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Officials cutting the ribbon at the opening of the new Wisteria Park

Play and recreation area created for the Ferndale community

Aug 28, 2025
An unused pocket of land in Ferndale has been transformed into a welcoming new play and recreation space for the community, with support from the WA Government.
DLGSC and DBCA delegates with the new Horse Trail Management Guidelines launched at the 2025 WA Trails Forum

New guidelines the mane event at WA Trails Forum

May 22, 2025
More than 150 key decision-makers from government, the not-for-profit sector and businesses came together in Mandurah at the 2025 WA Trails Forum to discuss and plan the future of trails and recreation and launch a key trail planning document.
Children and families at the new playgound

New all-abilities playground in Clarkson open for the community

May 9, 2025
A new, inclusive play space developed in Clarkson with significant funding from the WA Government has proved an instant hit with children and parents.
A new basketball court and playground

$1.6 million funding delivers local youth and community projects

Dec 4, 2024
3 major recreation projects in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have now been completed with a total investment from the WA Government of $1.6 million.
Minister Templeman with 3 BMX bike riders

Byford bike pump track and Keirnan Park projects on track

Oct 15, 2024
Major improvements to sport and recreation facilities in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale are on track thanks to combined WA Government funding of more than $23 million dollars.
A group of people standing on the edge of a river, holding a document

Activity day highlights the growing importance of outdoor recreation in WA

Sep 18, 2024
DLGSC hosted its annual Industry Activity Day, an event that brings together stakeholders from both local and state government agencies with the outdoor recreation sector.
Two people hiking in the Perth hills, next to a grass tree and granite boulders

Jarrahdale trail opportunities set to reach new heights

Jun 14, 2024
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale have recently received Community Trail Planning Grant Program funding to continue the development of a trail facility, to cater for a broader range of trail users.
The forest near Dwellingup

Collie and Dwellingup recognised as world-class Trail Towns

Apr 22, 2024
Trails WA has awarded Collie and Dwellingup with Trail Town accreditation on the back of significant State Government investment in mountain bike trails throughout both locations.
Women standing together with the Minister of Sport and Recreation in Kings Park, Perth.

Celebrating the female leaders of WA’s recreation sector

Mar 8, 2024
This year’s International Women’s Day theme 'Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’ recognises that economic empowerment is central to achieving gender equality.
A drone image of Lesmurdie Falls

150 reasons to start your next trails adventure

Nov 23, 2023
Trails WA releases top trails list, encouraging all Western Australians to explore our great outdoors.
Mountain bike rider on coastal sand dunes at sunset.

New mountain bike trails for Perth's northern suburbs

Nov 20, 2023
Mountain biking in the heart of Perth's northern suburbs is a step closer with design and construction of family-friendly trails at Lake Joondalup going to tender.
Children's Week WA 2023 branding promotional tile in colourful letters

Children’s Week 2023 — A time to celebrate and advocate for child safety

Oct 23, 2023
Children's Week, an annual celebration dedicated to children, is taking place this year from 21 to 29 October.
Page reviewed 10 June 2025
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