Wiley's Farm
From Canterbury Commons
Wiley Park was named after the family of Joseph James Wiley, who bought in 1862, 60 acres bounded by today's King Georges Road, Edge Street, Willeroo Street, and a line through the upper part of Canarys Road. He paid £150 for the uncleared land. His son, John Valentine Wiley, left 20 acres of his property in his Will to Canterbury Council in 1906, for a park and recreation area.
References
"Historic Sites of Canterbury", Canterbury and District Historical Society (n.d.).
