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Rockbeare Park

Other Name

Darebin Parklands

Location

Rockbeare Grove, IVANHOE VIC 3079 - Property No L10014

File Number

L10014

Level

Local

Statement of Significance

Darebin Parklands is divided into two by the Darebin Creek. This meandering waterway is complemented by basalt and silurian cliffs and outcrops, cascades, caves and areas of basalt paving.

As a wetland area the Park is very important to the fauna of the region and many interesting species of birds have been sighted.

Evidence of the past history of the area which is of interest includes significant plantings of Mulberries, Olives and other plants surviving from the early settlers original farming activities. In parts the creek is lined with large Red Gums, once dominant throughout the area.

Traces of a now derelict ford and weir (c.1845), and the original wagon track through the area provide cultural items of interest.

Much of the recent planting within the Park was supervised by the late Ellis Stones, who also designed the public entrance into the Park from Rockbeare Grove.

Group

Landscape - Cultural