An original Avenue of Honour was planted in the Macclesfield War Memorial Recreation Ground in 1951.
In 2009 there were plans to refurbish the Avenue but it was decided more trees would be needed, than the existing space would allow. The Mount Barker District Council donated two acres of land at the entrance to the Macclesfield War Memorial Recreation Ground and it was planted with a large native garden.
The Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Gardens was established on the 1st of March 2015 to commemorate the local men and women who served Australia in times of war. The two acres of Memorial Gardens are located on the corner of Walker Street & Strathalbyn Road, Macclesfield, in South Australia.
A number of commemorative trees and accompanying plaques, specifically honour those who served and paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Boer War and the First and Second World Wars.
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The garden was built with the assistance of donations of time, money and resources from local families and businesses as well as grants from Federal, State and Local Governments. Incorporating a walking trail it commemorates the service of all men and women from the Macclesfield district serving in all conflicts.
Inscribed pavers display their names acknowledging their service throughout war and peace. Approximately 400 persons are commemorated.
For more information visit the Macclesfield ANZAC Memorial Garden website or Facebook page and the Virtual War Memorial Australia website.
