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 Queens Park, Maryborough, Qld, Australia
S 25° 32.210 E 152° 42.300
56J E 470362 N 7175574
Queens Park was established in 1860 and many of its beautiful huge trees were planted before 1900.
Waymark Code: WMPYK9
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 11/11/2015
Views: 4
This is a very well maintained park, that overlooks the Mary River.
On the last Sunday of every month the Model Engineers and Live Steamers Association runs a 13 cm model train for the public. And, there is also the Maryborough Excelsior City Band playing in the rotunda.
On the southern side is an extensive war memorial for all the conflicts that the locals have been involved in.
Name: Queens Park
Street Location: Queens St, Maryborough, Qld
Local Municipality: Maryborough
State/Province, etc.: Queensland
Country: Australia
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Queen Victoria
Date Established: 1860
Picnic Facilities: Table, Gazebo/Pavilion, Huge trees to relax under
Recreational Facilities:
Walking paths, benches, 13 cm gauge Model Railway.
Monuments/Statues: Lest We Forget, Richard Sheridan
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Chippie Mark 4
Fountains: Yes - Richard Sheridan
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Mary River
Special Events: Last Sunday of every month: Maryborough Excelsior City Band
Traditional Geocaches:
Since I was there in April '15 GC5VN3Y has been placed by Australia's TOP geocachers, Liz and Bruce, "Come and say Hi to Duncan".
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