| THE HISTORY
Rowes Bay:
Rowes Bay was named after Charles Seville Rowe one of the first
settlers at Cleveland Bay. Although, for the first 80 years the
bay was recorded as ‘Rose Bay’ and ‘Ross Bay’,
only after the Second World War did the name ‘Rowes’
come into general use.
Soroptimist Park:
The combined clubs of Soroptimist International of Townsville;
Townsville West and Townsville Breakwater were the instigators
of Soroptimist Park. An adventure playground, designed for children,
with a focus on handicapped facilities.
Under a 1988 Bicentennial project, Soroptimists added the nationally
significant environmental sculpture designed by Australian sculptures
to inspire the imagination of its young viewers.
The mosaic tile art works throughout the Park were completed
in 1994 as part of the International Year of the Child.
Peoples Place:
The development of this park was initiated by Angelo Gabrielli
as a place of peace and beauty for the enjoyment of the people
of Townsville. This Bicentennial Year (1988) project was constructed
with the assistance of the Townsville Rotary Club and the Townsville
City Council.
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AFFILIATED GROUPS
Soroptimist International of Townsville
Various Service Clubs
FACILITIES
| Shade Shelters |
11 |
| Sun Shelter |
1 |
| Gas BBQ's |
1 |
| Electric BBQ's |
3 |
| Rubbish Bins |
8 |
| Seating |
6 |
| Picnic Tables |
16 |
| Drinking Fountain |
4 |
| Water Taps |
3 |
| Toilets |
Yes |
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
| Slide |
1 |
| Treehouse |
1 |
| Combination - Pirate Ship |
1 |
| Combination - SandWorks |
1 |
| Spring Toy |
2 |
| Swing |
2 |
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Open
Hours
Seven days a week, all year, sunrise to sunset.
For more information about Rowes
Bay Park / Soroptimist Park / Peoples Place, contact Parks Services, Townsville City Council.
PARK BOOKINGS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS, CEREMONIES AND/OR ALCOHOL
CONSUMPTION MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE TOWNSVILLE CITY COUNCIL’S
PARKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT ON 4727 8330. |
