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.
Swan River Trust
The Swan River Trust is an advisory body providing high level strategic advice on the management and protection of the Derbal Yirragan Djarlgarro (Swan Canning river system). See here for more information.
Swan Canning Riverpark water quality monitoring
Water quality monitoring occurs on a weekly basis in the Swan Canning Estuary and fortnightly in its catchment. Follow this link to find out more and access the most recent microalgae activity report.
Swan Canning Riverpark permits, planning and development
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has planning and development authority over the Swan Canning Development Control Area (DCA) and consults with the Swan River Trust, local government and other agencies in the assessment of applications. To find out more about the processes, follow this link.
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.
