Coode Street Foreshore

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The Coode Street Foreshore Engagement Outcomes Report is now available. Find out more about the Engagement Outcomes Report.

Help us further shape the vision for the area.

The Coode Street area of the South Perth Foreshore is a popular family destination with its wide-open green space, playground, café and riverside beach.

As custodians of the foreshore, the City of South Perth is committed to working with stakeholders and the community to ensure this much-loved reserve continues to be sustainably managed.

The vision for this area as outlined in the South Perth Foreshore Strategy and Management Plan (PDF, 12.8 MB) is to develop a better serviced family recreational space with improved facilities, a choice of food and beverage outlets, and a diversity of activities including an all ages and abilities playground, rowing, sailing, boat mooring, and water play.

In Stage One of this project, alongside the survey that closed on Tuesday 8 March, we will be conducting stakeholder and community engagement that will include workshops with key stakeholders, an onsite Shape the Coode Street Foreshore pop-up engagement event on Saturday 2 April, anytime between 10am-1pm and online activities to collect ideas and aspirations from the community.

How can I get involved?

The Online Design Forum closed at 4pm, Tuesday 26 April 2022.

The Coode Street Foreshore Engagement Outcomes Report is now available. Find out more about the Engagement Outcomes Report.

Help us further shape the vision for the area.

The Coode Street area of the South Perth Foreshore is a popular family destination with its wide-open green space, playground, café and riverside beach.

As custodians of the foreshore, the City of South Perth is committed to working with stakeholders and the community to ensure this much-loved reserve continues to be sustainably managed.

The vision for this area as outlined in the South Perth Foreshore Strategy and Management Plan (PDF, 12.8 MB) is to develop a better serviced family recreational space with improved facilities, a choice of food and beverage outlets, and a diversity of activities including an all ages and abilities playground, rowing, sailing, boat mooring, and water play.

In Stage One of this project, alongside the survey that closed on Tuesday 8 March, we will be conducting stakeholder and community engagement that will include workshops with key stakeholders, an onsite Shape the Coode Street Foreshore pop-up engagement event on Saturday 2 April, anytime between 10am-1pm and online activities to collect ideas and aspirations from the community.

How can I get involved?

The Online Design Forum closed at 4pm, Tuesday 26 April 2022.

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  • Share My impression from the forum I attended and in general discussion the toilets were clearly the number one issue. I also believe funding was requested for this years budget but sadly rejected by a small majority of councillors. The second item on your list should be elevated to first and every effort made to convince councillors to support funding of the toilets. on Facebook Share My impression from the forum I attended and in general discussion the toilets were clearly the number one issue. I also believe funding was requested for this years budget but sadly rejected by a small majority of councillors. The second item on your list should be elevated to first and every effort made to convince councillors to support funding of the toilets. on Twitter Share My impression from the forum I attended and in general discussion the toilets were clearly the number one issue. I also believe funding was requested for this years budget but sadly rejected by a small majority of councillors. The second item on your list should be elevated to first and every effort made to convince councillors to support funding of the toilets. on Linkedin Email My impression from the forum I attended and in general discussion the toilets were clearly the number one issue. I also believe funding was requested for this years budget but sadly rejected by a small majority of councillors. The second item on your list should be elevated to first and every effort made to convince councillors to support funding of the toilets. link

    My impression from the forum I attended and in general discussion the toilets were clearly the number one issue. I also believe funding was requested for this years budget but sadly rejected by a small majority of councillors. The second item on your list should be elevated to first and every effort made to convince councillors to support funding of the toilets.

    Anon asked about 2 years ago

    Hi there. Thank you for your comment. The City has been awarded funding from the Department of Communities towards a Changing Places toilet facility, and will investigate further funding opportunities in order to be able to implement full, accessible toilet facilities with a Changing Places toilet and outside hand-washing facilities, which is a clear priority from the stakeholder and community engagement. This will include requesting funds from Council.

