Kids
Playgrounds
There are public playgrounds located at Darkan and Duranillin. At Darkan there are also two in-ground trampolines.
Skate Park
The skate park was opened in December 2000, and has skate ramps, a bike track, half court basketball, beach volleyball court, enclosed shed with verandah, drinking fountain and grassed areas. There is also a gazebo nearby with an electric barbecue.
The Skate Park is available for functions such as birthday parties. An application form is required to be filled in before approval is given. This is to meet Council's insurance requirements. For further information please contact Shire@westarthur.wa.gov.au
Child Health
A Child Health Nurse from Narrogin is in the West Arthur Shire on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, at the Health and Resource Centre in Darkan.
Contact: Beth Piesse, Community Nurse, Tel: 9885 1006
Darkan Playgroup
Playgroup runs on Thursdays from 9am – 11.30am during school term at the Skate Park in Burrowes Street. Playgroup caters for children 0-4 years olds and their parents/carers.
Contact: Vanessa Cuthbert, Tel: 9736 1771
Darkan Toy Library
Operates from the Pioneer Hall in Darkan.
Contact: Shire of West Arthur, Tel: 9736 2222
Youth Advisory Committee
A forum for young people to advise local government directly about issues facing young people and ways to address these issues. Also able to source funding for development of facilities/events such as the skate park, concerts, education/employment activities.
Contact: Shire of West Arthur, Tel: 9736 2222