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Burswood Park

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9361 4475

Address: Resort Drive 6100 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.burswoodpark.wa.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 Every year on 22 September, cities across the globe celebrate World Car-Free Day, encouraging motorists to give up their cars for a day. Part of the $1.5 billion City Deals package announced on the weekend to re-energise the Perth CBD includes $105 million to implement the Transport Plan to encourage more people to consider cycling, walking or catching public transport through the CBD by fixing some of the challenges with CBD transport, such as poor pedestrian access, incompl...ete bike paths and wayfinding. This funding builds on recently announced initiatives including the new Causeway Bridge for pedestrians and cyclists that will also improve the connectivity of Burswood Park to the city.

25.01.2022 Did you know? The southern section of Burswood Park is referred to as Charles Paterson Park. Charles Searl Paterson (1902-1967) was closely involved with the establishment of the headquarters of the WA Ski Association on the reserve along the Swan River at 201 Great Eastern Highway. The Swan River Conservation Board wrote to the City of Perth on 31 March 1967 suggesting that the reserve be named Paterson Park. The City of Perth acknowledged the letter stating that the City an...d the family of the late Mr Paterson agreed that the reserve be named the Charles Paterson Park. Paterson studied at the University of Western Australia and gained his Bachelor of Engineering degree in 1925. He took the post of Assistant Engineer at the City of Perth in 1929, and worked there for 19 years. He died on 22 February 1967, after a long illness. He was 65 years old. #tbt WA Beer & Beef Festival

25.01.2022 Another nine bollards on the old South 9 were vandalized last night. If youre using the path between Crown Perth and Optus Stadium after dark, please be aware that the lights have been turned off until the bollards can be made safe. And if you happened to see anything suspicious overnight, please report it.

25.01.2022 Woot woot! Matagarup Zip+Climb, Perth is officially open for registrations. Whos in?! Zip? Climb? Both?

25.01.2022 We want to see your photos of the Park! Each month, we choose one pic that showcases a different element of the Park - whether that's the flora, fauna, city views, or sunset - and use it as our cover photo (with the appropriate credit, of course). Share yours with us and you might have your pic featured next month!... We'll take them, however we can get them: Via PM Via email - [email protected] Tag us on your FB posts Check in to Burswood Park on FB Comment on any of our posts Tag us on Instagram #BurswoodPark Get snapping! Gemma Spencer

24.01.2022 Lovely photo across the river towards the WACA, Matagarup Bridge and Optus Stadium, thanks to Gerry Prewett

22.01.2022 How are you feeling, petal? Even though weve been out of the worst of it for a while in the West, we know some people are still doing it tough. So if youre doing okay, why not share this amongst your friends and check in with them today? #RUOKDay... Jess Harwood Art and Illustration

21.01.2022 Keep Australia Beautiful Week, from August 17-23, is to raise awareness about the simple things we can do every day to reduce our impact on the environment and encourage action. Burswood Park Board is committed to reducing waste through litter. Whilst we strongly encourage our patrons to pack, take and dispose of their picnic waste at home, we also provide 30 waste bins at various locations throughout the park. This includes 13 recycling waste bins, to ensure waste is repro...cessed wherever possible. In addition, Burswood Park Board is a collection point for @Greenbatch. The public is able to drop off their clean plastics and cans off to us for collection and local recycling into 3D filament. Collection cages can be found in the Board Office car park at the corner of Victoria Park Drive and Glenn Place. Do the right thing. #kabweek2020

20.01.2022 We need your help! If anyone knows Jaida Yarran, her phone and bankcard have been handed in to our office. Give us a call on 9361 4475 before 4.30pm today, otherwise, well take it to her bank on Monday so they can call her. Phone is locked, no one has called (yet), and a FB search has not come up with any useful options.

19.01.2022 National Threatened Species Day is held each year on 7 September, the anniversary of the last Tasmanian tigers death in Hobart Zoo. The awareness day aims to encourage the community to prevent further extinctions of Australias fauna and flora, and to restore healthy numbers of threatened species and ecological communities in the wild. In WA, there are currently many species under varying threat of extinction, from near threatened to critically endangered, including the much loved quokka, numbat and potoroo. For a full list of WAs threatened species, click here. https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au//Threatened%20Species%20of

19.01.2022 Just one more day of mask wearing, but the playground is open, and the BBQs are on, so come on down and make the most of the fabulous weather this weekend. You deserve it, Perth!

