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Parks and Playgrounds

Explore Local Parks and Playgrounds - Northam

The Shire offers and maintains a variety of parks and playgrounds, perfect for enjoying nature, staying active, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Below is a list of key parks and playgrounds across the Shire, for public toilets availability visit Toilet Map. If you have any suggestions or questions, contact us at [email protected].

Apex Park View More 🔗

The playground features four slides, plenty of climbing areas, and a set of swings. The facility has plenty of open grass to enjoy a picnic, kick a ball, relax under the sun or observe the children and nature. It also allows children to play with sand and other sensory play equipment.

A pedestrian path takes you to the Suspension Bridge across the other side of the river and back to Apex Park via the Peel Terrace Bridge. The entire park is fenced to ensure a safe play environment.

📍 Newcastle Road (Corner Broome Terrace), Northam
Features: Barbeque, playground, picnic area, public toilet
Bernard Park View More 🔗

Bernard Park is a community space designed for all ages. It features two fenced playgrounds for toddlers and older children, where they can swing, climb, slide, play together, or alone, and enjoy a large green open space perfect for ball games and outdoor activities. The park also offers a water play area and other facilities tailored for the whole family. Bernard Park also hosts events on its Soundshell, as well as the Lion's Community Markets, every first Saturday of each month. With cafes nearby and plenty of facilities, it’s a perfect place to play, relax, and connect with nature. 

📍 2 Grey St, Northam
Features: Barbeque, parents room, playgrounds, drinking fountains, picnic area, public toilets, cafes and restaurants nearby
Bert Hawke Park View More 🔗

This small, fully fenced park offers a slide, climbing features, and a flying fox, perfect for keeping younger children entertained. Conveniently located, it’s also a great spot for families to enjoy while older children or adults make use of the nearby oval.

📍 Bert Hawke Oval on Suburban Road, Northam
Features: Drinking fountain, picnic area, oval and playground
Dr Dunlop Park View More 🔗

The park consists of a castle playground and swings with shade, sandpit and picnic table. Children can engage in imaginative and sensorial play around the park while protected by shades. Caretakers can enjoy sitting areas under plenty of shade. The entire park is fenced to ensure a safe play environment.

📍 10 Springfield Rd, Northam
Features: Picnic area and playground
George Nuich Park View More 🔗

Large gazebo with seating, rope climbing tower, sandpit, swing and a couple of metal diggers that allow children to develop gross motor skills. Located near Northam’s Country Club, the park’s standout feature is its inclined hills. These hills provide the perfect opportunity for children and young people of all ages and abilities to challenge themselves riding up and down on their bikes, scooters, or simply by running and climbing. Even though the park is not fenced, it is surrounded by residential properties and open land, offering a sense of safety and allowing passive surveillance for families and children. 

📍 34 Wood Drive, Northam
Features: Picnic area, playground, nature play equipment and safe pathways
May Park View More 🔗

A compact, fully fenced park ideal for younger children, featuring swings, a slide, and rocking animal play equipment, all within fenced, safe and secure environment.

📍 1 May St, Northam
Features: Picnic area and playground
Morrell Park View More 🔗
A great spot for a family picnic, with plenty of shade from large trees and comfortable seating. The playground features swings, slides, and climbing equipment for children to enjoy in a fenced safe environment.

📍 Morrell St (Corner Chidlow St W), Northam
Features: Picnic area and playground
Northam Youth Precinct - Skate Park View More 🔗

The skate park caters to all skill levels and ages, with exciting extras like a basketball court, ping pong table, parkour course, and flying fox. Families can relax in the green open space, enjoy shaded seating, or fire up a barbecue.

📍 38 Peel Terrace, Northam
Features: Basketball court, parkour, table tennis, bowls and ramps, barbeque, parents room, oval, picnic area, public toilets, cafes and restaurants nearby

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Hooper Park View More 🔗

Hooper Park is conveniently located on Great Eastern Highway and features an Information Bay, toilet facilities, shady seating, and barbecues. With open space for kids and dogs to play or explore, it’s ideal for a break on the road. The popular Bakers Hill Pie Shop and Café are just a walking distance away.

📍 Great Eastern Highway (Corner with Berry Brow Rd), Bakers Hill
Features: Barbeque, public toilets, drinking fountain, cafes and restaurants nearby
Bakers Hill Park View More 🔗

St George Street Park, located next to the Bakers Hill Recreation Centre, features swings, a seesaw, climbing ladders, a slide, and a flying fox, perfect for younger children. Nearby, you can also find the Bakers Hill Oval, tennis courts, and golf course. Other amenities include BBQs, a water fountain, and toilet facilities at the Recreation Centre, with additional public toilets available at Hooper Park.

📍 St George St, Bakers Hill
Features: Barbeque, drinking fountain, public toilets, playground and sports areas
Wundowie Skate Park View More 🔗
This park features a skate park, playground, open oval, and free BBQ area with shaded seating. Families can enjoy the quiet atmosphere, water fountain, and ample parking. The main park and playground areas are fenced making it a great spot to safely unwind and play.

📍 3 Banksia Ave, Wundowie
Features: Basketball court, bowls and ramps, barbeque, RV accommodation, oval, parents room, picnic area, public toilets, cafes and restaurants nearby
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