Open Space Projects
In 2023, Council endorsed the City’s Urban Greening Strategy which included the key move ‘Enhance our Green Open Spaces’. These projects aim to fill gaps in our open space network, enhance existing parks, create a greener street network, improve biodiversity and community amenity among a myriad of other ecological, social and economic benefits.
“Green spaces are the lungs of the city.” – Anonymous
Totterdell Park Enhancement
Totterdell Park is a tranquil, neighbourhood park in West Perth. Community feedback about safety and ageing amenities has prompted the City to enhance the park.
The City has completed the planning phase including the first round community engagement, for the enhancement of Totterdell Park. Design will be completed in 2026/27 and construction scheduled for 2027/28.
You can follow this project here.
Micro Parks
Whilst small in size, micro parks can repurpose leftover spaces, turning hard grey infrastructure into an ecological and community asset. They improve pedestrian journeys, connectivity and feed local businesses. They reduce pressure on larger parks and provide an alternative, more intimate experience. They can provide tranquil respite from the urban environment. And they punch above their weight in bolstering our tree canopy and biodiversity.
Design of these two projects located in Crawley-Nedlands is complete and construction is scheduled for early-mid 2027.
Pocket Parks
Three new pocket parks are now open. The City has transformed small leftover spaces into the vibrant new pocket parks at Victoria Square next to Royal Perth Hospital in Central Perth, and Cooper Street and Hardy Road in Crawley-Nedlands.
Featuring a variety of seating, picnic sets, public artwork, playful elements and new trees and plantings, these green open spaces are ready for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're looking for a place to relax, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy the outdoors, these new pocket parks are well worth a visit.
Playful Perth
In February 2026, the City published Playful Perth - our new planning and design guidelines for play in the city.
Playful Perth is a best practice guide for creating more playful places across the city, attracting residents and visitors of all ages who enjoy fun, engaging experiences.
Drawing on international research and benchmarking against other capital cities, it provides guidance for the future delivery of play throughout Perth. The guide focuses on place, context, creativity and quality to ensure amenities are appropriate for our vibrant and diverse capital city.
Playful Perth will inform future projects, creative design and community engagement, helping to weave playful experiences throughout the urban environment, beyond parks and playgrounds.
Look out for new playful moments in upcoming City projects.
Important documents
- Playful Perth30.54 MB | PDF Document
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