Playgrounds in Orange

Description

Cook Park – occupies 4.5 hectares of parkland in Summer Street and embodies the colours of Orange. In 1873 the site of Cook Park was proclaimed as a park and in 1882 was officially named in honour of Captain James Cook.

Cook Park was laid out with straight paths and rows of trees, with much of the original design still in place. Between February and May each year, hundreds of begonias bloom in the Blowes Conservatory. Other attractions are the historic trees dating back to the 1800’s, duck ponds, aviaries, arts and craft shop, the fernery and glasshouse as well as many interesting plants.

Robertson Park – a n area of 2023 square metres in the centre of Orange was gazetted for public recreation on May 1887 and named Robertson Park after Sir John Robertson who served in State Parliament from 1856-1886 and later became Premier and Governor.

The park lies over Blackman’s Swamp Creek, the first water supply for Orange. It is said that teamsters frequently camped in the area.

Orange Botanic Gardens – see separate listing