Shropshire Park was initially established to remember the crew of H.M.A.S. Shropshire, a cruiser given to the Australian Navy to replace the H.M.A.S. Canberra after this ship was destroyed in action off Savo Island, in the Solomons in August 1942. The park was constructed in 1982 initially to honour only the Shropshire; however, it is now a memorial home to over a hundred naval ships with accounts of their histories. It features a memorial to the H.M.A.S. Canberra as well as H.M.A.S. Australia and the 7th Australian Destroyer Fleet.
You will find this park along the River and it is a great location for meandering along the pathways as you enjoy a leisurely stroll or picnic.
