Explore all the things to do at Lakelands.
Located close to schools, shops, parks and transport, Lakelands is a growing community close to everything you need.
Parks & Playgrounds
Raise your family close to nature and enjoy spending time exploring the many parks and reserves on your doorstep.
Yaaka Park
This stunning public open space on Dragonfly Boulevard includes significant turf area, a footpath network, shade structure, picnic tables, landscaped garden beds and retained vegetation as well as fun things for the kids, such as a pendulum swing, play net and log tunnels.
Black Swan Lake
This stunning expansive lake is a key feature in Lakelands Estate, being home to a landscaped park, exercise equipment and of course plenty of wildlife and native vegetation. Still to come within this fantastic space is a nature playground, plus BBQ, picnic and toilet facilities.
Lake Park
This stunning natural lake is a favourite amongst the Lakelands community. Lake Park is cemented as a great meeting point and place to visit regularly amongst locals. The landscaped park surrounds and charming lake view make the park a popular destination for wedding ceremonies and community movie nights. The well kept path network also makes this spot ideal for walkers and cyclists alike.
Ladybug Park
Enjoy a fun filled family outing at Ladybug Park, featuring a nature-inspired playground with caterpillar designed play equipment. Find the 1ha park nestled in between Paganoni Lake and Lake Valley Drive, where a fauna crossing is located. Relax under the Jarrah trees for a family picnic, and watch the kids play for hours on the playground equipment.
Paganoni Lake
Paganoni Lake is located north of Black Swan Lake and is an oasis to be enjoyed from afar. As a nature reserve, Paganoni Lake is inaccessible to the public, which means the flora and fauna exists in undisturbed harmony. Enjoy the view from the public open spaces and playground nearby, and embrace lakeside living.
Pocket Parks
Dotted amongst the community are a number of small to medium sized parks, ideal for a quick escape into nature. These parks feature a range of playgrounds, timber viewing decks, grassed kick-about areas and more.
Schools and Education
From childcare and early learning to kindergarten, primary schools, secondary colleges and tertiary campuses, life at Lakelands provides plenty of education choices.
Nido Early Learning Centre
Open Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 6.30pm, Nido Early Learning Centre in Lakelands is a beautifully designed space with high quality educational programs for your children.
Lakelands Primary School
Located within the estate, Lakelands Primary School opened its doors in 2014 and caters for students from Kindy to Year 6. The school has worked hard to establish a strong positive reputation that the community are very proud of.
Mandurah Baptist College
Established in 2005, Mandurah Baptist College is an Independent Kindergarten to Year 12, co-educational school. They pride themselves on creating a safe and caring environment where all students are supported to achieve and thrive with their exceptional education program.
Coastal Lakes College
This school caters for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and supports students to work to the best of their ability and to achieve great outcomes.
Southern Metropolitan TAFE – Mandurah Campus
Whether you want to work in childcare, beauty, fabrication, aged-care or hospitality, the Mandurah campus offers a wide variety of courses to prepare you for numerous careers.
Lakelands Shopping Centre
With Coles, Aldi, Kmart, and over 30 specialty stores including a gym, pharmacy, childcare, restaurants, fast food outlets, and an array of services, residents have everything the need within close reach.
Sarba’s
Sarba’s is a beautiful café, bar, restaurant, located within Lakleands Shopping Centre. With a focus on modern Italian cuisine, everything from pizza to pasta, grilled meats to delectable desserts are on offer.
The Lakelands
Whether it’s a big sporting match, a night out on the town or just a quiet meal and drink with friends, The Lakelands casual and relaxed atmosphere caters for all.
Tides Cafe
This is where you can dine by the sea for breakfast and lunch, everyday of the week. Their menu has something for everyone from Smashed Avo for breakfast to Fish and Chips for lunch, come and enjoy a meal with a view.
Mandurah Forum
Anchored by David Jones, Big W, Kmart, Target, Coles and Woolworths, Mandurah Forum also includes a fresh food hall, large indoor/outdoor food court, a casual alfresco dining precinct, a premium fashion mall including H&M, Seed and Mecca Maxima and more than 155 specialty stores.
Wood and Stone Cafe
Wood & Stone Cafe is a family business located in the heart of Mandurah along the foreshore. They offer amazing boutique coffee, delicious meals, an extensive cocktail and wine list, six craft beer taps, and is a venue that is unique to Mandurah!
Meet the Neighbours
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Jemma Black
We chose build in Lakelands Estate due to the quality and also quantity of parks in the area that keep the beauty of the natural estate. There are still beautiful big trees throughout the estate that roads and houses have purposely been built around to keep the feel of nature in our area.
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Suzanne Hymers
Suzanne is a mum of two who loves living in Lakelands Estate. The convenience of walking the kids to school and having the shops just around the corner are just a couple of the many things that this family love about Lakelands.
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Gert Cordier
We electted to settle in Lakelands due to the central location of the area. It remains close to schools, shopping centre and easy access on to the freeway. We truly love and enjoy our peace of earthly heaven.
Lakelands Community Grants Program
Applications are now open for the latest round of Community Grants!
The Lakelands Community Grants Program provides eligible local community groups and clubs with the funding to support their projects, activities and events, or seek assistance in purchasing essential equipment.
To enable approved grant funding to be provided in a timely manner, please submit an application at least two months prior to your project, activity or event being scheduled or in advance of when the equipment is required.
Click on the links below to find out more, and start your Community Grants application today!