Queens Gardens
Queens Gardens
Queens Gardens is a stunning urban oasis right in the heart of East Perth, overlooking Optus Stadium.
The site of these gardens has always been closely associated with the development of the City of Perth; initially used for recreation purposes including horse racing and later as a clay mine and brickworks. Bricks produced here are part of some of Perth’s most prominent buildings including The Perth Town Hall, Barracks Arch and the Cloisters Building.
The gardens were officially opened in 1899 and named Queens Gardens for Queen Victoria in honour of her Diamond Jubilee.Main features of this glorious garden include its water lily filled lakes (the old clay pits), manicured lawns and a large variety of trees and shrubs.
It also features a replica of the Peter Pan statue located in Kensington Gardens in London.
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Between 1860 and 1890 Queens Gardens was a clay mine and brickworks, generating the bricks used to build many of Perth's most iconic buildings. It was officially opened as Queens Gardens in 1899 and was an instant success hosting many civic receptions and functions, including during the evenings when the park would be decorated with fairy lights and visitors entertained with music from gramophones.
Location
Cnr Hay and Hale Street
East Perth WA 6004
Contact
Open Hours
Open all day, every day.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
ACROD Parking