[2] 70 percent of all refugees coming to Winnipeg live downtown, largely settling in and around the Central Park area.

[5] Because of the growing African population, the area has been transforming in recent years, giving it a new sense of community and culture.

[citation needed] Live entertainment fills the air in Central Park on warm Friday nights throughout the summer and are a significant aspect to the markets on Saturday.

[6] Buildings around Central Park feature a diverse range of architectural styles and densities, coexisting with various shops and services.

The YMCA building, Knox United Church, Calvary Temple, and a number of area schools provide a strong institutional component for families and senior citizens.

Thousands of loads of manure and soil were brought in, which caused subsequent settling, but also was responsible for lush lawns and gardens.

In it, Emily Waddell stipulated, "in case of his marrying again, ten thousand dollars is to be expended for public fountain in Central park, Winnipeg.

"[12] Thomas Waddell, who did remarry, raised the money in 1914 and chose the design by local architect John Manuel.

[4] Manuel also designed structures at the University of Manitoba, and would later move to Alberta in 1927 to oversee construction of Canadian Pacific Railway hotels in Banff and Lake Louise.