Notices
Disruptions to Kings Park and Bold Park may occur from works and service improvements, events or severe weather events.
Bushfire season in Kings Park and Bold Park
See below for information on park access and services during bushfire season.
Fire season updates
No current updates.
For up-to-date fire reports refer to www.emergency.wa.gov.au at all times.
Help us protect our park!
We rely on our visitors and neighbours to report signs of fire and suspicious activity.
If you see smoke, please phone 000 immediately.
If you saw something, say something! Please contact Crime Stoppers WA with any information on persons of interest. Your report could make all the difference this fire season.
Other Notices
At certain times it is necessary to close roads and facilities within Kings Park and Botanic Garden and Bold Park. Operational and maintenance activities can impact the status of roads, carparks, paths and services in the parks and closures will occur during certain weather conditions.
Current major notices will be listed below. There will be times where notices will only be available on location. Please observe all signage and instructions by traffic attendants.
Visitors can review current State roadworks via the Main Roads website to assist travel planning to and from the parks.
If you are planning an event, you will reduce the chance of service interruption or inconvenience by making a booking.
Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer detection
Mount Eliza Escarpment
Following detections at Kings Park along Mount Eliza escarpment, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is working with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) to stop the spread of the declared pest Polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).
Visit the Mount Eliza Escarpment Project page for information on works, closures, tree removal and site remediation.
Current notices
Works
Kings Park - Main Roads resurfacing works - road closures
Main Roads is managing resurfacing works in Kings Park from August to December 2024. These works are being staged to minimise disruption and ensure access to all precincts is maintained as much as possible.
Refer to the Main Roads project page for closure updates.
We appreciate your patience while these essential works are conducted.
Kings Park - Kaarta Gar-up Lookout closure
The Kaarta Gar-up Lookout is currently closed to visitors while artist works take place. A local artist has been engaged for a special project to celebrate the Park's unique cultural heritage and native flora, and will be working on the Lookout regularly throughout November.
The Lookout is anticipated to reopen in early-mid December 2024.
We apologise for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and understanding while this artistic project is completed.
Bold Park - Banksia Carpark
Banksia Carpark in Bold Park is currently closed to the public due to stormwater damage.
Significant rainfall led to stormwater eroding the bank beneath Banksia Carpark and undercutting the bitumen.
The damage is extensive and the car park will be closed to the public until repairs can be conducted, due for completion late 2024.
Until then we request visitors avoid the area and use alternative access points to the park. More parking options are available here.
Events
Kings Park - concert season
On Saturday 23 November, Kings Park will host Dean Lewis - The Epilogue Tour in the Botanic Garden’s Pioneer Women’s Memorial. Gates open at 5.30pm.
Please be advised that Forrest Carpark, Wanju Marr Carpark, the Botanic Garden Carpark and the DNA Tower Carpark will be closed from approximately 6.00am on this day.
Forrest Drive will be closed to ALL vehicles from the northern end of Forrest Drive to Roe Carpark from 3pm – 11.30pm (approx.)
Wadjuk Carpark will be closed once full and alternative parking is available along May and Lovekin Drives.
General notices
Parking regulations in Kings Park
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.
School ball parking
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.