Centenary Place, Heritage-listed park in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
Centenary Place is a heritage-listed park in Fortitude Valley featuring roughly 8,748 square meters of space arranged around a ceremonial archway and central walkway lined with monuments, trees, and stone walls bearing inscriptions. The layout guides visitors along Wickham Street through a thoughtfully structured environment.
The park was established by Brisbane City Council between 1924 and 1925 to commemorate 100 years of European settlement and served as the council's final project before Greater Brisbane was formed. This foundation connects the site to a significant moment in the city's development.
The park holds monuments to Thomas Joseph Byrnes, Queensland's first native-born premier, and Robert Burns, serving as a meeting place for Scottish community events and gatherings. Visitors use these spaces to honor and celebrate traditions tied to both local and Scottish heritage.
The park has multiple entry points from Wickham Street, Ann Street, and Gotha Street, allowing visitors to enter from different directions. Several public transportation options nearby make reaching the site straightforward.
The park contains several mature tree specimens including poinciana, weeping fig, Canary Island date palms, and Queen palms that create a tropical woodland setting. This diverse vegetation contributes significantly to the site's character and visual identity.
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