- Major new parkland under elevated Armadale Line set to open in less than a month
- School students got first look at the new parkland area today
- Linear parkland will be known as Long Park, delivering six hectares of new public open space along the new elevated Armadale Line
- METRONET and new community amenity driving investment in new housing
Local students from East Victoria Primary School have put Perth's newest - and longest - linear park to the test today ahead of its official opening next month.
Long Park, stretching seven kilometres from Carlisle Station to the new Beckenham Station, is set deliver six hectares of vibrant new public open space across Perth's inner south-east.
The park will formally open on 12 October as part of a free community event and features new parkland with flexible and enjoyable recreational spaces under the elevated rail section of the METRONET Armadale Line.
With the activation of previously underutilised spaces, the new park is set to boost community amenity and drive new urban housing investment along the corridor.
The six hectares of transformed public open space includes:
- four new playgrounds;
- two nature trail/play spaces;
- two youth plazas including basketball, futsal and netball courts;
- three skate parks;
- two fitness parks with exercise equipment;
- two dog parks;
- extensive path network for bike riding and walking; and
- spaces for pop-up cafes and community events.
Long Park will also be home to Perth's longest public art trail, with more than 20 different pieces of public art installed along the length of the park.
Each pier supporting the rail will form part of the art trail, with 70 displaying unique designs.
A community event to mark Long Park's official opening will take place on 12 October, together with two other major METRONET milestones - the Byford Rail Extension opening for passenger services and the reopening of the remainder of the Armadale Line.
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Long Park is a powerful example of how transport infrastructure can do more than move people - it can connect communities, create vibrant public spaces and support active lifestyles.
"Seeing local students enjoy the new playground today is an important reminder of why we build, to service the next generation and strengthen our communities.
"The scale and ambition of Long Park reflects our government's commitment to building a more inclusive and liveable Perth.
"With playgrounds, fitness zones, art trails and youth spaces, this revitalised parkland will be a place for everyone to enjoy and make their own.
"Projects like Long Park show how METRONET is reshaping our city - not just through rail, but through the creation of new public spaces that support liveability, housing and local identity.
"This major activation of previously dormant spaces in the rail corridor will help drive new investment in high density housing projects along the corridor."
