Mundy Park at 176 hectares (435 acres), is the largest park in Coquitlam, British Columbia.[1] 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.[2]
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Type | Municipal |
Location | Coquitlam, British Columbia |
Coordinates | 49.2561°N 122.826°W / 49.2561; -122.826 |
Area | 176 hectares (435 acres) |
Operated by | City of Coquitlam |
Status | Open all year |
The Coquitlam Reds of the B.C. Premier Baseball League play their home games at Mundy Park.[3]
Scenes from the 2006 Danny DeVito / Matthew Broderick film Deck the Halls were shot at Mundy Park.[4]
There a wide variety of wildlife in Mundy Park, including black bears, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, swans, and a large variety of other birds. Some endangered plants are also to be found at Mundy Park.[5]
Mundy Park was originally named ‘Munday Park’ after George Munday, who originally bought the land. The reason for the changed name is unknown.
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