Russell Barker Park

Russell Barker was tragically killed in an accident on the 20th June, 1982, Russell was six years old at the time of his death. Russell Barker played soccer for Caloundra’s Church’s Soccer Club. In his short life the referees judged him as a strong, fair player. He had played half way through the soccer season when he died. At the time, Russell had accumulated enough points to be judged third at the end of the 1982 season, in the “best & fairest” category. That point totally describes the spirit of the boy. Russell's parents agreed to a request from the Uniting Church to approach council to officially name the park in memory of Russell.