About Harold Boas Gardens
Harold Boas Gardens is a heritage-listed public park in West Perth, within the City of Perth, Western Australia. Located at the corner of Colin and Delhi Streets near Parliament House, it features an ornamental lake with footbridges, manicured lawns, mature trees and garden beds. Originally established as Delhi Square, it was renamed to honour town planner and former Lord Mayor Harold Boas and remains a tranquil inner-city green space for relaxation and picnics.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tranquil, formal inner-city garden centred on an ornamental lake with small footbridges and islands, surrounded by manicured lawns, mature trees, flower beds and paved pathways. The gardens offer open lawn areas for picnics and relaxation, shaded seating, and quiet walking circuits. The setting is urban yet peaceful, bordered by residential and government precincts near Parliament House, with views of garden landscaping and waterbirds on the lake.
Key highlights
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Ornamental lake with footbridges and islands
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Manicured lawns and mature trees providing shade
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Heritage-listed formal garden design in inner-city West Perth
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Peaceful picnic and relaxation areas close to Perth CBD
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Seasonal flower beds and landscaped garden displays