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Ashley Cheeseman Memorial Park

Coordinates: 44°39′42.4″N 63°39′28.2″W / 44.661778°N 63.657833°W / 44.661778; -63.657833
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Ashley Cheeseman Memorial Park
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TypePublic park and sports field
Location44°38′14″N 63°41′56″W / 44.6373469°N 63.6988807°W / 44.6373469; -63.6988807, Halifax, Nova Scotia
CreatedJune 4, 1978
Operated byHalifax Regional Municipality

Ashley Cheeseman Memorial Park is a Canadian urban park and sports field located in the Lakeside neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The park is located next to the Lakeside Recreation Centre.[1] The park was opened by Nancy Cheeseman and The Hon. Garnet Brown, Minister of Recreation.

Features

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  • Skate Park
  • basketball court
  • baseball diamond
  • playground
  • Community Garden

History

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The park was named in memory of the late Ashley Cheeseman who died at age 34 at the Victoria General Hospital March 25, 1976. He was born in Halifax the son of Agnes (Downey) and Douglas Cheeseman. He was employed with the Halifax Dockyards for the seven years and served with the Royal Canadian Navy for 13 years.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Municipal Planning Strategy for Timberlea / Lakeside / Beechville" (PDF). Halifax County Municipality. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016.
  2. ^ The Chronicle-herald, Saturday March 25, 1976, Obituaries
  3. ^ Bignell, John (October 14, 2015). "Kids play in the park named after this man, But who is Ashley Cheeseman?". The Masthead News.

44°39′42.4″N 63°39′28.2″W / 44.661778°N 63.657833°W / 44.661778; -63.657833