Bardon Park facts for kids

Bardon Park, also known as Malgamongup, is a beautiful park in Maylands. It sits right next to the amazing Swan River in Perth, Western Australia. Many people think it's one of the prettiest parks in Perth!

Discover Bardon Park

Bardon Park is a popular spot for families and nature lovers. It offers lovely views of the Swan River. The park is managed by the City of Bayswater, which has been taking care of it since 2006.

Fun for Everyone

In March 2016, a special nature playground was opened at Bardon Park. This playground cost $175,000 to build. It has a cool rock garden that teaches about the six Noongar seasons. These seasons are Birak, Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba, and Kambarang. Each one shows a different part of the year for the Noongar people.

The park is also a great place to celebrate Australia Day. Many people come here to watch the exciting City of Perth Skyworks fireworks show. The Maylands Yacht Club is also located right next to the park, near the river.

Nature and Weather

The land around Bardon Park is mostly flat. The highest point nearby is about 45 meters above sea level. This is only about one kilometer northwest of the park. The area around Bardon Park is quite busy, with many people living there. The closest big city is Perth, which is about 3.2 kilometers southwest.

The climate around Bardon Park is usually warm. The average temperature for the year is about 19 °C. January is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging 28 °C. June is the coldest, at about 11 °C.

The park gets about 820 millimeters of rain each year. July is the wettest month, with around 142 millimeters of rain. January is the driest, getting only about 11 millimeters of rain.

Who Was Bardon?

Bardon Park is named after a man named William Frederick Stanley Bardon. He was an important person in the local government. From 1949 to 1953, he was the chairman of the Perth Roads Board. This group helped manage the roads in the Perth area.