Parramatta : Parramatta Park

Formerly the Governor's Domain – land set aside for the Governor to supply his farming needs. Adjacent to what is now Parramatta Stadium.

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Parramatta, NSW, Australia

Parramatta Park, originally the ‘Governor’s Domain’ - the land used by Colonial Governors to help support the colony.

Officially declared a public park in 1858.

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This particular structure was originally built as a Bath House for Governor Thomas Brisbane, designed in 1822 by colonial architect Standish L Harris. In 1886 it was converted into a pavillion.

P9290073 HDR Australia Francis Greenway NSW Parramatta Parramatta Park Standish Harris Sydney Thomas Brisbane observatory pavilion