G.O. Edwards Park — Attraction in Burswood

It's a hidden treasure in the midst of commercial and casino precincts right next to the bustling traffic on Great Eastern Highway. Great location for weddings, family gatherings or outdoor events for young students, or anyone who is interested in wildlife within natural lake environments! There are BBQ facilities close to the lake, children's playground, youth exercise facilities and also the new public toilets. The settings within the park are excellent for the young and old, who may also like to have a relaxing place to spend some time with. The only thing at the moment is the access to the park where the lake is, due to some modifications...

Went past it on the bus and spotted a lot of birds through the trees, so came back. Ended up spending a lot of time sitting at the tables by the barbies, birdwatching. Loads of corellas, multiple cormorant species, darters, purple swamp hens, et cetera. Everything from Willie Wagtails to nankeen night heron. There are also a lot of white ibises there, and I noticed that someone had managed to get Google to display the marker 'Bin Chicken Island' for the lake. Made me smile, at least. A calm and peaceful place with nearby bus stops...

GO Edwards Park is a great space on the opposite side of Great Eastern Hwy to the Burswood/Crown complex. The park boasts a gorgeous lake, a rotunda (where my niece got married), a brand new adventure playground, toilets and enough room for your four-legged friends to have a good runabout. This park is also home to my mum's memorial bench. So next time you head down there, look for Sheila's seat 'come sit with me awhile' and have a good chat - she's a...