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Clarkson Reserve

📍 Maylands, WA

★4.6(47 Google reviews)

A relaxed riverside reserve in Maylands that suits a slow picnic more than a playground blowout, with shady grass, BBQs, two play areas and good fishing and swimming spots.

✓ Riverside views✓ Lots of shade✓ Easy parking✓ BBQs and picnic spots✓ Fishing and swimming✓ Usually quiet
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★★★★★Featured review by Dexcellent_ Productions

Clarkson Reserve in Maylands is a wonderful spot in summer time or winter. Summer time you can sit on the grass and watch the world go by whilst admiring the stunning view over the river. You can also take a walk or ride a bike along the pathways next to Clarkson Reserve and follow it as far as you like. Along the way and at Clarkson Reserve you'll see an abundance of birds including Pelicans, and sometime in the river you might be lucky enough to spot one or two dolphins swimming.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

This is a relaxed riverside spot that suits a picnic or a slow afternoon more than a big playground blowout - there are two play areas, but the real draw is the shade, the grass and watching the birds (and maybe dolphins) go by. Great if you want somewhere quiet away from main roads, and handy if your kids like fishing or the occasional swim.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pack a picnic - there are BBQs, gazebos and shade trees, including a shelter on a platform
⏰Bring insect repellent, as reviewers mention the odd mozzie near the water
đŸŽŸī¸Come for the wildlife - look for pelicans and, if you're lucky, dolphins in the river
🚗It's usually quiet with easy parking, which also makes it good for reactive dogs

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

47 Google reviews

Scenic riverside setting80%
Plenty of shade and space60%
BBQs, gazebos and picnic facilities60%
Playgrounds for kids40%
Quiet and easy parking40%
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Dexcellent_ Productions

★★★★★

“Clarkson Reserve in Maylands is a wonderful spot in summer time or winter. Summer time you can sit on the grass and watch the world go by whilst admiring the stunning view over the river. You can also take a walk or ride a bike along the pathways next to Clarkson Reserve and follow it as far as you like. Along the way and at Clarkson Reserve you'll see an abundance of birds including Pelicans, and sometime in the river you might be lucky enough to spot one or two dolphins swimming.”

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Ruza Kinsman

★★★★★

“Such a lovely park!! lots of BBQs, playground, a nice fishing spot and also a good swimming spot if you're up to it.i live nearby and swim here all the time. There's also a mini orchard with lemon, pomegranate and mulberry trees nearby for fruit picking in certain seasons.”

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Sean Gransch

★★★★★

“There is 3 bbq, 3 gazebos, 1 on a platform 2 sets of activity parks for kids to play on tennis courts, bowing club. Everyone enjoys to come down and fish, seats to just sit and enjoy the view and the accasional mozzy or two”

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Melissa Johnston

★★★★★

“Lots of shade and space. Easy parking, the times I have been there usually quiet too. Great for taking reactive dogs for this reason.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The kind of place you come for a slow afternoon rather than a big play session. There are two play areas, but the real draw is the shady grass, the three BBQs and gazebos, and the view over the river while the kids fish or take a swim. Easy parking, prams roll fine, and it sits well back from the main roads. Keep an eye out for dolphins going by, and there's even a little orchard tucked in.

🕐 Opening Hours

Sunday00:00 –

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