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Golf course-turned-park will soon have grass walking labyrinth feature

Project seen as therapeutic for those with PTSD


January 28, 2022
By Turf & Rec

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A former St. Catharines, Ont. golf course that had become a park will soon be the site of an outdoor walking labyrinth. The maze at Fairview Park will feature a grass walkway surrounded by landscaping and seating areas. Labyrinths are seen as supportive therapy solutions for first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder. Lending their support to the project are the St. Catharines Kiwanis Club and the Valhalla Project Niagara.

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