Picnic Areas Picnic Areas Picnic Areas

The City of Swan has many attractions including: Areas of historic importance The Avon/Helena/Swan River system Natural bush settings Parks and reserves with excellent facilities This brochure describes some of the selected spots within the City for picnics, day trips and information on park weddings. For more information regarding planning your park wedding please contact Leisure Services on 9267 9321. The City also has smaller local parks in almost every suburb, most with playgrounds and other facilities. You can find a selection of these smaller parks in this brochure listed under their ward. For more information please telephone the City of Swan Administration Centre on 9267 9267. Supplementing the information in the brochure is the “Natural Beauty of Swan” brochure outlining the environmental heritage of the Swan Region.

Important note on Barbecues Electric barbecues are free to use and can be used any time throughout the year. The use of wood-fired barbecues is subject to prevailing fire conditions during the prohibited burning season, from December to March. Please check with the City’s Community Rangers on 9267 9326 for the most up to date fire weather conditions information before using these barbecues. Please note that firewood is not provided for wood fired-barbecues. Altone

Altone Park , Beechboro A unique lakeside setting in ’s eastern suburbs and a short three kilometres to the Swan Valley SKATE vineyards. The many facilities of Altone Park Leisure Centre are located nearby.

Beechboro Bluegum Park, Corner Blue Gum Road and Timberlane Crescent Figtree Park, Corner Figtree Place and Connifer Place Fountain Park, Corner Fountain Terrace and Bennett Springs Hull Park, Corner Hull Way and Small Street Altone

Lilac Hill Park , Caversham Best known for its international standard cricket facilities, Lilac Hill also has a lovely riverside area perfect for family picnics. Located on the north side of Barkers Bridge heading out from Guildford on West Swan Road, gateway to the lovely Swan Valley.

Caversham Coonawarra Park, Coonawarra Drive Forrest Park, Corner Forrest Court and Aussat Drive Lockridge Hagart Park, Hagart Way Korbosky Park, Corner Korbosky Road and Thorburn Park, Thorburn Avenue Ballajura

Emu Lake Summerlakes Parade, Ballajura In the City’s western most suburb exists a lakeside parkland area complete with playground and other facilities.

Ballajura Allington Park, Corner Allington Avenue and Colchester Gardens Cassowary Park, Cassowary Drive Central Lakes, Bramble Way Noranda Ivory Park, Ivory Street Luderman Park, Luderman Road Ellenbrook

Woodlake Park Woodlake Boulevard, Ellenbrook A large landscaped lakeside park in the heart of Ellenbrook. Includes a range of community facilities including an amphitheatre, tennis courts and a community centre. A very popular wedding location.

Ellenbrook Forrestview Park , Lake Fresca Park Midsummer Circle Park, Midsummer Circle Ellenbrook

Lake Fresca Ponte Vecchio Boulevard, Ellenbrook A landscaped lakeside setting with a boardwalk, island and viewing tower.

Ellenbrook Tanami Gardens Park, Tanami Gardens The Brook, Paperbark Place Wildflower Circle Park, Wildflower Circle Ellenbrook

Sandown Park Sandown Circle, Ellenbrook Multiple level lakes with waterfall features, bridges and gazebos

The Vines Ailsa Park, Ailsa Way Chandon Park, Chandon Terrace Chardonnay Park, Vines Avenue Guildford

Stirling Square Meadow Street, Guildford A recently refurbished picturesque park that is one point of interest on a self guided walk through historic Guildford. St Matthew’s Church and other cultural attractions provide links to Guildford’s pioneering past.

Guildford Fauntleroy Park, Corner Fauntleroy Street and James Street Guildford

Kings Meadow Reserve Hill Street, Guildford An attractive riverside spot with great facilities for family picnics.

Hazelmere Anthea Street Park, Anthea Street Hazelmere Park, Corner West Parade and Bushmead Road Guildford

Fishmarket Reserve Swan Street, Guildford A lovely riverside spot to have a barbecue or just take in the tranquil surrounds.

South Guildford Kulungar Park, Armitage Close Queens Road Arboretum, Queens Road Riverview Avenue Playground, Riverview Avenue Waterhall Park, Waterhall Road Midland

Middle Swan Reserve Middle Swan Road, Middle Swan One of the most popular parks in the City. A handy riverside location with most amenities for your day out.

Bellevue Helen Street Playground and Reserve, Helen Street Viveash Viveash Foreshore, Elvire Street Midland

Reg Bond Reserve Bernley Drive, Viveash This reserve, tucked away on a bend in the Swan River, is perfect for a secluded day out with the family. Links with Woodbridge Riverside Park via the John George walk trail.

Midland Harper Park, Corner Harper Street and Holmesdale Park, Holmesdale Road Midland

Woodbridge Riverside Park First Avenue, Woodbridge The riverside area has been a favourite spot with locals for many years and is now complemented with playground equipment and picnic facilities. Links with Reg Bond Reserve via the John George walk trail. Rural

Bells Rapids Cathedral Avenue, Brigadoon White water rapids make this an exciting viewing spot during the Avon OBSERVE OBSERVE Decent. Perfect for a picnic or that

CONSERVE CONSERVE special day out. Walk Trail Brochure Available Flora and Fauna Highlights: Dominant Trees – Wandoo, Flooded gums, Swamp Paperbark, Swamp Sheoak Wildflower – Fuchsia Grevillea Bird – Little Pied Cormorant Rural

Burley Park Bushland Cnr Chittering and Smith Roads, Bullsbrook The wildflowers at this natural setting make this a great stop on a spring-time day trip. Facilities are limited, although adequate for most picnic users. Flora and Fauna Highlights: Dominant trees – Marri, Jarrah, Bull Banksia Wildflower – Candlestick Banksia Bird – Splendid Fairy Wren

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FRF Berry Reserve ReenRe Road, Gidgegannup This natural bush reserve is the perfect distance for a day trip from Perth. It has become more popular in recent years due to its unspoilt bushland values. Walk Trail Brochure Available Flora and Fauna Highlights: Dominant Trees – Marri, Jarrah, Wandoo Wildflower – One sided bottlebrush Bird - Weebill

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Noble Falls Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup A very popular spot in a lovely bush setting with all amenities and Noble OBSERVE Falls Tavern located nearby.

CONSERVE Walk Trail Brochure Available Flora and Fauna Highlights: Dominant Trees – Marri, Jarrah, Flooded Gums and Swan River Blackbutt Shrubs – Grass Trees Wildflower – Yellow Buttercup Birds – Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo and Forest Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo Swan Valley

Maaili Park Barrett St Herne Hill links with Douglas Rd Henley Brook by the Maaili Bridge. A great picnic spot on the river’s edge in the heart of the Swan Valley’s vineyards. There is a range of modern playground equipment for the children. FROM GINGIN & BINDOON

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Walk trail brochures and other information about the City of Swan’s region can be obtained from the Swan Valley and Eastern Region Visitor Centre, Historic Guildford Courthouse Cnr Meadow and Swan Streets, Guildford. Phone 9379 9400 or visit them online at http://www.swanvalley.info Contact the City of Swan for further information phone 9267 9267.