Kings Park, Canberra | |
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![]() Kings Park by the shore of Lake Burley Griffin | |
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Location | Parkes, Australian Capital Territory |
Coordinates | 35°17′52″S 149°8′42″E / 35.29778°S 149.14500°E |
Managed by | National Capital Authority |
Kings Park is a park in Canberra, Australia on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin.
Kings Park is adjacent to Kings Avenue, on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin's Central Basin. The park has a number of community and heritage spaces located within it. Kings Park is located adjacent to Commonwealth Park, which lies to its west, with the two parks separated by a red gravel assembly area at the base of Anzac Parade. The area is federally owned, and cared for by the National Capital Authority.
Blundells Cottage is located within the Kings Park precinct, having been constructed before the parkland was developed.
Several spaces designed for community engagement and enjoyment exist within the Park. The National Carillon, which conducts regular free musical programs, is located on Queen Elizabeth II Island, just off the shore of Kings Park. Boundless, a children's play ground designed to allow easier access for people with disabilities, is located closely to the Police and Workers Memorials.