Description

Take a guided walking tour through this wonderful Edwardian park to learn its heritage and history. It is the largest and most intact Edwardian park in Australia. Hear its unique story of community advocacy to save open space and create the park, and about the work of curator Dave Mathews in its development.

Listen to stories of the phantom call, events, the connection to Footscray, the memorial garden and stories of personal history. Learn about its botanic flora. Admire a park that continues to hold a special place in the heart of Footscray residents.

What's On

The tour will be a guided walk through Footscray Park. Steven Wilson from the Footscray Historical Society will be leading and giving the narrative of the history of the park. You will be walking along heritage bluestone paths through beautiful vistas of botanic plants, visiting heritage sites in the park and enjoying its many alcoves and open areas.