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Old Posted Nov 24, 2011, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jslath View Post
My grandfather once told me about that gate. If I recall the story correctly, you would have to buy a ticket at the gate to use the tennis courts, for a seat for concerts at the band stand, or to go skating on the pond in winter.
WHAT! You could skate on Griffins Pond at one time. I suggested opening up the Gardens 365 days a year and more specifically promote skating on Griffins Pond to council about 5 years ago and I was nearly run out of town....................
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