Wattle Park in Burwood is a large park which has some lovely native bush and forest areas in addition to a sport oval and a playground.
Over the years I have visited the derelict fountain which is located to the west of the Monsborough Drive, the narrow rode inside the park.
The fountain is in a state of disrepair. The main fountain was impressive but lies in fragments today.
I cannot find any significant historical records about the fountain, its creation and demise remain a mystery.
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| The fountain in its heyday, circa 1900. Source |
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| Wattle Park fountain, circa 1950. Source |
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| Wattle Park fountain, circa 1980. Source. |
In August 2020, the fountain is in ruins, only fragments remain.
Links
- Wattle Park, Victorian Heritage Database
- Wattle Park - a tramway tradition, Melbourne Tram Museum
- Wattle Park History - Friends of Wattle Park
- Wattle Park - Victorian Places
I visit this park often and am always saddened by the state of the fountain.
ReplyDeleteI would like to live to see the fountains and pond restored to it's former glory one day for all to enjoy.
It would be a lovely place to have a picnic while enjoying the fountain!
I grew up near wattle park and loved sitting near the fountain ⛲ it was very tranquil today I visited the park and was very saddened that the fountain was gone I hope they fix it
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