Victoria Park (Regina)

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In 1907, the City of Regina hired landscape architect Frederick Todd to design a plan for Victoria Square, afterwards, known as Victoria Park. Todd was also the designer of the formal garden at the Saskatchewan Legislature Building. His sketch envisioned a spoke-like series of paths all leading to a central focal point. That focal point was, at first, Davin Fountain (dedicated to the founder of the Regina Leader-Post and local MP, Nicholas Flood Davin). In 1926, Davin Fountain was removed and the current Cenotaph took its place.

Today the park contains a small playground, numerous benches, beautiful foliage and lush gardens. Each summer it plays host to a number of functions, including the Regina Folk Festival. Regina residents can often be found enjoying bright summer days in the downtown oasis that is Victoria Park.