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Parks And Gardens

Parks and Gardens in Perth

Use this page to choose Perth parks and gardens by view, shade, walking effort, facilities, family needs and weather. It covers city gardens, river foreshore parks, botanic gardens, picnic reserves, walking areas and nearby national parks.

Last updated: 2026-07-30

Park Planning

How To Use The Parks And Gardens Guide

This page is for visitors and locals comparing Perth parks, gardens, foreshore reserves, walking areas, picnic spots and nearby national parks. Use it for outdoor time between attractions, a family picnic, a city viewpoint, a low-cost day out or a longer nature-focused trip from Perth.

Good first choices are Kings Park for city views, botanic garden walks and a broad first visit; Queens Gardens, Stirling Gardens and Supreme Court Gardens for shorter central stops; South Perth Foreshore for river views; Whiteman Park for a larger family outing; and John Forrest or Yanchep National Park for a longer trip outside the inner city.

Choose by time, weather, budget and transport. For one hour, stay with central gardens or a river foreshore. For half a day, use Kings Park or a larger reserve. For hot weather, check shade and water access. For public transport, start with central Perth, South Perth and inner-city parks before looking at hills or national-park pages.

Quick Choices

Quick park choices

  • Best city view: Kings Park.
  • Best picnic-style planning: river foreshore parks and large suburban parks.
  • Best garden visit: botanic gardens and formal garden pages.
  • Best hot-day caution: choose shade, water, toilets and shorter walks.
  • Best family park plan: one playground or nature area plus a nearby food or toilet stop.

Best Parks

Best Parks And Gardens In Perth

Start with these priority park, garden and outdoor attraction pages.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a large Perth city park for gardens, walking, views, family time and a practical stop near the CBD and Swan River.

  • West Perth / Perth CBD edge
  • Park and botanic garden
Best for
Parks, gardens, views, walking
Area
West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Cost
Public park; tours, food, events, parking or transport may have separate costs
Time needed
Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car
Route 935 and the Blue CAT serve Kings Park
Setting
Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River River foreshore and public parkland

South Perth Foreshore

South Perth Foreshore is a broad Swan River parkland with city views, walking and cycling paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds and direct links to Mends Street and Perth Zoo.

  • South Perth, along the Swan River
  • River foreshore and public parkland
Best for
River areas, walking, families
Area
South Perth, along the Swan River
Cost
Free public open space; parking, ferry fares, food and nearby attractions may cost extra
Time needed
One to three hours, or longer for a picnic and Perth Zoo
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Large park and recreation area

Whiteman Park

Whiteman Park is a large family-friendly park area in Perth's north-east, useful for open space, heritage attractions, wildlife links and Swan Valley planning.

  • Whiteman / Swan Valley area
  • Large park and recreation area
Best for
Families, parks, outdoor visits
Area
Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Cost
Park access and individual attractions or activities can differ; confirm current costs before relying on them
Time needed
Plan a half-day-style outing if combining park areas, attractions or nearby wildlife stops
Setting
Mostly outdoor and spread out; plan around heat, rain and walking distances
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River National park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

  • Yanchep, north of Perth
  • National park
Best for
Nature, walking, day trips
Area
Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost
Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed
Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car
Driving is the practical option for most visitors

City Parks

Perth City Parks And Gardens

Central Perth parks and gardens for short visits, walking and city-based planning.

Foreshore

River And Foreshore Parks

River-side reserves, foreshore spaces and walking areas around Perth.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River River foreshore and public parkland

South Perth Foreshore

South Perth Foreshore is a broad Swan River parkland with city views, walking and cycling paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds and direct links to Mends Street and Perth Zoo.

  • South Perth, along the Swan River
  • River foreshore and public parkland
Best for
River areas, walking, families
Area
South Perth, along the Swan River
Cost
Free public open space; parking, ferry fares, food and nearby attractions may cost extra
Time needed
One to three hours, or longer for a picnic and Perth Zoo

Formal Gardens

Botanic Gardens And Formal Gardens

Garden-focused pages that need official-source checks before detailed visitor information is added.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a large Perth city park for gardens, walking, views, family time and a practical stop near the CBD and Swan River.

  • West Perth / Perth CBD edge
  • Park and botanic garden
Best for
Parks, gardens, views, walking
Area
West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Cost
Public park; tours, food, events, parking or transport may have separate costs
Time needed
Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car
Route 935 and the Blue CAT serve Kings Park
Setting
Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure

Families

Family Parks And Playground Areas

Family suitability, playgrounds, BBQs and toilets can change. Check official sources before visiting.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a large Perth city park for gardens, walking, views, family time and a practical stop near the CBD and Swan River.

  • West Perth / Perth CBD edge
  • Park and botanic garden
Best for
Parks, gardens, views, walking
Area
West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Cost
Public park; tours, food, events, parking or transport may have separate costs
Time needed
Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car
Route 935 and the Blue CAT serve Kings Park
Setting
Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Large park and recreation area

Whiteman Park

Whiteman Park is a large family-friendly park area in Perth's north-east, useful for open space, heritage attractions, wildlife links and Swan Valley planning.

  • Whiteman / Swan Valley area
  • Large park and recreation area
Best for
Families, parks, outdoor visits
Area
Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Cost
Park access and individual attractions or activities can differ; confirm current costs before relying on them
Time needed
Plan a half-day-style outing if combining park areas, attractions or nearby wildlife stops
Setting
Mostly outdoor and spread out; plan around heat, rain and walking distances
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River River foreshore and public parkland

South Perth Foreshore

South Perth Foreshore is a broad Swan River parkland with city views, walking and cycling paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds and direct links to Mends Street and Perth Zoo.

