Located in the scenic town of Northam, Western Australia, Bernard Park is a must-visit destination for families looking for a fun day out, especially for those traveling with children.
This classic park features a range of activities that make for a delightful and memorable family day trip.
Bernard Park is teeming with wildlife, particularly the graceful and plentiful white swans. An observational enclosure has been created in the park, providing a unique opportunity for visitors, especially children, to see these beautiful creatures up close.
The park has plenty of open spaces for kids to play, including pleasing bridge walks and a large, shaded adventure playground featuring toddler and pre-schooler areas with low ride-on animals, kiddie swings, climbing and slide areas. For older kids, Bernard Park features multi-level towers with slides, rope bridges, and flying foxes, low rock climbing walls, high swings, space net, and more. The spacious playgrounds are fenced, making it safe for children to play, and surrounded by lots of green grass, picnic tables, gazebos, and barbeque facilities.
If you are feeling like a walk, there is a lovely walk trail and lookout. Along the way, you might spot the famous white swans and other wildlife. The park is also home to various festivals and the Northam markets.
Bernard Park is a year-round destination that offers a beautiful and natural setting for visitors to soak up the sun, enjoy the scenery and have fun with the family. A visit in August is quite special as the park is the starting point of the Avon Descent, a 134-kilometer white water race down the Avon River to Perth.
Located in the heart of Northam's town center, Bernard Park is a