Description du lieu patrimonial

Memorial Park is a municipally-owned 0.2 acre commemorative park located off Fisher Road in the village of Cobble Hill, British Columbia. This historic park consists of concrete stone pathways, minimal landscaping, a memorial cenotaph, a small war memorial pyramid, and park benches.

Valeur patrimoniale

The heritage value of Memorial Park is found in its historic, aesthetic, and cultural qualities. The park's commemorative elements illustrate a significant time in the community's history and demonstrate the cultural values of the community, past and present. Memorial Park also has aesthetic value as a distinct landmark feature of the community.

Memorial Park embodies the importance of community and country. Unveiled in 1920, the cenotaph of Memorial Park was erected in honor of the community's fallen soldiers. This park symbolizes a time of loss for the community, following both World War I and World War II, as well as the bond between Holland and Canada. Memorial Park also represents the bravery of all the Cobble Hill's soldiers who fought for their country. To the community of Cobble Hill, the memory of their fallen soldiers has never been forgotten. For over 95 years, Memorial Park still remains a community gathering place to honor those lost at war.

Situated in the core of Cobble Hill, Memorial Park is a distinct landmark feature of the community. The aesthetic value of this park is apparent in its central location and the distinct monument appearance of the cenotaph.

Source: Cowichan Valley Regional District, Planning and Development Department

Éléments caractéristiques

Key elements that define the heritage character of Memorial Park include its:
- Central and original location in Cobble Hill
- Clear visibility of the cenotaph from all angles
- Plaque inscriptions commemorating those lost in action during World War I and World War II
- cenotaph, including its design and materials
- white war memorial pyramid and its plaque representing the bond between Holland and Canada following World War II
- benches and their locations around the cenotaph
- minimalistic landscaping
- use as a community gathering place for celebrations, including Remembrance Day