Hyde Park is in the North Perth / Highgate area, although technically it is part of the suburb of Perth.  Apparently it was originally known as 'Third Swamp Reserve' and at one point had a stone wall all the way around the outside.  If you walk around the lake and read the Hyde Park history plaques, you can learn these and other interesting facts!

 

The playground is at the western end of the park, and there is parking on Glendowner Street that fronts the playground.  There is lots of shade from the huge old trees, and some parts of the play areas will be in shade at different parts of the day.  There is a variety of play equipment of several generations.  There is a sandy area with a low rock wall to clamber on, a fenced area with a steel frame structure, a set of swings and a spinning around platform thingy (don't really know what these are called - see the first photo below).  There is also a Liberty swing for children in wheelchairs to use. 

 

The right hand photo is from the other playground - if you walk around the lake towards William Street there is another play area with a cool tube slide.  

 

The coffee comes from a patisserie on the corner of Palmerston and Bulwer Streets - it is a very short walk from the play area.  It is called Le Papillon and they do fantastic takeaway coffee.  There is also a dine in area where you can have coffee and pastries or cakes. 

 

 

Glendower Street Perth 

 

 

Thanks to Yolanda for the suggestion!