Spear Lily Park, Ripley - Cultural Connections

Acknowledgement of Country

Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera, and Ugarapul People of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.

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The Park located in Ecco Ripley was named after a native plant and food source. Within the park there are native Spear Lilies, native trees, shrubs and ground covering, carved sandstone seats, a bush tucker trail and way-finding totem poles.