Story: Rupert Street Pocket Park
Episode: 3
Presenter: Sue McDougall
Air Date: 21 March 2026

Sue explores how a new pocket park in Subiaco is transforming urban space into a greener, more sustainable community asset.

• Green spaces play a vital role in shaping the character of cities, and local governments are increasingly prioritising access to nature within urban environments.
• The City of Subiaco has transformed a former community centre site into a new pocket park, creating an accessible outdoor space that will grow in value and character over time.
• The park’s design focuses on native plantings and increasing tree canopy, helping counteract biodiversity loss caused by urban infill and development.
• Established trees, such as a significant Lemon Scented Gum, provide immediate impact while highlighting the long-term benefits of thoughtful planting for future generations.
• A key feature of the park is a swale designed to capture and absorb stormwater runoff, improving soil moisture and supporting surrounding plantings—demonstrating the future of urban water management.
• The space also supports local wildlife, including black cockatoos, with purpose-built watering stations that provide a safe and reliable water source.
• Sustainability is central to the park’s design, incorporating solar lighting, retained vegetation and community-driven planning, with future additions including Indigenous public artwork.

For more information, head to:
subiaco.wa.gov.au