Lorne Park History

In 1914, a study by Dunnington Grubb, a famous landscape firm, suggested that the city buy the property to enlarge Cockshutt Park as far as Lorne Bridge.

By 1920 this land had been acquired to beautify the western entrance to Brantford at the river crossing. For a short period the site was a miniature golf course called Pickwick Park.

By 1936 Lorne Park was laid out in formal flower beds. At that time it also featured a bathing area.

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Notice the small willow tree in the center of the photo. The same tree (now mature) can still be seen in the park today. Take a look at the picture below.

For a short period the site was a miniature golf course called Pickwick Park.

This area used to be part of the riverbed until it was gradually filled in after the first dikes were built.

Mature willow tree in Lorne Park.

Memorial Rose Garden, Lorne Park Brantford

A beautiful, peaceful park to sit or take a walk.

Great for visit especially in the summer when the flowers are blooming.

A perfect place to take wedding or any other special photos.

Lorne park is located at Lorne Bridge that links the downtown to west Brantford.

This beautiful park was initially called North Oxford Street Park. The name was later changed to Lorne Park.

Lorne Park was named after the Marquis de Lorne, Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883.

Today Lorne Park is considered to be Brantford's top showcase horticultural park.

Lorne Park includes 1 carpet bed, several annual and perennial displays, a flag display featuring each provincial flag, as well as specimen trees and shrubs.

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