  • Share I worry about lighting in the Coode Street foreshore area, it is okay when the StrEats Vans are there but not much lighting other times. In fact from the parking area at the other end of the park right up to the Narrows Bridge there is no lighting and the verge is cut so deep, you stagger if you walk off the pathway as it as black as black along there and you can’t see a thing. Solar lights would be a good idea. on Facebook Share I worry about lighting in the Coode Street foreshore area, it is okay when the StrEats Vans are there but not much lighting other times. In fact from the parking area at the other end of the park right up to the Narrows Bridge there is no lighting and the verge is cut so deep, you stagger if you walk off the pathway as it as black as black along there and you can’t see a thing. Solar lights would be a good idea. on Twitter Share I worry about lighting in the Coode Street foreshore area, it is okay when the StrEats Vans are there but not much lighting other times. In fact from the parking area at the other end of the park right up to the Narrows Bridge there is no lighting and the verge is cut so deep, you stagger if you walk off the pathway as it as black as black along there and you can’t see a thing. Solar lights would be a good idea. on Linkedin Email I worry about lighting in the Coode Street foreshore area, it is okay when the StrEats Vans are there but not much lighting other times. In fact from the parking area at the other end of the park right up to the Narrows Bridge there is no lighting and the verge is cut so deep, you stagger if you walk off the pathway as it as black as black along there and you can’t see a thing. Solar lights would be a good idea. link

    I worry about lighting in the Coode Street foreshore area, it is okay when the StrEats Vans are there but not much lighting other times. In fact from the parking area at the other end of the park right up to the Narrows Bridge there is no lighting and the verge is cut so deep, you stagger if you walk off the pathway as it as black as black along there and you can’t see a thing. Solar lights would be a good idea.

    Jill Evans asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for raising this matter with the City, we appreciate your feedback. The Coode Street Foreshore project is directly drawn from the City’s South Perth Foreshore Strategy and Management Plan 2015, which also includes improved lighting along the foreshore. Lighting will definitely be included in the plans for the Coode Street Foreshore project, and your suggestion of solar lighting will be considered. The City is also planning to undertake a South Perth Foreshore lighting masterplan, which is anticipated to take place in the 2022-23 financial year subject to funding. The masterplan will identify priority areas for lighting upgrades, provide consistent and effective lighting types and review the effectiveness of existing lighting.

  • Share Why don’t we have toilets around that area . Have toilets near the boat shed and close when the restaurant closes . Not good enough .also no toilets near the ferry . Mr walker keeps theirs closed . I walk every day and lived in south perth for 25 years . Badly needs attention . on Facebook Share Why don’t we have toilets around that area . Have toilets near the boat shed and close when the restaurant closes . Not good enough .also no toilets near the ferry . Mr walker keeps theirs closed . I walk every day and lived in south perth for 25 years . Badly needs attention . on Twitter Share Why don’t we have toilets around that area . Have toilets near the boat shed and close when the restaurant closes . Not good enough .also no toilets near the ferry . Mr walker keeps theirs closed . I walk every day and lived in south perth for 25 years . Badly needs attention . on Linkedin Email Why don’t we have toilets around that area . Have toilets near the boat shed and close when the restaurant closes . Not good enough .also no toilets near the ferry . Mr walker keeps theirs closed . I walk every day and lived in south perth for 25 years . Badly needs attention . link

    Why don’t we have toilets around that area . Have toilets near the boat shed and close when the restaurant closes . Not good enough .also no toilets near the ferry . Mr walker keeps theirs closed . I walk every day and lived in south perth for 25 years . Badly needs attention .

    Symons Diane asked over 2 years ago

    Hi there, thank you for your feedback about public toilets along the foreshore. The City’s recent Public Toilet Plan 2020-2035 provides guidance on the planning, construction, maintenance and operation of public toilet infrastructure within the City. The Plan makes a number of key recommendations, including consideration of a new public toilet facility at Coode Street Foreshore, which is being further investigated as part of this project. You can view the City’s Public Toilet Plan here.

