103 Memorial Dr, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, Hamilton East, Hamilton City
This reserve was gifted to the city by George Parr as a private dwelling and garden.?Mr Parr had a vision of children recovering from illness coming to the park and playing. Parr named the park Parana merging his name with that of Annie McPherson who planted trees on the property. Under the Parana Park Empowering Act of the 1950s the park became a children?s park.?There was an outdoor theatre at the park in the 50s and 60s with pantomimes being held.?A paddling pool was constructed with the help of the Rotary Club. Today the park is a wonderful place to have a picnic or take the family for a walk. It is closely linked to the Waikato River and Memorial Park as well as the River Walk south toward Hamilton Gardens.?A Children?s Garden has been developed at the park and was officially opened in early 2012. This amazing playscape incorporates a strong Kowhai theme through its equipment and includes a kowhai seed fountain, kowhai flower slide and kowhai leaf shaped viewing platform over the Waikato River.? Other features include the redevelopment and extension of the water feature, interactive native bird sculptures and a small amphitheatre and playhouse.?
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