What to know about Perth
Local knowledge, each fact with a link to where it comes from.
The City of Perth says bookings are necessary to hold an event in its parks, gardens and reserves, from private functions to large festivals.
Source: City of Perth, parks, gardens and reserves hire (opens in a new tab)
The City of Perth gives low impact events of 50 to 999 people an application processing time of 10 business days.
Source: City of Perth, parks, gardens and reserves hire (opens in a new tab)
The City of Perth says not all of its reserves can be reached by vehicle for bump-in and bump-out, and those that can have set entry and exit points.
Source: City of Perth, parks, gardens and reserves hire (opens in a new tab)
Perth Metro averages 1.2 days with at least 1 mm of rain in February and 14.6 in July.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Perth Metro climate statistics (opens in a new tab)
The 2021 Census counted 2,098,239 people in the Perth Significant Urban Area.
Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Perth SUA (opens in a new tab)
City of Perth parks
Langley Park, Supreme Court Gardens, Wellington Square and the City's other bookable spaces all need a booking for an event, private functions included. A party of 50 to 999 people is a low impact event, which the City aims to process in 10 business days (City of Perth, read on a July 2026 archived copy).
Getting the gear in
Not every reserve takes vehicles, and those that do have set entry and exit points. Ask the City which gate applies before the hire business plans its delivery.
Perth weather
February averages just 1.2 rain days at Perth Metro, July 14.6 (BoM). Summer parties need shade more than rain cover; winter ones need both.
Perth party hire FAQs
How long does a City of Perth park booking take?
The City gives low impact events of 50 to 999 people a processing time of 10 business days.
Can the hire business drive into the park?
At some reserves only, through set entry and exit points. Check the venue map for the park you book.