Key Document: City of Fremantle Public Open Space Strategy 2024 - 2034
The Samson Park Masterplan project takes into consideration the aims and directions laid out in the City's Public Open Space Strategy 2024 - 2034.
In today’s rapidly changing world, public open spaces serve as vital sanctuaries, providing communities with places for recreation, relaxation, social interaction, and connection with nature. As population growth, climate change, and urbanisation pose significant challenges, the value of these spaces becomes increasingly evident. As a Bush Forever site consisting of remnant areas of the Jarrah, Marri and Tuart Tress woodland that once dominated the Fremantle region, Samson Park is a highly valued nature reserve which requires careful planning and management.
The purpose of the City of Fremantle Public Open Space (POS) Strategy is to provide a clear strategic direction and framework for the provision and management of POS within the City. In doing so, the Strategy recognises the challenges presented by the City’s declining POS provision per person and limited opportunities for new POS acquisition. The City’s future directions for public open space is to ensure it continues to serve its purpose to allow the community to participate and connect in a functional, flexible and sustainable environment.
