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	Point Pleasant Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Point Pleasant Park is a large, forested area at the southern tip of Halifax peninsula.
		In September, 2003, Point Pleasant Park was devastated by Hurricane Juan.
		Point Pleasant Battery is one of the oldest fortification batteries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Point_Pleasant_Park (993 words)

	Point Pleasant Park: Introduction to the Park
		Point Pleasant Park lies on a rocky 75-hectare (185 acre) promontory jutting into the Atlantic Ocean at the eastern end of the Halifax peninsula, in Nova Scotia, Canada.
		Until 1866, Point Pleasant was primarily a military bastion, but in that year it was leased to a newly formed commission for a public park.
		For many people Point Pleasant Park is a symbol of Halifax, and of the way they choose to live their lives: in a city, close to the land and forest, close to nature, close to the sea.
	www.pointpleasantpark.ca /inside.asp?cmPageID=91 (208 words)

	Point Pleasant, New Jersey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Point Pleasant is a Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States.
		The Mayor of Point Pleasant is Martin Konkus whose term of office ends December 31, 2006.
		Point Pleasant is in the Fourth Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 10th Legislative District
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Point_Pleasant,_New_Jersey (921 words)

	Point Pleasant Park: History
		To fully understand the ecology of Point Pleasant Park, and to get a more complete view of its present state and the health of its forest and its trees, it is helpful to understand both its natural history and its history of human occupation and management.
		Point Pleasant rocks are predominantly slate with a high pyrite content.
		From 1749 until the early 1900s, Point Pleasant was subjected to continuous biomass extraction and major disturbance of trees,and their roots and soil - for forts, firewood, kindling, furnaces, gates, fencing, and lumber; and removal and displacement of rocks for forts, roads, gates, walls, and trenches.
	www.chebucto.ns.ca /Environment/FPPP/history1.html (1075 words)

	HRM - Parks - Restoring and Renewing Point Pleasant Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		As part of HRM’s renewal efforts for the park, the PPPIDC is being run in order to find the best plan to regenerate, restore, and renew Point Pleasant Park.
		Point Pleasant was the hardest hit out of HRM's 1,200 parks and green spaces.
		The park is tentatively scheduled to re-open in June, 2004.
	www.halifax.ca /parks/PPP.html (425 words)

	NSDNR, MRB, IC ME 7
		Point Pleasant Park is located at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula and is bounded by the Northwest Arm and Halifax Harbour.
		The Commission is responsible for the management of the park, with the exception of the Prince of Wales Martello Tower which falls under the jurisdiction of Parks Canada.
		This picturesque area of the park shows the slate bedrock and the polish and striations produced during the passage of the glaciers.
	www.gov.ns.ca /natr/meb/ic/ic07.htm (2282 words)

	Main Gates to Point Pleasant Park, Young Avenue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Point Pleasant Park is one of the areas of Halifax most cherished by its citizens.
		In 1866, the Crown agreed to lease the lands of Point Pleasant Park to the people of Halifax for a term of 999 years at the most reasonable price of One Shilling per year.
		You will notice the Park's location on the southern end of the Halifax peninsula, with Halifax Harbour to the left and the Northwest Arm to the right on the map.
	www.mikecampbell.net /park.htm (181 words)

	Point Pleasant Park - Frequently Asked Questions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the case of Point Pleasant Park, we're trying to generate many ideas to help us understand the best way to regenerate, restore, and renew the landscape after the destruction caused by Hurricane Juan in September 2003, the brown spruce longhorn beetle in 2000 and the 2001 ice storm.
		Point Pleasant Park was a wonderful place before the hurricane, there's nothing wrong with the design—just restore it!
		Other problems which need consideration include: park entrances do not reflect the beauty of the park; parking lots have been characterized as "grim"; directional and regulatory signs in the Park are either lacking or confusing; and buildings and furnishings lack a style and quality suitable for a park of such civic pride and natural beauty.
	www.halifax.ca /real_property/pointpleasant/PointPleasantPark-FrequentlyAskedQuestions.html (1010 words)

	Point Pleasant Park Details, Meaning Point Pleasant Park Article and Explanation Guide
		Point Pleasant Park is a large, forested area at the southermost tip of the peninsula on which the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia is built.
		The park is a popular spot for Haligonians to relax in, as it has excellent forest walks and beautiful views across the harbour and out toward the Atlantic.
		In September, 2003, Point Pleasant Park was devastated by Hurricane Juan, which swept in from the Atlantic.
	www.e-paranoids.com /p/po/point_pleasant_park.html (228 words)

