Jingili Water Gardens

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Posted 2017-11-13 by Mindo Koerber ⇒ follow

Located at the corner of Trower Road and Freshwater Road Jingili Darwin, is a popular park in Darwin. Entry is free.

Here, you can enjoy lush green and beautiful tropical landscaped gardens, including lily ponds and water fountains. During the wet season, there are little tadpoles swimming around the ponds and you can spot some birds in the garden.

There is also a Community Orchard, which is a place for the community to come together to learn about growing fruit in this tropical city. Community members can help themselves to the fruit in the orchard.

Surrounded by a nature walkway and cycle paths, also offers a place that suitable for bike riding, scooter riding, and even in-line skating.

There are two playgrounds areas that you can find in this water garden. One area is the old playground area with no shade and there is a new and bigger playground area near the carpark. The new shaded playground has boat theme.

The playground has sand on the ground with some areas covered with soft-fall mats. Plenty play equipment is available for both toddlers and older children. You can find swings, slides, obstacles, rock wall, wheelchair ramps, and liberty swing for special need children.

also has a skate and BMX park (on Trower Road side of park). While it is suitable for skaters, scooters and BMX riders of all ages and abilities, it is targeted mainly for those with intermediate skills. It is important to note that all skaters under 10 years of age must be supervised by an adult.

There are plenty of undercover picnic tables and sitting areas that can cater for large groups around this water garden. You can find some drinking fountains, a public toilet near the playground and a lot of parking spots with some areas under the shade of big trees.

is under management of City of Darwin. You can give them a ring on (08) 8930 0300 for more information or if you needed to make a booking for a special occasion.