"To operate with excellence a viable community recreation facility, supporting programs for the healthy development of the whole person." Lakeside Recreation Centre is owned and operated by Lakeside Baptist Church. The Lakeside Lightning is our semi-professional National Basketball League 1 West (NBL1 West) team based out of Lakeside. The club field's teams in both the Men's and Women's NBL1 West, as well as in the West Australian Basketball League (WABL) at a state junior representative level. The club is owned and operated by Lakeside Baptist Church.