Garden of Remembrance
Garden of Remembrance is a publicly accessible memorial garden in Chatswood NSW 2067 that honours people from the Willoughby district who died in conflicts from the Boer War to Vietnam. Its standout feature is a main path lined with rose bushes, each carrying a named plaque.
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About Garden of Remembrance
Rose-Lined Memorial Path at Garden of Remembrance
Garden of Remembrance has a main path lined on each side by rose bushes, and each rose bush carries a named plaque commemorating a person who died in service. The roses are standard roses, which gives the garden a formal and orderly look along its central walkway. Garden of Remembrance uses this planting as its main way for visitors to read the names and reflect on each life. Because the plaques sit along the path itself, visitors can follow the line from one end of the garden to the other at a slow, unhurried pace.
Boer War Marble Fountain at Garden of Remembrance
Garden of Remembrance includes a marble fountain erected by public subscription to honour local volunteers who died in the South African Boer War of 1899 to 1901. The fountain was unveiled on 10 March 1901 by the Hon. John See, M.L.A., State Minister for Defence. Its design has a square upper canopy supported by carved Corinthian columns, a carved crown on a fluted dome, and commemorative plaques on its north and south faces. In 2012 the Chatswood RSL Sub Branch, with Department of Veterans' Affairs grant funding, cleaned the memorial and replaced deteriorated joint material. Today the fountain has a concrete column and a mosaic of the city's emblem.
Cross of Remembrance and Tin Hat Mound at Garden of Remembrance
Garden of Remembrance has a grass mound shaped like a First World War tin hat, and a Cross of Remembrance stands on the mound near Albert Avenue. Lawns and paths surround the mound, forming the garden's central open space. The first Anzac Day service was held on the site in 1955, and the cross remains the focal point for the annual dawn service, which begins at 5.25am each year. The mound and cross together give the garden its most recognisable commemorative image.
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Visitor tips for Garden of Remembrance
- ✓Expect some traffic and train noise, as the garden sits beside a railway track and a busy road.
- ✓Check with Willoughby City Council before visiting for current opening hours and parking arrangements.
Getting to Garden of Remembrance
Garden of Remembrance is at 69 Albert Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067. It is located only 150m from Chatswood train station. Kerb ramps are at the pedestrian crossing at the corner of Albert Avenue and Orchard Road.
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Frequently asked questions about Garden of Remembrance
What is the Garden of Remembrance in Chatswood like?
It is a publicly accessible memorial garden with lawns, wide paths and shaded benches, dedicated to people from the Willoughby district who died in conflicts from the Boer War to Vietnam.
Are there walking paths through the Garden of Remembrance in Chatswood?
Yes. The garden has wide, smooth and even pathways, and its main path is lined with rose bushes.
Is the Garden of Remembrance in Chatswood wheelchair accessible?
The pathways are wide, smooth and even, and kerb ramps are at the crossing at Albert Avenue and Orchard Road. An accessible toilet is across the road in Chatswood Park.
What makes the Garden of Remembrance in Chatswood unique?
It features a marble Boer War fountain, rose bushes with named plaques, and a grass mound shaped like a First World War tin hat with a Cross of Remembrance.
Are there any events held at the Garden of Remembrance in Chatswood?
Yes. An Anzac Day dawn service is held each year at 5.25am near the Cross of Remembrance.