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Kiwanis River Park
(Unless otherwise indicated, photos by Don of www.Wakamow.com)
(Click on the picture to goto that page)
Located south of Lions River Park; east of the River Valley Campground.
Where's the beach?
For about 40 years, a very popular beach operated in this location, now known as
Kiwanis River Park. The beach opened in the 1920's, and closed due to water pollution
in the 1960's. Even though the beach is gone, Kiwanis River Park is still an active centre
for sport and recreation. Boating and picnicking remain popular today. Since 1967, the
Moose Jaw Kiwanis Speed Skating Club has also used the speed skating oval during the
winter months.
The photo [on the actual information sign] provides clues to other events in Moose Jaw's
early history. The largest brick building on the hill to the east was built as the Moose
Jaw's Boys' College in 1912. It has since served as a senoirs nursing home and a personal
care home. The big brick building near the College originally belonged to Wellington White,
who owned and operated a brick factory located just across the road from where you are
standing. His bricks were used throughout Western Canada. River Park Campground,
formerly called the Tourist Camp, was built on the site in 1927 and, as of the turn
of the century, was the oldest continuously operated campground in North America.
(Information from the Information Sign near the fire pit)
