Park House HotelIn June 1875, the Directors of the Ontario Methodist Church Campground Company voted to construct a restaurant 70' long and 24' wide with sixteen bedrooms and storerooms. Later in 1875, a 100' addition was approved for the restaurant. This restaurant became the Park House Hotel.Park House with its wide verandah was a popular location for group photographs.In 1894, daily rates ranged from $1.00 to $1.50. J. D. Strawn of Buffalo who also managed the Lake View House managed the hotel. After many years of service, the Park House Hotel was torn down. In 1933, a new playground opened on the original site. The playground was fenced and was only for the use of Grimsby Beach residents.