Bayfront Park (Hamilton, Ontario)
Bayfront Park is a 16-hectare (40-acre) park found in the West-end of Hamilton Harbour in the North End neighbourhood of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Over $9 million transformed formerly vacant land into a versatile green space, with 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) of shoreline integrating fish habitat, native vegetation, and facilities. The park is the site of a variety of summer festivals and concerts. A protected sandy beach and a 6-metre (20 ft) wide trail circle the park.
Other important features of the park include a public boat launch, fishing opportunities, a 250 space parking lot, and pedestrian and bicycle trails leading to Pier 4 Park.
Nearby attractions include the Harbour West Marina Complex, Macassa Bay Yacht Club, Pier 4 Park, Pier 8, HHC Sailing School, and the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club.
Images
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WaterFront Trail Sign -
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Memorial Pavilion -
BayFront Beach -
Macassa Bay
References
[edit]- MapArt Golden Horseshoe Atlas - Page 647 - Grids F11
- "Parks List - A to F". City of Hamilton – Public Works. Retrieved 2010-07-01.
External links
[edit]- Bay Area Restoration Council (www.hamiltonharbour.ca)
- Hamilton Waterfront Trail (www.waterfronttrail.org)
- Hamilton Waterfront Trust (www.hamiltonwaterfront.com)
43°16′15″N 79°52′20″W / 43.27083°N 79.87222°W
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