More than 45 colourful murals and contemporary street art works define Victoria Park: works by international and local artists are spread throughout the area. They are joined by distinctive early 20th-century cottages, tree-lined streets and places with their own memorial or park function. This creates a travel experience that alternates between urban art, built heritage and green spaces.
Street art as a recurring theme
If you would like to make contemporary art the focus of your stay, Victoria Park offers a range of different works rather than just a single mural. The mix of international and local artists brings different perspectives to the subject. Because the works are spread throughout the area, you can treat art as a recurring theme as you explore the neighbourhood. The Urban Gallery Victoria Park walking map can help you find your way.
Copies of the walking map are available from local shops in Victoria Park or from Vic Park Minilab. As availability may change, it is best to check in advance whether you can get a copy before relying on it in your planning. This way, the map remains a helpful option without having to plan your entire stay around it.
Cottages and tree-lined streets
The architecture also makes its own distinct impression. Victoria Park has many distinctive early 20th-century cottages, many of which have been restored. There are also tree-lined streets and several state-registered heritage buildings. Together, they create a streetscape where built heritage is not confined to a single building.
Those interested in historic architecture will find a different period represented here than in the murals: the street art is contemporary, while the cottages make the early 20th century visible. This contrast can help guide your explorations—towards art in public spaces, older architectural styles or both. The restored cottages and state-registered heritage buildings add specific examples of the area’s architecture to the tree-lined streets.
Memorial Gardens and a distinctive landmark
Memorial Gardens is a park with gardens and plenty of shade. It is home to a memorial to the men and women who served and fought for the country. This place, explicitly dedicated to remembrance, complements Victoria Park’s art and architecture. This means that, alongside murals and historic buildings, the area also offers a park with a clear commemorative function.
Another distinctive feature is Windmill and Wishing Well: a model windmill and wishing well in a park setting. This picturesque landmark is located at the corner of Albany Highway, Shepperton Road and Asquith Street, at the entrance to Victoria Park and the Causeway. The windmill and wishing well combine a striking structure with its park surroundings, creating a different impression from the murals spread throughout the area.
Connections and activities nearby
The Boorloo Bridge connects the Perth CBD with Victoria Park for pedestrians and cyclists. The bridge was completed at the end of 2024; part of it is located in McCallum Park. If you are planning to travel on foot or by bike, this connection is a useful reference point for the stretch between the CBD and Victoria Park.
Nearby, McCallum Park offers a different focus. Its facilities include competition-standard skate and scooter facilities, including a large rideable plaza. There are also refurbished basketball courts featuring large-scale artworks. So, alongside Victoria Park’s cultural and architectural character, the surrounding area also offers facilities for skateboarding, scooters and basketball. It is important to note the location: these facilities are nearby.
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