Parks and Facilities

Parks, Open Spaces and Reserves

The Shire is responsible for the maintenance of a number of parks, public open spaces, ovals, walk trails and conservation reserves.

Facility Review

A Facility Management Review commenced in June 2017 with Council resolving at the July 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting (OCM) to accept the Management of Community Facilities Review Report and Case Studies Report prepared by John Ravlic of Ravim RMC. A copy of these documents are provided for your reference.

At the July 2019 OCM Council resolved to further workshop the corporate framework and related templates.

Built Facilities

The Shire also maintains;

Parks and Facilities
Bindoon Library	For information call the Shire on 9576 4600
Bindoon Oval	For bookings call the Shire on 9576 4600
Bindoon Town Hall	For bookings contact Bindoon Entertainment Arts and Theatre at bookbindoonhall@gmail.com
Brockman Historical Precinct	For information call 9576 1325
Chinkabee Complex	For bookings call 9655 9046 / 9576 2
Chittering Health Centre	For an appointment call 9576 1097
Chittering Post Office	For information call 9576 1020
Chittering Visitor Centre	For information call 9576 4664
Community and Senior Housing	For information call the Shire on 9576 4600
Muchea Community Hall (with Oval)	For bookings call the Shire 9576 4600
Sandown Park Equestrian Facility	For bookings call 9571 4362
The Village Green (Lower Chittering Hall with Oval)	For bookings call the Shire 9576 4600
Wannamal Community Centre (with Oval)	For bookings call 9655 7013

Although regular inspections of all parks and facilities are made, the Shire also relies on the public to notify us of any dangerous situations. Please contact Technical Services on (08) 9576 4600 or submit a Works Request Form.

Works Request Form

Play Equipment

The Shire is working to meet the needs of children and carers by installing the latest and safest play equipment, and updating older playgrounds to meet current safety standards. Please help to take care of our children, parks and playgrounds by reporting any damaged play equipment to the responsible organisation listed above.

Disability Access

The Shire of Chittering Facilities Disability Access Information

Ground Marking

Clubs are responsible for marking of grounds and providing any other equipment.

Permitted: chalk, whiting or ground marking paint
Prohibited: lime, creosote, sump oil, herbicide or any other chemical is prohibited for marking grounds

Clubs wishing to ensure that only approved materials are used for line making should contact the Works Supervisor at the Shire of Chittering on (08) 9576 4600.

If inappropriate line marking materials are used then a charge will be incurred to rectify any damage caused.

