Wednesday 17 October 2012

BURSWOOD PARK, PERTH

Burswood Park is a large park close to the Perth CBD adjacent to the magnificent Swan River. Citizen of the Year Lake is the tranquil centrepiece of the Park and is named in honour of Western Australia's prestigious Citizen of the Year awards, with names of recipients displayed on plaques fixed to the cobbled limestone edge of the adjoining dais.

The Swan Fountain is a salute to the Swan River and a major landmark of the city of Perth. The stunning sculpture of Western Australian black swans majestically rising from their nest, captures the spirit and life of the State's treasured Swan River.

The Swan Shell is designed to reflect the movement of a swan in flight, and its graceful structure soars above the surrounding parklands. It is a landmark for visitors and a popular venue for weddings, concerts and outdoor events, freely available for public use. 

This post is part of the Water World Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Nature Footsteps Waters meme.










12 comments:

  1. This looks like a very "zen" place ...

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  2. What a beautiful place, calm and peaceful !

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  3. It is a very tranquil and well-maintained place, even lovely to have a stroll or have picnic and a book. I envy my former roommate for taking her PhD in Perth.

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  4. How beautiful!! I love the fountain!! The swan shell would be a great place for photos!! And bird of paradise flowers in the last photo!! What more could I ask for!!!

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  5. That's a beautiful park. What an impressive fountain and sculpture too. Your skies are as blue as ours here in NorCal! Enjoy the day.

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  6. This is a nice place. Fine photos.

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  7. A beautiful blue day as a beautiful park....a lovely day of pix

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  8. Two wonderful things to see on a sunny day! The swans are so unique and graceful.

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  9. Wow that is pretty unique fountain. And the place for the wedding is beautiful too.

    Visiting from Water World Wednesday
    Kim,USA

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  10. Wow, that is such a lovely lake. I love the beautiful swan sculpture.

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  11. Så utrolig vakker plass!! Nydelige bilder. Skulle ønske jeg kunne reise dit!!
    Ønsker deg en flott dag!
    Klem fra Norge:))

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  12. what a gorgeous place. Love that bird fountain and, well, I would almost want to get married. Such a nice offer to people. :)

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