Hilton Park Precinct

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Hilton Park

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Project overview

Creating a greener, more connected place for sport, recreation and community. 

Hilton Park is Fremantle’s largest recreation and sporting open space. Over the coming years, it will be transformed into a modern community destination with improved sporting facilities, greener parklands and new spaces for people to gather, play and connect. 

The redevelopment is guided by the Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan, developed with extensive community input and adopted by Council in September 2024. 

View the Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan

What’s happening now? (Stage One)

Construction is underway on Stage One of the redevelopment in the northern section of the precinct.

Key deliverables in Stage One include:

  • Brad Hardie Pavilion refurbishment 
  • Realignment of the senior oval and the development of a new junior oval with spectator shelters 
  • Running / walking track around the senior oval 
  • Cricket practice facilities 
  • Pump track 
  • Improved walking paths
  • Native landscaping 
  • Gathering spaces designed with Whadjuk Elders 
  • Improved accessibility 

View design 

The long-term vision (future stages)

The Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan sets out a staged approach to renewing the precinct over the next decade, subject to future funding.

Future improvements include: 

  • New community hub  
  • Shared soccer facilities  
  • Southern cricket and community building  
  • Basketball court  
  • Skate park  
  • Additional recreation spaces  
  • More trees and shade  
  • Better pedestrian connections  
  • Spaces celebrating Whadjuk Nyoongar culture 

Community involvement 

This project has been shaped by the community from the beginning. During 2023, residents, sporting clubs, local Aboriginal Elders and other stakeholders helped develop the vision for Hilton Park through workshops, online engagement, public events and interactive mapping. 

Project timeline

  1. Community engagement
    View Report
  2. Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan adopted
  3. Australian Government funding announced
  4. Stage One construction begins (Currently)
  5. July 2026
    Brad Hardie Pavilion refurbishment works begin
  6. September 2026
    Special Meeting of Electors & Special Meeting of Council
  7. November 2026
    Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) removal works
  8. Future
    Further stages delivered as funding becomes available

Funding 

Stage One of the Hilton Park Precinct Redevelopment is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the City of Fremantle.

  • The Australian Government is contributing $3.75 million through the Thriving Suburbs Program, with the City providing matching funding of $3.75 million
  • WA Cricket has also provided a $40,000 grant to assist with the provision of cricket nets at the senior oval
  • The City will continue to seek additional funding opportunities to support future stages of the redevelopment

Project updates

 

Frequently asked questions

Hilton Park is Fremantle’s largest recreation and sporting open space. The redevelopment will transform the precinct into a more accessible, sustainable and vibrant community destination with upgraded sporting facilities, improved parklands and new places for people to gather, play and connect. 

The project is guided by the Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan, which was developed in consultation with the community and adopted by Council. 

The Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan sets out the long-term vision for the redevelopment of Hilton Park. It identifies how the precinct will be renewed over time through upgraded sporting facilities, improved community spaces, enhanced recreation opportunities and increased tree canopy and landscaping. 

The Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan was developed alongside the Hilton Park Place Plan following extensive community engagement and was adopted by Council in 2024. 

Stage One focuses on revitalising the northern section of Hilton Park and includes: 

  • refurbishment of the Brad Hardie Pavilion  
  • new senior and junior sporting ovals  
  • improved park infrastructure and accessibility  
  • increased tree planting and landscaping  
  • supporting works to prepare the site for future stages of the redevelopment.  

The Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan outlines a long-term vision for the park, with future stages delivered as funding becomes available. 

Future improvements include: 

  • a new central community hub and shared soccer facility  
  • a new southern building for cricket and community use  
  • new recreation spaces, including a pump track, basketball court and skate park  
  • improved walking paths and pedestrian connections  
  • increased tree canopy and native landscaping  
  • gathering spaces that recognise Whadjuk Nyoongar culture and heritage.  

Stage One of the Hilton Park Precinct Redevelopment is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the City of Fremantle.

The Australian Government is contributing $3.75 million through the Thriving Suburbs Program, with the City providing matching funding of $3.75 million.

WA Cricket has also provided a $40,000 grant to assist with the provision of cricket nets at the senior oval.

The City will continue to seek additional funding opportunities to support future stages of the redevelopment.

The Hilton Park Precinct Masterplan was developed through extensive community and stakeholder engagement during 2023. 

Residents, sporting clubs, community groups and Whadjuk Nyoongar Elders shared ideas and feedback through online engagement, public events and workshops.

This input helped shape both the Place Plan and the Masterplan adopted by Council.

The redevelopment will be delivered in stages over a number of years. 

Stage One is now underway, with future stages delivered as funding becomes available. The Masterplan identifies priorities over the short, medium and longer term. 

Yes. Hilton Park will remain open throughout the redevelopment where it is safe to do so. 

Some areas will be temporarily closed while construction is underway. Temporary closures, detours and any changes to access will be communicated before works begin. 

The latest project information, construction updates, timelines and FAQs will be published on this webpage. 

