At a glance
- Cost
- Parking inside Kings Park is free, but only for people who stay within the park boundaries; you may not park and then leave the park on foot, by bus or in another vehicle
- The limit
- A 4-hour limit applies at Wadjuk, Poolgarla and Jorang car parks, which are reached from Kattidj Close, and on signed parts of May Drive; it is enforced from 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays
- Never park here
- Parking, stopping or standing is not permitted on Fraser Avenue at any time
- Who it’s for
- Anyone driving, cycling or catching a bus to Kings Park and Botanic Garden, 1.5 km from the Perth CBD
- What to do now
- Head for Wadjuk Carpark behind Fraser’s Restaurant, note your arrival time on a weekday, and check the park’s Transport page before a concert day
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority Transport page
- Not yet confirmed
- The fine for overstaying (the Authority publishes it in its timed parking terms and conditions, which this guide did not read), and which car parks close for future concerts
Parking at Kings Park is free, but on weekdays you have four hours in the three car parks off Kattidj Close, and Fraser Avenue, the grand tree-lined road up from the city, is a no-parking street at all times. The main car park is Wadjuk Carpark, behind Fraser’s Restaurant.
This guide uses the Transport page of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (BGPA), which runs Kings Park and Botanic Garden, checked on Sunday 8 November 2026. Perth uses Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8), with no daylight saving.
Is parking at Kings Park free?
Yes, with one condition. The Authority says Kings Park provides free parking only for visitors within the park boundaries. You may not park in Kings Park and then leave the park boundaries by any other means, whether on foot, by bus or in another vehicle. In practice, that means the car parks are for people visiting the park, not a free base for a day in the city.
Formal car parks are scattered through the park in key locations, and verge parking is allowed where signs say so. The Authority adds that verge surfaces can vary, and parking in those areas is at your own risk.
How long can I stay?
| Where | Limit | When it is enforced |
|---|---|---|
| Wadjuk Carpark (the main car park, behind Fraser’s Restaurant) | 4 hours | 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays |
| Poolgarla Carpark | 4 hours | Same |
| Jorang Carpark (Next Gen Gym and Royal Kings Park Tennis Club) | 4 hours | Same |
| Signed parts of May Drive | 4 hours | Same |
| Fraser Avenue | No parking, stopping or standing | At any time |
The three car parks are all reached from Kattidj Close. Infringements apply, and signs are in place. The Authority says nothing on the Transport page about a limit at the weekend, so the 4-hour rule as written applies only on weekdays. The page also names no limit for the other car parks it lists, such as Forrest, Roe and Zamia, so read the signs there.
What are the rules for parking on the verge?
Verge parking is allowed along the park’s Drives unless a sign or line marking says otherwise. The Authority also asks you not to park on the lawns, over kerbs, in garden beds or on footpaths. Drive slowly: the speed limit is 40 km/h through most of the park and 20 km/h in children’s play areas and near the State War Memorial. Learner drivers are not permitted to drive in Kings Park, and the Authority advises you not to leave valuables unattended in the car.
Where is disabled parking?
You need a valid ACROD permit displayed on the vehicle. The Authority lists disabled parking at these places:
- Fraser Avenue, near Fraser Circle
- Wadjuk Carpark
- Forrest Carpark
- Botanic Garden Carpark
- Roe Carpark
- Zamia Carpark
- Kulbardi Carpark
- Marri Toilet Carpark
- Poolgarla Family Area carparks
Can I get to Kings Park by bus?
The park is 1.5 km from the Perth CBD. The Authority lists three ways to arrive without a car.
| Service | What the Authority says |
|---|---|
| Transperth bus route 935 | Runs from St Georges Terrace into the park at the Fraser Avenue Precinct, and for concerts to Wadjuk Carpark; the 935 D service terminates on Malcolm Street (Parliament House), West Perth |
| Blue CAT bus | Runs between Perth Busport and Kings Park, via Perth Station and the Elizabeth Quay Bus Station |
| Perth Explorer Bus | A hop-on, hop-off Kings Park Bus Tour that features Fraser Avenue, Roe Gardens and May Drive Parkland |
The Authority gives no timetable or fare for these buses on its Transport page. For the cost of a trip, see our guide to Transperth fares and Go Anywhere tickets, and use the Transperth journey planner for times.
Can I cycle to Kings Park?
Yes. The Authority says there are many cycle tracks and trails, and lists bike racks at Wadjuk Carpark, Forrest Carpark, outside Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park, May Drive Parkland, Saw Avenue Picnic Area and Poolgarla Family Area. It recommends a lock and taking valuables with you.
- Cycling is allowed on all main roads (40 km/h) and on designated shared paths (10 km/h), which are signed at the entry to each path.
- Cyclists are not permitted in the State War Memorial Precinct, the Western Australian Botanic Garden or the developed parkland areas, though they may use the roads there.
- Electric bikes may use the roads and shared paths, but may not produce more than 200 watts, and people under 16 may not ride them, whether or not the power is engaged.
- Skateboards, scooters and roller skates follow the same conditions as bicycles.
What changes on concert days?
When a concert is held in the park, the Authority’s Transport page lists car park closures, road closures and extra transport for that event. For the most recent concert listed, it closed Forrest, Wanju Marr, Botanic Garden and DNA Tower car parks from about 6:00am, closed Wadjuk Carpark from about 3:30pm to 7:30pm, and pointed drivers to May Drive and the Poolgarla and Jorang car parks. Concert parking on Lovekin Drive was no longer permitted. This guide does not give dates, because they belong to that event and change from one concert to the next.
The Authority says it encourages patrons to use public transport or a rideshare to events where possible. Check the Transport page before any concert or large event.
Sources
- Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority — Transport, Kings Park (checked 8 November 2026)
Featured image: State War Memorial, Kings Park (photo: Dietmar Rabich / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Kings Park or Transperth. Rules and limits can change; check the Authority’s page and the signs on the day.