It's a very peaceful park with bathroom facilities, barbeques, a playground and picnic seating areas. However, there are no paths into the forest to walk around and explore. It's just a picnic or lookout spot. To explore or walk out into the forest, you must go off the path and down steep, rocky hills, etc. At night time, when my family i typically visit (6pm onwards) there are sometimes some very unsavoury characters. The park ranger closes the main gate at 7pm so you cannot park close to your picnic area. The lighting is very dark at night, especially around the top carpark. In many instances, drunk and/or high people come through and make a fuss. Last time we visited, someone had torn up the pavement, smashed glass everywhere and broken branches from trees. It's usually safe during the day time but then it's busy and loud, full of people and...
Read moreHardinge Park is a beautiful park located in the City of Gosnells, Western Australia. Situated near the Bickley Brook Reservoir, it offers a peaceful escape with stunning views of the surrounding hills.
The park features well-maintained walking trails, picnic areas equipped with barbecues and shelters, and a playground for children. It is a popular destination for families, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Hardinge Park provides a relaxing environment for outdoor activities such as picnics, leisurely walks, and birdwatching, making it a valued...
Read moreI did City of Gosnells heritage ghost walk which started here.. 5.5kms night walk with torches around Bickley and Victoria Dams... with entertainment and stories of the early Swan River Colony settlers. I highly recommend it. Only down side were the couple of vocally whinging teenagers in the group.. they were sharing that they were bored and did not like that most of the stories were hard luck/death of...
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