Henderson Park is a 47 hectare (117 acre) park located in
Lethbridge,
Alberta,
Canada. The park contains many amenities and attractions, including a 24 hectare (60 acre) man-made lake, the largest lake in the city. Several annual events are held in the park.
History
Henderson Lake was originally a
slough, but Mayor
William Henderson, after whom the lake and park are named, was instrumental in developing the lake and surrounding park in preparation for the 7th International Dry-Farming Congress in 1912.
Henderson Lake Playground: - A large, colourful
playground with a soft
Foam ground covering the entire play area. The playground is near the P-2 parking lot, the boat
dock, and the boat ramp.
Group picnic shelters: - In addition to the Henderson Horseshoe Pit, there are three other group picnic areas: Kiwanis, Kinsmen and Gunnery.
Henderson Campground: - This year-round campground is located just east of the park on Parkside Drive. Amenities include full and partial hookup sites, washrooms, laundromat, store, playground and a sani-dump. This is now closed and no longer available.
Henderson Horseshoe Pit: - At the west end of the park and near the pool, this fenced facility has 10 horseshoe pitches. It also doubles as a group picnic area with a kitchen and a large tent shelter. This facility is available between May and October.
Henderson Lake Golf Course: - Since 1911, this public, 18-hole
golf course has been located along the south shore of Henderson Lake.
Henderson Outdoor Pool: - Opened in 1962, the clover-shaped
swimming pool is one of the city's only outdoor pools and includes a sand
volleyball court. It is open from the end of June until the end of August.
Henderson Park Ice Centre: - Located on the north side of Henderson Park, a full-size and mini size rink is available for private rentals from September to early April. The centre seats 700 and hosts tournaments.
Henderson Tennis Courts: - Operated by the Lethbridge Tennis Club, this facility includes a clubhouse and six lighted Plexi-Pave
tennis courts.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden: - Built in 1967 as a symbol of Japanese-Canadian friendship, this 3.75-acre (15,200 m2) landscape garden features elements of five traditional
Japanese gardens. It is open from mid-May to mid-October.
Rose Garden: - Situated in the northwest corner of the park, the garden was originally developed with the
Girl Guides, and it is a popular area for
wedding photos.
Trails: Facilities in the park are connected by paved trails, available for walking,
jogging,
cycling and
in-line skating. The two largest trails circumvent the lake (2.8 km) and the park's perimeter (4.3 km). The citywide
Coal Banks Trail runs through the park.
References
"Henderson Park". Major Parks. City of Lethbridge. Archived from
the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
Henderson Park is a 47 hectare (117 acre) park located in
Lethbridge,
Alberta,
Canada. The park contains many amenities and attractions, including a 24 hectare (60 acre) man-made lake, the largest lake in the city. Several annual events are held in the park.
History
Henderson Lake was originally a
slough, but Mayor
William Henderson, after whom the lake and park are named, was instrumental in developing the lake and surrounding park in preparation for the 7th International Dry-Farming Congress in 1912.
Henderson Lake Playground: - A large, colourful
playground with a soft
Foam ground covering the entire play area. The playground is near the P-2 parking lot, the boat
dock, and the boat ramp.
Group picnic shelters: - In addition to the Henderson Horseshoe Pit, there are three other group picnic areas: Kiwanis, Kinsmen and Gunnery.
Henderson Campground: - This year-round campground is located just east of the park on Parkside Drive. Amenities include full and partial hookup sites, washrooms, laundromat, store, playground and a sani-dump. This is now closed and no longer available.
Henderson Horseshoe Pit: - At the west end of the park and near the pool, this fenced facility has 10 horseshoe pitches. It also doubles as a group picnic area with a kitchen and a large tent shelter. This facility is available between May and October.
Henderson Lake Golf Course: - Since 1911, this public, 18-hole
golf course has been located along the south shore of Henderson Lake.
Henderson Outdoor Pool: - Opened in 1962, the clover-shaped
swimming pool is one of the city's only outdoor pools and includes a sand
volleyball court. It is open from the end of June until the end of August.
Henderson Park Ice Centre: - Located on the north side of Henderson Park, a full-size and mini size rink is available for private rentals from September to early April. The centre seats 700 and hosts tournaments.
Henderson Tennis Courts: - Operated by the Lethbridge Tennis Club, this facility includes a clubhouse and six lighted Plexi-Pave
tennis courts.
Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden: - Built in 1967 as a symbol of Japanese-Canadian friendship, this 3.75-acre (15,200 m2) landscape garden features elements of five traditional
Japanese gardens. It is open from mid-May to mid-October.
Rose Garden: - Situated in the northwest corner of the park, the garden was originally developed with the
Girl Guides, and it is a popular area for
wedding photos.
Trails: Facilities in the park are connected by paved trails, available for walking,
jogging,
cycling and
in-line skating. The two largest trails circumvent the lake (2.8 km) and the park's perimeter (4.3 km). The citywide
Coal Banks Trail runs through the park.
References
"Henderson Park". Major Parks. City of Lethbridge. Archived from
the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-02-20.