wollundry lagoon, lake albert and parks provide recreational facilities. sporting facilities include the oasis regional aquatic centre, with australia's only wave ball. wagga wagga civic theatre and the forum 6 cinemas provide entertainment venues. the wagga wagga botanic gardens are home to a music bowl, a small zoo with a walk through aviary, a tree chapel, willans hill model railway and a camellia garden. located on the banks of the wollundry lagoon and officially opened in 1927, the victory memorial gardens were established amidst some controversy as a tribute to those who fought and died in world war i.