Sorrell Park Play Upgrades

Sorrell Park in North Fremantle is due for revitalised play equipment. Tell us what types of equipment and features would make the park more fun and inclusive for everyone.

Situated adjacent to Stirling bridge and running along the North Fremantle riverfront, Sorrell Park is a treasured space that features custom timber furniture, playground items, dual use pathway, turf areas and a basketball practice area. The City's Place and Projects Team have received capital works funding in the 2026/27 budget to replace play equipment at Sorrell Park which is nearing end of life.

We're asking for community feedback to help ensure the refreshed play elements meet the needs of all those who enjoy this riverside park. Once public consultation has ended and public feedback compiled, insights from the community will be collated to help refine the new play concept for Sorrell Park. Once the play design is finalised, delivery of the new playground is scheduled for early 2027. Exact timing will be subject to contractor availability and fabrication lead times.

The scope of this park project includes:

• Replacement of the existing play elements (swing set, boat rocker, play rockers) which are nearing end of useful life.
• Adding mulch softfall under new play equipment to enhance safety.

How can the community influence the project?

We are asking the public to:

• Learn more about what is planned by exploring the Frequently Asked Questions and explainer documents listed below.
• Share what you love, how you currently interact with the park and what play design elements you would like to see included by completing the Sorrel Park Play Upgrades Survey.
• View the associated materials, talk to City officers and provide feedback in person at the Sorrell Park Drop-In-Session (details below).

How can you meet with City Officers to discuss the park upgrade and your feedback?

• Attend the drop-in session: Drop-in sessions allow the public to meet with City staff to ask questions about the project, seek clarification and guidance on how to best submit feedback. These are informal sessions that allow the public to come and go during the time period provided. To learn more, visit our How We Engage page here.
• Request a 1:1 or group meeting with city staff to discuss your thoughts.

Join the Sorrell Park drop-in session at the following date and time:

• When: Saturday 7 March 2026
• Where: Sorrell Park, North Fremantle
• Time: 10:30am - 12pm

City Officers aim to:

• Collect feedback on current park experience, existing amenities and key areas where further improvements could be made if more funding becomes available.
• Keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and provide feedback on how public input influenced the project.
• Work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are noted; provide clarity on questions that may arise.

How can you make your submission?
Submissions can be submitted online via the submission form below, or:

• By Mail
  PO Box 807
  Fremantle WA 6959
• In Person
  Walyalup Civic Centre
  151 High Street
  Fremantle WA 6160
• By email - communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au
• Online via the submission form below

A hard copy of the survey can be sent or picked up upon request by emailing the Community Engagement team here: communityengagement@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Submissions close 5pm, AWST 27 March 2026.