Location Details
Name	Address	Geocode	Description
Aquila Reserve	Hart Drive	-31.42178, 116.07615	Aquila Reserve is located on Hart Drive, Upper Chittering. It has a modern playground area with surrounding walk trails.
Bindoon Library	6177 Great Northern Hwy	-31.38613, 116.09622	Bindoon Library is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm. On Saturday we thank the volunteers that enable the facility to be open from 9am to Midday. Internet access is available for the public in return for a gold coin donation. On Tuesday mornings the Library hosts "Storytime" for the local little ones. Call 9576 4600 for more information, or visit the Shire website - click Community, then Library.
Bindoon Oval	6180 Great Northern Hwy	-31.386951, 116.097580	The Bindoon Oval is located, between the Bindoon Town Hall and the Chinkabee [Sporting] Complex, at 6180 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon. It has a BBQ, picnic tables and public toilets. Camping for caravan clubs can be booked through contacting the Shire on 95764600. Both the Hall and the [Sporting] Complex host many events throughout the year, visit the Shire website (click Discover and Events Calendar) for more details.
Bindoon Townsite Heritage Walk	Gray Road	-31.38188, 116.09416	The Bindoon Townsite Heritage Walk starts at Clune Park on Gray Road. It is a 1800m "Tale Trail" which shares community stories on bespoke signage. It is an easy stroll along footpaths around the CBD, however care must be taken as there are a couple of road crossings.
Djidi-Djidi Ridge Walk Trail	Opposite 3232 Chittering Road	-31.48178, 116.11309	Djidi-Djidi Ridge - picnic area with toilets and walk trail. Distance: 1.5km trail, 3km / 45 minutes return. Gradient: short, steep hills, some steps. Quality: formed track, some obstacles, limited signage. Some bushwalking experience recommended. See the "Grass Tree" sculpture.
Brockman Historical Precinct	Cnr Tea Tree Rd and Great Northern Hwy	-31.41630, 116.09399	The Brockman Historical Precinct houses Bindoon Arts and Crafts and the Bindoon Museum along with being the site of the Old Roads Board Building. The Precinct is open, through local volunteers, Wednesday from 10am to 3pm and weekends from 10am to 3pm. It has shady picnic tables available at all times. See the "Wheels of Time" which is part of Chittering's Sculpture Trail.
Carty Reserve Walk	Great Northern Hwy	-31.44107, 116.071056	Carty Reserve - roadside picnic area with walk trail. Distance: 900m trail with loop, 1.5km / 45 minutes return. Gradient: mainly flat, slight inclines, no steps. Quality: formed track, some obstacles, signposted. No experience recommended. See the "Cockatoo" interpretive sculpture.
Chinkabee Complex	Great Northern Hwy	-31.38730, 116.09784	The Chinkabee Complex offers bowling greens, tennis, basketball, netball and club facilities. This Shire owned facility is managed by the Bindoon Sport and Recreation Association on behalf of the community.
Chittering Country Club POS	Chittering Country Club Estate	-31.3979, 116.0654	The Chittering Country Club public open space is a nature reserve with the area reflecting a true nature of the native fauna and flora. There are several walking opportunities within the area.
Chittering Rise POS	Maddern Road	-31.4823, 116.0566	This public open space is a nature reserve reflecting a true nature of the native fauna and flora of the area.
Chittering Visitor Centre	6180 Great Northern Hwy	-31.38562, 116.09669	The Chittering Visitor Centre is run by the Chittering Tourist Association, supported by the Shire of Chittering and volunteers. It is open Monday to Tuesday 10am-1pm and Wednesday- Friday from 9am-4pm and on weekends from 10am-1pm. Hours may vary occasionally due to volunteer availability. The Centre offers visitor’s information about the Shire and surrounding areas, along with stocking locally made products and gifts.
Clune Park	Cnr Gray Road and Great Northern Hwy	-31.38188, 116.09416	Clune Park is located just north of the Bindoon townsite on Great Northern Highway and only a short distance from the shops. A perfect place to stop for a picnic and to give the children a chance to try out the playground equipment. There is a skate park onsite and a BMX track nearby. Clune Park has well-maintained toilets, BBQ's, a gazebo and shady tables. It is also the Trailhead for the Bindoon Townsite Heritage Walk and connects the Lake Needoonga Walk with the Stonehouse Walk.
John Glenn Park	Muchea South Road	-31.57868, 115.97411	John Glenn Park is located on Muchea South Road in the Muchea Townsite. The park has well-maintained toilets, BBQ's, a gazebo and shady tables, other facilities include a playground, skate park and BMX track. In April / May each year John Glenn Park is the venue for the Muchea Youth Festival - visit the Shire website (click Discover and Events Calendar) for more details.
Muchea Oval	Archibald Street	-31.58191, 115.97089	Muchea is an historic rural village, which has undergone a transition from primary horticultural production to a rural living environment of increasing attraction to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle. The Muchea Hall and Oval boasts BBQ's and sporting facilities. Events are held in the Hall throughout the year, visit the Shire website (click Discover and Events Calendar) for more details.
Needoonga Walk Trail	Edmonds Place	-31.38247, 116.09413	Needoonga Walk - lakeside walk trail linking Edmonds Reserve and Clune Park (BBQ, picnic and toilet facilities). Distance: 620m trail, 1.2km / 30 minutes return. Gradient: flat, no steps. Quality: well-formed path, clearly signposted. No experience required.
Robert Hindmarsh Rest Area	Bindoon Moora Road	-31.16455, 116.05820	The Robert Hindmarsh Rest Area has toilet and camping facilities available, the perfect stopover if you're travelling through Chittering.
Sandown Park	Chittering Street	-31.57311, 115.97214	Sandown Park is a 13 ha venue used mainly for equestrian purposes, predominantly Polocrosse.
Spoonbill Lake	Hart Drive	-31.42226, 116.07758	Spoonbill Lake - lakeside walk trail with picnic facilities. Distance: 800m trail, 1.6km / 40 minutes return. Gradient: flat, no steps. Quality: well-formed path, no signage required. No experience needed, take some time to spot the birdlife at this creek-fed lake, wood and black duck, dabchicks and waders can usually be seen.
Stonehouse Walk Trail	Clune Road	-31.38241, 116.09233	Stonehouse Walk - lakeside walk trail linking to Needoonga Walk and Clune Park (BBQ, picnic and toilet facilities). Distance: 1.5km trail, 3km / 60 minutes return. Gradient: mainly flat, no steps (steep hill if loop return via road). Quality: well-formed path, no signage required. No experience needed..
Sussex Bend	Sussex Bend	-31.52924, 116.05717	Sussex Bend public open space is located on Sussex Bend in the Maryville Downs Estate, Lower Chittering. It boasts a BBQ, shady tables and a modern playground area.
The Village Green	23 Chittering Valley Road	-31.57051, 116.10239	The Village Green is located at 23 Chittering Valley Road, Lower Chittering. It is a beautiful venue nestled amongst the hills. There are well-maintained toilets, a BBQ, shady table and a playground. The Oval is the home of the local Cricket team. Events are held in the Hall throughout the year, visit the Shire website (click Discover and Events Calendar) for more details.