Friday 23 October 2015

Top Outdoor Areas in Perth Metro Area to Try


 Top outdoor training spots in Perth!

 Looking for something different or a change of scenery from the gym? Looking for some great outdoor workout locations, here's a few I've done so far.

 RUNNING ROUTES
Lake Monker 
The Swan River (Try the Bridges - from the Causeway to the Narrows) 
Windan Bridge to Causeway 
Canning River in Mt Pleasant around the Mt Henry Bridge. 
Foreshore area, near the University of WA boat ramp 
Hale Road hill in City Beach 
Riverside Drive in East Fremantle.

 STAIRS AND TRAILS

 Kokoda track in Kings Park 
Jacob's Ladder 

OPEN SPACES/CARDIO, WEIGHTS OR RESISTANCE 

Jackadder Park in Woodlands 
Shelley Reserve 
Yokine Reserve. 
Carine Open Space 
Whitford Nodes park in Hillarys. 
Abbott Park in Scarborough. 
Coogee Beach Point Walter in Bicton 
McCallum Park in Victoria Park 
Burswood Park

Saturday 1 August 2015

Outdoor Exercise Equipment in Perth Parks - Where to Go



You don’t need an expensive gym membership to stay fit and healthy in Perth these days. 
Local councils have established free exercise equipment in Perth parks over recent years, usually between bike paths and walking tracks.
Local government has done a lot to invest in such equipment in recent years. 
Free exercise equipment in Perth Parks include:
  • Hyde Park, Perth (bounded by Vincent Street, William Street, Throssell Street and Glendower Street)
  • Robertson Park, North Perth, (Fitzgerald Street and Palmerston Street)
  • Beatty Park Reserve, North Perth (Charles Street and Vincent Street)
  • Tranby Reserve, Hardey Road, Maylands
  • Banks Reserve, Joel Terrace, East Perth
  • foreshore, Claisebrook Cove, East Perth
  • Forrest Park, Mt Lawley (Walcott Street and Harold Street)
  • Mount Henry Bridge Reserve, Mount Pleasant
  • Morris Buzacott Reserve, Kardinya
  • John Connell Reserve, Leeming
  • Tompkins Park, Applecross,
  • McCallum Park, Victoria Park
  • Mounts Bay Road, Perth across from the Mounts Bay Waters Apartment Hotels.
  • Abbett Park – Andrew Street Scarborough.
  • Carine Regional Open Space – Monyash Road Carine.
  • Grenville Reserve – Hector Street Tuart Hill.
  • Dianella Regional Open Space – Cnr Light St and Alexander Drive Dianella.
  • Princess Wallington Reserve – Princess Road Balga.
  • Yokine Regional Open Space – Wordsworth Ave Yokine.