18.01.2022 A quick update on the progress of repairing the vandalism on the South 9 (former golf course between Crown Perth and Optus Stadium). As youre probably aware, temporary fencing has been installed. This is allowing us to continue to use the lights safely until they can be replaced. Unfortunately, due to delays with shipping in these strange times, replacing the damaged bollards will take longer than we would like.... So, while we know it looks kind of ugly, its better than no visibility after dark. Thanks for your understanding while we get it sorted permanently.

18.01.2022 Spring has definitely sprung in the Park! Why not head out for a wander and see how many species of flora you can spot? Feel free to share you pics below.

17.01.2022 Nearer to Nature's Palaeontolgist for a Day school holiday program is SOLD out, but there's places available for your littlest budding marine biologists. Don't delay, secure your spot today!

17.01.2022 We might have a tree or two in the park that would be perfect for this sort of caper! What do you reckon?! #fridayfunny

17.01.2022 First market for 2021. Weather has been very kind, so come on down before 12noon.

16.01.2022 Today is National Wattle Day. Golden Wattle (acacia pycnantha) was gazetted as Australia's national floral emblem in 1988. Australia is the land of the wattle. 1,210 different species of wattles, belonging to the genus Acacia, had been described by botanists by 2018. Nearly all of these (about 98-99%) ONLY occur in Australia, and more have yet to be described. Early British settlers around Port Jackson (now Sydney) used the pliant stems and branches of local trees as wattles ...to make the framework for their homes which were daubed with mud. These early homes were called "wattle-and-daub" huts. Indigenous Australians used wattles routinely for a very wide range of purposes: from food and medicines, to utensils such as digging sticks and barbs, weapons (clubs, shields, boomerangs, spear throwers, spear shafts and heads), for musical instruments such as clap sticks; firewood, ash, glues, string, dyes and waterproofing, sandals and head decorations, ceremonial items and seasonal signals. Wattles grow in nearly all parts of the Australian continent and Tasmania and often clothe the countryside with masses of green and bright golden yellow particularly in springtime in southern Australia.

16.01.2022 Ahoy there, me hearties! Thar she blows! Batten down the hatches, lads and lassies, its Talk like a Pirate Day, raising loot to support families affected by childhood cancer. Serious cause, funny stuff....

15.01.2022 GET READY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR A $100 WANDER VOUCHER. Registrations open at 10am TODAY! West Aussies have the chance to get their hands on a $100 Wander Voucher to use towards tours and experiences with $1 million worth of vouchers up for grabs. Register for a Wander Voucher and receive $100 off your total spend on tours and experiences across the State (on a minimum spend of $200).

15.01.2022 Hands up if you know where this sign is located in the park? Once upon a time, it was planted with colourful annuals, but that was perceived to not be terribly water-wise or sustainable. Now, weve planted Society Garlic, a hardy perennial that prefers full sun and requires very little watering once established, making it a perfect addition to the park.... While its not *quite* as vibrant as it once was, the pink flowers are still pretty. If you have some pics of how it used to look, wed love to see them!

14.01.2022 It's baby bird season! Adults often establish their nest sites quite some distance away from natural water sources, so getting their family back to a wetland can involve crossing busy roads. If you see a family on the move that is at risk of vehicle strike, you may be able to shepherd the adults and their babies to the nearest wetland. Alternatively, you could stay with the family and get in contact with Western Australian Seabird Rescue on 6102 8464 for assistance.... In the meantime, please SLOW DOWN when driving or riding through and around the peninsula, including along Great Eastern Highway. Ross Fitzgerald

14.01.2022 Stay dry, people. See you next week, weather dependent.

14.01.2022 Congratulations to the following people who have won double-passes to attend Pineapple Parklands THIS weekend! Bradley Zarins... Ann De Wit Caroline Lissaman Ben Neates Adrian Lee Tracey Newman Adele Harrison Trevor Sampson Sajeev Sivanpathakuma Filomena Monastra-Iemma Please DM this page with your email address (or email [email protected]) by COB Thursday 19 November so that we may forward the tickets to you prior to the event.

14.01.2022 Facebook restricts Australian news Facebook has this week restricted publishers and people in Australia from sharing or viewing news content, in response to the proposed new Media Bargaining law. As you've no doubt heard, some government Facebook pages have been blocked as part of this approach. In the unlikely event that the Park’s Facebook page becomes blocked, you can still keep up to date on the latest news and events on our website, or follow us on Instagram, LinkedI...n and Twitter. We will continue to share information, programs, initiatives, and events to our community using the channels that are available to us.