  • Share Can you please consider providing ratepayers with stickers for the windscreen to exempt us from paying for parking in our rates and then again at the parking meter? It is ridiculous that I have to pay for parking to take the kayak out in the river or use the other facilities that we pay for. on Facebook Share Can you please consider providing ratepayers with stickers for the windscreen to exempt us from paying for parking in our rates and then again at the parking meter? It is ridiculous that I have to pay for parking to take the kayak out in the river or use the other facilities that we pay for. on Twitter Share Can you please consider providing ratepayers with stickers for the windscreen to exempt us from paying for parking in our rates and then again at the parking meter? It is ridiculous that I have to pay for parking to take the kayak out in the river or use the other facilities that we pay for. on Linkedin Email Can you please consider providing ratepayers with stickers for the windscreen to exempt us from paying for parking in our rates and then again at the parking meter? It is ridiculous that I have to pay for parking to take the kayak out in the river or use the other facilities that we pay for. link

    Can you please consider providing ratepayers with stickers for the windscreen to exempt us from paying for parking in our rates and then again at the parking meter? It is ridiculous that I have to pay for parking to take the kayak out in the river or use the other facilities that we pay for.

    Alx asked over 2 years ago

    Hi. Thanks for your question. Following a resolution at the March 2022 Ordinary Council Meeting, all ratepayers will soon be entitled to an additional hour’s free parking in the car parks and roadside parking areas along the South Perth Foreshore.

    In addition to the current one hour free parking in these areas, a new technology solution will enable ratepayers to register two licence plates with the City to receive an additional hour’s free parking (to provide a total of 2 hours free parking).

    The City is working on implementation requirements for our current parking machines to enable this to happen and will implement the additional free hour in the near future. Please keep your eye out on the City’s website and our other communication channels as we will be providing more information about how ratepayers can register for the additional free parking.

  • Share Where will we meet for the pop up event on Sat April 2nd? on Facebook Share Where will we meet for the pop up event on Sat April 2nd? on Twitter Share Where will we meet for the pop up event on Sat April 2nd? on Linkedin Email Where will we meet for the pop up event on Sat April 2nd? link

    Where will we meet for the pop up event on Sat April 2nd?

    Angela asked over 2 years ago

    Hi there. We'll be set up near the playground at Coode Street Foreshore - just look out for the marquees with City of South Perth branding. Come along anytime between 10am and 1pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Share One of the main problems with the current set-up along the foreshore is the the lack of separation between various activities immediately adjacent to the water front. There are picnic areas, car parks, cycle paths and walking paths together in a confined area between the boat sheds and the Funcats. Is it feasible to move the car parks, and cycle paths further away from the waterfront to provide a safer recreational area for families and walkers? on Facebook Share One of the main problems with the current set-up along the foreshore is the the lack of separation between various activities immediately adjacent to the water front. There are picnic areas, car parks, cycle paths and walking paths together in a confined area between the boat sheds and the Funcats. Is it feasible to move the car parks, and cycle paths further away from the waterfront to provide a safer recreational area for families and walkers? on Twitter Share One of the main problems with the current set-up along the foreshore is the the lack of separation between various activities immediately adjacent to the water front. There are picnic areas, car parks, cycle paths and walking paths together in a confined area between the boat sheds and the Funcats. Is it feasible to move the car parks, and cycle paths further away from the waterfront to provide a safer recreational area for families and walkers? on Linkedin Email One of the main problems with the current set-up along the foreshore is the the lack of separation between various activities immediately adjacent to the water front. There are picnic areas, car parks, cycle paths and walking paths together in a confined area between the boat sheds and the Funcats. Is it feasible to move the car parks, and cycle paths further away from the waterfront to provide a safer recreational area for families and walkers? link

    One of the main problems with the current set-up along the foreshore is the the lack of separation between various activities immediately adjacent to the water front. There are picnic areas, car parks, cycle paths and walking paths together in a confined area between the boat sheds and the Funcats. Is it feasible to move the car parks, and cycle paths further away from the waterfront to provide a safer recreational area for families and walkers?

    zarg90 asked over 2 years ago

    Hi. Thanks for your question. Your suggestions to improve the separation of activities and to relocate the carpark and cycle paths away from the waterfront will be considered when analysing all the feedback received as part of this engagement process.