	Point Pleasant Park: Halifax's peaceful Haven
		With a kiss-my-butt attitude, often in full view of park staff or cops, they arrogantly walk their dogs in off-limit areas and leave dog droppings for others to step in or clean up.
		I hasten to mention that the vast majority of dog owners are very conscientious about their obligations to other park users; the bad ones create a problem for all.
		My suggestion for Point Pleasant: From 6 am to noon and from 10 pm to midnight, the park would be open for dog owners to exercise their animals.
	www.danielnpaul.com /Col/1998/PointPleasantParkForPeopleFirst.html (866 words)

	Point Pleasant Fire Department \| News
		Apparently, the fire had been going for some time, and was discovered by park employees reporting for work.
		Point Pleasant responded an engine for the manpower.
		Point Pleasant responded 2 engines, a rescue and an ambulance.
	www.pointpleasantfd.org /news.htm (972 words)

	Friends of Point Pleasant Park: Home Page
		Friends of Point Pleasant Park (FPPP) was formed in the spring of 2000 by a group of concerned citizens alarmed at the continuing problems in and degradation of Point Pleasant Park, one of the most important and beautiful civic parks in the country.
		FPPP have submiited a set of initialproposals to the PPP Restoration Committee with respect to restoring and rehabilitating the Park's forests.
		Consider joining Friends of Point Pleasant Park or making a donation to help us continue our work of safe-guarding and working to restoring Point Pleasant Park to a healthy state so that it can continue to serve as a haven for wildlife and a source of joy and inspiration to Haligonians and visitors.
	www.chebucto.ns.ca /Environment/FPPP (765 words)

	APP: Life In Point Pleasant Beach/Point Pleasant Boro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach are different boroughs with different flavors, but they're pretty alike, too.
		The Point Pleasant Community Park is fast becoming the favorite play spot for some of the borough's smallest residents.
		Jack Bielick was working a side job as a bartender nearly 20 years ago when members of the Point Pleasant Lions Club asked him to tap into his experience as a long-distance runner to help them organize a race as a fund-raiser.
	orig.app.com /lifein/point (610 words)

	APP: Community Park invites children of all ages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		BY MARGARET F. The Point Pleasant Community Park is fast becoming the favorite play spot for some of the borough's smallest residents.
		While Point Pleasant tots such as Jack Foley, 3, and Anthony Bonavito, 4, enjoy the play equipment, there is also plenty of space available for running, tumbling or playing ball in the fenced-in, 6.5-acre park, located across the street from Borough Hall at Bridge Avenue and Beaver Dam Road.
		The park, which is entering its second year, took several years to become a reality as the property was first considered for commercial use, but many residents and members of the governing body were opposed to that.
	orig.app.com /lifein/story/0,21786,680967,00.html (499 words)

	Point Pleasant, West Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Point Pleasant: Originally chartered in 1794 and incorporated 1833.
		Named after Camp Point Pleasant, established there by General Andrew Lewis at the time of his famous battle with the Indians in 1774.
		Built on the site of the bloodiest battle ever fought between the Indians and white settlers: the Battle of Point Pleasant, October 10, 1774, the chief event of Dunmore's War, a forerunner of the American Revolution.
	wvweb.com /cities/point_pleasant (83 words)

	Facilities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Although Dal's Cross Country training is not limited to Point Pleasant Park the team does do the majority of its training in the 300+ acre park.
		Point Pleasant Park is a largely wooded area on the southern most tip of the Halifax Peninsula.
		The Dal team makes use of most of the Park and the number of training loops are too numerous to count but some of the most frequently used loops are shown on the map to the right.
	www.dal.ca /~trackwww/facilities.html (309 words)

	Trouble at Point Pleasant - What's Eating Canada's Trees? - CBC Archives
		The group argued that there was no beetle epidemic in the park, that the brown spruce longhorn beetle population was small and declining, and that approaches other than clear-cutting could restore the health of the park's trees.
		• The park neighbours the Port of Halifax.
		• Point Pleasant Park was badly damaged by the ice storm of March 2001.
	archives.cbc.ca /IDC-1-75-1254-6966/science_technology/tree_pests/clip7 (682 words)

	SentiersCanada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The interior of the park is a maze of possible routes.
		The park is located in the South end of Halifax, with two main entrances.
		The first is at the southern end of Tower Road (upper parking lot), and the second is at the southern end of Point Pleasant Drive.
	www.trailpaq.com /francais/01_find_f/01_details_f.cfm?TrailID=8021 (543 words)

	Point Pleasant Park On Destination: Nova Scotia
		Point Pleasant Park has many trails that can lead you on a trip through the woods and to the beach or around the woods and to the beach.
		While walking through this park a lot of the area's history is shown through the stone structures and ruins that the trails lead you to and from.
		The park has several monuments, structures, and memorials for visitors to view while they explore.
	www.destination-ns.com /common/property.asp?DirectoryID=22 (171 words)

