Memorial Park

A nice family friendly area for walks, sightseeing, pelican watching, fishing, boating, picnic, sun baking, dining, entertainment, etc. And it’s free!!! Plus, plenty of free parking with a row of well maintained toilets, and shared paths for walking, jogging, running, and cycling.

Memorial Park is located in the heart of The Entrance in New South Wales, Australia. It has a wonderful playground, toilets and shower facilities, and is right on the water. Occasionally there’s street entertainment to enjoy. There are BBQ’s and plenty of green space to enjoy a picnic or watch pelican feeding at 3.30pm each day where dozens of pelicans fly in for their feed, regardless of what the weather is like. The birds are not only fed, but also checked and treated for injuries. This is also where the Entrance farmers market is held on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month which sells fresh produce as well as beautiful art and craft pieces. Younger children can enjoy Vera’s water garden which features brightly painted fountains and a paddling pool and a great shaded playground or they can take a ride on the historic carousel or the Ferris Wheel. Older children can enjoy challenging their parents on the giant chessboard. There’s a wide range of restaurants and cafes as well as shops to browse through. The walkway along the water is wonderful to stroll along, especially at dusk. The view over the water is beautiful.

Large clean area..plenty of seating and walking paths..and right on the water..amenities and food all in close proximity

Nice grounds with park and bird watching, with Pelican show on at 330pm. Our visit had the Stardust Circus in town with fair rides. Perfect timing! A lot of nearby cafes and restaurants all within walking distance. Highly recommend the fish and chips.

Great atmosphere , kids activities , fun fair and restaurants and take away