The original proposed name for the memorial park was “Dieppe Park,” put forward in 1959. However, it was felt by Georgetown citizens that it should reflect the sacrifice of all Georgetown servicemen from every conflict, and they worried the name Dieppe Park placed too heavy an emphasis on the Second World War. 

The name Remembrance Park was voted on by council in August of 1960 and announced to the public on the following month. It was first dedicated on Sunday, October 2, 1960, however, a much larger re-dedication ceremony and remembrance service was held the following month on November 13, 1960.