Ontario’s Niagara Parks celebrates 80th Anniversary of Oakes Garden Theatre

From a Niagara Parks Commission press release seen at Niagara at Large (from September 18): In a ceremony held today, The Niagara Parks Commission was pleased to rededicate the awe-inspiring amphitheatre, Oakes Garden Theatre, in celebration of the venue’s 80th anniversary. Oakes Garden Theatre and its associated Rainbow Gardens are outstanding examples of design and architecture…

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Dedication to mark Falls park’s anniversary

From the Buffalo News: The yearlong celebration of the 125th anniversary of Niagara Falls State Park — the oldest state park in the nation — will reach a climax on Thursday when State Parks Commissioner Carol Ash dedicates Heritage Park, a refurbished “pocket park” at Main Street and the Robert Moses Parkway, just outside the…

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