Sir James Mitchell Park
South Perth Esplanade
08 9474 0777
Description
Located on the South Perth Foreshore, Sir James Mitchell Park stretches along the Swan River from Mends Street Jetty to McCallum Park at the Causeway Bridge. With 15 function sites to choose from, the park is the ideal venue for outdoor events including weddings, corporate events, community events and social functions. Each zone offers breathtaking views of Perth's CBD and the river.
Please refer to the Sir James Mitchell Park Site Map for details of the park zones.
Please note:
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* Glass is not permitted on the reserve for functions/events
* Barbecues, shelters, benches and playgrounds are public facilities and can not be exclusively booked
* Vehicle access is only available through marked gates.
* Department of Parks and Wildlife and Minister for Lands consent may be required for bookings on some zones in SJMP. If consent is required, you will need to provide six weeks notice prior to your event. Permit fees, in addition to booking fees, may apply.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilet
- Wheelchair friendly
General
- BBQ's
- Beach
- Boat ramp
- Bridges
- Café
- City views/viewing deck
- Gazebos
- Jetty
- Lake
- Lighting
- Pathways: flat, bike and pedestrian, wheelchair friendly
- Playgrounds
- Public art
- Public toilets
- Rose garden
- Rubbish bins
- Seating
- Shade
Parking
- On site car parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
- Trailer parking
Available for Bookings:
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Zone 1, Esplanade North, is located between the rose garden and Queen Street jetty. This area is suitable for wedding ceremonies, corporate events, private events and social functions. No temporary structures or marquees larger than 3m x 3m are permitted. Please note that there is no vehicle access to this zone and all functions must cease by 8pm.
Capacity/Size
- 100m x 10m
- People: 400
Features
- City views
- Drinking fountain
- Jetty
- Rose garden
- Seating
Parking
- On street parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: No
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Zone 2, the central area of the Esplanade, is located north of Frasers Lane between two rose gardens. This area is suitable for wedding ceremonies, corporate events, private events and social functions. Please note that no temporary structures or marquees larger than 3m x 3m are permitted. All functions must cease by 8pm.
Capacity/Size
- 100m x 10m
- People: 500
Features
- City views
- Drinking fountain
- Jetty
- Rose garden
- Rubbish bins
- Seating
Parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: No
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Zone 3, located between two rose gardens, is suitable for wedding ceremonies, corporate events, private events and social functions. Please note that no temporary structures or marquees larger than 3mx3m are permitted and there is no vehicle access to this zone. All functions must cease by 8pm.
Capacity/Size
- 100m x 25m
- People: 1,000
Features
- City views
- Close to Mends Street Jetty
- Close to shops
- Rose garden
- Rubbish bins
- Seating
Parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: No
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Zone 4, located between the Mends Street Jetty and the City's Car Park, is suitable for wedding ceremonies, corporate events, private events and social functions. Please note that no temporary structures or marquees over 3m x 3m are permitted. All functions must cease by 8pm.
Capacity/Size
- 90m x 35m
- People: 1,050
Features
- City views
- Close to Mends Street Jetty
- Close to shops
- Playground
- Public art
- Public toilets
- Rubbish bins
- Seating
Parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: No
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Zone 5A, located in the City's Scented Gardens, is a beautiful venue for smaller-scale, lower-noise impact events like small wedding ceremonies, corporate and private events and social functions for up to 50 people. With a central paved area, it offers a secluded and semi-shaded space. Please note that service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate this zone by 8pm.
