Our humble Nova Scotian town is rich in history and strong in spirit. Our community has survived multiple coal mining disasters, fires that destroyed Main Street and the collapse of our community Arena. Even in the face of adversity the citizens of Springhill unite each time to rebuild not only fallen structures but our hope, spirit and our pride. Once again our community is uniting and this time it is to celebrate our history by rejuvenating the Lion’s Park. Springhill Lion’s Park is a green space that offers something for all of us who live here. The park is home to basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds and a play area that includes a jungle gym, slide and swings. It is a great area for kids and it also offers a place for parents to sit in the shade and chat while watching the children play. The park gives us space to hold festivals, tournaments, fundraisers, summer day camps, movies under the stars, and the list goes on. Before our green space was transformed into the Springhill Lion’s Park, it was a track for harness racing. Jockey’s would bring their horses from far and wide for a chance to be crowned the champion at our track. After years of racing, the track was developed into Victoria Park to honour Queen Victoria. The park was complete with a bandstand which would be full with local musicians each Sunday afternoon filling the town with great local music. Hurricane Hazel blew the roof off that very same bandstand as she blew through the park in 1952. The Lion’s Club responded to Hurricane Hazel’s destruction by purchasing the park and taking care of the grounds. Shortly thereafter the park became known as Springhill Lion’s Park and remains that way today. Now, our beloved park is starting to show her age; something that the beautiful flower gardens cannot quite mask anymore. With the economy in dire straits, our town needs to work within strict financial guidelines which limit projects to rejuvenate our park. With natural wear and tear and financial restrictions it is difficult to keep the park up to date. Having such a great sense of pride and knowing what it takes to survive, our community has started to look for more creative opportunities to help us reach our goals. The Imagination Playground in a Box set would be tremendous in helping our modest town move forward in restoring our park and ensuring it will continue to be enjoyed for years to come.
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PatriciaGrant
almost 3 years
ago
i want my children and their children to enjoy our playground i grew up in springhill and loved the park a very much needed upgrade is needed we defenitly could use equipment in our park for all the children to enjoy i have had my children come to me and complain of the lack of things to play on in the park i want to hear them all say they enjoy the park and without the the equipment they need to have fun isn't making that possible
jthomps2
almost 3 years
ago
Does anyone have any memories or stories they could share about our park? We would love to hear them!
DDAVISYOO
almost 3 years
ago
Yesterday during our Summer Fun camps we lead the kids on one of the trails around the park. During our walk one our camp leaders dressed as a pirate ran through the trails jumping out at the kids...they loved it! It was a great way to get them moving and have fun!
Terry2772
almost 3 years
ago
The Lion's Park has been an amazing place for our children to play and grow. An upgrade would be amazing. Let's all work together to win this.
booksmart
almost 3 years
ago
I'm with you! We need to pull together once again to win this contest and build something better for our growing children!
MistiKaci
almost 3 years
ago
The Springhill Lions Park deserves to receive recognition & funds to assist in providing a place where children & even adults can go to play ball, soccer, hold various events, have a picnic. This park has been an integral part of the town of Springhill for many years, thanks to the Lions Club who developed this space. And, much appreciation for the dedication of those who have continued to keep this park alive!!
Clymenestra
almost 3 years
ago
I could not agree more. The staff and volunteers deserve a big thank you.
Bruin0472
almost 3 years
ago
hope all goes well....we need our ball fields upgraded so our kids can play and enjoy themselves...they deserve this
Roadrunner
almost 3 years
ago
You are right! Our children could use some new playground equipment to play on!
Guest
almost 3 years
ago
Agreed!! We definately could use some new equipment to make the town look much better and give the kids something to do at the park! Hope we get some help re-building our town!! :)
Kavalady
almost 3 years
ago
Our park desperately needs some revitalization. Our children enjoy this park so much and spend alot of time there.
mmatheson00
almost 3 years
ago
we so deserve this. please comment :)
booksmart
almost 3 years
ago
Thank you for your support! Do you have any memories or stories about the park that you would care to share?
Nightmare1313
almost 3 years
ago
Keep up the good work everyone. Rate, review and comment.
booksmart
almost 3 years
ago
Thank you for your support! We can keep working away to make sure the entire town knows about this opportunity. It would be great to get all 5000 citizens involved in this movement :)
Guest
almost 3 years
ago
The Springhill Lion's Park is used by many families for various reasons; sports, leisurely walks, the playground equipment, etc. Any upgrade we can get to our park would be greatly apprecitated. Katrina
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Seeing all the kids in the Springhill Lions Park last night playing soccer was amazing. And all the family members and friends that came out to cheer was Heart Warming!! Hats off to the Springhill Community Centers Recreation Department and all the volunteers who made this happen. As a sports fan with young children I realize the importance of the Lions Park and know how much work needs to be done to make improvements to the park and to make it more safe and user friendly. Springhill is a great Town showing much promise. I LOVE OUR PARK AND OUR RECREATION DEPARTMENT!!!
Thank you so much for your support Evan! These types of grassroot movements are really what starts to get things happening. The Springhill Mixed Martial Arts Club - Matmen MMA is proof of this!