13.01.2022 If you've been wanting to do something to help those that lost their homes last week, but weren't sure how, then why not share the love this week via Telethon Community Cinemas? ALL net profits (from every ticket, bean bag hire, popcorn, sausage sizzle, stubby of beer, hot coffee and the rest) from the screenings below will be donated to the Lord Mayor’s Disaster Relief Fund. ... Please note, tonight's session has been cancelled due to weather, but it looks like fining up for the rest of the week, so get outside and make the most of the relaxed restrictions.

13.01.2022 Today is World Photography Day, an annual, worldwide celebration of the art, craft, science and history of photography. Its a gorgeous day today - why not head down to the Park and take a few shots? Whether your preference is flora, fauna, landscapes or sunsets, the opportunities are plentiful. Be sure to share your best photos on social media and tag using #BurswoodPark and #WorldPhotographyDay.... Gary Tate

12.01.2022 Burswood Park is thrilled to be welcoming back Nearer to Nature for the spring school holidays. Weve got something for the mini marine biologist and budding palaeontologist in your life. The summer program for 7-12 year olds booked out, so dont delay.... For all the details on both programs and to book a spot, click https://burswoodpark.wa.gov.au/whats-on/ Nearer to Nature

10.01.2022 Shout out to all our followers that love a beautiful garden, but have a black thumb at home. Which of these do you need the most of? #fridayfunny

10.01.2022 Burswood Park is thrilled to be welcoming back Nearer to Nature for the spring school holidays. If your kids love dinosaurs, definitely dont delay - theres not too many spots left for the older kiddos. Dolphin lovers, dont wait too long to secure your spot, either. ... For all the details on both programs and to book a spot, click TODAY! https://burswoodpark.wa.gov.au/whats-on/

10.01.2022 Round 13 for the AFL is a double-header at Optus Stadium this weekend. Fremantle Dockers take on the Sydney Swans on Saturday night and West Coast Eagles face the GWS Giants on Sunday afternoon, for their last home and away match for 2020. Road closures WILL be in place across the peninsula for both events, so plan your trip to the Park accordingly. Why not pack a picnic to enjoy by the river first and beat the rush?...

09.01.2022 Markets are open! Plenty of vendors, parking and shade to enjoy on a gorgeous day by the river, so come on down.

09.01.2022 Dont let a little cloud cover keep you from enjoying our great outdoors!

09.01.2022 Got little ones that like to get messy but the thought of cleaning up afterwards fills you with dread? Then why not bring them to the Park and have the hard work done for you? Burswood Park Board is pleased to be hosting this new program for 0-5 year olds, starting next Tuesday (19/1) and running every other week until the end of March. More details and the link for tickets here .

09.01.2022 It's contest time....AGAIN! Seems like all we've been doing for the past couple of weeks is giving away tickets, you lucky things! This time, we've got a brand new (to the park, anyway) event for you to check out - Equestrian In The Park!... Happening on Saturday 28 November from 9am to 7pm on the South 9 (the old golf course), located between Crown Perth and Optus Stadium, and boasting a first-class field, you will experience world class Eventing and Show Jumping at this one day spectacular. To enter for your chance to win one of FIVE double passes to the Family Zone, simply comment on THIS post. Feel free to tag your mates and/or share. ***WINNERS will be drawn at 10am on Monday 23 November 2020 and will be announced on this page. Winners will have 24 hours to claim their prize. ***This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You understand that you are providing your information to Burswood Park Board and not to Facebook. By participating in this promotion you agree to a complete release of Facebook from any claims. #equestrianinthepark #BurswoodPark #winnerwinner #gottobeinittowinit

08.01.2022 It should have been Walk to Work Day today in support of Diabetes Australia, but it was cancelled due to COVID-19 still impacting the numbers of people heading into work daily across the country. Thankfully, thats not where we are at in WA. So, how did you get to work/school this morning? ... Walk to Work Day will happen again Friday 3 September 2021.

