Gatineau Park includes various forms of human exploitation such as farming, logging, hunting, and industrial activity. The idea of creating a park in the Gatineau Hills for recreational purposes was proposed as early as 1903. In 1938 money was allotted for the acquisition of Gatineau woodlands (for preservation) and the construction of a parkway. The Government of Canada maintains a conference centre at Meech Lake, known as Willson House, the site of meetings leading to a failed attempt to reform Canada's Constitution in 1987, the Meech Lake Accord. There are significant ongoing controversies about the administration of the park, including its status
Lake Rogers Park being drawn down and efforts to retain the water level have been undertaken. In 1987 the City of St. Petersburg leased the land to Hillsborough County for "passive natural resource based recreation," although the park didn't open until 1999 when the Hillsborough County Commissioners provided the park with an operating budget. The official opening was March 2000. Lake Rogers Park, 9010 North Mobley Road, Odessa, FL 33556, (813) 264-3917. Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, 1101 E. Rivercove Drive, Tampa, FL 33604. Phone: (813) 975-2160. Lake Rogers Park Lake Rogers Park is a 272 acre park and preserve with