Bowring Park
Bowring Park, located in the west end of St. John's, is a large, picturesque urban park offering a wide range of recreational facilities, walking trails, and historical monuments. It is framed by the Waterford River on the north boundary and South Brook on the south boundary.
In 1911, Bowring Brothers, a successful trade and shipping firm, commemorated their one hundredth business anniversary in Newfoundland by giving the City of St. John's a 20 hectare (50 acres) recreational park as a token of their appreciation to the local community. The park was officially opened on July 15, 1914.
Today, Bowring Park is over 81 hectares (200 acres).
Illustrated Map
Check out an illustrated map of Bowring Park, created by Caroline Clarke, an illustrator, graphic designer, and printmaker based in St. John’s.
Amenities
- Amenities
- Ball field
- Amphitheatre
- Conservatory
- Diverse tree cover
- Dog park
- Duck pond
- Labyrinth
- Lawn bowling
- Monuments
- Fountain pond with large population of koi
- Playground with accessible features
- splash pad
- Outdoor swimming pool and pool house
- Skate park
- Soccer pitch
- Tennis courts
- Walking trails
Accessibility
The following accessible amenities are available at the park:
- Playground with accessible features
- Paved roadways throughout the park
- Accessible splash pad
- Accessible washrooms available
- Pool accessibility features:
- Automated entrance
- Accessible, gender neutral washrooms and change spaces
- Adult and child size change table
- Pool lift
- Water wheelchair
- Lower service counter window
Accessible parking areas are located:
- on the east entrance parking lot next to the Duck Pond
- on the staff parking lot next to the Bowring Park Conservatory
- next to the Bowring Park Lodge at 305 Waterford Bridge Road
- Squires Avenue
- near the maintenance area off MacNab's Lane
Service and delivery vehicles for special events need to have pre-arrangements made through the City's Special Events Permit. For additional help, contact Access St. John's.
Bowring Park Foundation
The Bowring Park Foundation was established on April 18, 1995, to assist the City of St. John's in the restoration and enhancement of amenities in Bowring Park.
The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors which is elected by its membership.
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