McCallum Park to Lake Hurlingham - South Perth

McCallum Park is a large open space alongside the Swan River in Victoria Park which is often used as a venue for large scale events. We decided to walk along the river on this section to complete the river foreshore walk from Millers Pool in South Perth to the new Boorloo Bridge.

The stunning new Boorloo Bridge has opened at the eastern end of McCallum Park offering a 1km detour across to Point Fraser with plenty to explore along the way, including the kangaroos on Heirisson Island. Check out the blog: https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/post/boorloo-bridge-and-heirisson-island-matagarup-perth

From Boorloo Bridge it is a 2km, 30 minute, walk along the foreshore to Lake Hurlingham where we had turned around on our South Perth Lakes walk. While there are lovely city views there is not a lot to see along this stretch so perhaps a bike ride would be a better option. What I do like about this section is that there is a separate footpath for walkers and a cycle path for cyclists so you don't have to worry about cyclists coming up behind you.

We parked at Taylor Street but you can also park along Garland Street, at Ellam Street Car Park or Hurlingham Car Park. Toilets are available at Hurlingham, Taylor Reserve and Garland Street.

From the car park we meandered under the avenue of trees and across the grass of McCallum Park. More recently this space has been redeveloped and is now known as the McCallum Park Active Area. Features include a skate plaza, including a skate bowl suitable for both beginner and experienced skaters, a BMX pump track and a junior scooter track all overlooked from the spectator zone. The basketball courts feature a large-scale artwork by local Indigenous artists Kamsani Bin Salleh and Chris Nixon, acknowledging connection between land and river and the cultural significance of the area. This area is easily accessed by bus from the Causeway Bus Station.

Returning west along the foreshore there are some fitness stations along the way, benches to sit and enjoy the view and a small playground. After Taylor Street you pass the Taylor Reserve Disc Golf Park if you fancy a game.

The path curves around the Department of Water and Environment compound - a side path will take you towards the river but you can not access the river front adjacent to the compound and have to walk around passing a grove of magnificent shady Moreton Bay Fig trees.

At Ellam Street there is information about Manning Dairy which was established here in 1877. The path runs adjacent to the river but we chose to walk along the river retaining wall where we could see jellyfish bobbing in the shallow waters.

Passing a stand of palm trees we could see Hurlingham Playground a short distance away. This playground has been expanded recently and now provides an inclusive playspace for children of all abilities. There is a ramp providing access for children with mobility needs, an accessible liberty swing and a range of opportunities for cognitive, physical and social development. The new play equipment integrates well with the old playground retaining the sandpit under existing shade sails. There are barbecue facilities here.

We wandered across the road for a quick look at Lake Hurlingham which we had visited on our South Perth Lakes walk, before turning around and heading back to the car at Taylor Street enjoying both city views and views to the Crown complex up river.

The other sections of the river foreshore from Millers Pool to the South Perth Lakes are probably more scenic than this section but the advantage was that it was relatively quiet along this stretch. If you are doing the Bridges Walk around the Swan River you will cover this section along the way.

To read more blogs go to:

https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/blog-1

For South Perth Foreshore Walk blogs:

South Perth Lakes:

https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/post/south-perth-lakes

Scented Garden Jetty to Jetty

https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/post/scented-garden-jetty-to-jetty-south-perth-foreshore

Millers Pool to Mindeerup Piazza

https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/post/miller-s-pool-to-mindeerup-piazza-south-perth

Windsor Park and Old Mill Road

https://www.outandaboutfnc.com/post/windsor-park-and-old-mill-point-rd-south-perth

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