Centennial Park (Moncton) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Centennial Park |
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A CF-100 Canuck jet on display in the park.
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | 811 St. George Blvd Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Area | 230 acres (93 ha) |
| Created | 1967 |
| Operated by | City of Moncton |
| Open | All year |
Centennial Park (also known as Parc du Centenaire in French) is a super cool city park in Moncton, New Brunswick. It's located in the west part of the city. This big park is about 0.93 square kilometers in size. You can find some amazing things here! There's a real CF-100 Canuck fighter jet, a powerful M4A3 Sherman Tank, a giant anchor from the ship HMCS Magnificent, and an old train engine, CNR locomotive 5270.
About Centennial Park
Centennial Park is a large green space managed by the City of Moncton. It's a popular spot for people of all ages to visit. The park is open all year round, so you can enjoy it in every season. It was officially created in 1967.
Park History
Centennial Park wasn't always called that! It was first known as Parkton Nature Park. The name was changed sometime in the 1950s. This happened when the park became part of the city of Moncton.
Fun Things to Do and See
Centennial Park has many exciting areas and activities for everyone. Here are some of the main attractions you can explore:
- Boating Pond: A nice pond where you can enjoy boating during warmer months.
- Centennial Dog Park: A special area where dogs can run and play freely.
- Children Splash Park: A fun water park where kids can cool off and play with water jets.
- Children Playground: This is the biggest playground in the Greater Moncton area. It has lots of swings, slides, and climbing structures.
- Centennial Rotary Lodge: A building that can be used for events and gatherings.
- Centennial Camp: A camping area within the park for those who want to stay overnight.
- Rocky Stone Field: A large field often used for sports and other outdoor activities.
- TreeGo Moncton: Built in 2007, this is an aerial adventure course. You can climb and swing through the trees on ropes and zip lines!
- Lighted Trails: The park has trails that are lit up at night. These are great for cross-country skiing in winter and hiking all year.
- Sports Facilities: You can also find places for lawn bowling and tennis in the park.
