Place Names Register Extract

Trevor Reid Park

Extract date: 05/07/2026

Name Trevor Reid Park
Type Designation Urban Park
Place Id 3222
Place Type Park or Cemetery
Status Registered
Date Registered 10 April 1991
Location (Datum GDA94)  
Latitude: -23° 41' S (Decimal degrees -23.69491)
Longitude: 133° 52' E (Decimal degrees 133.88031)
Locality / Suburb  
  Alice Springs
Lot/Portion  
  Town of Alice Springs
Local Government Area  
  Alice Springs Town Council
History/Origin Named after Trevor John Reid (1939-1989), who was employed by NT Administration and later by the Alice Springs Council as its Superintendent of Parks. He was involved in the construction of this park. He was an excellent sportsperson, playing Australian Rules in the late 1950s and early 1960s and in 1960 he won the Mail Medal for best and fairest. He also played Rugby Lesague and 8 Ball, being selected in both the Northern Territory and Australian Teams for 8 Ball during 1985-87.

Register & Gazettal information

Date Gazettal Comment
10/04/1991 NTG14

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