This park was named in honour of Mr Garnet Lehmann who lived from 1936 until 1991. Mr Lehmann was Director of Parks & Recreation from 1986 to 1991. He was a prominent figure in the Toowoomba region and a soil conservationist and was known as the 'father' of the environment.
Garnet Lehmann was born in Clifton to third-generation Darling Downs farmers. Following his graduation from Queensland Agricultural College he joined the Department of Primary Industries in Toowoomba as a Soil Conservation Officer.
He introduced progressive soil and water conservation techniques utilising surveyed contour banks, waterways and dams to the farming community across the Darling Downs his expertise in soil and water conservation and ability to liaise effectively with local farmers were instrumental in saving much of the region’s farmland from environmental degradation.
As Toowoomba City Council’s Director of Parks and Recreation, Garnet Lehmann had a vision for flood mitigation works for the Toowoomba catchment area, and was responsible for the planting of trees along the waterways and park areas as a soil and water conservation measure.
The park was named in honour of Garnet Lehmann recognising his contribution to Toowoomba as Director of Parks and Recreation from 1st April 1986 to 17th May 1991, his achievement towards the conservation and improvements of degraded farming land, and his service to the community and Toowoomba region as a whole.
A park monument is installed in the park in honour of Garnet Lehmann which is inscribed with this information.