

Gwynne Vaughan Park on Hope River Road
Original Gwynne Vaughan residence
In our formal gardens
Gwynne Vaughan Park on Hope River Road
Adelaide Gwynne Vaughan
1907-1993
Adelaide Gwynne Vaughan was born to Welsh parents and lived almost all of her life in the house the Gwynne Vaughan Park Society preserves today.
"Gwynnie" was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable gardener and most of the heritage and specimen trees were either planted by her, or under her direction. As an active member of the Chilliwack Horticultural Society (now the Chilliwack Garden Club) she established an award for the best Narcissus in its annual Spring Show, and it is still awarded in her name.
She enjoyed a good game of bridge and was an expert badminton player.
After marrying in the early 50's, she and husband Sam Bateman lived in Saskatchewan for a few years before returning to Chilliwack where they lived in her old home, enjoying their garden and a wide range of friends.
Board Members
2021
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER/COMMUNICATIONS
SECRETARY
GROUNDS
ARBOURIST
COMMUNITY GARDENS
WEBSITE/SOCIAL MEDIA
Don Forbes
Joe Hirschman
Beth Gillespie
Debora Soutar
Jack Allen
Dale Seguin
Lisa Ballam
Lynne Goodwin
Committees
MEMBERSHIP
PARK RESERVATIONS
HOUSE & BUILDINGS
PLANT SALE
Gordon Gillespie
Beth Gillespie, Lynne Goodwin
Don Forbes, Jack Allen, Lisa Ballam
Beth Gillespie, Jack Allen, Lynne Goodwin, Debora Soutar
PHOTOGRAPHER
THANKS to
SUSAN MILNER
for all of the beautiful
pictures she has taken of
the Park and shared with us
Friends Of The Park

Friends of the Park was formed in 2003 by Ken Wilson (former chief horticulturalist for Parks Canada in Ottawa), when it became clear that the Spring and Fall work days could not meet the maintenance requirements for the Park.
Linda Carabetta led Friends of the Park from 2006 until 2008, when Barb Thorkelson assumed a leadership role in the planning, designing, maintenance and expansion of the garden beds.
“Friends” meets every Tuesday morning from 9:00 – 11:00 March to October, followed by coffee and socialising. Turnout varies every week, with anywhere from 8 to 20 gardeners.
To join this friendly group of keen gardeners just show up at the Park any Tuesday morning! For more information just contact us.