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Perth Parks and Playgrounds Ivey Watson Playground - A purpose built landscaped playground for children under six years old. Located off Kings Park Road, the area is enclosed and children can explore a wooden fort surrounded by a moat with log bridges and animal seesaws. A water fountain, driving wall, ball race and sound wall are some of the different structures dotted in the playground. The playground is named to commemorate the wife of the superintendent of Kings Park from 1938-1962, J.E. Watson, in recognition of her long association with Kings Park.
Hale Oval - A dual cycle path weaves around delightful picnic spots, BBQs and gazebos, located opposite the Royal Kings Park Tennis Club. The 460 squadron RAAF memorial is arched by a grove of eucalyptus trees, and the southern pavilion is ideal for large groups to hire. Playground equipment for children between 6 and 12, including monkey bars, a maze, colourful play gym and a fort, is scattered throughout the area.
Harold Boas Gardens is a popular location for wedding parties and there are four separate areas set aside for photographing wedding groups. Other facilities available at Harold Boas Gardens include a children's playground, 24 hour public toilets, parking on Delhi Street and drinking water.These gardens are located on the corner of Wellington and Havelock Streets, West Perth.
Facilities at the Supreme Court Gardens include seating and lighting, public toilets and drinking water. The garden is semi enclosed by mature trees and gardens. Events such as Opera in the Park and Carols by Candlelight are held here in the summer months. The Supreme Court Gardens are located on the corner of Barrack Street and Riverside Drive, Perth.
Queens Gardens are located on the corner of Nelson Crescent and Plain Street, East Perth. The main features of the gardens include water lily-filled lakes (the old clay pits), massed displays of flowers and a replica of the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens, London, manicured lawns and a large variety of trees and shrubs. Facilities available include seating, a gazebo area, public toilets, and a drinking fountain. The gardens are enclosed by a wrought iron fence.
Whiteman Park - shaded kids playground, plus a kids swimming/paddling pool with fountains etc and lovely picnic/bbq and grassed areas. They also have an excellent wildlife park there and train rides and tram rides if you are willing to spend a bit of money.
Woodmans point reserve - playground near the beach with bbq and toilet facilities.
Heathcote reserve in Applecross - great playground with bbq's, toilets and cafe.
Western power playground - Kings Park Perth. bbq's, toilets and cafe. |