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— John Hendry Park — Locals often refer to the park informally as Trout Lake, due to the lake itself being its largest feature. History — The park was one of Vancouver's first lumbering operations in the late 19th century. The lake was the water source for the Hastings Sawmill, which was owned by industrialist John Hendry. In 1926, Hendry's daughter, who was married to then-governor of BC Eric Hamber, 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 2010 Winter Olympics 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 (VANOC), and $250,000 from the Grandview Community Association. However, the real cost of the ice rink is estimated at $15.9 million. Facilities — 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 »» Details

OFTEN SIMPLY REFERRED TO AS LAKESIDE PARK, THIS BEAUTIFUL RECREATIONAL AREA IS THE PRIDE OF NELSON’S WATERFRONT AND A POPULAR LOCATION FOR SWIMMING, PLAYING, OR JUST RELAXING. LOCATED AT THE FOOT OF NELSON’S LANDMARK ORANGE BRIDGE, THE PARK FEATURES A LONG, SANDY BEACH AND CHANGE ROOMS, WIDE PROMENADE, GREEN SPACES WITH SHADE TREES, AN ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND, BOCCE AND TENNIS COURTS, A COVERED PICNIC AND BARBECUE SHELTER, A GREENHOUSE, A BOAT LAUNCH, AND A PERMANENT LABYRINTH. IT’S ALSO THE HOME OF NELSON’S RESTORED STREETCAR, WHICH RUNS ALONG A PORTION OF THE WATERFRONT DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. ADDITIONALLY, A FULL SERVICE CONCESSION RUNS IN THE SUMMER. THE ROTARY BARBECUE SHELTER IS AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL, WITH BOOKINGS THROUGH THE CITY OF NELSON, 250-352-8248. THE WEST END OF THE PARK ACCOMMODATES THE MAIN CITY PLAYING FIELDS, AS WELL AS THE NEW ACTNOW SENIORS' EXERCISE AREA. FOLLOW THE CENTENNIAL PATHWAY ALONG THE WATER AND BACK TO THE BEACH TO ROUND OUT YOUR VISIT TO LAKESIDE PARK. DOGS LAKESIDE PARK IS A DOG-FREE ZONE, HOWEVER DOGS ON LEASHES ARE PERMITTED ON THE PERIMETER WALKWAYS OF THE PLAYING FIELDS. »» Details