Families and Youth
Families and Youth are an integral part of the local community. The Town provides a range of activities and services that reflect the diversity and interest of families and youth.
Recreational and Social Activities
The Town provides many community parks with playground equipment to suit all ages. There is Skate Bowl at McCallum Park. Mobile Skate Ramps are also available for young people to enjoy and are on rotation schedule of different locations in the Town. The current and future locations are as follows:
Rayment Park, Lathlain
4 July - 29 August 2012
John Bissett Reserve, East Victoria Park
29 August - 24 October 2012
Former Carlisle Lathlain Bowling Club car park (corner Roberts Road and Bishopsgate Street, Lathlain)
24 October - 19 December 2012
McCallum Park (next to Skate bowl), Victoria Park
19 December - 13 February 2013
Aqualife Centre in East Victoria Park offers swim programmes, classes and swimming clubs catering for babies and children from 4 months right through to Adult classes.
The Leisurelife Centre in East Victoria Park offers a variety of energizing programs for children aged from 2 to 15 years. All programs focus on enjoyment and participation and aim to develop skills and self confidence. The Leisurelife Centre also offers a range of School Holiday Programs, suited for 6 to 14 year olds.
The Town’s involvement in KidSport now makes it possible for children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. KidSport allows eligible youth aged 5-18 years to apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees.
The Victoria Park Library hosts a range of activities for children from Rhymetime and Storytime for babies and pre-schoolers through to year one reading programmes, book clubs for primary school children and school holiday activities.
The Town regularly hosts many events and activities designed for families and youth. If you have any queries about any of the Towns activities and services for families and youth, please contact Neighbourhood Enrichment on 9311 8114 or email admin@vicpark.wa.gov.au
