Spear Lily Park, Ripley - Cultural Connections

Acknowledgement of Country

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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.