Larry O'Connell Field

Larry O'Connell Field is a sports field in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the corner of Chebucto Road and Newton Avenue. It is named in memory of Flight Lieutenant Lawrence James O'Connell, RCAF DFC. The area was once home to Halifax' first airport in 1931, which had two landing strips on Chebucto Road.

Larry O'Connell has a baseball diamond, tennis courts, two playgrounds and a small community centre. It is located across the street from Saunders Park.

Coordinates: 44°38′45.2″N 63°36′31.4″W / 44.645889°N 63.608722°W / 44.645889; -63.608722

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