Adventure in Hammond Park
Hammond Park stands out in contrast to the vast, red dirt desert around it. Famous as a lush green oasis in the Goldfields, Hammond Park is a public park spanning two hectares of green open space for everyone to enjoy.
With vibrant green lawns, walking paths shaded by tall gum trees, and a calming pond and water area in the middle, it’s a beautiful, relaxed spot, and a welcome escape from the Kalgoorlie heat. A large heritage-listed rotunda provides more shade among the gums. It’s the perfect place to pack a picnic, kick a ball around on the grass, and enjoy the extensive and exciting kid’s playground.
Or just wander the paths, sit under the trees and watch the world go by.
As well as space to enjoy some downtime, it also features some unique attractions. The kids will love this one: inside, you’ll find an animal sanctuary that lets you get up close with peacocks, kangaroos, and emus. There are enclosed aviaries where you can meet an amazing array of bright and colourful native birds.
Another oddity you’ll find is the miniature Bavarian castle. Built in the 1970s by George Kaspar—famous for building other similar models all over Australia—the Hammond Park castle is a scale replica of Bavaria’s Breitenstein Castle. An eye-catching design, it’s said to be adorned with 40,000 gemstones on its façade, and will enchant young and old alike.
What to know before you go
Hammond Park can be found on Memorial Drive, Kalgoorlie. It’s a short five-minute drive from Plaza Hotel Kalgoorlie. Just head down Egan Street, turn right onto Maritana Street, continue on as it turns into Graeme Street, and turn left onto Addis Drive. Addis Drive then turns into Memorial Drive—you’ll know you’re at the entrance when you see the big iron gates adorned with native animals.
Hammond Park’s opening hours are 9am—5am daily.
As a public park, Hammond Park is a free to enter.
Hammond Park has a great range of facilities, making it the perfect place to spend the day with the family.
- Plum Cafe: featuring hot and cold food, savoury and sweet, plus coffee and cold drinks
- BBQ facilities
- Toilets
- Kid’s playground