  • South Perth, along the Swan River
  • River foreshore and public parkland
Best for
River areas, walking, families
Area
South Perth, along the Swan River
Cost
Free public open space; parking, ferry fares, food and nearby attractions may cost extra
Time needed
One to three hours, or longer for a picnic and Perth Zoo
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River National park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

  • Yanchep, north of Perth
  • National park
Best for
Nature, walking, day trips
Area
Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost
Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed
Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car
Driving is the practical option for most visitors

Reserves

Nature Reserves And Lake Parks

Lake, conservation and reserve pages for walking and outdoor planning.

Perth Hills

Perth Hills And National Parks

Parks and nature areas that may suit longer outings or day-trip planning.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River National park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

  • Yanchep, north of Perth
  • National park
Best for
Nature, walking, day trips
Area
Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost
Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed
Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car
Driving is the practical option for most visitors

Without A Car

Parks Without A Car

Use these central and inner-city park pages for car-free planning, then check Transperth before travelling because routes and timetables can change.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a large Perth city park for gardens, walking, views, family time and a practical stop near the CBD and Swan River.

  • West Perth / Perth CBD edge
  • Park and botanic garden
Best for
Parks, gardens, views, walking
Area
West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Cost
Public park; tours, food, events, parking or transport may have separate costs
Time needed
Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car
Route 935 and the Blue CAT serve Kings Park
Setting
Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River River foreshore and public parkland

South Perth Foreshore

South Perth Foreshore is a broad Swan River parkland with city views, walking and cycling paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds and direct links to Mends Street and Perth Zoo.

  • South Perth, along the Swan River
  • River foreshore and public parkland
Best for
River areas, walking, families
Area
South Perth, along the Swan River
Cost
Free public open space; parking, ferry fares, food and nearby attractions may cost extra
Time needed
One to three hours, or longer for a picnic and Perth Zoo

Wildlife

Wildlife And Nature Links

Wildlife, birdwatching and animal-viewing details need official-source checks. Do not touch or feed wild animals.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River National park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

  • Yanchep, north of Perth
  • National park
Best for
Nature, walking, day trips
Area
Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost
Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed
Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car
Driving is the practical option for most visitors

Families

Family Park Planning

Check current facilities, playground information, shade, toilets, access and closures before visiting with children.

Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Park and botanic garden

Kings Park

Kings Park is a large Perth city park for gardens, walking, views, family time and a practical stop near the CBD and Swan River.

  • West Perth / Perth CBD edge
  • Park and botanic garden
Best for
Parks, gardens, views, walking
Area
West Perth / Perth CBD edge
Cost
Public park; tours, food, events, parking or transport may have separate costs
Time needed
Short viewpoint stops or longer walks and picnics can both work
Good without a car
Route 935 and the Blue CAT serve Kings Park
Setting
Outdoor park visit; plan around heat, rain, wind and sun exposure
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River Large park and recreation area

Whiteman Park

Whiteman Park is a large family-friendly park area in Perth's north-east, useful for open space, heritage attractions, wildlife links and Swan Valley planning.

  • Whiteman / Swan Valley area
  • Large park and recreation area
Best for
Families, parks, outdoor visits
Area
Whiteman / Swan Valley area
Cost
Park access and individual attractions or activities can differ; confirm current costs before relying on them
Time needed
Plan a half-day-style outing if combining park areas, attractions or nearby wildlife stops
Setting
Mostly outdoor and spread out; plan around heat, rain and walking distances
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River River foreshore and public parkland

South Perth Foreshore

South Perth Foreshore is a broad Swan River parkland with city views, walking and cycling paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds and direct links to Mends Street and Perth Zoo.

  • South Perth, along the Swan River
  • River foreshore and public parkland
Best for
River areas, walking, families
Area
South Perth, along the Swan River
Cost
Free public open space; parking, ferry fares, food and nearby attractions may cost extra
Time needed
One to three hours, or longer for a picnic and Perth Zoo
Perth city skyline beside the Swan River National park

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is a northern Swan Coastal Plain park for picnics, wetlands and woodland walks, the koala boardwalk, guided cave tours and longer nature outings.

  • Yanchep, north of Perth
  • National park
Best for
Nature, walking, day trips
Area
Yanchep, north of Perth
Cost
Standard park entry fees apply; tours, camping, golf and adventure activities cost extra
Time needed
Half day for the central park area; full day for a longer trail or booked activity
Good without a car
Driving is the practical option for most visitors

Map

Parks Map

Browse park and garden links by area without loading a heavy map script on this page.

Coast

Beach And Coastal Links

Beach conditions, facilities and coastal access details can change. Check official information before visiting.

FAQ

Parks And Gardens FAQ

Are Perth parks and gardens free?

Many public parks are low-cost to visit, but entry, parking, tours, events and facilities can vary. Use the official website for current details.

Can I visit Perth parks without a car?

Some parks may be practical without a car, but transport details need checking. Check Transperth before travelling, as routes and timetables can change.

Are dogs allowed in Perth parks?

Dog rules can vary by park and can change. Use the official website for current details.

Do Perth parks have toilets, BBQs or playgrounds?

Facilities vary by park and can be affected by works or events. Check the managing authority when a particular facility is essential to your visit.

Which Perth parks are good for walking?

Use the Walking Routes page as the starting point, then verify trail conditions and access before visiting.

Before You Go

Before you go

Check the official attraction website for today's opening hours, prices, bookings, closures, accessibility, facilities and event changes. For beaches, ferries, public transport and weather-sensitive plans, also check the relevant official transport, weather or safety source.