Bowen Park

Bowen Park

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Posted 2014-01-01 by Frank Pryorfollow
Placed a stone's throw away from each of the Kingston and Manuka shopping centres, is the closest Lake Burley-Griffin joy for South-east Canberra residents.



As someone who has cycled many times around Lake Burley-Griffin, I can confirm the main drawcard at is the birdlife - it is without a doubt the best place to feed the black swans. The congregation of birds found will range from ten to forty and will also include waterbirds, ducks, seagulls and even pelicans.





It's always a charming experience to feed these birds, with the swans in particular being a trademark Canberra experience. Two swans - one black and one white - sit on the ACT Government emblem. With barbecue facilities so close to the water's edge, it's best to make a family picnic of it.





has a fair swathe of trees which in turn create ample shade. These trees are varied in type, most evident in Spring and Autumn when the diversity in colours can be quite magnificent. Combine this with a couple of ambling paths cutting through the oscillating sunlight and this park offers a truly revitalising stroll.





When cycling, if travelling anti-clockwise around the Lake, marks the last lakeside greenery before hitting Kingston Foreshore - an increasingly built piece of land which is the main interruption to the Lake ride. Consequently, can and should be incorporated into the beginning or end of a Lake ride/run, whether as part of an entire lap or just a trip between bridges.



One could even work in a visit to nearby attractions the Old Bus Depot Markets (which runs on Sundays) and the Canberra Glassworks.

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