07.01.2022 ICYMI Containers for Change WA is coming on 1 October! That's just three weeks away At Burswood Park, we are advocates for anything that reduces the waste that goes to landfill each and every year, and we are thrilled this program has finally made it West.... To find out what containers are eligible and where you can return them, head to https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa

05.01.2022 Another BBL match at Optus Stadium today. Gates Open 1440 Match Starts 1615 Match Concludes 1910... Road and car park closures will be in affect throughout the day so get the details here before you make plans to visit the Park. https://burswoodpark.wa.gov.au/visitor.../public-notices/ Or follow us on Twitter for more up-to-date information - https://twitter.com/BurswoodPark

05.01.2022 Its baby bird season! Adults often establish their nest sites quite some distance away from natural water sources, so getting their family back to a wetland can involve crossing busy roads. If you see a family on the move that is at risk of vehicle strike, you may be able to shepherd the adults and their babies to the nearest wetland. Alternatively, you could stay with the family and get in contact with Western Australian Seabird Rescue on 6102 8464 for assistance.... In the meantime, please SLOW DOWN when driving or riding through and around the peninsula, including along Great Eastern Highway. Ross Fitzgerald

04.01.2022 Today is National Wattle Day. Golden Wattle (acacia pycnantha) was gazetted as Australias national floral emblem in 1988. Australia is the land of the wattle. 1,210 different species of wattles, belonging to the genus Acacia, had been described by botanists by 2018. Nearly all of these (about 98-99%) ONLY occur in Australia, and more have yet to be described. Early British settlers around Port Jackson (now Sydney) used the pliant stems and branches of local trees as wattles ...to make the framework for their homes which were daubed with mud. These early homes were called "wattle-and-daub" huts. Indigenous Australians used wattles routinely for a very wide range of purposes: from food and medicines, to utensils such as digging sticks and barbs, weapons (clubs, shields, boomerangs, spear throwers, spear shafts and heads), for musical instruments such as clap sticks; firewood, ash, glues, string, dyes and waterproofing, sandals and head decorations, ceremonial items and seasonal signals. Wattles grow in nearly all parts of the Australian continent and Tasmania and often clothe the countryside with masses of green and bright golden yellow particularly in springtime in southern Australia.

04.01.2022 It's Valentine's Day this Sunday, and the markets are BACK after a week's hiatus. Event organisers and vendors will be complying with current COVID restrictions to keep everyone safe, so are awaiting final government instructions on Friday/Saturday. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter accounts then to see what this might mean in terms of visitor numbers and/or mask wearing.... The market will have an entry and exit and all visitors must scan in via SafeWA or fill in a manual register before entry. Please use contactless payment if possible. As always, if you are unwell....stay home. Vendors, if you're offering Valentine's Day specials, feel free to share them Burswood Park Markets

03.01.2022 Not a great day for ice cream...will make a call tomorrow morning for Sunday. Enjoy your day regardless.

03.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there. Even though the weather isnt fabulous today, hopefully you can get outside for a bit and make the most of the time with your families.

03.01.2022 Just a reminder that Matagarup Bridge closures are still in effect, as per the previous post. In addition, there is NO access to the foreshore between the Water Sports Association and Matagarup Bridge while the works are being undertaken. Pedestrians and cyclists will be directed on their journey via Camfield Drive only. It is anticipated that these works will be completed this week.

02.01.2022 No ice cream today, folks. Enjoy your day regardless!

02.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there. Even though the weather isn't fabulous today, hopefully you can get outside for a bit and make the most of the time with your families.

02.01.2022 How are you feeling, petal? Even though we've been out of the worst of it for a while in the West, we know some people are still doing it tough. So if you're doing okay, why not share this amongst your friends and check in with them today? #RUOKDay... Jess Harwood Art and Illustration

01.01.2022 ICYMI Containers for Change WA is coming on 1 October! Thats just three weeks away At Burswood Park, we are advocates for anything that reduces the waste that goes to landfill each and every year, and we are thrilled this program has finally made it West.... To find out what containers are eligible and where you can return them, head to https://www.containersforchange.com.au/wa

01.01.2022 Ahoy there, me hearties! Thar she blows! Batten down the hatches, lads and lassies, it's Talk like a Pirate Day, raising loot to support families affected by childhood cancer. Serious cause, funny stuff....

01.01.2022 This little fella (?) has been on a bit of an adventure today. Found himself a little lost, wandering along Glenn Place. Managed to hitch a ride back with our team before being released back into one of our seven lakes. On a warm day like today, water is a much better place for our resident Western Long Neck Turtles....