Oakes Park (Niagara Falls)

Sign at the main entrance of Oakes Park

Oakes Park is a park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The park's namesake is Harry Oakes, who had donated 6.4 hectares (16 acres) of farmland to the city of Niagara Falls. The original park had a running track and was used as an athletic field for baseball, rugby, and lacrosse. The park and its facilities were opened to the public on August 3, 1931.^[1] It was renovated for use as a venue in the 2022 Canada Summer Games.

2022 Canada Summer Games

Oakes Park was used as a venue for baseball in the 2022 Canada Summer Games.^[2] The park was renovated at a cost of approximately 1.1 million dollars: a new clay infield was established, as well as dugouts and bullpens.^[3][4][5] The sports lighting system was also replaced. These renovations were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario.^[6]

See also

• Erie and Ontario Railway – a cairn commemorating the railroad is near Oakes Park
• Fairview Cemetery (Niagara Falls) – a nearby cemetery
• Oak Hall (Niagara Falls, Ontario) – another place in Niagara Falls named after Harry Oakes
• Canada Games Park

References

1. Zavitz, Sherman. "The opening of Oakes Park". Niagara Falls Exchange. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
2. Spiteri, Ray. "Upgrades to Niagara Falls' Oakes Park hit a home run". Niagara Falls Review. Metroland Media Group. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
3. Langley, Alison. "Oakes Park track reopens to the public". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
4. Potrecz, Bill. "Rave reviews for upgraded Oakes Park". BP Sports Niagara. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
5. Spiteri, Ray. "Niagara Falls ready to 'roll out the red carpet' for Canada Summer Games participants". St. Catharines Standard. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
6. Spiteri, Ray. "Oakes Park to be closed for improvement". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 24 December 2022.