Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square

About this venue

Located on Wellington Street in East Perth, Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square's upgrade is complete.

The City of Perth $17.5 million upgrade took just over 12 months to complete and has transformed the park.

The newly-constructed Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square will be a hub for residents, visitors, families and friends to meet, celebrate, adventure and explore.

The park boasts a new intergenerational playground supported by a $4.37 million grant from Lotterywest and a place of reflection in the north-west corner of Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square to commemorate the Stolen Generations.

New amenities also include event spaces for medium to large scale activities and multi-use sporting field.

With 350 new trees and 60 per cent canopy cover, the park also features expansive shade and greenery.

The Star attraction is certainly the 3000m2 intergenerational playground Koolangka Koolangka Waabiny, one of the biggest playgrounds in greater Perth.

Meaning, Children Children’s playground in Whadjuk Nyoongar, the area features nature play, a skate park, parkour activities, a flying fox, embankment slides, a pump track, waterplay and climbing towers, as well as basketball courts. 

The theme for the community playground is 'Landscape of Play' and the design is influenced by Aboriginal themes and Western Australian iconic landforms.

The park also features an off-leash dog park, new footpaths and shaded picnic areas for relaxation. New lighting and CCTV will also ensure the safety of the park into the evening. 

Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square represents cultural and spiritual significance, linking the past and the present, where Whadjuk Nyoongar people met, raised families, hunted and performed ceremonies. 

Both the park and playground have received dual names in recognition of Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square’s significance to many members of the Aboriginal community, and out of respect for the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land. 

The Council has moved to waive reserve hire fees for community groups, charities and not-for-profits holding community events in Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square until 30 April 2022.

Community event applications received before 1 May for events between 1 May 2021 and 30 April 2022 will be honoured in the fee waiving process.

Additionally, those community groups that wish to move their upcoming event from another location to Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square can do so.

Other associated event fees that may be applicable, such as waste, parking, public health and power, are not included in the fee waiver. However, the City of Perth offers event grants and sponsorship for further support to community groups wishing to hold events in the city.

Check out the helpful Event Guidelines here. 

For all wedding related enquiries, including wedding ceremonies and photography, please visit Weddings in the City or complete the Wedding Enquiry Form.

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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.

Fees depend on scale, impact and event type. Please refer to Events Fees & Charges for further details.

Rules

• Enjoy the park, but please do not deface or damage any City of Perth equipment, foliage, or turf.
• Leave the site in the same condition you found it removing all rubbish and items you brought with you.
• As there is no exclusive use of the site with this notification, you may be sharing the space with others. Remain courteous and respectful of other people’s activities.
• The City does not approve the sale and supply of liquor in its parks and gardens. Please refer to the DLGSC website to see if your gathering fits within the ‘small function’ exemption or if you are required to apply for an occasional licence - Racing, gaming and liquor | DLGSC
• BBQ’S - Gas BBQs are allowed. Please do not use solid fuel such as wood, charcoal and briquettes.
• BBQ’S - On fire ban or extreme fire days, no fires or gas BBQ’s are allowed.
• Do not empty water, sand, oil, BBQ fat or ice onto the park.
• Fireworks and Power generators are not allowed without additional approvals.
• Only temporary structures of less than 20sqm are allowed.
• All structures must be adequately anchored, so as not to cause injury. For winds over 36 km/h structures should be taken down, or further secured. Sandbags, water weights and/or 300mm pegs are allowed.
• Decorations - You cannot attach items to trees or other City property.
• Decorations - Confetti, streamers and firecrackers are not allowed.
• Balloons - The City prefers balloons are not used as they are dangerous to the environment, however, if they are, it is your responsibility to ensure any balloons are properly secured and removed from the park/reserve afterwards, balloons should not be released or allowed to float away.
• Balloons - No loose balloons are permitted.
• Vehicle access is not allowed.
• Please be mindful of other users and our local residents when enjoying our parks and gardens. Our Rangers may attend if notified of a disturbance.
• There may be other users in the vicinity that have a permit issued by the City. Their activity will take priority within the boundary located on their permit.
• If you witness a disturbance, please contact (08) 9461 3333 to report the incident.