The two plans illustrate the previous layout of the Grange Park when it was inaugurated in 1920 along with its current configurations, highlighting key transformations the public park has undergone over the years.
Overall, it is clearly evident that the Grange Park has been extensively modernized since 1920, with several original features, including the fountain, musicians’ stage, glasshouse and the pond, having been removed and replaced by more advanced recreational facilities. In contrast, only the two entrances and a rose garden remained in their original positions.
Regarding the old layout of 1920, the Grange Park featured two entrances, connecting the Eldon Street to the south and the Arnold Avenue to the north. Alongside, it comprised three rose gardens, a central fountain, a stage for musicians to the west, a glasshouse to the south-west, a north-eastern pond for water plants and multiple seating areas distributed along the periphery. Under the present layout, the fountain has been demolished and a rose garden surrounded by seats has been installed in its place. The musicians’ stage has been removed to make way for a large Amphitheatre for concerts.
Turning to the eastern side, the pond has been substituted with a children’s play area in the north-east. The glasshouse, rose garden and seats were taken away to incorporate a new cafe adjacent to the northern entrance and a water feature in the south-east. Lastly, an underground car park has been established to enhance parking facilities.