Capacity/Size
- 40m x 25m
- People: 50
Features
- City views
- Rose garden
- Rubbish bins
- Scented garden
- Seating
- Shade
Parking
- On site parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: Yes - to lawn area
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Zone 5B, located south of the flagpole, is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 80m X 50m
- People: 1600
Features
- City views
Parking
- Paid parking
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Zone 5C, located south of the flagpole, is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 85m X 65m
- People: 2200
Features
- City views
Parking
- Paid parking
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Zone 6, located south of the flagpole, is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 100m x 60m
- People: 2,400
Features
- City views
- Flag pole
- Public toilets
- Rubbish bins
- Shade
Parking
- On site parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: Yes - through Mill Point Road gate
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Zone 7 is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 100m x 90m
- People: 3,600
Features
- City views
- Flag pole
- Public toilets
- Rubbish bins
- Shade
Parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: Yes - through Mill Point Road gate
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Zone 8, located to the west of Coode Street, is a wide open green space with a small collection of trees through the middle of the zone. The area is suitable for, photography and filming, weddings, corporate and private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 150m x 100m
- People: 6,000
Features
- City views
- Flag pole
- Public toilets
- Rubbish bins
- Shade
Parking
- On site parking
- On street parking
- Paid parking
- Timed parking
Vehicle access
- Vehicle access to site: Yes - through Coode Street gate
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Zone 9, located to the south of the Boatshed restaurant, is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees no larger than 81m x 81m are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 25m x 25m
- People: 250
Features
- City views
- Jetty
- Pathways
- Rubbish bins
- Shade
Parking
- On site parking
- On street parking
- Timed parking
- Trailer parking
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Zone 10A, located to the east of Douglas Avenue, offers a wide open riverside location suitable for weddings and social functions. There is a playground located next to Zone 10 with gazebos and a bbq. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 65m X 51m
- People: 1320
Features
- City views
- Gazebo
- Lake
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Rubbish bins
- Seating
Parking
- On site parking
- Overflow parking
- Timed parking
- Trailer parking
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Zone 10B, located to the east of Douglas Avenue, offers a wide open riverside location suitable for weddings and social functions. There is a playground located next to Zone 10B with gazebos and a bbq. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 100m X 44m
- People: 1760
Features
- City views
- Gazebo
- Lake
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Rubbish bins
- Seating
Parking
- On site parking
- Overflow parking
- Timed parking
- Trailer parking
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Zone 11 is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval. Please note that the bike/footpath must be kept clear at all times.**Please note that this zone will be temporarily unavailable during the construction of the Black Swan Habitat from March to July 2021***
Capacity/Size
- 70m x 50m
- People: 1,400
Features
- Bridges
- City views
- Dog water fountain
- Gazebo
- Lake
- Pathways
- Seating
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Zone 12, located to the west of Hurlingham Road, is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees no bigger then 81 square metres in size are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.***Please note that views to the City from this zone will be partially blocked during the construction of the Black Swan habitat project from March - July 2021***
Capacity/Size
- 100m x 50m
- People: 2000
Features
- City views
- Drinking fountain
- Gazebo
- Lake
- Pathways
- Public toilets
- Shade
Parking
- On site parking
- On street parking
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Zone 13, located to the east of Hurlingham Road, is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Please note that this area is only available for up to a maximum of 30 people. No temporary structures or marquees larger than nine metres square are permitted.
Capacity/Size
- 20m x 10m
- People: 30
Features
- City views
- Drinking fountain
- Gazebo
- Pathways
- Playground
- Public toilets
- Rubbish bins
Parking
- On site parking
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Zone 14 is suitable for weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 200m x 100m
- People: 8,000
Features
- City views
- Pathways
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Zone 15, located to the south west of Ellam Street, is suitable for small car shows, photography and filming, weddings, corporate events, private events and social functions. Service providers, applicants and guests are required to vacate the zone by 11pm. Temporary structures and marquees are permitted on the grassed area subject to approval.
Capacity/Size
- 150m x 100m
- People: 6,000
Features
- City views
- Pathways
Parking
- On site parking
- On street parking
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The pathway stretches the length of Sir James Mitchell Park and is suitable for both walking/running and bike riding. The path can be hired for events such as fun runs, walks etc.
Features
- City views
- Pathways
Parking
- On site parking
- On street parking
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