The skate park caters for skate, scooter and BMX riders.

The Greater Brixton Street Wetlands are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the Swan Coastal Plain.

Comprising 53.6 hectares, the Holmes Street Bushland North site is considered significant among the areas of high biodiversity conservation value within the City.

Comrie Road wetland is identified as a high priority site for conservation management by the City and provides an important vegetation remnant amongst a highly developed area.

Lander Swamp is a seasonally inundated wetland surrounded by urban development. It provides an important refuge for local fauna and is a key biodiversity asset of the area.

Of high conservation value, the Nicholson Road Wetlands in Canning Vale provide a window into the past with a relatively undisturbed environment and a high diversity of plants and animals.

Corriedale Springs boasts a rehabilitated living stream and riparian vegetation to improve its environmental value.

The degraded foreshore of Djarlgarra (the Canning River) in John Okey Davis Park, Gosnells, has been significantly rehabilitated by the City and the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group.

Hester Park encompasses a very large area of the Djarlgarra (Canning River) foreshore and floodplain in Langford.

Located within the Ellis Brook Valley management area, the Rushton Road Woodland is a particularly unique area, being a remnant of the Forrestfield Vegetation Complex, whose flora is of special significance.

Tom Bateman Reserve Bushland is considered significant among the City’s areas of high biodiversity conservation value. The regionally significant bushland is a part of Bush Forever Site 456.

The Shreeve Road Reserve Wetland is a seasonal wetland located between Waterperry Drive and Shreeve Road in Canning Vale. This large wetland exists in a completely urbanised catchment and is large enough to provide habitat for bandicoots and supports a substantial diversity of bird life. With mush of the area considered to be in pristine condition, this location contains some of the most valuable bushland in the City.

Located within the Gosnells Golf Course grounds, the Gosnells Golf Course Bushland is one of the City's highest priority biodiversity management sites. It includes areas of wetland vegetation communities and Banksia attenuata – B. menziesii woodland.

One of the City’s most important wetlands, Mary Carroll Park wetlands provides important roosting, breeding and summer refuge habitat for waterbirds.

The only window into the pre-development landscape of Thornlie, the Hume Road Wildlife Reserve encompasses wetland, Banksia woodland and Marri woodland, and is a haven for birds.

The degraded foreshore of Djarlgarra (the Canning River) has been significantly enhanced through the work undertaken by the City and the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group

The Djarlgarra (Canning River) foreshore and floodplain along Astley Street in Gosnells has been restored by the City and the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group

The City's little hidden treasure, this park includes a playground, water feature, gazebo and a beach area.

It is ideal for both wedding ceremonies and children's birthday parties

There are 4 hard courts for hire here.

This park is built to cater for both skaters and bmx/scooter riders, as well as offering a variety of street obstacles.

The Mills Park Skate Plaza is an open, flowing park catering for all ages, skill levels and user groups.

This park has a good two bowl set up with a waterfall. The street course has a nice wall ride and there is also a heap of small banks/kickers, ledges and rails.

The Aveues Estate tennis offers 2 hard courts for hire.

Nature play spaces give children the exciting opportunity to play and interact with the natural environment. Children will have access to water play, trees to climb, climbing logs, stepping stones, cubby house building areas, two flying foxes, swings, paths for walking and riding, sand play, wooden and rope climbing structures, grass and garden space, picnic areas and shade shelters. Adjacent to the playground are barbeques, viewing platforms and a café / coffee shop so parents and carers can relax whilst little ones play nearby.

At the Thornlie Tennis Club there are 9 hard tennis courts.

The Harmony Fields fitness track and outdoor gym circuit provides all the benefits of a gym but without the membership costs. One of the only facilities of this kind south of the river!

Adjacent to the Civic Centre, these extensive gardens include a lake with footbridge, war memorial, free barbeques, rose gardens, access to the Council Plaza and public toilets, ideal for large weddings and those special events.

Boasting the City's only amphitheatre, treetop walk, free barbeques, playground and toilet facilities, this park is a great place to visit.

As a river park the reserve provides quality natural riverine vegetation that can be viewed by using the boardwalk that has been constructed to provide pedestrian access to the site without disturbing the precious natural environment.

The Civic Centre is the administration centre for the City, and is located in beautiful parklands on Albany Highway, Gosnells.

The Orange Room is an exhibition space dedicated to the City's history and heritage.

