Luna Park, Sydney

Luna Park is a historical amusement park in Sydney, Australia, first opened in 1935.

Heritage Value

Luna Park has had a major impact on millions of Sydneysiders. It is one of the most notable landmarks on the Sydney harbour foreshore located next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Built originally in the 1930s, the park is a rare example of an amusement park in Sydney. Its various murals, designs, and the architecture showcase the art-deco idiom that the 1930s was best known for. Perhaps ironically, it has been the years of neglect that has ensured these rare historic designs remaining largely intact. Nowadays Luna Park remains to be an amusement park to most, but is now also a heritage listed site. It is now seen by many as a symbol of community concern over harbour foreshore conservation, recreation, high-rise development and the ownership of a public estate.

Related Topics:
Sydneysiders - Art-deco

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