  • Share Last Wednesday evening I was leaving the foreshore car park at approximately 19:00 hours when I nearly collided with 3 bikes who were travelling at speed along the cycle path without any lights. The area in question is shaded by mature trees that make it difficult to see anything on the cycle path that does not have lights. While I'm in favour of providing bicycles with the right of way, I am concerned that the poor visibilty near the junction of the cycle path and car park road is a risk to bike users and want to know if the council are considering installing lighting at the junction to improve visability? on Facebook Share Last Wednesday evening I was leaving the foreshore car park at approximately 19:00 hours when I nearly collided with 3 bikes who were travelling at speed along the cycle path without any lights. The area in question is shaded by mature trees that make it difficult to see anything on the cycle path that does not have lights. While I'm in favour of providing bicycles with the right of way, I am concerned that the poor visibilty near the junction of the cycle path and car park road is a risk to bike users and want to know if the council are considering installing lighting at the junction to improve visability? on Twitter Share Last Wednesday evening I was leaving the foreshore car park at approximately 19:00 hours when I nearly collided with 3 bikes who were travelling at speed along the cycle path without any lights. The area in question is shaded by mature trees that make it difficult to see anything on the cycle path that does not have lights. While I'm in favour of providing bicycles with the right of way, I am concerned that the poor visibilty near the junction of the cycle path and car park road is a risk to bike users and want to know if the council are considering installing lighting at the junction to improve visability? on Linkedin Email Last Wednesday evening I was leaving the foreshore car park at approximately 19:00 hours when I nearly collided with 3 bikes who were travelling at speed along the cycle path without any lights. The area in question is shaded by mature trees that make it difficult to see anything on the cycle path that does not have lights. While I'm in favour of providing bicycles with the right of way, I am concerned that the poor visibilty near the junction of the cycle path and car park road is a risk to bike users and want to know if the council are considering installing lighting at the junction to improve visability? link

    Last Wednesday evening I was leaving the foreshore car park at approximately 19:00 hours when I nearly collided with 3 bikes who were travelling at speed along the cycle path without any lights. The area in question is shaded by mature trees that make it difficult to see anything on the cycle path that does not have lights. While I'm in favour of providing bicycles with the right of way, I am concerned that the poor visibilty near the junction of the cycle path and car park road is a risk to bike users and want to know if the council are considering installing lighting at the junction to improve visability?

    zarg90 asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your question. The City will be installing new lights at the crossings at Coode Street Foreshore next financial year, and additional signage and line marking is also scheduled to be installed in the near future to further improve safety at intersections and help address some of the issues you’ve identified.

