Neil Hawkins Park

Neil Hawkins Park is a park located in Joondalup, Western Australia. It is beside Lake Joondalup, and part of the Yellagonga Regional Park.[1][2]

Lake Joondalup viewed from Neil Hawkins Park.

The Yaberoo Budjara Heritage Trail between Neil Hawkins Park and Loch McNess (in Yanchep National Park) follows an ancient Indigenous Australian migration route along a chain of lakes and swamps.[3]

Description

The park contains a small grassy field surrounded by a pathway, either leading to the Lake Joondalup jetty, the picnic area, or a natural area part of Yellagonga Regional Park. The park also has a playground near the main picnic area.[4] Many variations of birds can be found in the park, such as the pigeon, the white cockatoo, the Pacific black duck, geese, the Australian wood duck, and the Australian ringneck parrots.[5]

References
  1. "Yellagonga | Explore Parks WA | Department of Parks and Wildlife". parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  2. "City of Joondalup > Explore > Parks, Reserves and Natural Areas". www.joondalup.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  3. YABEROO BUDJARA HERITAGE TRAIL. City of Wanneroo. Archived 15 June 2011. Retrieved 11 July 2017
  4. "Neil Hawkins Playground, Joondalup - Blog Reviews | - Buggybuddys". www.buggybuddys.com.au. Retrieved 2 February 2017.
  5. "Meet the Birds at Neil Hawkins Park". Retrieved 2 February 2017.
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