From the information board...
This reserve is named after Herman Pump (1874-1954),
who arrived from Denmark in 1890 with only 5 shillings in his pocket,
and immediately commenced work in the orchard of his uncle in Doncaster.
In 1896 Herman purchased 50 acres between Bedford Road and the railway line in Heathmont,
and set about clearing the land to establish his own orchard, which produced apples, plums, pears and cherries.
A civic-minded person, Herman was president of the Heathmont Progress Association,
the Ringwood Cool Stores Committee, and the Heathmont Railway League,
which successfully argued for the establishment of the Heathmont Railway Station, which was opened in 1926.
A man of many interests, Herman Pump was a foundation member of the Ringwood Bowling Club
and the Horticultural Society, and president of the Heathmont Cricket Club for 27 years.
There are three geocaches hidden along this linear park. In addition to the playground at this end, there are several play areas set up for children, one with toy trucks and bulldozers, and another with a sweet little garden home, both under the shade of trees.
Muggles abound. Without notice, they will be upon you: dog-walkers, runners, cyclists, people of all ages and shapes and sizes. Use stealth!
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The ‘Ringwood Ramble’ series of geocaches will take you on walks through many of the parks in Ringwood and surrounding suburbs. The geocaches can be done as a single walk joining them all together. Alternately, you can drive to a location, find the cache, and enjoy the park.