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King's Park
The Kings Park has many wonderful, scenic pathways to walk and run through. Some lead you right into the marshland where birds are soaring high overhead! Along these paths there is a beautiful garden that was designed by Carol Shield's Memorial Labyrinth as well as an off-leash dog park area for your furry friends. In between all of this nature beauty lies some fantastic sports fields like soccer or baseball diamonds just waiting for someone with talent who wants to take over and play ball in them! The Carol Shield's Memorial Labyrinth is an intricate and mind-bending maze which will take you on a journey to the centre of your thoughts. As it loops back around on itself, time seems to slow down as if we are meditating with each step through this relaxing place in Kings Park where nature can be seen all year round – from birds singing in springtime to leaves falling off trees during autumn.
King's Park | ||
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Location | Fort Richmond | |
Coordinates | 49°47′53″N 97°07′23″W / 49.798°N 97.123°W / 49.798; -97.123 Coordinates : | 49°47′53″N 97°07′23″W / 49.798°N 97.123°W / 49.798; -97.123 |
Area | 37.4 hectares (92 acres) | |
Elevation | 231 metres (758 ft) | |
Established | 1911 |
Alongside the labyrinth there is also Pagoda Gardens that welcomes visitors for cultural programming like Tai Chi, yoga classes or guided walks about Asian art throughout its six acres of beautiful greenery.
History
King's Park is a beautiful peaceful area located just steps from the University of Manitoba. The land was originally purchased for $125 per acre but increased in value to $4,000 as soon as it became near an educational institution. In addition to its high property values and proximity next door neighbors have also enjoyed amenities such as streetcar service or the Kings Park Community Club which first opened up at St Avila School before moving into their own building nearby on King Street East The internationally recognized King's Park subdivision was created by Dr. J.K.
Gordon in 1912 and is located 240 yards (220 m) from the University of Manitoba Agricultural College which resulted increased land value to $4,000 per acre! The adjacent park includes 124 treed lots for houses that were subdivided early on with electric streetcar service planned to serve both this area as well as agricultural college students who can easily reach it without having a car since they have been given access through their tuition fees at university already paying dearly enough for parking permits if any are available at all anymore; however, activities took place originally until a separate building could be built back when St Avila School served its purpose before being converted into condos now where children living there do