Fitness stations and art trails among offerings of planned suburban linear park in Perth

The final master plan for a seven-kilometre-long linear park in Perth has been unveiled revealing its offerings within the new public open spaces under the elevated METRONET Armadale Line.

Stretching from the new Carlisle Station to the new Beckenham Station, the appropriately named "Long Park" will provide six hectares of new public open space for the community and help facilitate new urban housing opportunities along the corridor.

The parkland will have 14 new community spaces with a range of amenities including:

• Two fitness parks with exercise equipment

• Four new playgrounds

• Two nature trail/play spaces

• Two youth plazas including basketball, futsal and netball courts

• Three skate parks

• Two dog parks

• Extensive path network for bike riding and walking

• New spaces for pop-up cafes and community events

Major redevelopment of the rail corridor will also be delivered through significant landscaping, with thousands of new native trees, plants and shrubs to be planted.

The seven-kilometre-long parkland will also feature Perth's longest public art trail, with more than 20 different pieces of public art will be installed along the length of the park. Every pier along the rail corridor will also form part of the art trail, including 70 that will have unique designs.

The major upgrade to the Armadale Line and activation of previously dormant spaces in the rail corridor is helping drive new investment in high density housing projects along the corridor.

A proposal for an 85-apartment, 18-storey development adjacent to the new Oats Street Station is currently being assessed through the State Development Assessment Unit, with a decision expected before the end of the year.

Delivery of the new public amenities lining the rail corridor is underway with the majority of work expected to be completed in time for the reopening of the rail line in the middle of next year.

Image illustrative only. Imagination Play Activ8 Outdoor fitness equipment