The Friends of Chippewa Park

"Bringing Chippewa's Past into the Future"

For Park bookings, hours of operation etc please call the City of Thunder Bay at (807) 625-CHIP

For information about Sundays in the Park or The Friends of Chippewa Park please call 623-5111

Live Web cam from Chippewa Park

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The Friends of Chippewa Park office is now closed for the season, though the Park remains open until Labour Day (September 5th). If you need to speak with someone regarding the operation of the park please call (807) 625-2351. See you next summer!

2011 Season!

The Chippewa Park Beach will be closed until further notice for precautionary reasons.

Sundays in the Park

This Sunday (August 21st) is our last concert of the summer! Come hear The Sweet Sounds of Five from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and say goodbye to the 2011 Sundays in the Park concert series.

Come out on Sunday at 2:00 PM to listen to the sounds of The Campbell Family Band as they enterain you. The Sundays in the Park Concert series starts at 2:00 PM and continues on until 4:00.

Please bring your lawnchair and join us on the lake side of the pavilion.

Check out the tab on the left marked Sundays in the Park for details.

90th Anniversary Celebration

2011 markes Chippewa Park's 90th birthday. Officially opened on July 15, 1921, the park has provided a lakefront environment to hundreds of thousands of families over its 90 years. Join us on Sunday, July 17 to celebrate this key event. Festivities start at 1:45 with greetings from Municipal, Provincial and Federal officials. Then the Roy Coran Big Jazz Band takes the stage for the next two hours. Birthday cake will be provided during the 3 pm intermission.

The Friends of Chippewa is excited about our summer season. We have already had many great events out here and many more are to come. This is our 90th anniversary year. Come out and look at our history wall and see how this amazing park developed over the last 90 years.

Thanks to everyone who came out for The Kite Festival, Shelter House Relay, Bennie Birch's Birthday Party, Family Fun Day and all of the picnics and playdays held already..

This year we are bringing back Melodrama on Sundays at 4:00 and Thursdays at 7:00 for your enjoyment. Please see the tab on the left for details.

Did you know that more events are held at Chippewa Park than any other city or provincial park in the area?

So if you're looking for something to do come out to Chippewa park and enjoy and nice day in the sun with rides, wildlife, and fun!

Check out some pictures !

http://www.cbc.ca/thunderbay/photogalleries/cbcthunderbay/#p-pgallery

If you have any pictures of Chippewa Park that you would like to share, please bring them out to the park and we will scan them into our computer and add them to our growing data base on the history of the park. We want your stories too!

The Gateway to Northwestern Ontario History
Check out the link below!

images.ourontario.ca/gateway/details.asp

http://images.ourontario.ca/gateway/details.asp?ID=56631

Thunder Bay Agility Dogs

http://www.chroniclejournal.com/stories_local.php?id=286544

On July 21, Thunder Bay City Council met at Chippewa Park for the first time in the 89 year history of the park. The meeting was held to coincide with National Aboriginal Day which was celebrated for the first time at Chippewa Park. City Council adopted a Statement of Commitment to the urban Aboriginal people.

On July 21, 2010Thunder Bay City Council met at Chippewa Park for the first time in the 89 year history of the park. The meeting was held to coincide with National Aboriginal Day which was celebrated for the first time at Chippewa Park. City Council adopted a Statement of Commitment to the urban Aboriginal people.

There were many games for all ages to play and a prize for everyone at Chippewa Family Fun Day

The Friends of Chippewa Park is a Not-For-Profit organization, founded in 2002, whose aim is to restore Chippewa Park to its full potential. TFOCP have raised and invested over $6.3 million to preserve the Park's rich history, renovate & improve the physical grounds & structures, and enhance its natural beauty for all to enjoy. With a dedicated membership of neighbours, friends, and caring citizens TFOCP work to re-establish Chippewa Park as a destination of choice and a recreational haven. TFOCP is a very active organization that has made great strides in Chippewa’s restoration and continues to work hard planning for Chippewa’s future. Their mission statement is "To provide public amenities and to preserve, protect and promote the public park known as Chippewa Park located in and owned by the City of Thunder Bay with the intention that the park reaches its full potential as a public recreation area to the full benefit of the community."

Chippewa Park has been a favorite with city residents and visitors since it opened in 1921. Located on along the beautiful coast of Lake Superior, Chippewa holds an amazing view of the Sleeping Giant, this is your destination for family fun, scenic beauty and relaxation. With so much to see and do Chippewa is your perfect summer getaway.

Click on the links on the side to see all that Chippewa has to offer, or telephone the Chippewa Hotline at 807-625-CHIP or call Toll Free at 888-711-5094. Above is a live action look at the water at Chippewa Park and Pictures and Details of events here at Chippewa Park!

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