The story of Ablan is one of continued success, even into the 21st century. A Lebanese immigrant to the Niagara region, Ablan was able to open his own dry goods store in 1909. Initially, the store was an integral part of the community. However, upon learning of the markup value on mattresses, Ablan immediately shifted into the furniture industry. It wasn't until after his death, however, that the company expanded its original location, ultimately building several new stores across southwestern Ontario. As the company only began to rise in success, they began branching out into various different locations across Canada, cementing the company as one of Canada's homegrown darlings.

With the application of AR, visitors will be able to meet Mr. Leon themselves and explore the world of development he was able to bring to Canada.

Chippawa park provides room for many other activities. In the park, visitors will find a baseball field, volleyball court, and area for lawn bowling and a picnic pavilion. Recently the park has also developed a splash park and maintained several of their walking paths. This avenue is great for family outings.

Chippawa park is home to a wide array of wildlife native to the area. Deer, birds and squirrels are all welcome encounters within the park. Situated near the Welland Canal, as well as being equipped with a pond of its own provides various forms of aquatic life for visitors to see and appreciate.

Chippawa Parks and Recreation, City of Welland

Chippawa park provides several paved pathways for visitors to travel on. These paths cover the entirety of the park, and include minimal to no elevations.