Swan Canning Riverpark - Photo Tourism WA
Perth's Swan and Canning rivers are a recreational playground. They also boast vibrant commercial and tourism activity, and diverse and resilient ecosystems.
More than 40 parks and reserves line the banks, and the rivers hum with aquatic activity. The Swan Canning Riverpark includes 7210 hectares of river reserve and adjoining public land.
The Riverpark is home to a diverse fish community, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, birds, spiders, reptiles, and small mammals.
The connection of the waterways to the Whadjuk people spans 40,000 years. This means the Riverpark hosts many historical, mythological and cultural sites of significance.
DBCA works with other state government agencies, local government, industry and the community to manage and protect the Riverpark, ensuring it remains a healthy, thriving ecosystem and a popular destination for Perth’s residents and visitors.
Fremantle Traffic Bridge works
In-river piling works are underway for the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge.
As heightened levels of underwater noise are expected and may impact human hearing, restrictions for swimmers and passive craft have been implemented to ensure everyone's safety. The restrictions will be in place for up to a year during standard working hours (Monday to Saturday 7am to 7pm) and will apply to swimmers, snorkellers, divers, dogs, stand-up paddlers, kayakers, rowers and hydrofoil enthusiasts.
Please go to the Swan River Crossings Project webpage for more information or view a map of the restricted area below.
Swan Canning Riverpark Visitor Satisfaction Survey Report
Each year, a survey is undertaken of the Swan Canning Riverpark users and visitors’ expectations, the level of satisfaction of the Riverpark features, pattens of use, and areas for improvement in the Riverpark and surrounding foreshore parks. The 2024 survey, completed in December, saw the participation of 350 respondents, an increase of 44 from the previous year. The average satisfaction was scored at 92.3 per cent. The findings of this report will help guide the department and foreshore land managers in implementing targeted management actions to further enhance community enjoyment of the Riverpark.
Marli Riverpark: An Interpretation Plan
In 2013, the Swan River Trust commissioned the National Trust of Australia (WA) to prepare an Interpretation Plan for the Swan and Canning Riverpark. In collaboration with an appointed Noongar Advisory Panel, the intent of this plan was to make the cultural heritage values (natural, Aboriginal, and historic/built) of the Derbarl Yerrigan and Djarlgarro Beelier (the Swan and Canning Rivers), accessible to residents and visitors.
Explore the Riverpark
The Swan and Canning rivers are truly the heart of Perth, ensuring it is one of the world’s most beautiful cities.
