The body of a 59-year-old man was pulled from Lily Lake at Saint John's Rockwood Park early on Wednesday morning, say police.

The man's body was spotted floating face down in the lake by two people jogging in the park at around 6:30 a.m.

Police were called to the park, located in the city's north end, at about 6:58 a.m., Sgt. Lori Magee said in a statement.

The area, near the park's interpretation centre, was cordoned off with yellow caution tape. Police cleared the scene by about 9 a.m.

Saint John police say an autopsy will be conducted on the man's body. (Kashmala Fida/CBC) An autopsy will be conducted today to determine the cause of death, Magee said.

The man's identity has not been released. "Based on articles observed at or near the scene, police believe this male is not a Saint John resident," Magee said.

The major crime unit is investigating. Further information will be released when it becomes available, Magee said.

Rockwood Park closes at 10 p.m., but some people were there until 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday night for a movie night event, staff told CBC News.

They did not see or hear anything out of the ordinary, they said.

Rockwood Park covers more than 2,200 acres, with more than 55 trails and footpaths stretching 50 kilometres. It is one of Canada's largest municipal parks.