The site originally served as Hobart’s primary burial ground and is the final resting place of several early settlers, including its founding Lieutenant Governor, David Collins.

[1][2] St David's Park occupies the site of Hobart's original burial ground, which dates to the early 1800s when the island was known to Europeans as Van Diemen's Land.

The cemetery was the resting place for many of its early settlers and convicts, including founding Lieutenant Governor David Collins, who played a key role in the British colonisation of Lutruwita.

[4] In 1920, the St. David's Burial Ground Vesting and Improvement Act transferred the site to the Hobart City Council, permitting the reinterment of remains at Cornelian Bay Cemetery upon relatives' requests.

[7] Today, St David's Park functions as a historical site and recreational area, preserving Hobart’s early history while offering green space within the city.

St David’s Park is designed in the Victorian garden style, featuring lawns, flower beds, and a mix of native and exotic trees.

The park connects with the adjacent Supreme Court of Tasmania and provides access to Salamanca Place, an area known for its historic sandstone warehouses and weekend market.