New Westminster Environmental Almanac (2917 ... - Douglas College

Parks and Greenspaces
Moody Park
(9.62 hectares, 23.78 acres)
The idea to create Moody Park, a park created in honour of Colonel
Moody, was generated in 1863. The park was created at a time when
urban parks were intended for recreational purposes more than for nature
conservation. This is reflected in the number of recreation facilities in
the Park including an outdoor pool, a lawn bowling club, a senior’s
recreation centre, a basketball court, a lacrosse box, tennis courts, and
baseball and softball diamonds. There are still a number of large trees
for people looking to enjoy some nature within the City. Many bird
boxes have been put up in the trees to provide shelter for local birds,
which are frequented by House Finches and Tree Swallows. The Douglas
squirrel and coast mole are also common residents of the park.
Tree species found in Moody Park: Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Big
Leaf Maple, Western Red cedar, Oregon White Oak, Giant Filbert,
Northern White Cedar, Horse Chestnut, American Holly, Monkey
Puzzle, and Red Maple.
A trail in Hume Park
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Institute of Urban Ecology