Merrylands Remembrance Park
📍 Merrylands West, NSW 2160 · Managed by Cumberland Council
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Merrylands Remembrance Park is a small landscaped memorial park at the corner of Arcadia and Arthur Streets in Merrylands West NSW 2160. Its standout feature is a stone memorial monument built in 1922 to honour local men lost in World War One, alongside a cannon and a Lone Pine planted in 2018.
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About Merrylands Remembrance Park
Memorial Monument at Merrylands Remembrance Park
Merrylands Remembrance Park has a memorial monument built in 1922 by the Prospect and Sherwood Soldiers Memorial Association, a volunteer-led group. The monument commemorates local men lost in World War One. Its plaque honours local community members who gave their lives in the Great War of 1914 to 1918. An honour roll headed Lest we forget is attached to the sides of the column and lists the names of those commemorated. The monument stands on a concrete and tile platform, and its polished panels carry gold lettering. Visitors to Merrylands Remembrance Park can read the plaque and the names on the honour roll up close.
Cannon and Tiled Path at Merrylands Remembrance Park
Merrylands Remembrance Park has a cannon positioned at the end of a tiled path. The tiled path leads visitors from the monument platform to the cannon, so both features can be viewed in one visit. The cannon sits within the landscaped garden that surrounds the park's memorial monument. The tiled route gives visitors a clear, direct way between the monument and the cannon. The cannon is a military feature that complements the First World War memorial and reflects the park's commemorative purpose.
Landscaped Garden and Lone Pine at Merrylands Remembrance Park
Merrylands Remembrance Park is a small landscaped area built around a garden space. The garden is enclosed by a rendered brick retaining wall. Merrylands Remembrance Park contains a Lone Pine planted by Cumberland Council and the Merrylands RSL sub-Branch on Remembrance Day 2018. The Lone Pine sits within the garden alongside the 1922 monument and the cannon. The garden setting frames the park's commemorative features and gives the space a contained character.
Getting to Merrylands Remembrance Park
Merrylands Remembrance Park is located on the corner of Arcadia and Arthur Streets in Merrylands West NSW 2160. The park sits opposite the former Holroyd Council chambers. The park is listed at an elevation of 18 metres. Merrylands railway station is about 2 km east of Merrylands Remembrance Park. Arcadia Street Park and Nikki's Pizza are located close to Merrylands Remembrance Park. Merrylands Remembrance Park is within the Cumberland Council local government area.
Activities at Merrylands Remembrance Park
Facilities at Merrylands Remembrance Park
Visitor tips for Merrylands Remembrance Park
- ✓Read the honour roll headed Lest we forget on the sides of the monument, which lists the names of local men lost in World War One.
- ✓Follow the tiled path from the monument platform to reach the cannon.
- ✓Look for the Lone Pine planted by Cumberland Council and Merrylands RSL sub-Branch on Remembrance Day 2018.
- ✓Note the monument's 1922 construction by the Prospect and Sherwood Soldiers Memorial Association, a volunteer-led group.
- ✓Combine a visit with nearby Arcadia Street Park, which is close by.
- ✓Merrylands railway station is about 2 km east if you are travelling by train.
Getting to Merrylands Remembrance Park
Merrylands Remembrance Park is located on the corner of Arcadia and Arthur Streets, Merrylands West NSW 2160, opposite the former Holroyd Council chambers. Merrylands railway station is about 2 km east of the park.
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- 📍Merrylands railway station (about 2 km east)
- 📍Arcadia Street Park
- 📍Nikki's Pizza
- 📍Former Holroyd Council chambers
Frequently asked questions about Merrylands Remembrance Park
What is Merrylands Remembrance Park like for a family day out?
Merrylands Remembrance Park is a small landscaped memorial park. Its features are a 1922 memorial monument, a cannon reached by a tiled path, and a Lone Pine planted in 2018. Visitors can view the monument, cannon and garden during a short visit.
Is Merrylands Remembrance Park wheelchair and stroller accessible?
Merrylands Remembrance Park has a tiled path leading from the monument platform to the cannon. The monument stands on a concrete and tile platform. The garden is enclosed by a rendered brick retaining wall.
What cafes or shops are near Merrylands Remembrance Park?
Nikki's Pizza is located close to Merrylands Remembrance Park. Arcadia Street Park is also nearby. The former Holroyd Council chambers sit opposite the park at the corner of Arcadia and Arthur Streets.
What makes Merrylands Remembrance Park different from other parks in Western Sydney?
Merrylands Remembrance Park is a war memorial park with a 1922 monument built by a volunteer-led association to commemorate local men lost in World War One. It also holds a cannon and a Lone Pine planted by Cumberland Council and Merrylands RSL sub-Branch on Remembrance Day 2018. These commemorative features define the park as a memorial space.