Graceville Memorial Park

Graceville Memorial Park is a 6.6-hectare green space featuring a granite war memorial column, multiple cricket ovals, tennis courts, and croquet lawns. The park is bounded by Oxley Road and Plumridge Street and includes a 1936 grandstand for spectators.

The park began as Graceville Recreation Reserve in 1904 and took its current name by 1926. It received Queensland Heritage Register listing in September 2006, recognizing its importance to the region.

The memorial honors 51 soldiers and one nursing sister from Sherwood Shire who died in World War I, funded through community donations. This became a place where residents gather to remember those lost and reflect on shared sacrifice.

The park provides multiple sports facilities including cricket ovals, tennis courts, and croquet lawns available for visitors to enjoy. Its location between Oxley Road and Plumridge Street makes it accessible from different directions.

The park features a ceremonial avenue of bunya pines and cotton trees forming a natural pathway toward the war memorial. These memorial plantings create a quiet guide for visitors walking through the grounds.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.51760,152.97700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10