Footscray Park: An Edwardian Paradise
Footscray Park: An Edwardian Paradise
Take a guided walking tour through this wonderful Edwardian Park, to learn its history. Hear its unique story of community advocacy to save open space and create the park. Hear the work of its Curator Dave Mathews in its development and the parks stories.
You will be given a guided tour by a local historian and long-time resident. There will be handouts for the park and the memorial garden. The gardens are a wonderland of Botanical plants maintained by the council for over 100 years, there are lovely bluestone walled walks. Amongst its shady paths, hidden grassed area you will hear about the varied history of its creation, local stories of eccentric characters, unexpected connections, and dramatic events.