Kalinga Park, Public park and heritage site in Wooloowin, Queensland, Australia.
Kalinga Park is a public recreation area and heritage site in Wooloowin that spans around 20 hectares along Kedron Brook, offering open spaces, sports fields, and walking paths through natural surroundings. The site includes tennis courts, basketball courts, cricket fields, barbecue areas, and designated off-leash dog zones.
The site began as a German Mission Station in 1838, representing the first free European settlement in Queensland, before becoming a public park in 1910. This early use shaped the place's development from its founding onward.
The memorial gates made of Helidon sandstone and marble panels at Park Avenue honor local residents who served in World War I. They show how the community remembers those who died in service.
The grounds offer facilities for various activities, and both sports players and dog owners will find suitable areas for their pursuits. The spaces tend to be less crowded on weekdays, making them more enjoyable for those seeking some peace.
Diggers Drive was built between 1920 and 1923 by returned soldiers and remains Queensland's only memorial avenue created as a veterans' aid project. This street reflects how the local community supported and honored those who came back from war.
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