Weston Park

European heritage

The park's origins go back to May 1913 when Charles Weston located the site for his proposed production nursery and experimental facility (Yarralumla Nursery) and the adjacent arboretum (Westbourne Woods). He intended that they serve as the centre for landscape and park operations in the national capital. While experimental work was transferred elsewhere in the 1970s, the nursery's plant production role has continued to the present day.

When Lake Burley Griffin was filled in the mid-1960s, the park's landscape was maturing and was able to be further developed to meet demand for lakeside recreation.

The park was officially named after Charles Weston in 1963.

A master plan continues to support improvements and facilities.