Neil Hawkins Park

Neil Hawkins Park is a lakeside public park on the eastern shore of Lake Joondalup in Joondalup, Western Australia, within Yellagonga Regional Park. Managed by City of Joondalup, it is known for its natural bushland, wetland birdlife, walking trails and family picnic facilities. The park offers lake views, bird hide, playground and barbecue areas, serving as a popular recreation and nature appreciation site for residents and visitors to Perth's northern suburbs.

Visitors can expect a tranquil lakeside setting with open lawns, native bushland and views across Lake Joondalup. The park features paved and unpaved walking paths, a dedicated bird hide for observing waterbirds, picnic shelters with barbecues, a children's playground and shaded seating. The environment is natural and family-friendly, with opportunities for leisurely walks, birdwatching, photography and picnics surrounded by wetland vegetation and paperbark trees.

The park is named after Neil Hawkins, the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the City of Joondalup, recognising his role in the establishment and development of Joondalup as a regional centre. The park forms part of Yellagonga Regional Park, which was established to protect the chain of wetlands north of Perth and reflects conservation and urban planning initiatives from the 1970s onwards.

The Lake Joondalup area lies on the traditional lands of the Mooro people of the Noongar nation. The wetlands hold cultural significance for Noongar people and are valued for their natural heritage. Yellagonga Regional Park is named after Yellagonga, a leader of the Mooro people during the early colonial period.