Discover Kinross

Kinross offers a variety of reasons to plan time outdoors: MacNaughton Park brings together playgrounds, free electric barbecues and a community garden as different ways to enjoy the park. Kinross Skate Park adds a sporting option, with lessons for young beginners. Falkland Park completes the picture with energy-efficient lighting at certain times of day. When planning your visit, you can choose between spending time in the park, community gardening and a guided introduction to skateboarding.

MacNaughton Park: Play and Barbecue

The electric barbecues at MacNaughton Park are free to use. A city committee document dated 17 March 2025 also lists two playgrounds in the park. This gives you a choice of different activities: the barbecues offer an opportunity for an outdoor meal, while the playgrounds focus on play. If you’re travelling with children, the two playgrounds provide a specific point of reference for planning your day; the barbecue facilities can add another option.

Kinross Community Garden: Food and Learning

The Kinross Community Garden is located in MacNaughton Park next to the community hall. As an ecologically sustainable community space, it offers nutritious food and hands-on learning. Its focus is different from playing or skateboarding: community, food and practical learning experiences take centre stage here. If you’re interested in these topics, the garden adds a distinct perspective on spending time in Kinross alongside the park and sporting activities.

Community members can harvest produce under the “Pay it Forward” model when the beds are marked “Ready to Harvest”. Local harvesting guidelines also apply. Harvesting therefore depends on a specific sign and the guidelines at the site. If you’re planning to include this in your visit, follow the signs and guidelines rather than assuming that every bed is ready to harvest at any time.

Skateboarding Lessons and Park Lighting

The city runs skateboarding lessons for young beginners at Kinross Skate Park. The coaching also includes guidance on the rules of conduct and how to use the skatepark. This makes the lessons a specific offering for young people who are new to skateboarding: as well as coaching, the programme includes guidance on using the skatepark. If you’re planning to attend a lesson, it’s worth checking the city’s latest information.

Falkland Park has energy-efficient lighting in the evenings until 9:30 pm and in the mornings from 5:30 am until sunrise. If you’re planning an early morning or later evening visit, these time windows provide a useful guide. The latest park information from the City of Joondalup is helpful if the lighting times matter for your plans.

Different Conditions to Keep in Mind

The activities differ in what you need to check before visiting: Falkland Park has specified lighting times, harvesting in the community garden depends on the signs and on-site guidelines, and skateboarding lessons require up-to-date schedule information. This comparison can help you fit the activities into your day. A park visit with the option to play or barbecue, a look around the community garden and a lesson for young skateboarding beginners each offer a different focus.

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