You can also follow the City of Fremantle on social media or contact us on 1300 MY FREO (1300 693 736) or info@fremantle.wa.gov.au if you have any questions. 

Environmental impacts

There were no threatened plant species or priority ecological communities identified on-site in the environmental assessment.

Baseline vegetation is non-native and classified as completely degraded.

All existing trees were planted artificially, which means no natural bushland is being cleared.

At a State level, the planted trees are not defined as “native vegetation” under the Environmental Protection Act 1986, so no clearing permit is needed.

At a Federal level, removing 26 trees equates to 0.13ha of foraging habitat of low to moderate value, which is well below the 1.0ha Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 referral threshold.

87% of foraging habitat will be preserved equating to 0.84 ha out of 0.97ha.

The lost habitat will be replaced with new appropriate tree species for high foraging value and canopy, including Marri, which will take around 15 years to reach a semi-mature height.

Zero out of 18 potential Black Cockatoo nesting trees will be impacted.

Some tall trees may serve as roosting sites, but no roosting evidence was recorded.

Trees slated for removal lack suitable nesting hollows. Fauna relocation experts will be on site during tree removal in case of fauna relocation is required.

89% of trees staying.

26 out of 271 total trees (~9.5% by stem count) in the project area (Hilton Park north) are marked for removal. All high-value trees will be saved, meaning every single one of the 23 high-retention-value trees stays untouched.

The trees to be removed trees carry only moderate value. The most recent tree survey identified a total 683 trees at Hilton Park.

Following this work, there will be 718 trees at Hilton Park.

Asbestos-containing material (ACM) removal 

Asbestos-containing material (ACM) has been identified within the former bike (BMX) track area at Hilton Park North. Removing the material is an important step in preparing the site for future redevelopment and will provide a safer long-term outcome for park users. 

Yes. The works will be carried out by a licensed asbestos removal contractor in accordance with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations. 

A secure exclusion zone will be established around the work area, with fencing and signage in place to prevent public access while the works are underway. The exclusion zone will also have an air monitoring station adjacent to the works. 

Some trees need to be removed to allow contractors safe access to the asbestos-containing material. 

The trees identified for removal were already included for removal as part of the adopted Hilton Park Precinct Master Plan and associated design.

Up to 26 trees are expected to be removed. 

The final number will depend on site conditions and the exact location of the asbestos-containing material. Further investigations have reduced the number of trees affected from the original estimate.

Yes. The City has committed to planting at least 61 replacement trees as part of the Hilton Park Redevelopment. 

The redevelopment will also deliver significant new landscaping, increased tree canopy and additional native planting across the precinct. To further support local wildlife, the project includes the installation of two bird watering stations designed to provide a reliable water source for native birds.

Temporary closures will apply within the work area while the asbestos removal is underway. 

This includes: 

  • sections of the former bike (BMX) track area  
  • the 3-on-3 basketball court  
  • nearby pedestrian and bike paths, where required 
     

Temporary fencing and signage will be installed to clearly identify closed areas and any alternative access routes.

We’re planting 61 trees and native plants to enhance natural vegetation and increase tree canopy.

To further support local wildlife, the project includes the installation of two bird watering stations designed to provide a reliable water source for native birds.

Tree removal is expected to take approximately one week, followed by around two to three weeks of asbestos removal works. 

Work is currently scheduled to begin with tree removal on 12 August 2026, followed by asbestos-containing material removal from 24 August 2026. Timeframes may change depending on weather and site conditions. 

Disc golf course

Will that happen before the project’s practical completion in September 2027?

The affected holes are expected to reopen following completion of the asbestos remediation works currently being undertaken within the fenced construction area.

These works are scheduled to commence on 2 November 2026 and are anticipated to be completed by late November 2026, at which time the construction fencing will be removed and access reinstated for park users.

The disc golf course and other areas of the reserve will be impacted as part of the broader Hilton Park North Works, which are currently anticipated to commence in February 2027 and be completed by November/December 2027.

During this period, large portions of the course will be closed to accommodate construction activities and the delivery of the park upgrade works.

The disc golf course will be reconfigured as part of the Hilton Park North works, which are currently scheduled to commence in early 2027.

As part of the broader park upgrade, some holes will be relocated to integrate with the new junior oval layout, landscaping and recreational spaces identified in the masterplan.

Detailed design of the revised course configuration will occur as these works progress.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate temporary tee pads or basket relocations at this time.

The Hilton Park North site will contain a number of active construction and remediation zones, and maintaining appropriate separation between recreational users and work areas is a key safety requirement.

Introducing temporary facilities within or adjacent to these work zones would create operational and public safety risks that we are not able to manage during the construction period.

We recognise that this reduces the available course layout and appreciate the patience of the disc golf community while the works are completed.

The planned expansion to an 18-hole disc golf course remains part of the approved Hilton Park upgrade.

Delivery of the additional holes is currently expected to occur as part of the Hilton Park North improvement works commencing in early 2027, rather than during the current asbestos remediation phase.

Further information on timing and delivery will be provided as the project progresses.

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