Sam Lawrence Park - Hamilton, ON - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

This park features extraordinary views of the city. Originally a quarry, the park was established in 1944 as Ross Park when Hamilton MP Thomas Ross gave the land to the city. The name was changed in 1946 to Patton Park to honour George Cross recipient John MacMillan Stevenson Patton. Finally in 1960 it was renamed Sam Lawrence Park for Sam Lawrence, a Hamilton MPP and Mayor.

The park has many features including a Tulip Garden, a Rock Garden, several plaques and signs referencing the escarpments ancient history, benches, picnic tables and pavillion. There is also a connecting path to the Bruce Trail.

Name: Sam Lawrence Park Street Location: Concession St. Local Municipality: Hamilton State/Province, etc.: Ontario Country: Canada Web Site: [Web Link] Memorial/Commemoration: Sam Lawrence Date Established: 1960 Picnic Facilities: Benches, Picnic Tables, Pavillion Monuments/Statues: Plaques and Signs Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): None Fountains: None Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None Traditional Geocaches: GC34BPE GCZET9 Recreational Facilities: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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Date Logged Log   09/14/2012 The Blue Quasar visited it