Jin S. Yoon

Guess what this wooden pole is for❓😄

Started running in short bursts to build up my lung and heart capacity and this morning’s mix of a stroll and a run felt perfect as I’m getting closer to calling this place my local neighbourhood.

This one‑of‑a‑kind wetland, Mary Carroll Park in Gosnells, has just been named Park of the Year in the Parks and Leisure Australia (WA) Awards 2026.

Mary Carroll was a naturalist, deeply connected to the local environment and its wildlife, and a Gosnells teacher who took her students out into the bushland and wetlands for outdoor learning.

On a clear day like this, the water turns into a perfect mirror, a spectacular sight for bird‑watching lovers (◉_◉)

Special thanks to Friends of Mary Carroll Park! The people who’ve quietly cared for this place for decades. If you’ve ever wandered through the wetlands and wondered what those tiny mushrooms are popping up after the rain join in for their upcoming Fungi ID workshop.

Thankful that my heart feels at ease on this morning walk and run 🙏🏻

My community & my deepest gratitude 🙏🏻