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Visit the Steel Grounds Café, located in Open Hearth Park. We offer baked goods from the Horizon Bakery, countless coffee kinds and a large food service menu.

Amenities

  • Accessible
  • Breakfast & Brunch
  • Gluten-Free Options
  • Kid/Family Friendly
  • Lunch & Picnic Stops
  • Open Year-Round
  • Takeout/Picnic Ready
  • Vegetarian / Vegan Friendly

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Mabou, My Home – by Heather Rankin

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