	POINT PLEASANT - AM New York
		Point Pleasant is your quintessential Jersey shore town.
		The stop at Point Pleasant is located at Arnold Avenue and Route 35, about a six-block walk to the boardwalk.
		There is a municipal parking lot where the spots are metered and a quarter buys 20 minutes of time.
	www.amny.com /nyc-pointpleasant-listings,0,1240789.story (494 words)

	Pruned: Point Pleasant Park
		NIP Paysage and Ekistics Planning and Design were chosen as co-winners in the international design competition for Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
		Their designs call for minimal intervention beyond the necessary landscape management plan to recover tens of thousands of trees damaged by a hurricane in 2003 and the thousands more from infestations.
		No radical changes to the park are planned, and by some accounts, this strategy seems to have pleased much of the public.
	pruned.blogspot.com /2005/10/point-pleasant-park.html (78 words)

	Point Pleasant Park \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Halifax \| Frommers.com
		Point Pleasant is one of Canada's finer urban parks, and there's no better place for a walk along the water on a balmy day.
		This 74-hectare (186-acre) park occupies a wooded peninsular point, and it served for years as one of the linchpins in the city's military defense.
		The park is located about 2km (1 1/4 miles) south of the Public Gardens.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/halifax/A9039.html (260 words)

	Beacon Photo Album - Sunday in the Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The city has announced that Point Pleasant Park has lost 70% of its trees and that as a result of the damage it will be closed indefinitely.
		One of the regular park entrances, like most of the roads inside the park, blocked by fallen trees and debris.
		Removal of any plant debris from the park is forbidden due to fears of spreading the brown spruce longhorn beetle, a parasite which has apparently made a home in some of the park's trees.
	beacon.chebucto.info /Photo_Album/PPPark2003 (314 words)

	Point Pleasant Park: Halifax Regional Municipality
		During a recent walk through Point Pleasant Park, I compared the effort various governmental authorities are making to eradicate the Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle from the park with my efforts to eradicate an infestation of snails from our yard.
		First and foremost, there must be an acceptance by all that the park's vegetation is fragile and in need of protection from the ravages of humans and beasts.
		To prevent the hard-packing of soil around the park's vegetation, the movement of people and dogs throughout the park needs to be severely restricted.
	www.danielnpaul.com /Col/2000/SnailsProveVirtuallyIndestructible.html (922 words)

	competitionline - Plattform für Wettbewerbe - Halifax - Point Pleasant Park - Übersicht
		Point Pleasant Park is a place of spiritual regeneration, restoration and renewal: a place to take exercise before a stressful day, or to unwind at its end.
		It is a place to picnic by the sea with the kids, to meet friends, to walk the dog, to commune with nature, to laugh and to cry.
		Competitors in the Point Pleasant Park International Design Competition are challenged to create a master plan to regenerate, restore and renew this muchloved urban forest and its shoreline.
	www.competitionline.de /site/20012003133010/20012003133010.php?wettbewerb_id=3096 (339 words)

	Point Pleasant Park- Halifax, Canada - VirtualTourist.com
		There is an indoor theatre at their headquarters in the lower parking lot of Point Pleasant Park though the usual venue in the park is easier accessed by the upper parking lot.
		Point Pleasant Park is ideal for a weekend stroll or a morning excercise.
		Point Pleasant park is one of my favorite places in Halifax it's a graet place to walk around, I've seen whales in the harbour while sitting on the rocks watching the water.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Nova_Scotia/Halifax-908494/Things_To_Do-Halifax-Point_Pleasant_Park-BR-1.html (884 words)

	Halifax park reshaped 1 year after hurricane Juan
		A year after hurricane Juan tore through Nova Scotia, Halifax's Point Pleasant Park is beginning to recover from losing 70 per cent of its trees.
		The 186-acre park overlooking the harbour has been an important fixture since 1873, when Queen Victoria gave the land to the people of Halifax.
		Juan was a natural event, said provincial forester Gary Westall, and nature is fully capable of repairing even the catastrophic damage that Point Pleasant suffered as it buffered Halifax from some of the howling storm's force.
	www.cbc.ca /canada/story/2004/09/29/hfxpark_040929.html (1398 words)

	Point Pleasant Park - NovaTrails.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		One of the best parts of this city is the beautiful Parks that it holds inside it's borders.
		Point Pleasant Park is just one of these great places and we spent one afternoon finding out why.
		This is a beautiful park and should be enjoyed by all.
	www.novatrails.com /trails/halifax/pointpleasant/index.php (260 words)

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