Johnstone Park

Nestled in the heart of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, Johnstone Park is a beautiful landscaped garden surrounded by civic buildings.

Originally called Western Gully, the park has a rich history and features a war memorial and a grand old bandstand. The park was transformed into a park in 1872 and named after former Geelong mayor Robert De Bruce Johnstone. It boasts an octagonal wooden bandstand that was erected in 1873 and remains the centerpiece of the park. The park also features the Belcher Fountain, which was installed in 1912 and later restored and reinstalled near its original location in 2008. Johnstone Park is an iconic destination in Geelong, offering visitors a glimpse into the city's history and a beautifully landscaped garden to explore.