Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Bordered by Ellen, Ord and Parry Sts Fremantle
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 28 Sep 2011 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Jul 2008 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Sep 2011 | Level 2 | |
Values
The place is a representative example of a recreation reserve established in the Federation period that continues to accommodate organised sports to the present. The place is valued by the Fremantle community as a venue for a wide range of sporting and community activities continuously since its establishment. The place contributes to the community’s sense of place because of its prominent location and continued use as a community recreation facility.
Physical Description
Fremantle Park is a grassed reserve, bordered by various tree plantings and landscaping. The Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club and the Fremantle Bowling Club occupy the southwest corner of the park. Built facilities support the use of the Park as a place for organised sport with clubrooms, change and shower facilities, light towers and cricket practice nets. Play equipment is located near the centre of the Park.
History
Fremantle Park is bordered by Ellen, Ord and Parry Streets and is close to the City centre of Fremantle. It has a long history of occupation by various sporting codes including tennis, lawn bowls, cricket, Association Football and Victorian Rules Football. Two areas in the south west corner of the park are leased to the Fremantle Lawn Tennis Club and the Fremantle Bowling Club; both occupants at the site since 1896. The balance of the area is used regularly for a number of field sports on a seasonal hire basis. Christian Brothers College Fremantle uses the park all year round for its sporting activities. Built facilities support the use of the Park as a place for organised sport with clubrooms, change and shower facilities, light towers and cricket practice nets. In short, the Park serves a multitude of purposes. Other community facilities located in close proximity to the Park include the Fremantle Leisure Centre, John Curtin College of Performing Arts and the Fremantle Arts Centre. The Park is regarded as a district level facility in terms of its place on the Reserve and Facility Classification System. Fremantle Park can be regarded as a local facility to those residents of Fremantle whose properties are near the park.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12055 | Fremantle Park | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2010 |
Place Type
Garden
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
02 Jul 2008Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 Jul 2022Disclaimer
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