Central Park, Preston ON, Canada - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

This park was officially opened as part of the town of
Preston's incorporation day on September 30, 1899. Taking
part in those ceremonies were reeve Otto Homuth,
members of council, as well as South Waterloo M.P.P.
George A. Clare. A metal fountain dedicated to the
memory of Dr. W.B. Duck, a prominent physician and town
supporter, stood near the Argyle-Duke Street corner
and a large gazebo once graced the park opposite the
church. The gazebo was once a venue for concerts by
the famous Preston Silver Band.

Sitting adjacent to the commercial businesses on King
Street, the old Preston School and the old Farmer's
Market. Central Park was a focal point within the
Preston community. As you view the park now many of
the trees shading it were saplings when it was
first opened. A new pavilion was installed in 1978 in
memory of a much loved resident, Jack Harris.

The Preston Cenotaph, honouring Preston residents
killed in the service of their country, was dedicated on
November 8, 1926 in a ceremony involving Ontario Lt. Gov.
Henry Cockshutt. The names of Preston' soldiers killed
in the second world war were added in 1949.

This plaque was erected by the Preston Towne Centre
Business Improvement Association and the City of
Cambridge, with the assistance of Heritage Cambridge,
in honour of the town's centennial anniversary.

Name: Central Park, Preston ON, Canada Street Location: 615 King St. Local Municipality: Cambridge State/Province, etc.: Ontario Country: Canada Web Site: [Web Link] Date Established: September 30, 1899 Picnic Facilities: Gazebo Recreational Facilities: Preston Legion Cenotaph, a tot's spraypad, summer concert's in the park at the Gazebo and summer Market on Argyle Street. Traditional Geocaches: Ode to Otto - GC1P7TW Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed Monuments/Statues: Not listed Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed Fountains: Not listed Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed Special Events: Not listed

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