Using themes and changing formats, the Orange Room brings to life different perspectives of the City of Gosnells and its community.

Community gardens are great places where people come together to grow food, foster good health, support life-long learning and cultivate vibrant communities.

The Addie Mills Centre is a medium sized facility which was purpose built to accommodate the City's Seniors and Disability Services.

The Huntingdale Community Centre provides general space for regular hire by community groups and one-off functions.

The main function of the Langford Community Centre is to provide general community space with a focus on small scale sport and recreation activities.

The centre has a small hall and meeting room which provides general space for regular hire by community groups and social functions.

The Maddington Community Centre provides general space for regular hire by community groups and for social functions.

The main function of the Richard Rushton Community Centre is to provide general community spaces with a greater focus on small scale sport, recreation and social activities.

Originally used as a sales office for a property developer, it is now usable by the community as a small meeting area with capacity for 20 people.

The Agonis Building is situated in the heart of Gosnells, centrally located, on Albany Highway and within close proximity to the Gosnells train station.

The main function of the Thornlie Community Centre is to provide general community spaces with a focus on small scale sport, recreation and general activities.

The Amherst Community Hall provides general space to run community based activities and private functions.

Address, contact details and opening hours for the City's pound can be found here.

The constructed wetlands that are the Tom Bateman Wetlands improve the quality of stormwater before it enters Djarlgarra (the Canning River).

Amherst Village Library is housed in the Amherst Village Community Centre.

Built of rammed earth in 1993, Kenwick Library incorporates a beautiful courtyard with shaded seating areas, the perfect place to relax with your library book, read the paper, or catch up with friends!

The Addie Mills Centre provides many programs and services to seniors and people with disability.

The Mills Park multi courts offers three hard courts (netball, basketball, tennis)

The Gosnells RSL Hall provides general space for regular hire by community groups and one-off functions.

General information about Amherst Village Library's meeting room, which is available for hire during library opening hours.

All that remains as the final resting place of many of our early pioneers are the graves at this historic site on Albany Highway in Kenwick. Read below to discover more information on the site and the people who are buried here.

General information about Knowledge Centre's meeting room (also known as the Scott Room) which is available for hire during Knowledge Centre opening hours.

General information about Thornlie Library's meeting room, which is available for hire during library opening hours.

Leisure World offers recreational swimming as well as our multi award winning swim school for all ages, gym and fitness programs, casual fitness classes or memberships. With a range of options there's something to suit the whole family.

Read more about our facilities, programs, group classes and events in this section.

The Djarlgarra (Canning River) foreshore and floodplain in Centennial Pioneer Park have undergone significant rehabilitation and restoration work that has produced a model rehabilitated natural landscape.

The Mills Park Centre is located in Beckenham and is part of a 24 hectare recreational space with high levels of sport and passive use. It has significant environmental areas where Woodlupine and Yule Brooks meet, as well as wetlands and native bush areas. The area is complemented by family picnic areas with barbeques, shade shelters and a state of the art community centre which has achieved a 6 star Green Star rating.

Give your event some star quality by choosing the venue that puts you centre stage.

Whether you are planning a meeting for 16, or a full production for 216 we have a range of options to suit.

The Museum is housed in the Wilkinson Homestead, a State Heritage listed building on the banks of the Canning River. The Museum houses a collection of locally significant items which provide an insight into the history of the area, and also runs fun educational programs for school groups. The grounds may be hired for weddings or other group gatherings.

Thornlie Library is conveniently close to Thornlie Square Shopping Centre, Leisure World and Thornlie Primary School.

The Knowledge Centre, located in the Agonis building, overlooks the beautiful Canning River and Centennial Pioneer Park. Come along and enjoy this beautiful scenery while browsing the collection or meeting friends.

The friendly atmosphere in the Community Lounge encourages you to stay and read the paper, add pieces to the Progressive Puzzle Project, or just sit and chat with friends. Or come and join one of the many community groups involved in a wide range of activities aimed at joining in conversations, in English or other languages, improving your mind, being creative or just having fun with like minded people.

Plan your next theatre outing without driving to Perth or Subiaco. The Don Russell Performing Arts Centre is located in Thornlie, with free parking, nearby restaurants and is serviced by a bus route.

The Centre presents national touring shows, monthly Morning Melodies performances, musical evenings and local theatre productions.

The Auditorium, and Studio Room are available to hire for your next meeting, presentation, graduation, conference or performance. View details on the 'What's Here' tab.