The Lynx at Kingswood Park
Incredible golf, recreation and fitness at its best
Nestled in
the capital city of New Brunswick is a unique sports and recreational complex
that caters to families, offering a variety of options to keep you fit and
entertained. Top-notch golf, bowling and gymnastics may be enjoyed, along with a
superb fitness facility Younger children may attend day camps, where they are
supervised and instructed in numerous activities. There is something for
everyone. A family destination that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, year
round. For today’s active families, Kingswood Park is a dream come true.
Located only six minutes from the city’s downtown district, the jewel of this
recreational complex is the golf course. The Lynx at Kingswood Park is Eastern
Canada's premiere golf destination. Designed by Cooke Huxham International, the
layout offers a unique natural environment and challenging play for all
experience levels. In a part of the country rich with natural beauty, golfers
will be rewarded with an exceptional golf experience. The Lynx provides dramatic
shot-making tests and spectacular elevations as well as a wide-ranging
assortment of holes that will encourage you to return. Rock outcroppings emerge
on the layout and there is a spectacular waterfall on number 14.
Last year, The Lynx hosted the CPGA Atlantic Assistant professional’s
championship, won by Jason Snow of Hampton Golf & CC.
Risk and reward opportunities will challenge the skills of the novice and the
most prepared players. Five sets of tee decks allow the course to play from
5,236 to a championship length of 7,007 yards, par 72.
"This golf course is visually stunning with sculpted ponds, wild untouched
marsh, several sod wall bunkers and mature sentinel White Pines, one of our
finest projects to date,” testifies course architect, Graham Cooke.
The practice facility is second to none. There are five target greens, each with
a sand trap, so you get the feeling that you are actually playing a golf hole,
with each practice shot.. The range has tee decks at each end. One end is for
public practice and the other end for instruction. A chipping green and putting
green round out this part of the facility. Individual and group lessons with
CPGA head professional, Chris Billings, are available. For further information
call 506) 443-3333
A nine-hole executive course will open this season. It will be popular with
beginning golfers, young and old, and be an integral part of the children’s day
camp offerings. Future plans call for the construction of a “lodge,” that will
serve as the golf course clubhouse as well as host to corporate functions
throughout the year.
“We have a very attractive product here for parents,” admits Billings.
“They have no worries dropping their children off to participate in our day
camps. They know that we have competent and enthusiastic staff who supervise and
instruct a multitude of recreational activities, including golf skills.”
A Future Links golf facility, The Lynx at Kingswood probably introduces 150
children to golf, each week.
“ Obviously over the summer we have repeat participants, but even so, 500 to 600
young people are exposed to the game of golf each season,” reports Billings.
The Lynx at Kingswood Park takes pride in the fact that they create a friendly
and relaxed golf atmosphere and enthusiastic service, all at an affordable cost.
In addition to all the great golf, there are a multitude of other activities to
be enjoyed at Kingswood. For the active bowler, there are 30 lanes of candlepin
and 6 lanes of ten-pin bowling.
The Cosmic Zone features over forty games of challenge, skill and activity.
Extreme laser tag, in a 2500 square foot arena, complete with UV lighting, music
and sound effects presents the ultimate challenge. Indoor play climber and an
inflatable castle and airplane are popular with younger children.
Kingswood Gymnastics is the only gymnastics club in the city and served as the
host-training center for the Canadian National Gymnastics Team, during
preparations for the 2000 Olympic Games.
The Kingswood Fitness center is a top-of-the line training facility for people
of all fitness levels. Qualified personal trainers are available to provide safe
and helpful training methods. The surroundings are cheerful and the work out
equipment is state-of-the art
From cardiovascular conditioning to group fitness classes and strength
resistance training Kingswood has the programs to keep you in shape. Complete
shower, locker and change room facilities are offered and baby-sitting services
are available. Also on site are physiotherapy, massage therapy and a registered
dietician
How do I get to Kingswood Park?
Follow Trans Canada Highway and take exit 285 A/B to Fredericton. Follow sign to
Fredericton. At the first set of lights take a left and pass the shopping mall.
At the next set of lights take a left onto Bishop's Drive. Then at the
intersection of Bishop's and Hanwell Road turn left at stop sign onto Hanwell
Road. Kingswood Park is 2.2 km on the left hand side of the road. A sign is
located at the entrance.
