PHOTO GALLERY

Below you will find photos of the park’s wildlife, scenery and facilities. You will also find historical photos of this old park! 

Many of the historical photos are courtesy of the City of St. John’s Archives Division. It is requested that if you want to purchase copies of the City’s Archives’ photos, you contact them by telephoning 709-576-8167 or e-mailing archives@stjohns.ca

If you have a photograph and/or a story you would like to share, please contact the Foundation at bpf@bowringpark.com or (709) 364-1531.

Photo #: 01-18-032

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

A place for you to hone your skills and make your soccer dreams come true.

Riley Regular

Gliding across the Pond

Unknown

Rustic benches in the park

The Bowring Park Foundation

South Brook River, or a snapshot from a tourism ad? You decide.

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Interesting tree … Two in One. Weeping Beech Tree on the Bungalow Lawn

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Guess we know where the pot of gold is hidden … in the Duck Pond

Jim Costello

In-flight

Jim Costello

The Landscape Architect who brought Frederick Todd’s Park Design to life

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Royal Bank Bridge over Captain’s Falls finally allowed visitors to walk the whole perimeter of the park.

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

You just might find the next Tony Hawk skateboarding here.

Bowring Park Foundation

Photo #: 01-18-014

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

You might just find the next Roger Federer or Serena Williams at the tennis courts.

Riley Regular

One Dog Berry at a Time

Jim Costello

Photo #: 01-18-019

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

In memory of a dear little girl, Betty Munn, who loved the Park

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Scanning for Prey

Neville Webb

An iconic Newfoundland Statue

Neville Webb

Stone Bridge was built by Park Staff in 1931 with pink granite stones and bent tracks from the old railway line.

Jim Costello

Bowring Park is like a greenhouse for St. John’s, well here is the greenhouse of Bowring Park.

Bowring Park Foundation

Peeved

Neville Webb

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

A Family Swim

Jim Costello

Photo #: 05-07-051

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Photo #: 05-07-036

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Photo taken during the opening of Bowring Park

Photo taken from the Rudolf Cochius Photos Album

Mom and her Cygnet

Unknown

Photo #: 01-18-027

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

I'm some cute!

Unknown

This bell was once rung by the Park Superintendent to let visitors know the park was closing. Now, it is rung for fun.

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

You might just find the next Roger Federer or Serena Williams at the tennis courts.

Riley Regular

Bowring Park Duck Pond at Dusk

Jim Costello

After a long day, why not come and just look at the sun setting. It’s pretty peaceful

Jim Costello

The colourful male and muted coloured female

Unknown

Photo #: 01-18-084

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Snuggling into Mom

Jim Costello

Peace and Tranquility

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

The Waterford River running through Bowring Park

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

This Field is dedicated to Bob Whelan who founded the Kilbride Recreation Association.

Bowring Park Foundation

Can you see the whale swimming in the Waterford River?

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Photo #: 01-18-018

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Tidying the Nest

Neville Webb

Old school fence in the park

The Bowring Park Foundation

Beautiful Design on Cormorant’s Wing

Jim Costello

Waiting

Jim Costello

Great Reflection

Jim Costello

Having to Groom to Look so Good

Neville Webb

Photo #: 01-18-021

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Look At Me

Neville Webb

Photo #: 01-18-025

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

The Bowring Park Conservatory

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Mr. Couchius and his Wife.

Photo taken from the Rudolf Cochius Photos Album

Come see the smiles and hear the laughter in the Park’s Playground.

Bowring Park Foundation

Take a moment to smell the flowers

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Learn some History while Remembering

Neville Webb

The Well once used on Midstream Farm owned by former Prime Minister of Newfoundland, Sir Richard Squires

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

This Amphitheatre was built to celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Cabot landing in Newfoundland. This is a place where you might be able to see a modern Shakespeare play.

Bowring Park Foundation

The Bungalow looks good in the summer, but it looks just as good in the winter.

Jim Costello

Photo #: 01-18-031

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Photo #: 01-18-076

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Photo #: 01-18-055

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Simply beautiful

Jim Costello

Interesting Design with its Self-Supported Roof

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Frederick Gage Todd

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Cute Babies

Unknown

Photo #: 01-03-001

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Originally used to give horses a drink on Duckworth Street in St. John’s

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Come see the leaves change colour

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Interesting Beak

Jim Costello

Swimming has always been a part of the Bowring Park culture, and it will continue to be with the addition of the Pool House.

City of St. John's

What a Grip

Jim Costello

A Game of Tag

Jim Costello

On this bowling green you won’t find any pins, but you will find a fun time with friends.

Riley Regular

Woodland Duck

Unknown

Photo taken from the Babcock Family Album

Once the home of the Park Superintendent, now the home of The Bowring Park Foundation.

Jim Costello

Remembering those who paid the ultimate price for us.

Jim Costello

Splish splash I was takin’ a bath… actually don’t take a bath but definitely come and enjoy the Splash Pad.

Jim Costello

Looking off in all directions

Unknown

Always Remembering, Never Forgetting

(Unknown Credit)

Lots of fun had in this Pool since it opened in 1968.

Bowring Park Foundation

Photo #: 01-18-015

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Proud Stance

Unknown

Challenge: Try to tell the time using this.

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

Beady Eyed Pigeon

Jim Costello

If you take a moment, you might see some cool fish

Bowring Park Foundation Photo

The Family our for a Stroll

Unknown

Photo #: 01-18-022

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Otter having his meal

Neville Webb

Photo #: 01-18-068

Courtesy of the St. John’s City Archives

Bowring Park was once home to a deer. Children loved to pet Wilbur.

Photo courtesy of Majorie Shaw