Reminder: Celebrating the Completion of the Bobby Allan Legacy Bowl

Peterborough, ON – An event celebrating the completion of the Bobby Allan Legacy Bowl takes place in Knights of Columbus Park, 5 Park St. N., on Thursday, November 5 at 1 p.m.   

The celebration will include remarks from officials and an opportunity for residents to explore some of the other new features in Knights of Columbus Park, including an enhanced playground, leash free dog park and an accessible walking trail connecting all park amenities. 

Bobby Allan is widely recognized as one of the finest lacrosse players in Canada. He played on four Mann Cup championship teams, coached box lacrosse teams in Peterborough and Philadelphia, coached the Peterborough Lakers to a Mann Cup Championship in 1973 and Canadian National Field Lacrosse Team to a world championship in 1978.  He has been inducted in the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame, the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame and was the first lacrosse player inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame.  

The Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame and Peterborough Lakers Alumni are hosting a reception at the Peterborough and District Sports Hall of Fame, 151 Lansdowne St. W., following the celebration at Knights of Columbus Park.  

What: Celebration of the Bobby Allan Legacy Bowl in Knights of Columbus Park  

When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1 p.m.  

Where: Knights of Columbus Park, 5 Park St. N.