The Serpentine Dam has a large picnic area, free gas barbeques, a playground and toilets. If you prefer a casual meal in a comfortable setting, "Cafe on the Dam" is located near the main car park.
In the late 1950's, due to rapid industrial growth, Perth urgently needed a water source for the Kwinana area. Serpentine River became a potential water supply source, which marked the beginning of the Serpentine Scheme. The dam was completed in 1961, and is one of the biggest dams supplying the Perth metropolitan area
