The People of Parra Park

"... my thoughts went to all the pretty spots ..."

I was born in Parramatta Hospital, not far from the Park, and I went to high school in Parramatta. So, when we were planning our wedding in 1990, my thoughts went straight to all the pretty spots in Parramatta Park. There was a lovely garden area by the Tudor Gatehouse back then, which was perfect.

Lyn P, 1990

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We always think of it as home

Our home was the Ranger's Cottage, next to the Dairy Cottage. I had four other children while living in the Park; Jody in 1974; Troy in 1978...

Rhonda K, 2018

When I sit in the sun and watch my fishing line, I don't think about anything

I am a retired engineer. When I retired, I found I had nothing to do. My friend told me, 'You should fish. It's very good exercise.'
So, now...

Peter T, 2018

The scenery is so pretty and picturesque

Parramatta Park is a very romantic place. It's a nice place for lovers to sit and admire the scenery. The first time I went to the park, I w...

Mirra R, 0

Watching the bats hanging on the branches is fascinating

Parramatta Park is really special to me because it has a colony of grey-headed flying foxes. I am a WIRES [Wildlife Information, Rescue and ...

Deborah M, 2018

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The People of Parra Park

"... my thoughts went to all the pretty spots ..."

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We always think of it as home

When I sit in the sun and watch my fishing line, I don't think about anything

The scenery is so pretty and picturesque

Watching the bats hanging on the branches is fascinating

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