Watervale Soldiers` Memorial Recreation Park Print Page 
The park commemorates those who served in World War One and World War Two. It was originally established to commemorate those who served in World War One. A set of gates was constructed at the park after World War Two.
Funding was received in 2013 to restore and reinstate the gates and arch at the entrance to the Recreation Park.
Watervale Notes :- An entertainment Committee was formed to raise money for an Archway to be built over the Soldiers' Memorial Park Entrance. Mr. H. G. Riley was elected as organiser with five returned men. A suggestion was made that a board be obtained and the names of all soldiers of World War I and II be inscribed thereon. Another suggestion would place the names on the pillars of the Archway. This matter however, was left in abeyance till a future meeting. It was very pleasing to note so many returned men and young men of the town present.
Northern Argus (Clare, SA), 30 May 1946.
Location
| Address: | Main North Road, Watervale, 5452 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.957438 Long: 138.646481 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Watervale Soldiers` Memorial Recreation Park
1919 : Watervale was without a sporting and recreation area so Reuben Solly sold a section of his cow paddock to Council, donating the proceeds to the 'Watervale Soldiers` Memorial Recreation Park Committee` to develop a park. This Committee went on to coordinate and manage the development of Watervale in a sustainable way until the late 1990`s.
Due to road realignments, the 1921 Soldiers` Memorial was moved from its original position outisde the Watervale Institute to the Oval. Following further road works it was later returned to the Institute.
In 2014 Mount Horrocks Historical Society resurrected and restored the Memorial Arch & Gates with the assistance of Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council and the community.
This project is supported by grants from the ANZAC Day Commemoration Council and Department of Veterans Affairs
Lest We Forget
