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

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Parks and Greenspaces<br />

Moody Park<br />

(9.62 hectares, 23.78 acres)<br />

The idea to create Moody Park, a park created in honour of Colonel<br />

Moody, was generated in 1863. The park was created at a time when<br />

urban parks were intended for recreational purposes more than for nature<br />

conservation. This is reflected in the number of recreation facilities in<br />

the Park including an outdoor pool, a lawn bowling club, a senior’s<br />

recreation centre, a basketball court, a lacrosse box, tennis courts, and<br />

baseball and softball diamonds. There are still a number of large trees<br />

for people looking to enjoy some nature within the City. Many bird<br />

boxes have been put up in the trees to provide shelter for local birds,<br />

which are frequented by House Finches and Tree Swallows. The <strong>Douglas</strong><br />

squirrel and coast mole are also common residents of the park.<br />

Tree species found in Moody Park: <strong>Douglas</strong> Fir, Western Hemlock, Big<br />

Leaf Maple, Western Red cedar, Oregon White Oak, Giant Filbert,<br />

Northern White Cedar, Horse Chestnut, American Holly, Monkey<br />

Puzzle, and Red Maple.<br />

A trail in Hume Park<br />

30<br />

Institute of Urban Ecology

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