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
2 comments:
I visit this park often and am always saddened by the state of the fountain.
I 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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