- Beatty Park
The Beatty Park Leisure Centre is a
swimming pool complex in the suburb ofNorth Perth, Western Australia . The centre was built for the1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games as the major swimming event venue, along with thePerry Lakes Stadium athletics complex.The centre was refurbished in 1994 to include creche, spa and gymnasium facilities as well as several indoor pools. It has spectator seating for approximately 5,000 people.
Prior to its construction, the area was part of a large reserve of the same name.
1962 Games
Commonwealth records were set at Beatty Park in the following events: [ [http://www.commonwealthgames.com/ www.commonwealthgames.com ] ]
References
* [http://register.heritage.wa.gov.au/PDF_Files/B%20Reg/03553%20Beatty%20Park(P).PDF Heritage Council of Western Australia - Heritage Register entry]
External links
* [http://www.vincent.wa.gov.au/1/32/20/introduction.pm Beatty Park website]
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