  • Share Recently a swan was killed by a cyclist. Over the last 20years I have seen numerous incidents where speed cyclist have hit pedestrians and wildlife alike. I leasure ride on the foreshore at a leisure pace and never have had an incident. Clearly it is the SPEED CYCLISTS using it as a velodrome doing their personel best that is the problem. (Earphones in and head down). When is common sense going to prevail and these speed cyclist brought to account. Changing our beautiful foreshore is not going to stop the problem, alleviating the speed will solve all the problem. Suggestions.- Have metal barriers to navigate around and speed humps to prevent dangerous speed on cycle ways. I resonate with the comments below from Serenity. This beautiful wildlife habitat around the lakes is perfect and well utilized as is. Leave it alone. Amanda. on Facebook Share Recently a swan was killed by a cyclist. Over the last 20years I have seen numerous incidents where speed cyclist have hit pedestrians and wildlife alike. I leasure ride on the foreshore at a leisure pace and never have had an incident. Clearly it is the SPEED CYCLISTS using it as a velodrome doing their personel best that is the problem. (Earphones in and head down). When is common sense going to prevail and these speed cyclist brought to account. Changing our beautiful foreshore is not going to stop the problem, alleviating the speed will solve all the problem. Suggestions.- Have metal barriers to navigate around and speed humps to prevent dangerous speed on cycle ways. I resonate with the comments below from Serenity. This beautiful wildlife habitat around the lakes is perfect and well utilized as is. Leave it alone. Amanda. on Twitter Share Recently a swan was killed by a cyclist. Over the last 20years I have seen numerous incidents where speed cyclist have hit pedestrians and wildlife alike. I leasure ride on the foreshore at a leisure pace and never have had an incident. Clearly it is the SPEED CYCLISTS using it as a velodrome doing their personel best that is the problem. (Earphones in and head down). When is common sense going to prevail and these speed cyclist brought to account. Changing our beautiful foreshore is not going to stop the problem, alleviating the speed will solve all the problem. Suggestions.- Have metal barriers to navigate around and speed humps to prevent dangerous speed on cycle ways. I resonate with the comments below from Serenity. This beautiful wildlife habitat around the lakes is perfect and well utilized as is. Leave it alone. Amanda. on Linkedin Email Recently a swan was killed by a cyclist. Over the last 20years I have seen numerous incidents where speed cyclist have hit pedestrians and wildlife alike. I leasure ride on the foreshore at a leisure pace and never have had an incident. Clearly it is the SPEED CYCLISTS using it as a velodrome doing their personel best that is the problem. (Earphones in and head down). When is common sense going to prevail and these speed cyclist brought to account. Changing our beautiful foreshore is not going to stop the problem, alleviating the speed will solve all the problem. Suggestions.- Have metal barriers to navigate around and speed humps to prevent dangerous speed on cycle ways. I resonate with the comments below from Serenity. This beautiful wildlife habitat around the lakes is perfect and well utilized as is. Leave it alone. Amanda. link

    Recently a swan was killed by a cyclist. Over the last 20years I have seen numerous incidents where speed cyclist have hit pedestrians and wildlife alike. I leasure ride on the foreshore at a leisure pace and never have had an incident. Clearly it is the SPEED CYCLISTS using it as a velodrome doing their personel best that is the problem. (Earphones in and head down). When is common sense going to prevail and these speed cyclist brought to account. Changing our beautiful foreshore is not going to stop the problem, alleviating the speed will solve all the problem. Suggestions.- Have metal barriers to navigate around and speed humps to prevent dangerous speed on cycle ways. I resonate with the comments below from Serenity. This beautiful wildlife habitat around the lakes is perfect and well utilized as is. Leave it alone. Amanda.

    Amanda asked over 2 years ago

    Thank you for your question. We were also saddened to hear that the swan was hit and later died.

    The City has taken a number of additional measures in the last week and will continue to try and look at ways to manage bike/people/animal interactions. As part of our efforts to keep the swans safe, we have recently painted swans graphics on the path on both sides of the Black Swan Habitat and additional signage has been placed along the paths.  These measures have been introduced to increase the awareness of swans in the area and to encourage riders to slow down.

    We are also exploring other ways to slow cyclists such as the installation of ramble strips, however, the challenge is to get something that is effective but doesn’t’ create an additional hazard for all path users and animal life.  This is something that the City will continue to work to improve. 

