Heritage TitleHOLLIS PARK (Sandown Park)AddressReserve Hollis Park Ocean Road SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162Geo tag[1] Heritage Place No21009Other NamesSandown ParkStatement Of SignificanceHollis Park, constructed on the site of a former quarry, is evidence of the Council's wish to beautify the City while providing recreational amenities. It has historic significance for its former use running horses and access to South Beach, and for its associations with the marine/boat building industry in the South Fremantle area; it has social value for the local community.HistoryHollis Park is one of several parks in the City of Fremantle constructed on the site of a former quarry. It is thus evidence of the Council's wish to beautify the City while providing recreational amenities. Part of Cockburn Location 203. Proposed site of 'Sandown Park' horse track. Used greatly for running horses and access to South Beach. Locals recall boats being built there. The place was included in the "Heritage Study South Fremantle", prepared by John Taylor Architects, for the City of Fremantle, June 1993.Physical DescriptionThis place is an extension of Wilson Park. See South Beach entry.Place UseOriginal Use – OTHER: OtherPlace TypeLandscapeHistoric ThemeOTHER - Other Sub-Theme|SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES - Sport, recreation & entertainment
Statutory Heritage Areas
Statutory Heritage Area CustodianCity of FremantleStatutory Heritage Area South Fremantle Heritage AreaHeritage Area StatusNON ContributoryHeritage Area InHerit Number22386Statutory Heritage Area Date06/11/2000
Local Government Statutory Heritage Listings
Local Government Statutory Listing CustodianCity of FremantleLocal Government Statutory Listing TypeHeritage ListLocal Government Statutory Listing StatusYesLocal Government Statutory Listing Date8/03/2007
Hollis Park, Ocean Road, SOUTH FREMANTLE WA 6162. City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 22/07/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/37625
