Story: Town of Vic Park
Episode: 5
Presenter: Carmen Braidwood
Air Date: 11th September 2022
Carmen visits the bustling streets of Victoria Park that is home to decades of heritage, fantastic suburban gems and thriving local neighbourhoods.
- Victoria Park is a thriving meeting place home to many successful small businesses, a brand-new community centre and the newly redeveloped Mineral Resources Park.
- Carmen hits the high street; Albany Highway, which is the heart of Victoria Park and a fantastic place to explore a range of urban, food and shopping experiences
- Discover your artistic side with a stroll along the Vic Park Collective that helps locals and visitors explore the recent explosion of street art in the neighbourhood.
- Keen for a night out? The Boston Brewing Co, the Dutch Trading Co and the iconic Balmoral Hotel are always a fantastic choice for a delicious drink and pub meal. No matter what cuisine, you are guaranteed to find a unique and delicious experience in Victoria Park.
- If you are after a hint of boutique shopping, Victoria Park is home to many quirky and vintage treasures such as Rhubarb Records, Crow’s Books and the Urban Revolution.
- Have a go at some bouldering at GO Edwards Park, the kids will love the mist portal at John Macmillan Park, or take a stroll along the Burswood Heritage Trail.
- Take a guided tour in the Jirdarup Bushland to witness a biodiverse flora and fauna hotspot tucked away in suburbia.
- The Vic Park Summer Street Party on the 19th of November is the perfect way to discover the hidden gems of Victoria Park.
For more information:
https://www.victoriapark.wa.gov.au/