Steve MacLean Park - Nepean, ON
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jiggs11
N 45° 21.772 W 075° 42.991
18T E 443885 N 5023511
Large park named in honour of Steve McLean, the third Canadian astronaut to launch into space.
Waymark Code: WMTK15
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/02/2016
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Steve MacLean Park is located in the former City of Nepean, now part of Greater Ottawa. It is accessible from Deer Park Drive, off either Fisher Ave or Meadowlands Drive.
The park, originally called Long Park, was renamed in honour of Steve MacLean, one of Canada's pioneer astronauts, who grew up in this area. It was dedicated in September, 2000.
He made two trips into space, on space shuttles Columbia and Atlantis. He was the president of the Canadian Space Agency from 2008 til 2013.
The park features a wide greens expanse, playground equipment, basketball courts and access to the Deer Park tennis courts.
Name: Steve MacLean Park
Street Location: 1190 Deer Park Rd Nepean, ON K2E 6H2
Local Municipality: Nepean
State/Province, etc.: ON
Country: CA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Astronaut Steve MacLean
Date Established: September, 2000
Picnic Facilities: No formal facilities.
Recreational Facilities:
Playground
Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts
Large Green space
Dogs are allowed on leash.
Monuments/Statues: None
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): None
Fountains: None
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: None
Traditional Geocaches:
GC6ME7T Steve MacLean Park
Special Events: Not listed
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