Mortdale Memorial Park
Mortdale Memorial Park is a 1.1-acre public reserve in Mortdale NSW 2223. Its standout feature is the Mortdale Memorial, a brick cenotaph honouring local people who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, set beside a classical domed rotunda and bordered by large fig trees.
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About Mortdale Memorial Park
War Memorial and Rotunda at Mortdale Memorial Park
Mortdale Memorial Park contains the Mortdale Memorial, a brick cenotaph built in 1976. The memorial includes honour rolls, flag staffs, service commemorative objects and individual memorials for Mortdale people who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War. The park also has a classical rotunda with a domed roof. The reserve was operational by 1935 and was renamed Mortdale Memorial Park in 1997.
Playground, BBQ and Picnic Areas at Mortdale Memorial Park
Mortdale Memorial Park has a public BBQ area with a playground close by, so families can cook and let children play in the same visit. The park has picnic tables, shaded benches and clean toilets, and its open lawns suit picnic groups of different sizes. Paths cross the reserve for walking and running, and a shelter gives walkers and runners cover along the way.
Annual Events at Mortdale Memorial Park
Mortdale Memorial Park hosts a yearly ANZAC Day Commemorative Service in April, which includes a street march from nearby Mortdale RSL Club. A Carols by Candlelight sing-along is held in the park in December before Christmas. Mortdale Memorial Park is also a common location for wedding ceremonies and wedding photographs, and it is popular for concerts held on the reserve throughout the year.
Facilities at Mortdale Memorial Park
Visitor tips for Mortdale Memorial Park
- ✓Some parts of the park have fewer benches, so pick a shaded picnic spot early in summer.
- ✓Visit in spring (September to November) or autumn (March to May), the seasons recommended for the park.
- ✓Bring water and sun protection for warm summers.
- ✓Look out for rainbow lorikeets, kookaburras, magpies, possums, skinks and the occasional eastern water dragon near the waterways.
Getting to Mortdale Memorial Park
65 Oxford St, Mortdale NSW 2223. Coordinates: -33.9717 S, 151.0754 E.
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- 📍Mortdale RSL Club
Frequently asked questions about Mortdale Memorial Park
Does Mortdale Memorial Park have a playground?
Yes, kids can play beside the barbecue area while adults cook.
Are there public toilets at Mortdale Memorial Park?
Yes, clean toilets are available.
What are the opening hours for Mortdale Memorial Park?
The park opens at 12:01 AM and closes at 11:59 PM.
Is there shade at Mortdale Memorial Park?
Yes, fig trees line the edges and several benches sit in shade.
What events are held at Mortdale Memorial Park?
The main ones are the ANZAC Day service each April and carols each December, and the park also hosts weddings and concerts.