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Matilda Bay Reserve

Hackett Drv, Crawley

Matilda Bay Reserve is a serene riverside escape just minutes from the city – a leafy, open-space haven where families can cycle, walk along the water, paddle or swim in calm, sheltered river waters, or picnic under shady trees with the city skyline in view. Its mix of easy-access paths, cafes, calm river frontage and abundant nature make it a great spot for relaxed outdoor days and spontaneous water play.

Play Features

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Climb: climbing trees

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Splash or Swim: river

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Dig or build: beach

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Sticks, rocks
& honkey nuts

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Cubby making

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Wheels: sealed paths for bikes, prams & scooters

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Views: river, city

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Plants & animals: water birds, dolphins, fish

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Paths & trails: walk paths

Our Favourite Features

Be sure to check out these unique play features!

Calm sheltered river frontage, perfect for safe paddling, gentle swimming or simply splashing near the bank. 

Beautiful panoramic views of the Swan River, Mount Eliza and Perth City.

Convenient riverside trails and river-edge picnic lawns provide a seamless mix of natural beauty, recreation and easy-access paths making it inclusive for prams, bikes and wheelchairs.

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets

Accessible parking

Accessible paths

Public transport nearby

No entry fee

Amenities

Toilets

Water fountain

Parking

BBQs

Shade

Picnic shelters

Cafe nearby

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Safety Information

We suggest taking time before you visit any regional or national park to read through the safety information found at Explore Parks, particularly relevant information regarding water hazards.

A photo of tree growing on Matilda Bay Reserve. The bark of the tree is smooth and light grey. Some branches grow upward, and some grow outward โ€“ more parallel to the ground. The ends of the branches have lots of green leaves. The background of the image is green grass and some trees.
A photo of a park bench at Matilda Bay reserve. The bench is made of timber and steel, and sits on an open area of green grass on the bank of the Swan River. The river water is a bright blue, as is the sky above. The canopy of a tree can be seen in the top half of the photo, and shades the bench below.

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Disclaimer

This information is for general informational purposes only. While Nature Play WA makes every effort to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, we make no warranty about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability, of the information.