Centennial Park, Bathurst: Loved by grazing, circus and domestic animals for more than 100 years

By Peter Simmons
Updated May 13 2017 - 8:41am, first published May 12 2017 - 7:00am

Bathurst Regional Council has called for a scoping study into the possible future uses of Centennial Park. Now, a determined group of community members have called for the public’s support to help ensure the park is kept as an open space. Peter Simmons remembers the park’s history with animals.

During its history, Centennial Park has long been a place for animals – including circuses, zoos, grazing, the edge of a stock route to market, and of course dog walkers.

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