated by the

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and the Grandview Community Association. Locals often refer to the park informally as Trout Lake, due to the lake itself being its largest feature. It’s a focal point of the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood.

History

The park was one of Vancouver's first lumbering operations in the late 19th century. The lake was the water source for the

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, which was owned by industrialist John Hendry. Trout Lake Community Centre
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, donated the mill property to the Park Board with the condition that it be named after her father. In 1963, the Grandview Community Centre, located near Victoria Drive, was constructed. The community centre was renovated in 1977 and renamed Trout Lake Community Centre. In 2010, the new ice rink and renovations were completed for the

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as the training venue for figure skating, with contributions of $13.15 million from the Park Board, $2.5 million from the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics (

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), and $250,000 from the Grandview Community Association. However, the real cost of the ice rink is estimated at $15.9 million.

Facilities

Trout Lake
''Located at 2100 block East 19th Avenue just off of Victoria Drive'' * Lifeguards from May to September * No boating allowed * Designated swimming area * 26,000-square-metre dog off-leash area (north end of lake) John Hendry Park * 1 grass & 1 gravel soccer field * 5 baseball diamonds * 2 concession stands * 2 washrooms * Picnic area * BBQs are permitted * Free parking * Biking trails * Walking & jogging trails * 2 playgrounds * Basketball courts * Tennis courts Trout Lake Ice Rink

Trout Lake Community Centre
''Located at 3300 Victoria Drive and E 15th Avenue'' * Ice rink * Gym facilities * Game room * Weight room * Sauna * Classrooms * Hall

Activities

* First Nations

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* Trout Lake Farmers Market (hosted in the community centre's parking lot)Trout Lake Farmers Market
* Parade of Lost Souls (during Halloween season) * Outdoor performances (at the beach during summer months)

References

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History

Facilities

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