Crowley Park Community Mural Design

The Sandwich neighborhood in West Windsor  has been inhabited by people for over 10,000 years and played a large role in the foundation of early Canada. This area was the regional centre of the fur trade in the 1700’s, as well as the site of battles with Americans in the War of 1812. It was also host to proponents of the abolitionist movement as well as a northern terminus of the underground railroad. Not only is it historically rich, but it is also rich in natural history, being one of the most bio-diverse regions in the country. There are over 3000 species of plants and animals here, with 200 of these being rare and endangered. 

And now it is on the cusp of big change as it sits on the doorstep of the new Gordie Howe Bridge International Crossing as well as the new Ojibway Shores National Urban Park.  

The city of Windsor is planning to create a mural at Crowley park in Sandwich. This mural is part of a project that includes a new soccer field and a community garden. Using our worksheets we would like to invite you to create a design for this mural to reflect the incredible cultural and natural history of the Sandwich Neighbourhood!