PARKS & RESERVES

Throughout the City of South Perth there are both neighbourhood and major parks and reserves, which enable the City’s community to take part in recreational pursuits on either active or passive reserves. Free use of playground equipment, a skate park and cycle/walking paths is available at more than 50 sites around the City. The degree and type of equipment varies from site to site, but is spread through the City to cater for all sectors of the community.

Sir James Mitchell Park, Neil McDougall Park , Comer Reserve and George Burnett Park are all high profile areas which cater for large and small groups. They, and many other locations, are ideal for social or corporate functions, picnics, barbecues and weddings.

Barbecue facilities are provided free of charge at many Parks and Reserves throughout the City.

Conditions apply for groups wanting to hire one of the City's Parks and Reserves for a social or corporate function including:
* complete and have the City approve an "Application to Hire Public Property" form;
* pay any fees and bonds prescribed in writing by the City; and
* comply with all conditions and requirements as outlined and confirmed by the City.

Groups considering hiring one of the City's Parks and Reserves are encouraged to speak to one of the City's Officers at the George Burnett Leisure Centre on 9474 0855 prior to sending in an application. The City can then assist in being able to coordinate the plans and licence for the booking.

To download further information and an “ Application to Hire ” package for one of the City's Parks and Reserves, click here!
Please note that bookings on Sir James Mitchell Park need to refer to the City's bookings site map. To download this map , click here!
Fees and charges can be viewed in the "Financial Management" section of the website.

A colourful addition to the City's most accessible playground, within Sir James Mitchell Park near Hurlingham Road, South Perth is the City's Liberty Swing

This new piece of playground equipment is designed especially for people with special needs and can be used with or without a wheelchair. Children and adults alike will benefit from this opportunity to enjoy the sensation of riding a swing.

To download further information on the Liberty Swing and an “ Application for Hire” package, click here!

For all enquiries regarding the hire of Active Reserves and Playing Fields for seasonal or individual sporting activities in the City of South Perth, please contact the City’s Parks and Environment Officers on 9474 0900.