Long Park
METRONET is transforming around six hectares of former rail land into Long Park - a vibrant public space with flexible and enjoyable recreational spaces and parkland for the community.
View the Long Park map to learn more and read about each new activation area.
Through extensive consultation with community and stakeholders, Long Park has been shaped to reflect local priorities. Read more about the community priorities for public spaces.
Long Park will feature 14 new activation areas including:
- four new playgrounds
- two nature trail/play spaces
- two youth plazas including basketball, futsal and netball courts
- three skate zones
- two fitness parks with exercise equipments
- two dog parks
- extensive path network for bike riding and walking
- new spaces for pop-up cafes and community events.
The six-hectare nature-based parkland is an example of how the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project is Greening the Rail Corridor and reconnecting communities across the rail line through its tree retention and planting strategy.
Carlisle Station Precinct - public spaces
Mungyte Place
A multi-generational space with a range of activities including a playground, bocce court, performance lawn, BBQ area, exercise equipment and integrated artworks.
Banksia Discovery Trail
A series of informal pathways and clearings woven through native planting to create an integrated nature play trail that tells the story of the banksia.
Fitness Park
Fitness Park is an outdoor gym for programmed and individual exercise, providing accessible fitness equipment for circuit-style training.
Oats Street Precinct - public spaces
Puggle Playground
A nature playground that tells the story of the echidna through integrated First Nations artworks. Play opportunities include climbing structures, swings, tunnels and balance walks.
Oats Street Youth Plaza
A youth plaza incorporating a 3 x 3 basketball court and a low-level hybrid skate park suitable for all skill levels.
Queens Park Precinct - public spaces
Railway Dog Park
A dog exercise area with two fenced zones featuring airlock gates, seating, informal agility elements and a drinking fountain.
Water HQ
A central gathering space and outdoor classroom for use by surrounding schools. Integrated artworks and interpretive signage tell the story of water across the site.
Youran Playspace
A small seating and play space focusing on integrated First Nations artworks representing the bobtail lizard.
Queens Park Community Hub
An inviting, flexible space nestled in the parklands. Located between Queens Park Station and the Railyard Playground, the wideopen lawns, seating, BBQs and picnic tables provide opportunities for everyday use and a wide variety of events.
Cannington Station Precinct - public spaces
Cannington Youth Plaza
A youth plaza incorporating a full-size futsal and basketball court, a netball court and a hybrid skate park.
Railyard Playground
A playground that draws on the rich history of the train line with a focus on the timber transported from the south-west. Play opportunities include climbing structures, and an interpretive locomotive play element with slide and water play.
Beckenham Station Precinct - public spaces
Basin Park
A small park with seating around the Woodlupine Book designed to enhance the existing drain and create a vegetated basin.
Beckenham Dog Park
A dog exercise area with seating.
Wheels Park
A community space for activities including a bike pump track, and a wheels loop with integrated obstacles for skateboards, scooters and skates.
View the Long Park map to learn more and read about each new activation area.