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Floreat Oval

Author

Town of Cambridge

Place Number

26239
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Location

39 Chandler Av Floreat

Location Details

Bound by Oceanic Drive, Howtree Place, Chandler Avenue and Ulster Road

Local Government

Cambridge

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1950 to 1960

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Nov 2018 Category 4

Category 4

Little significance Contributes to the understanding of the history of the Town of Cambridge. Photographically record prior to major development or demolition. Recognise and interpret the site if possible

Statement of Significance

The place has aesthetic value as a well maintained greened landscape and sports grounds in an urban setting.

The park has historic value for its association with the development of community facilities in Floreat in the 1950s.

The park has social value for many members of the community as a place for organised and informal sports, passive recreation and social events since the 1950s

Physical Description

A large sporting space within the residential suburb of Floreat which adjoins McLean Park and forms part of a larger sporting complex which includes the Subiaco Floreat Cricket Club, tennis club and the bowling club.

The Oval is surrounded by grassy banks and mature trees shielding much of the oval from clear view from Oceanic Drive and Ulster Road. A club house has been constructed on the western banks of the oval.

History

This portion of Floreat was subdivided for development in the period following World War II and the City of Perth were active in providing recreation facilities for the new settlers.

By 1953, the adjacent Floreat Park Primary School and McLean Park to the north had been established, ground works were underway for the new oval, tennis courts and bowling greens. By 1965, the grounds and clubrooms were well established and the nearby Floreat Forum was under construction.

Since that time the facilities continue to be maintained and upgraded. Currently [2017] Floreat Oval is the home ground for several local clubs including; cricket, AFL, and lacrosse. Surrounding the oval are the facilities for tennis, bowls and croquet.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Authenticity: High

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Aerial photographs, Landgate Online Resources 1953-2016
Town of Cambridge Website

Place Type

Urban Park

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve
Original Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

20 Aug 2019

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

20 Aug 2019

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