- Report reveals Kings Park, Bold Park and BGPA's value to the community at $1.7 billion
- 1 in 2 international visitors visit Kings Park
- Analysis by Deloitte explores the economic and social contribution of both parks to the WA economy
A report by Deloitte Access Economics has revealed the incredible value of Kings Park, Bold Park and the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA) to the Western Australian community.
The contribution of both parks has been unveiled as worth $1.7 billion over 30 years.
The report was commissioned by BGPA, which oversees the operation of the A-Class reserves - Kings Park and Bold Park. The analysis explores the economic and social contribution of both parks to the WA economy.
Confirming Kings Park's status as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Western Australia, the report found that 1 in 2 international visitors, and 1 in 5 interstate visitors, visited Kings Park in 2023. These visitors generated over $27 million in economic activity for the WA economy over 12 months.
Closer to home, the report found that almost all Western Australians - as many as 96 per cent - have visited Kings Park in their lifetime.
The report also brought to the fore BGPA's critical role in conservation activities and ecological science and research, including through the Western Australian Botanic Garden, plant breeding, bushland restoration, species preservation, mining site rehabilitation and public advocacy.
Analysis was informed by a Deloitte survey of WA residents and economic and tourism contribution modelling.
The full report can be viewed at www.bgpa.wa.gov.au
As stated by the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn:
"Kings Park and Bold Park are iconic landmarks that draw people from across the world to visit Western Australia, and this report shows how vital they are, not just as green spaces, but to Perth's vibrancy and economy.
"What this report has captured is not only the tourism contribution of our parks, but the value provided to our State as centres of excellence for cutting edge research, conservation and community wellbeing."
As stated by Tourism Minister Reece Whitby:
"We often forget how special Kings Park is as one of the biggest inner-city parks in the world, even bigger than New York's famous Central Park.
"I'm thrilled to see this report that clearly quantifies what a big tourism drawcard the park is for international visitors."
