Catherine Hamlin Park

The park has been named in honour of Dr Catherine Hamlin AC (1924 – 2020).

Dr. Catherine Hamlin AC was raised in the Hermitage, Denistone, and co-founded the Addis Ababa Fistual Hospital with her husband, Dr. Reginald Hamlin, in Ethiopia. The hospital provided free surgery to women suffering childbirth injuries throughout Africa. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 1983, nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999, and in 2001 was awarded the Centenary Medal.

The park includes key features such as outdoor exercise equipment, event space, seating, BBQ area, public artwork, kick-about space and an amenities building.