The site at 203 Bagot Road has been converted into a new pocket park following the demolition of the Subiaco Community Centre, which was at the end of its functional life.

The new pocket park creates more green space, enhances the tree canopy, and provides greater opportunities for community connection.

Project Overview

The vision for the park was to create a shady retreat among Subiaco's busy commercial and civic precincts.

The City undertook community engagement to discover the community's preferences and priorities for the park. This engagement ran from 11 November to 8 December 2024. Following this, the City worked alongside Landscape Architect firm, Propagule Consulting, to develop a concept for the park that reflects the community vision.

The final concept and plant selection is available for view here. 

Public Artwork

The Rupert Street Pocket Park will include artwork by Jenny Dawson (ceramic artist) and Sandra Hill (Nyoongar Visual Artist, Elder and cultural consultant) in collaboration with local primary school students. 

This artwork is expected to be installed in the park in July 2026. 

Project Timeline

• Community consultation was undertaken from 11 November to 8 December 2024.
• Demolition of the Subiaco Community Centre was completed January 2025.
• Construction of the pocket park began in September 2025.
• The park is now complete and open to the public. 
• Artwork by Jenny Dawson and Sandra Hill, in collaboration with local primary school students, will be installed mid-2026.

Community Engagement Outcomes

The most commonly-listed priorities were:

• A place to enjoy nature,
• Sit and relax, and
• Eat lunch or bring a takeaway coffee.

The park elements most strongly supported by the community were:

• Shade,
• Trees and plants other than trees (with emphasis on natives),
• Drinking fountains, 
• Resources / habitat for wildlife,
• Seating, and
• Night-time lighting.

Due to the size of the site, and proximity to a busy road and residential dwellings, a dog park was not considered suitable for this space; however, dogs are welcome on lead. The park  includes a dog-accessible drinking fountain.

Visit See Subiaco for other dog friendly locations throughout Subiaco.

Should you have any questions about the project, please contact the Project Lead: Place Officer, Glenda Morgan on (08) 9237 9222, or email place@subiaco.wa.gov.au.