Description

Anzac Park is located at the eastern end of the Strand Foreshore, at the frontage to the Breakwater marina. It is Townsville's premier memorial park. The Soldiers memorial (now more commonly known as the Cenotaph) was unveiled in April 1924 in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in WW1. Formally known as Strand Park it was officially named Anzac Memorial Park in 1932 after it was suggested by the RSL. A memorial arch was built over the entrance gates prior to Anzac Day 1934. The Garden of Remembrance was constructed in 2005 after the Office of Australian War Graves approached the federal government for funding. The 'Gardens' consist of walls bearing plaques commemorating anyone who died in war of a war related illness. There is a covered sitting area next to the gardens to allow people to sit and view the plaques. Open 7 days a week 7 days a week sunrise to sunset.