Clarko Reserve

The City does not take bookings for playgrounds, tables, gazebos, or BBQ areas on reserves or beaches. These areas are public and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bookings for beaches and reserves are only necessary under specific conditions:

• If more than 100 people will be in attendance
• If an entertainment company (e.g. party pony, petting zoo, bouncy castle, or laser tag) or food business will be present
• If structures larger than 3x3 meters (e.g. tents, arbours or marquees) need to be set up
• If you are a business charging customers/clients, e.g., personal training or selling tickets.

If your event does not meet any of the above criteria, you are welcome to use the reserve and its amenities without charge. 

The hirer must indicate on their application form if vehicle access to the beach or reserve is requested. Approval is not guaranteed and, if granted, will be provided in writing. 

Approved vehicle access must comply with the following:

• For reserve hire, vehicles must remain off the playing surface and must stay on the perimeter of the reserve
• Vehicles must not exceed 8km/hr
• Hazards lights must be used
• Any damage to the reserve caused by approved vehicle access may incur repair costs
• Vehicles must not remain on the reserve, and vehicles need to be parked in allocated parking bays. 

We do not provide power or water. You will need to bring your own generators and/or water on the day.

Please note: It is an offence in Western Australia for persons of any age to drink in public, such as on the street, park or beach.

PENALTY: $200 infringement or maximum $2000 fine. 

Find out more on the WA Police Force website

The city does not issue permits to drink alcohol on reserves or beaches.

If you make a booking to have a ticketed event where alcohol will be supplied or sold, a liquor licence must be obtained.

Find out about obtaining a liquor license

Yes, however, please ensure no waste is left on the grounds.

Rice, confetti, or similar materials are not permitted to be thrown on any beach or reserve. However, fresh flower petals are acceptable as they are biodegradable.

Helium balloons must not be released on parks, reserves, or beaches and must be anchored down.

Decorations such as arbours, chairs, trestle tables, and marquees are considered infrastructure and require a booking.

Yes, you can set up a marquee, but you will need to provide size details and it may require a booking. Marquees and portable beach shelters smaller than 3 x 3 square meters do not need approval.

Approval must be requested for food trucks to operate on the beach or reserve. Approval is not guaranteed and, if granted, will be provided in writing. 

All food truck vendors must be on the City's approved vendor list.

Yes, however you will need to provide a copy of the public liability insurance on the submission of your application form.

Yes, bins are provided in all our public spaces. If you require extra bins, please contact the Customer Contact Centre to discuss further on (08) 9205 8555 or email our Waste Services team directly on Waste.Services@stirling.wa.gov.au for more details. 

Yes, however if you are photographing/filming for commercial or marketing purposes, you must seek approval for a permit. This is subject to conditions and a fee will apply.

The City has two designated drone flying areas: Hertha North Reserve, Stirling and Yokine Regional Open Space West, Yokine.
 
The City does not issue permits for drone use, we simply require the pilot to fly according to CASA Regulations. You must be a member of the respective club or association to utilise these reserves and must fly in accordance with the CASA regulations. Flying over populous areas such as beaches, heavily populated parks, or sports ovals while they are in use is not permitted.

For more information on aviation and drone usage, visit Civil Aviation Safety Authority – CASA.

We do not take bookings for carparks.

Areas cannot be reserved in public open spaces such as beaches and reserves. However, your booking grants you permission to hold your activity at a specified City of Stirling location, as per your booking application. 

Yes, there is lighting/floodlighting on some of our reserves; however, approval from the City's Active Communities team is required.

Dogs are permitted on a leash in most public places, unless otherwise sign posted. You can exercise your dog without a leash at most of the City's parks and reserves, providing the dog is under effective control at all times. Dogs are not permitted on reserves around scheduled sports training areas or during fixtured sporting matches.

View dog exercise areas and rules

We review this on a case-by-case basis in accordance with Noise Regulations. For further details, please visit City of Stirling - Noise. 

View the City's Noise Information Guide 

You can report maintenance, graffiti, illegal dumping, and cleaning issues on our website.

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