McCallum Park Active Area

• In 2015, the Town developed a Foreshore Access and Management Plan to ensure a consistent approach is taken when developing areas of foreshore within the Town.
• In 2017, the Town created the Taylor Reserve and McCallum Park Masterplan to plan future development of the key riverside parklands.
• Stage 1 of the masterplan involved critical river wall works near Taylor Street and was delivered in 2019.
• Stage 2 of the masterplan is the current phase and aims to deliver new recreation areas to create the McCallum Park Active Area.
• The concept design for the active area was developed in 2019 in collaboration with the community and local skate organisations, and was finalised in 2020.
• Since 2020, the Town has been working on the detailed design of the active area and advocating for external funding to deliver the project.
• In 2023, the Town successfully secured $2.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth Government for the McCallum Park Active Area.
• In March 2024, the Town successfully secured $926,653 in funding for the McCallum Park Active Area from the State Government’s Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (formerly Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries [DLGSC]).
• In May 2024, Council endorsed a potential add-on to the project to include a junior scooter track. 

Why did the Town develop a master plan for Taylor Reserve and McCallum Park?
In 2017, Save the Children undertook a youth consultation on behalf of the Town. The youth engagement report identified the need for safe spaces where youth and families can gather, particularly after school and on weekends to participate in meaningful activities to improve their health and wellbeing, and to foster a sense of belonging and connection to the community.

Following the 2017 study and the 2015 Foreshore Access Management Plan, which developed a framework for the consistent management of the Swan River foreshore, the Town commissioned the Taylor Reserve and McCallum Park Concept Report, which provides a master plan for a range of new spaces along the foreshore. The design provides a variety of exciting new high-quality passive and active recreation spaces throughout the park, creating a destination for local, state, national and international visitors.

When did works begin on the McCallum Park Active Area?

Works began mid-November 2024, and reached practical completion mid-2025.

Is the Master Plan set in stone?

The masterplan is set for review in the 2025/26 financial year.

Does the Active Area include public toilets?
Yes, public toilets are located next to the skate plaza. 

Has the Town kept the original infrastructure at the park?
The original skate bowl has been retained on the wishes of our local skate community, as have the basketball courts, which have been revitalised as part of the works. The original skate plaza was replaced by a much larger skate plaza and BMX pump track. 

Please email mccallumpark@vicpark.wa.gov.au with your query, accompanied by your name. Alternatively, you can call the Town on 9311 8111.