Parks and Reserves Works
The City aims to provide and maintain high quality facilities for the local and wider community that support amenity, sport, recreation and biodiversity outcomes.
The City’s parks and reserves are being progressively hydro-zoned and eco-zoned to conserve water. The City is provided an allocation by the Department of Water and has to operate within that allocation while still maintaining parks and reserves for the community to use and enjoy.
The City also facilitates effective management of the Swan and Canning River foreshores and improves the amenity value and sustainable uses of all our public open spaces and foreshores.
Parks and Reserves Capital Works - 2026/27
| PROJECT | STATUS | FURTHER INFO |
|---|---|---|
| Coode Street foreshore riverbank restoration | UPCOMING | Stage 1 works begin in August 2026. Read more about the Coode Street Riverbank Restoration project. |
| Hurlingham Living Stream - Stage 2 Planting | COMPLETED | Read about the Stage 2 planting that has been completed. |
| Sir James Mitchell Park - Irrigation replacement | UNDERWAY | Stage 3 works began in July 2026. Read more about the final stage of the foreshore irrigation upgrade. |
| Hope Avenue Reserve - Playground replacement | UPCOMING | Read more about the new play space at Hope Avenue Reserve, that's expected to be completed in late-2026. |
Karawara Laneways | ONGOING | Read more about the Karawara Vision, including completed projects and ongoing plans. |
Current parks and reserves works
News Listings
Climate-ready street tree trial shows healthy growth
The City’s climate-ready street tree trial is off to a healthy start, with all five trial species establishing well after nine months as part of WALGA’s six-year program testing trees better suited to Perth’s changing climate.
More than 100 years of experience on the City’s Rangers team
The City of South Perth’s current Rangers team is celebrating a remarkable achievement, with five members collectively recognised for service totalling 100 years within the Local Government ranger industry.
New playground to swing into action at George Burnett Park
Recreational facilities in Karawara are getting an upgrade with an exciting new playground coming to George Burnett Park.
New play space brings more fun to Hope Avenue Reserve
The former playground at Hope Avenue Reserve in Salter Point has been replaced with a brand-new play space featuring a range of play and recreation facilities, including a playground, activity cube, vertical rock wall and basketball/netball court.
Shifting sands pave way for new playground at George Burnett Park
From 27 August, clean fill from the Coode Street riverbank restoration project will be delivered and stockpiled at George Burnett Park to help construct a new playground planned for this financial year.
