History of the Thunder Bay Parks Department

Title: History of the Parks and Recreation Department
Date: September 3, 1980
Creators: Marlene Stirrett, City of Thunder Bay
Description: This document summarizes the history of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Thunder Bay, as of 1980. It touches upon the development of the aquatics programmes, sports fields, and playground sites. 
Series: 198, Thunder Bay Parks and Recreation Reference Files
Location: TBA 5751-28

Title: History of the Thunder Bay Parks and Recreation Department
Date: 1987
Creators: Marlene Stirrett Matson
Description: This historical perspective of the Parks and Recreation Department spans from 1883 to 1987. It examines the formation of the Parks Boards and accounts for the origins of the Civic Recreation Committees. It provides context as to when parks opened and when recreational services were made available to the public. 
Series: 198, Thunder Bay Parks and Recreation Reference Files
Location: TBA 5751