Fagan Park and the Fagan Family

Fagan Park covers an area of approximately 55 hectares and is located on Arcadia Road, Galston. The site was donated by the Fagan family to the Crown, with Hornsby Shire Council appointed as sole trustee for the park. The park was adopted as Council’s bicentennial project and was officially opened in November 1988.

Fagan Park stands on land which was part of the original grant to George Hall. The land was purchased by the Fagan family and was developed as a citrus orchard. Following the death of Samuel Fagan, the ownership of the land changed to his son, Bruce Fagan, who was renowned for the high quality jersey cattle he ran on the property. In June 1977, Bruce Fagan approached the Shire President and Shire Clerk of Hornsby Shire Council to discuss the future use of the property as a recreational and cultural centre to perpetuate the Fagan family name. A deed of gift to donate the property to the Crown under Hornsby Shire Council’s care, control and management was executed on 22 November and 6 December 1979. Council assumed full responsibility for the property on 15 February 1983. Prior to his death in August 1984, Bruce Fagan signed a concept development plan for the site.

Today Fagan Park has many attractions to cater for all types of visitors. These include: The Gardens of Many Nations (10ha of gardens), Picnic and barbeque facilities, Netherby Homestead – the original Fagan family home Rural museums, Children’s playgrounds, Eco Garden, Bushland with short bushwalking trails, Sealed paths for bicycle riding, Large open grassed areas and a Privately run kiosk selling light refreshments.