Emerald Lake Park 2002
This is your life :-
In 1941 Sir Frank Beaurepaire, Lord Mayor of Melbourne opened Emerald Lake Park.
The story began years before when a creek was dammed for the production of rope flax on Nobelius's nursery.
By the 1920's a pool had been dug so schoolchildren learned to swim.
Under different owners the lake was enlarged and more trees planted.
By 1940 visitors were driving out from Melbourne to picnic, swim, dive from the high tower, fish and camp.
In 1975 Puffing Billy returned to Lakeside bringing more visitors.
The Life Saving Club held competitions and Galas attracting statewide clubs.
In 1982 the Model Railway opened.
By 1985 the lake was too silted for safety. Waterslides, Pedal Boats had been introduced.
The unique Murals and Amphitheatres were created in 1985 under Jenny Saulwick's direction.
Thanks to the Emerald Heritage Museum for information.