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Hyde Park, Perth
Bounded
by Vincent, William, Glendower and Throssell Street, Perth
Hyde Park is
a favourite amongst locals and is situated in Perth at the backdoor
of Northbridge. It is a magic park characterised by its majestic
Plane trees over a century old. These lovely deciduous trees mark
changes in the season from their burnt orange autumn leaves to their
shedding of leaves in winter.
The park had
its beginnings as part of a series of lakes named "Third Swamp"
stretching from Claisebrook
to Herdsman Lake. The Third Swamp was a popular camp site used by
the Nyungar people up to the 1890s. The Hyde Park as we know it
today was declared a public park and officially named Hyde Park
in 1899.
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| Hyde
Park, Perth |
Hyde Park is
a nice escape from the bustling city. Jog around the park, practice
your tai chi steps, walk your dog, take the kids for a burst of
activity in the children's playground, blade around the path, have
a picnic or BBQ, or just find a quiet corner to read a book and
enjoy the sunshine. Its two lakes attract birdlife including ducks,
coots, the resident pelicans, and swans. The old Morton Bay fig
trees with their gnarly trunks are also a prominent feature of the
park.
Spot the regulars
congregating for their weekly chat about goings on in Perth or having
their game of chess in the park. On the odd occasion, you might
catch a glimpse of talented jugglers and other street performers
honing their acts.
The artwork
scattered throughout the park is also worth checking out. A mosaic
water feature playground is located at the Vincent Street end of
the park. The interesting bronze chessboard piece is located at
the Throssell Street end of the park.
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| Hyde
Park, Perth |
Its a popular
spot for weddings and photography shoots. Throughout the year, keep
a lookout for all manner of festivals including the multicultural
festival Harmony on Hyde and a range of music concerts and performances
at the stage area in Hyde Park. The stage area is located closest
to the corner of Vincent and William Street.
Need a caffeine
fix? Hyde Park is in close proximity to Lake Street and the offerings
of cafes and restaurants in Northbridge.
The closest
cafes are Tarts
on Lake Street and La Papillon on Bulwer Street. Head towards the
Glendower Street end of the park for easy access to cafes in Perth
and Northbridge.
Coming Up
La Papillon
Cafe, Bulwer Street
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