Parks and gardens in Fremantle

Fremantle’s green spaces range from the historic Esplanade Park, featuring mature Norfolk Island pines, to the elevated Fremantle War Memorial on Monument Hill. Visitors can explore the reclaimed limestone landscape of Booyeembara Park or the coastal South Beach Recreation Reserve. The city also offers specialized facilities like the Esplanade Youth Plaza for skating and the South Terrace Adventure Playground for nature-based play. These parks preserve local history while providing recreational hubs for sports, community gardening, and quiet reflection near the Swan River and Indian Ocean.

Fremantle Parks and Gardens — Map

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The Esplanade

Esplanade Park is a public reserve in Fremantle, Western Australia. Situated on Marine Terrace and opposite the Esplanade Hotel, the reserve…

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Fremantle War Memorial

The Fremantle War Memorial is a war memorial located on Monument Hill, an 11-acre public reserve and hill in Fremantle, Western Australia.

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Booyeembara Park

Reclaimed from a limestone quarry, this park features native bushland, an olive grove, a skate park, and a natural amphitheater.

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South Terrace Adventure Playground

A nature-based play area located at the intersection of South Terrace and Norfolk Street, featuring timber climbing structures and sand pits.

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Fremantle Esplanade Youth Plaza

A dedicated skate and recreation facility featuring a world-class bowl, parkour obstacles, and table tennis, located within the larger Esplanade reserve.

F

Fremantle Park

A historic sporting hub home to the Fremantle Park Sport and Community Centre, with facilities for tennis, bowls, and cricket.

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Griffiths Park

A suburban green space in Hilton featuring a playground, basketball hoop, and expansive lawns for neighborhood recreation.

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South Beach Recreation Reserve

A coastal reserve adjacent to the beach, offering picnic areas shaded by mature pine trees, public barbecue facilities, and nearby cafes.

I

Princess May Park

A central urban park surrounded by historic architecture, including the former Fremantle Boys' School and Princess May Girls' School buildings.

J

Memorial Rose Gardens

A quiet commemorative space within the Fremantle Cemetery grounds, featuring landscaped rose beds and memorial plaques.

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Community Garden

A collaborative urban gardening space in White Gum Valley focused on sustainable food production and community workshops.

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Hobbs Park

A neighborhood park in White Gum Valley providing a playground and open grassed areas for local families.

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Three Bears Park

A sloped neighborhood park on Solomon Street featuring a playground, slide, and shaded seating areas.

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Bakers Square

A community square in South Fremantle used for local gatherings, small markets, and outdoor recreation.

O

Canteen Park

A pocket park located within the WGV sustainable development precinct, designed with water-sensitive urban design principles.

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John Tonkin Reserve

A riverside reserve on the Swan River in East Fremantle, featuring a boat ramp, playground, and walking paths.

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Raceway Park

A contemporary park in the Knutsford industrial redevelopment area, offering modern landscaping and play equipment.

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