-The Market Gardens: Recognition of the unique history of Macquarie Park and the area’s multicultural tradition and community. Throughout the late 1800’s and into the early 20th Century, the Macquarie Park area was predominantly Market Gardens and agricultural land.

-Hamlin Park: Dr. Catherine Hamlin AC (1924 - ) was raised in the Hermitage, Denistone. She co-founded the Addis Ababa Fistual Hospital with her husband Dr. Reginald Hamlin in Ethiopia dedicated to providing free surgery to women suffering childbirth injuries throughout Africa, in 1983 appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, and in 2001 was awarded the Centenary Medal.

-Marie Byles Park: Ms Marie Byles (1900 - 1979) was the first practicing female solicitor in New South Wales, operating a law practice in Eastwood.

Concept designs have been released for community consultation illustrating a range of uses and space typologies including:

• Flexible group seating along the Activity Spine

• Activity opportunities

• Multiple-use Central Lawn

• Precast concrete and planting areas to form Amphitheatre Seating Steps

• Naturalistic Clearing in an enclosed forest setting

• Canopy Structure to accompany Amenities Building and provide shelter

• Outdoor Gym in a natural setting, integrated into Fitness Loop path network

• Street-level Verandah

• Opportunities for Night-time Activation and Larger-scale Events

Please visit Have Your Say for more information.