The most prominent feature of the park is the fountain atop the hill; it was donated by Lord Strathcona in 1909 and sculpted by Mathurin Moreau.Strathcona Park fountain turns 100; Solving some of the mysteries surrounding the Sandy Hill landmark The park's original design was a classic example of English public park design. It contained a pair of small ponds, gazebos, and Ottawa's first golf course. In the 1940s, the ponds were filled in because of their expense and replaced with a wading pool. A baseball diamond was constructed at the southern end of the park in the 1920s and, for many years, was Ottawa's main venue for the sport.
