Recreation & Activities

West Perth’s Thames Nature Trail and Wetlands is well known among birders and outdoor enthusiasts. The millpond is a wonderful place to canoe or kayak. You can paddle for quite a distance out into the countryside, seeing many species of birds and wildlife along the way. There’s no shortage of park areas for families to enjoy either.

Mitchell’s Lions Park, situated along the Thames River, features a new splash pad and playground equipment as well as an outdoor pool and mini zoo. The “Lions Loop” section of the nature trail is great for a stroll along the river or quiet time resting on a bench. It’s also perfect for a picnic lunch or a family reunion under the covered pavilion. Explorers can search out the hidden Geocaching locations.

Sports fanatics will love West Perth’s recreational facilities catering to golf, baseball, soccer, tennis, hockey, lawn bowling, curling, skateboarding, and shuffle board. In the winter, go tobogganing on Lions Park hill, go public skating at the arena or take advantage of the many snowmobile trails.

Once you’ve experienced a day in West Perth, you might just decide to stay a lifetime.