A Fresh Look at Knights of Columbus Park as Redevelopment Nears Completion

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By Scott Arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the completion of its redevelopment, including new tennis courts, a splash pad and upgrades to the bowl that will be officially named the Bobby Allan Bowl on November 5th. (photo by scott arnold)

The redeveloped park will feature four new tennis courts, an off-leash dog area, a splash pad replacing the former wading pool, public washrooms, a shade structure, improved lighting and more trees. The existing playground will remain in place.

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

Photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo vy scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Knights of Columbus Park in downtown Peterborough is nearing the finish line on a major redevelopment, with new recreation and family-friendly features coming to the space at 5 Park Street North.

photo by scott arnold

Details on when they redeveloped park will reopen to the public have not being released but the city’s website lists fall of 2026.

The Legacy Bowl will officially be renamed the Bobby Allan Bowl at an unveiling ceremony on November 5th, honouring the Peterborough lacrosse legend who grew up playing at the park.


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Naming Ceremony for Bobby Allan Bowl Set for November 15th at Knights of Columbus Park

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By Scott Arnold

A date has been set to officially name the new bowl at Knights of Columbus Park in honour of Peterborough lacrosse legend Bobby Allan.

A date has been set to officially name the new bowl at Knights of Columbus Park in honour of Peterborough lacrosse legend Bobby Allan.

Peterborough lacrosse legend Bobby Allan will be honoured when the new bowl at Knights of Columbus Park is officially named the Bobby Allan Bowl on November 5th. (screenshot via cogeco yourtv documentary, peterborough lacrosse 150)

The naming ceremony will take place on November 5th at Knights of Columbus Park, with the time still to be determined.

Peterborough City Council previously endorsed a motion to name the facility the Bobby Allan Bowl, recognizing Allan’s lasting contributions to lacrosse as both a player and coach.

A date has been set to officially name the new bowl at Knights of Columbus Park in honour of Peterborough lacrosse legend Bobby Allan.

Renovations at Knights of Columbus Park included upgrades to the bowl, which will soon carry the name of Peterborough lacrosse legend Bobby Allan. (photo by scott arnold)

Allan who grew up just blocks from the park, spent much of his youth playing lacrosse there before building a remarkable career that included four Mann Cup championships as a player, a world championship as head coach of Canada’s national field lacrosse team in 1970 and a Mann Cup title with the Peterborough Lakers as head coach in 1973.

A date has been set to officially name the new bowl at Knights of Columbus Park in honour of Peterborough lacrosse legend Bobby Allan.

2. The Bobby Allan Bowl will officially receive its name during a ceremony at Knights of Columbus Park on November 5th, with the time still to be determined. (photo by Scott arnold)

Allan has also been inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame, the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.

The naming will recognize a local sports figure whose impact on lacrosse extended well beyond Peterborough.


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