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Assiniboine Park

Winnipeg

Manitoba

Canada

Contributed by 
Meghan Ross
Project for Public Spaces
 on 
November 29, 2004
May 1, 2024

This friendly park is home to the Winnipeg Zoo.

What makes it Great?

Why it doesn't work?

Assiniboine Park holds the Winnipeg Zoo, a conservatory, the Leo Mol sculpture garden, a miniature train, an English garden, the Pavilion as well as the Lyric Theatre. It hosts events all year round. It is available for regular cricket games, as well as soccer, frisbee and football.

Access & Linkages

The park is accessible by foot or car. It has numerous walking paths and bike paths. It is very easy to get around the park.

Comfort & Image

The park makes a very good first impression. There is a foot bridge over the river, and a pavilion which opened in 1930. There is a good mix of people ranging from young to old. It is safe, with regular maintenance.

Uses & Activities

The park is in regular use. Cricket games are regularly played on the lawns. The Zoo is popular; and there is the Lyric theatre, which is often used. Ballet in the Park performances are put on in the summer. The Leo Mol sculpture garden is very popular, and includes many walking paths.

Sociability

The mood at Assiniboine Park is usually very upbeat. People are generally friendly and tend to come in groups. There are often a large number of tourists. People often meet here for ice cream or to relax.

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History & Background

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*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.

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