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Park in Coquitlam, British Columbia
Mundy Park
TypeMunicipal
Location641 Hillcrest Street
Coquitlam, British Columbia
Canada
Coordinates49°15′22″N 122°49′34″W / 49.2561°N 122.826°W / 49.2561; -122.826
Area176 hectares (435 acres)
Operated byCity of Coquitlam
StatusOpen all year
Websitewww.coquitlam.ca/Facilities/Facility/Details/Mundy-Park-59

Mundy Park is a park located in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. At 176 hectares (435 acres), it is the largest park Coquitlam. The park has many walking trails that pass the park's two lakes: Mundy Lake and Lost Lake. There are also sports fields, a lacrosse box, an outdoor swimming pool, disc golf area, picnic area, and playground.

The Coquitlam Reds of the B.C. Premier Baseball League play their home games at Mundy Park.

Some scenes from the 2006 film Deck the Halls were shot at Mundy Park.

There is a wide variety of wildlife in Mundy Park, including black bears, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, swans, and other birds. Some endangered plants are also to be found at Mundy Park.

Mundy Park was originally named "Munday Park" after George Munday, who originally bought the land. The reason for the name change is unknown.

References

  1. Fraser Valley Guide: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009
  2. City of Coquitlam: Mundy Park Retrieved on 15 March 2009
  3. BCPBL: Coquitlam Reds Home Field Retrieved on 26 March 2009
  4. IMDB: Mundy Park Retrieved on 1 April 2009
  5. Sightseeing Vancouver: Mundy Park Archived 2010-01-30 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on 15 March 2009
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