Bold Park facts for kids
Bold Park is a large natural bushland area in Perth, Western Australia. It covers about 437 hectares (that's like 1,080 football fields!). You can find it in the suburb of City Beach, not far from the Indian Ocean.
This park is special because it's only about 8 kilometers west of Perth's city center. It's also right next to the Perry Lakes Reserve. Because the park has hills, you can enjoy amazing views of both the city and the ocean!
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History of Bold Park
How Bold Park Started
The Perth City Council created Bold Park in 1936. It got its name on November 14, 1944, after a person named William E. Bold. He was a very important city official, serving as the town clerk (a bit like a city manager) for a long time, from 1900 to 1944.
Limestone and the Quarry Amphitheatre
Bold Park sits on a flat area near the coast that has lots of limestone. In the past, people dug up this limestone from the park. This stone was used to help build the growing city of Perth.
Today, one of these old digging sites has become a cool outdoor theater! It's called the Quarry Amphitheatre. The tall quarry walls help the sound travel well and also provide shelter. It can hold up to 640 people for shows and events.
Protecting the Park
Bold Park was officially recognized as an "A-class reserve" on August 10, 1998. This means it's a very important natural area that needs to be protected.
Since the year 2000, the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) has been in charge of managing Bold Park. They also look after Kings Park, another big park nearby.
Like many natural areas near cities, Bold Park has faced challenges. These include frequent fires, too many people using certain areas, and weeds that can take over native plants. To help with this, the BGPA created a plan called the Bold Park Environmental Management Plan (from 2000 to 2005). This plan aimed to restore and protect the park's natural environment.
Bold Park Reservoir is located on the western side of the park, near Kalinda Drive.
