The two maps illustrate the layout of Grange Park in 1920, when it was first opened, and its current design.
Overall, the park has undergone substantial redevelopment, with several original structures replaced by modern recreational facilities, while certain features, such as the rose gardens and main entrances, have been retained.
In 1920, the park featured a stage for musicians in the northwest corner, which was surrounded by seating. This has since been replaced by an amphitheatre for concerts, maintaining its function as an entertainment space but on a larger scale. In the northeast, the pond for water plants has been removed and substituted with a café, while the former glasshouse in the southeast has made way for a children’s play area. Additionally, the fountain that once occupied the centre has been removed, although the rose garden in this area remains, now encircled by four seating areas.
Other notable changes include the transformation of the southeast corner into a water feature with an adjacent entrance to an underground car park, replacing the original rose garden in that location. Despite these alterations, the park’s main entrances from Arnold Avenue in the north and Eldon Street in the south remain unchanged, ensuring the original access points are preserved.
In summary, Grange Park has evolved from a traditional ornamental garden into a more contemporary public space, prioritising diverse recreational facilities while retaining elements of its historical layout.