Protecting Thunder Bay's Parkland

Some of the most important places in our lives never appear on a map.

They are the places where children chase butterflies, build forts, and discover nature for the first time. They are where neighbours stop to talk, where families walk their dogs after dinner, and where people go when they need a quiet moment away from the noise of everyday life.

They are the places that become part of our memories.

One such place is the parkland at 791 Arundel Street.

For more than half a century, residents have used this parkland as a place to walk, explore, play, observe wildlife, and connect with nature. Mature trees, open space, informal trails, and natural habitat have made it a valued part of the neighbourhood and a place that many residents consider irreplaceable.

Parkland such as 791 Arundel enriches everyday life in Thunder Bay. It provides refuge for wildlife, shade from summer heat, opportunities for recreation, and a connection to nature that becomes increasingly important as our city grows and changes.

Yet this cherished parkland now faces an uncertain future.

Once parkland is lost, it is lost forever.

That reality has brought residents together from across Thunder Bay.

We are neighbours, parents, grandparents, walkers, runners, nature lovers, and community members who believe some places are worth protecting. Not because they are empty land waiting for a purpose but because they already have one.

The 791 Arundel parkland is already serving our community. This parkland provides opportunities for recreation, exploration, connection, and the peaceful enjoyment of nature. This parkland shapes the character of the neighbourhood and influences the quality of life of those who live nearby.

We believe future generations deserve the opportunity to enjoy this parkland just as previous generations have.

Today, we are asking our neighbours and community members to stand with us.

Your financial contribution will help support community outreach, educational materials, public engagement activities, signage, meeting expenses, website costs, and other efforts aimed at preserving the parkland at 791 Arundel Street and ensuring community voices are heard in decisions that affect its future.

Whether you are able to contribute $10, $50, $100, or simply share this campaign with others, your support helps strengthen a growing community effort dedicated to protecting a place that has been part of Thunder Bay's story for more than fifty years.

Together, we can help ensure that 791 Arundel remains a place where future generations can experience nature, build memories, and enjoy the benefits of community parkland.