  • Share Why do you think it is necessary to CHANGE anything about this wonderful , easily accessible , open space? Every city in the World is envious of Perth with it's wide open spaces and river access for passive enjoyment that areas like this afford to everyone and anyone who cares to go there and enjoy the tranquil and the uncluttered and simple pleasures of grass and shrubs and birdlife ; the sheer enjoyment of nature , uncomplicated by brash distractions and and intrusive "developments" that add nothing but irritation ! It already has "ease of access" ; walking and cycling paths , a jetty for river access , toilets and food available and "water activities" which do not impinge detrimentally on the birdlife in the area. All this , together with the gathering area for activities on the adjacent Sir James Mitchell Park , such as the car and caravan shows and the Australia Day Fireworks display ! I don't think that ANYTHING should be added or taken away from the wonderful amenity offered by the calming and relaxing environment that is ALREADY THERE ! Leave well alone ! on Facebook Share Why do you think it is necessary to CHANGE anything about this wonderful , easily accessible , open space? Every city in the World is envious of Perth with it's wide open spaces and river access for passive enjoyment that areas like this afford to everyone and anyone who cares to go there and enjoy the tranquil and the uncluttered and simple pleasures of grass and shrubs and birdlife ; the sheer enjoyment of nature , uncomplicated by brash distractions and and intrusive "developments" that add nothing but irritation ! It already has "ease of access" ; walking and cycling paths , a jetty for river access , toilets and food available and "water activities" which do not impinge detrimentally on the birdlife in the area. All this , together with the gathering area for activities on the adjacent Sir James Mitchell Park , such as the car and caravan shows and the Australia Day Fireworks display ! I don't think that ANYTHING should be added or taken away from the wonderful amenity offered by the calming and relaxing environment that is ALREADY THERE ! Leave well alone ! on Twitter Share Why do you think it is necessary to CHANGE anything about this wonderful , easily accessible , open space? Every city in the World is envious of Perth with it's wide open spaces and river access for passive enjoyment that areas like this afford to everyone and anyone who cares to go there and enjoy the tranquil and the uncluttered and simple pleasures of grass and shrubs and birdlife ; the sheer enjoyment of nature , uncomplicated by brash distractions and and intrusive "developments" that add nothing but irritation ! It already has "ease of access" ; walking and cycling paths , a jetty for river access , toilets and food available and "water activities" which do not impinge detrimentally on the birdlife in the area. All this , together with the gathering area for activities on the adjacent Sir James Mitchell Park , such as the car and caravan shows and the Australia Day Fireworks display ! I don't think that ANYTHING should be added or taken away from the wonderful amenity offered by the calming and relaxing environment that is ALREADY THERE ! Leave well alone ! on Linkedin Email Why do you think it is necessary to CHANGE anything about this wonderful , easily accessible , open space? Every city in the World is envious of Perth with it's wide open spaces and river access for passive enjoyment that areas like this afford to everyone and anyone who cares to go there and enjoy the tranquil and the uncluttered and simple pleasures of grass and shrubs and birdlife ; the sheer enjoyment of nature , uncomplicated by brash distractions and and intrusive "developments" that add nothing but irritation ! It already has "ease of access" ; walking and cycling paths , a jetty for river access , toilets and food available and "water activities" which do not impinge detrimentally on the birdlife in the area. All this , together with the gathering area for activities on the adjacent Sir James Mitchell Park , such as the car and caravan shows and the Australia Day Fireworks display ! I don't think that ANYTHING should be added or taken away from the wonderful amenity offered by the calming and relaxing environment that is ALREADY THERE ! Leave well alone ! link

    Why do you think it is necessary to CHANGE anything about this wonderful , easily accessible , open space? Every city in the World is envious of Perth with it's wide open spaces and river access for passive enjoyment that areas like this afford to everyone and anyone who cares to go there and enjoy the tranquil and the uncluttered and simple pleasures of grass and shrubs and birdlife ; the sheer enjoyment of nature , uncomplicated by brash distractions and and intrusive "developments" that add nothing but irritation ! It already has "ease of access" ; walking and cycling paths , a jetty for river access , toilets and food available and "water activities" which do not impinge detrimentally on the birdlife in the area. All this , together with the gathering area for activities on the adjacent Sir James Mitchell Park , such as the car and caravan shows and the Australia Day Fireworks display ! I don't think that ANYTHING should be added or taken away from the wonderful amenity offered by the calming and relaxing environment that is ALREADY THERE ! Leave well alone !

    Serenity! asked almost 3 years ago

    Hi there. Thanks for your question. This project is further to community priorities outlined in the South Perth Foreshore Strategy and Management Plan (SPF Plan) following significant stakeholder and community engagement. The City is now asking for further feedback from the community on how we implement the vision from the SPF Plan. We welcome your feedback and please do participate and put your comments in the survey here.

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