🌿 A ripper spot for a barbie arvo with the fam, stunning views and plenty of room to run around!

Sir James Mitchell Park South Perth - Scenic Riverside Family Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Sir James Mitchell Park in South Perth is a beaut spot for families and mates to gather for picnics, barbies, and a good run around. With stunning views of the Swan River and Perth city skyline, it offers plenty of green space, well-maintained paths for running or cycling, and excellent facilities including playgrounds, BBQs, and toilets. Whether you’re after a peaceful walk, a game of footy, or a fun day out with the kids and dogs, this park ticks all the boxes for a relaxing arvo close to the city.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Mill Point Rd, South Perth WA 6151, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 8 9474 0777
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.6/5 (3164 reviews)
🏙️ City	South Perth
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground bbq picnic shelter public toilets walking running path bicycle path parking

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

This park is a top choice for families with kids, boasting great playgrounds where the little ones can swing, slide, and burn off some energy. Parents love the safe, open spaces where kids can run wild and entertain themselves while adults relax nearby. There’s plenty of room for a game of footy or just chasing the dog around, making it a real winner for family outings. The well-maintained facilities and shaded picnic spots mean you can easily spend the whole arvo here with the ankle-biters.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

One of the standout features of Sir James Mitchell Park is the stunning panoramic views of the Swan River and Perth’s city skyline. Whether you’re enjoying a brekkie BBQ, a peaceful walk, or just kicking back with a quiet drink, the scenery is absolutely top-notch. Many reviewers rave about the spectacular sunsets and the peaceful atmosphere right on the foreshore. It’s a perfect spot for snapping some beaut photos or just soaking in the natural beauty close to town.

Perfect Picnic & BBQ Spot 🍖

If you’re after a laid-back day out, this park has you covered with multiple BBQ facilities, picnic tables, and plenty of grassy lawns to spread out a rug. It’s a popular spot for family gatherings, community events, and casual catch-ups with mates. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with food trucks sometimes rolling in for a bit of extra yum. Clean toilets and shaded areas add to the convenience, making it easy to unwind and enjoy a full arvo outdoors.

Great Space for Footy & Fitness 🏃‍♀️

For those who like to keep active, Sir James Mitchell Park offers wide open green fields perfect for a kick of the footy or a casual run. The well-maintained walking and cycling paths attract runners and cyclists alike, making it a favourite local spot for fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re training for a marathon or just having a fun game with the kids and dogs, the park’s layout supports a variety of outdoor activities in a beautiful riverside setting.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Great views of the Swan River and CBD, bbq areas, cycle and running paths, green fields
Lovely park for family picnics. Good facilities.
Nice huge park plenty of room for a good game of footy and dogs and kids to run around.
What a truly beautiful place to have a picnic on the lawns or a BBQ on the terrific facilities provided
The atmosphere is amazing kids running around everywhere and entertaining themselves.
Spend Easter here most years, great place for a barbecue brekky with views of the city.
Beautiful, peaceful spot right on the South Perth foreshore!
Best view of the city in Perth. Absolute cinema.
My favourite running spot
Great space, multiple barbys… great view for photos of cbd