About this venue
Located within the Narrows Bridge interchange parkland and easily accessible via Mounts Bay Road, John Oldham Park, in Perth, offers an idyllic escape from the city's hustle and bustle.
This enchanting outdoor venue is perfect for your wedding day, featuring shimmering ponds, an enchanting bridge, rustic park benches, a playground, and public barbecue facilities. As you wander through the tall trees, you’ll enjoy glimpses of the city’s skyline, creating the perfect blend of urban and natural beauty.
With its numerous unique spots, John Oldham Park is an ideal location for garden weddings and receptions. The park provides a serene and picturesque backdrop for both ceremony guests and reception guests, making it a favourite choice for couples seeking a beautiful and natural setting for their wedding in the heart of Western Australia.
Capacity
Features
Catering & drinks
- Alcohol Allowed
- Catering Allowed
Facilities
- Public Toilets
- Fountains / Drinking Water
- Benches/seating
- Rubbish bins
- Shaded areas
- Gazebo
- Free WiFi
- Open grassed areas
- Playground
- Surveillance Cameras
- Natural light
Accessibility
- Accessible toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
Music and Audio Visual Equipment
- Own music allowed
Parking and transport
- On-street parking
- Close to Public Transport
Pets
- Pets allowed on leash
Attractions
- Views
- Bridge
- Lake
- Bush
- Birds
- Children's playground
Hire fees and packages
For wedding bookings:
$20 Admin fee + $102 per hour.
Wedding Bundle Discount
Customers who hire a City of Perth park for a wedding ceremony and the Perth Town Hall as their reception venue are eligible for a $300 discount on Town Hall hire fees. Contact us to learn more.
Rules
To protect the wildlife and ecosystems; strictly no confetti, rose petals (or similar) is to be brought into the gardens.
There is no provision for electrical power usage in the park.
A protection zone with a 4m radius around all trees and 2m from footpaths must be maintained.
All furniture including marquees and umbrellas, must be approved by City of Perth before it can be used in the parks.
No vehicle will be given access to the park.
All prices include GST and are subject to change.
No refunds will be given for inclement weather.
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Testimonials
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We had two people help myself and husband with our enquiry and they were absolute stars. To be honest it was their customer service that settled us on our location and settled all my nerves in regards to that. Can’t thank them enough.
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It was a wonderful day and thank you to the City of Perth for the use of the gardens. Such a beautiful, special place.
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I have no comments, it was simply so easy and painless that I can't see any meaningful statements that would lead to improvement.
Frequently asked questions about this venue
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Do I need a permit if I’m just taking wedding/engagement photos in the park?Yes, you will need a permit for photos.
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What do I do in the event of inclement weather on my booking date?As the parks are all open with limited covered areas, you will need to account for the possibility of rain, heatwaves and other weather conditions potentially impact your booking.
Marquees (no bigger than 3x3m) and large umbrellas can be used as protection from the elements, please note: all equipment will need to be weighted with sandbags or blocks. (Pegging into the grass is prohibited)
If you have booked the Perth Town Hall as your Wedding Reception venue, it is possible to relocate your Ceremony there in the event of inclement weather for no charge. -
Do I need to setup in a specific location?There are no designated spots to setup, so you are welcome to choose any grassed location within your hired area as long as you are not blocking thoroughfares, footpaths or other access areas.
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Can I reserve an on-street parking location?Yes, on street parking can be reserved for the purpose of bump-in, parking and equipment collection. Click here to book on-street parking.
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What types of furniture should I avoid bringing into the park?Any furniture/equipment that may pierce or cause damage to the lawn will not be approved. This includes chairs with narrow or pointy legs.
Equipment with large flat metal bases (such as umbrellas holders) will need some form of insulation (e.g. carpet squares) between the metal and grass to avoid burning the lawn.
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