Manning Park

Manning Park in Spearwood is a nature lover's haven, offering a wide range of facilities and outdoor activities for families to enjoy.

The park features free BBQ facilities, a children's playground, and exhibits like the Azelia Homestead Museum and Farm Machinery, making it a perfect outing for families or groups of friends. Visitors can have a lovely picnic or enjoy a barbeque in the well-maintained picnic areas. Additionally, guests can hike on the well-trodden paths or experience Cockburn's answer to Perth's Jacob's Ladder, a hiking trail that offers panoramic views. Bird watchers can also enjoy the park's large lake, which is home to a variety of ducks and swans.

The best time to visit Manning Park is from November to April, during the sunny season. The park is open every day from 8 am to 6 pm during this time, allowing visitors ample opportunity to explore and take advantage of the amenities.

To reach Manning Park from Perth, visitors can drive or take bus number 520. If taking the bus, visitors can alight at the Rockingham Road and Hamilton Road stop in Spearwood and take a brief walk to the park. Alternatively, visitors can park their vehicles in the parking lot if they choose to drive.

Manning Park offers a vast range of activities and facilities for visitors to enjoy, making it a beautiful spot to take a break and immerse oneself in the natural beauty of Western Australia.