Parks and playgrounds across the shire provide a diverse array of facilities where we can play, explore and enjoy our natural surroundings.

Playgrounds

Visit the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association website to view the best playgrounds in the region.

Parklands

A range of parks throughout the shire allow residents and visitors to make the most of the region’s scenic locations. 

Civic Park, Allnut Terrace

Augusta’s major park features:
  • Sports ovals
  • Croquet
  • Bowling
  • Tennis courts
  • Par three golf course. 
The Rural Transaction Centre, Civic Centre, hydrotherapy pool and Augusta Library are also located on this site. (View Google Maps for address and directions.)

Pioneer Park, Bussell Highway

The home of a major public art project - the story of 30 years of the dairy and viticulture industries is illustrated on the stage in the amphitheatre; 'From a Glass of Milk to a Glass of Wine'. Popular sundowners are regularly held here over summer.

Gloucester Park, Wallcliffe Road

Gloucester Park is adjacent to the Recreation Centre and is the centre for outdoor sports with three ovals, cricket pitch and hockey field. The Margaret River football, tennis and bowling clubs are all located within this park.

The Wallcliffe Road garden is particularly popular among community members. As well as being beautiful, these gardens are hardy, drought-resistant and waterwise. A Flowering Natives - Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River species list has been produced to help interested locals learn more about the plant varieties used by the Shire at this location. 

Flowering Natives in Wallcliffe Road Garden (PDF)

Memorial Park, Town View Terrace

Located in the centre of Margaret River, this park is a popular rest area and has excellent children’s play equipment.  Memorial Park is the site of the War Memorial and the venue for the Anzac and Remembrance Day services. The park is dominated by a large Oak tree planted to commemorate the crowning of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1953.

Reuther Park

Situated at the southern end of the main street of Margaret River, this park provides a shady respite from the walk up the hill.

Rotary Riverside Park, Bussell Highway

Riverside Park has excellent picnic and barbecue facilities, shaded areas, playground equipment, toilet facilities and an information board. Located adjacent to the historical settlement area, many of the area’s heritage trails start from this park. Refer to the Paths and Trails page for more information.

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