Notices

The location and timing of the burn are designed to minimise smoke and other effects on Bold Park neighbours. However, some smoke is likely. Ideally, winds will disperse smoke quickly, but it may linger locally for a short period.  

Advice for local residents and workers: 

•  Keep windows and doors closed.
• People with asthma or other respiratory conditions should stay indoors or avoid the area.
• Delay hanging out washing until another day.
• Stay updated via the BGPA website or the Kings Park and Botanic Garden Facebook page for last minute updates 

Paths and trails  

Bushland paths surrounding the burn area, including the Bold Park Bridle Trail, will be closed on the day of the burn and may remain closed for up to three days afterwards.  

Roads 

Follow all signage and instructions from fire controllers and traffic management staff. Vehicle access to Wollaston Road will be limited to residents and Wollaston College visitors only. Speed restrictions will apply on Rochdale Road, Mt Claremont. Motorists should drive with caution if visibility is reduced. 

Important: Spectators are not permitted at the fire site.

The objective of the research is to identify the best way to manage bushfire hazards for Bold Park and our neighbours, and to conserve our natural environment for the future.  

While previous research has focused on forest and shrubland vegetation found in other regions of WA, this study examines the impact of prescribed fire on Banksia woodland vegetation specific to the Swan Coastal Plain.  

The project will also look at the additional challenges that come with bushfire risk in bushland areas close to densely populated areas, such as the impact of weeds. Our changing climate threatens an ever-increasing risk of more numerous and intense bushfires. Management of urban bushlands needs to be informed by ongoing scientific research. The evidence gathered will be vital for future decision-making. 

After a period of closure for works on the Mount Eliza Escarpment, the Kokoda Steps have reopened at the base of the scarp. Please note there is no pathway connecting the base of the steps to Perth city. Exit Kings Park via Jacob's Ladder or Fraser Avenue.

Lover's Walk was removed to allow for escarpment restoration and stabilisation. Please stay off the scarp for your safety and to allow the new plantings to thrive.

Please note that path works will take place on the northern and eastern side of Rifle Range Lawn from Monday 13 April 2026 and run for approximately four weeks. Access through this area will be along Fraser Avenue. Kaarta Gar-Up will remain open.

Some paths are being permanently removed, which will result in changes to path networks in the area. Once works have been completed, we kindly ask visitors to avoid mulched areas and stick to paths and lawn areas where possible.

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The paths in this area have suffered significant damage due to tree root growth, leaving them unsafe for visitors. Rather than remove the mature tree in this area, or place significant risk on the tree by removing large roots, we are preserving the health of our trees by rerouting path networks instead.

With threats to trees across Perth increasing from factors such as a drying climate, biosecurity risks and land clearing, it’s important that we do everything we can to protect the ones we’ve got. Help us by sticking to paths and lawn areas when travelling through Kings Park – avoiding mulched areas helps protect the roots of our precious trees. 

Please be advised there will be some weekly maintenance works taking place at the Botanic Terraces and Pavilion in the WA Botanic Garden on Saturdays between October 2025 – April 2026. The works will include welding, grinding and related activities which will result in some noise disturbance to the surrounding area. Thank you for your understanding.

The Water Corporation is constructing a new drinking water pump station at the Mount Eliza site in Kings Park. 

The Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (ASDP) will produce 50 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water to Western Australians each year. 

This project is one of many that will help integrate this water into the Water Corporation system.

Pre-construction activities between the coach car park and Kings Park Education Centre will commence in the week of Monday 26 May 2025 to prepare the site. 

There is a 4-hour parking limit in place at Wadjuk Carpark, Poolgarla Carpark, Jorang Carpark (Next Gen Gym and Royal Kings Park Tennis Club), all carparks accessible off Kattidj Close, and signed parts of May Drive. This limit will be enforced between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Infringements apply. Signage is in place. 

Thank you for your cooperation.

Botanic Gardens and parks Authority – Timed Parking Zones Terms and Conditions 

1. Time Limit Compliance  

• Vehicles parked in designated timed parking zones (e.g., zones marked with "4P" indicating a 4-hour limit) must vacate the zone before or at the expiry of the posted time limit.
• Once a vehicle has used the maximum allowable time in a specific parking zone, it may not return to that same zone.
• If you park in a timed parking zone in Kings Park and Botanic Garden (e.g. 4-hour limit) and you leave earlier than when your time is up, you cannot return to that same parking zone within 2 hours. 

2. Definition of Parking Zone 

• A "parking zone" refers to an individual carpark or a stretch of road between two intersecting roads.
• Returning to any part of the same defined zone within the restricted period may result in a parking infringement notice. 

3. Re-parking Restrictions 

• Moving your vehicle within the same zone or leaving and returning later does not reset the time limit.
• Parking inspectors may issue fines if they detect that your vehicle has previously occupied the zone and exceeded the permitted duration earlier in the day. 

4. Signage and Time Limits 

• Time limits are clearly displayed on kerbside or on-street signage using the format of a number followed by "P" (e.g., "4P" = 4-hour limit).
• It is the responsibility of the driver to observe and comply with all posted signage. 

5. Purpose of Regulation 

• These rules are in place to ensure fair access to parking and prevent circumvention of time limits by repeatedly moving and re-parking vehicles in the same zone. 

6. Enforcement 

• Non-compliance with these terms may result in fines as per Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Regulations 1999. 

Parking in Kings Park is restricted to visitors only.

Kings Park provides free parking only for those visitors within the park boundaries. Visitors are not permitted to park their vehicle in Kings Park and then leave Kings Park boundaries by any other means (on foot, by bus or in another vehicle).

If you 'park and leave' infringements will apply.

For more information refer to the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Regulations.

Temporary parking on Fraser Avenue will not be provided for buses, limos and cars, and fines will apply.

We have received many complaints and reports of near misses regarding the parking of party buses, limos and cars parked illegally along Fraser Avenue.

Unfortunately, due to the increasing impact on the visitor experience and safety, with the overwhelming number of charter vehicles (Buses, Limousines and Private Charter Vehicles) accessing Kings Park each evening and particularly during the warmer months, temporary parking on Fraser Avenue will no longer be provided. Parking on Fraser Ave without special permission is ILLEGAL and will result in infringements being issued.

However, for buses and limousines, set down zones are available in the Wadjuk Carpark each day and evening. This will provide safe access for your patrons to walk to Fraser Avenue for photos without having to cross any roads.

Alternatively, charter vehicles may park in the allocated street parking along Forrest Drive, near Roe Carpark. This location allows for Perth city and Swan River views at Roe Gardens which is another spectacular and safe option.

For longer bus and limousine stays, please park in Wardong Buspark on May Drive to wait, and then return to the set down zone in Wadjuk Carpark to pick up your patrons.

Adequate parking is available in Wadjuk Carpark, Education Carpark, or along May Drive/Lovekin Drive/ Forrest Drive for private vehicles accompanying charter vehicles.

School ball attendees and Vehicle Hire Companies are required to notify BGPA, with a minimum of one week’s notice, when they will be attending Kings Park for ball photos.