Berridge Park

Author

Shire of Denmark

Place Number

14300

Location

Hollings Rd Denmark

Location Details

Reserves 24452, 14376, 39066, 20403

Other Name(s)

Centenary Park
The Esplanade
The Oval

Local Government

Denmark

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Jun 2011 Considerable Significance

Statement of Significance

The park facilities, widely used by both local people and tourists, include a rotunda, children’s play equipment, a jetty and provisions for craft fairs such as the Easter Fair. Pantomimes and Village Theatre performances are also held. Across the river, the John Clark Memorial Bandstand provides entertainment in an exceptional setting. To the north of the Bridge, still on the town side, is Thornton Park, which also has a rotunda and manicured lawns sweeping down to the river edge.

Physical Description

Berridge Park is part of the Denmark River Reserve which extends down to the Wilson Inlet. The Park has a more formal appearance with manicured lawns and well appointed facilities designed to attract numerous visitors.

History

The park has historic, aesthetic and social heritage significance. Berridge Park includes the parklands along the Denmark River, south of the Denmark Traffic Bridge on the town side. It is named in honour of Percy Berridge who lived in Denmark for many years. Mr Berridge was once a gardener on the staff of the Queen of England and kept a beautiful garden in the grounds of the Butter Factory.

Place Type

Urban Park

Uses

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

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

15 Oct 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

15 Nov 2019

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