Historical Trivia

Where in Delta is this?
Annieville Park, the first park in North Delta, was created by Annieville fishermen who wanted to provide recreational facilities for their families. An 8 acre parcel of forested land was purchased in 1949 by the Annieville and District Playground Association.
In 1950 the work of clearing the property began. A Women's Auxiliary was formed to raise funds by holding garden parties, raffles and bingo games. By 1952 a park access road (112th Street) had been cleared and graded (photo). Gradually the area became useable as an open air kitchen, ball diamond, wading pool, and new trees were added.  Annieville Park was turned over to the Municipality of Delta in June 1958 in an impressive ceremony held in the park.  The Association continued to raise funds for landscaping and equipment until it disbanded in 1970.
For further information about Annieville Park and other historic sites in Delta, pick up a copy of Delta Heritage Passport at the Delta Museum and Archives