The park is named in memory of one of Canberra’s first
Senators and is associated with the contemporary history of the
National Capital and in particular with Belconnen. It was named on
Canberra Day 12 March 1982 after the late Senator John Knight
(1943-1981) who, as Chairman of the Parliamentary Joint Committee
on the Australian Capital Territory, played a major role in
ensuring the preservation of much of the shores of Lake Ginninderra
for public recreation.
The origins of the park go back to the 1960s when the National
Capital Development Commission (NCDC) proceeded with advanced tree
planting (mostly natives) in then grazing land, however further
development did not commence until the mid 1970s after the
completion of filling of Lake Ginninderra in 1974. The park took
its present form in the 1980s as a result of a major program of
construction arising out of the Parliamentary Joint Committee's
considerations about the Lake's foreshores under the leadership of
Senator John Knight.
Water has been used in various ways in the park's design. On the
one hand the lakeshore promenade, with its island and model boat
jetty provides pedestrian and cyclist opportunities for quiet
enjoyment at the water's edge, while on the other hand the northern
valley's cascades and waterfalls provide for water play and the
upper water garden is the place for quiet contemplation and
education. So please contemplate and enjoy!
The GPS signals are not super accurate under the tree cover so
you may have to let your GPSr settle.
As this is a micro, please bring your own pen
First to find Honours go to SamWalkers