Montebello Park is known to be an iconic and historic Park in St. Catharines. Owned by the Merritt family this land was going to be a place where William Merritt Jr. would build his home on one portion of the Park. However after the death of William Merritt Jr. the land was unused and closed of for over two decades.
As time passed the remaining of the Merritt family allowed the locals to use a part of the park for recreation activities.
The City purchased the land in 1887 and is now known to be the first Park of St.Catharines.
During the summers couples and locals would gather at Montebello Park for picnics.
Many major events were also held at the park even today The Grape and Wine festival and Gay Pride are held here.
The Bandshell located on the park grounds is placed in the honour of Former Mayor T. Roy Adams who was a great musical inspiration in the city of St.Catharines.
Looking at the History of Montebello Park and the significance it holds today. The city has not only opened the park to its public for recreational activities but the city has also made the park available to be rented by the public. To host special events like wedding, picnics and much more.
Today St.Catharines has over 100 parks in it's city. Unlike most parks Montebello does not hold any sports facility or ground but due to its opened and spacious ground its locals and visitors can enjoy many friends games like; Soccer and Badminton. In addition to the classic picnic hang out.
What makes Montebello Park unique is that it has a stage and a pavilion in the centre that is used to hosts many different kinds of events.
Montebello Park (Midland, Queen and Lake Streets)
64 Ontario Street,
St.Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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