The history of this area begins with the tradition of Indigenous spiritual dreaming. The Nyungah people of the Swan River and the Swan coastal plains are the traditional owners, keepers of knowledge, custodians and carers of the land and waterways. The natural bushland provided a source of food for Indigenous groups who lived in and around this area. The first European settlers in this vicinity were a group of Benedictine monks led by Dom Joseph Serra and Dom Rosendo Salvado.

The City of Subiaco provides residents and visitors with 8 self-guided walks through different areas of Subiaco and adjoining suburbs. Download maps here. The Triangle explores Subiaco's earliest residences with heritage homes set along streets shaded by mature street trees. The Triangle walk begins at the Council Chambers situated in Rankin Gardens, named after Alexander Rankin, Subiaco Town Clerk and Engineer from 1898 to 1911. The gardens are the location of the Subiaco

Discover Subiaco and it's surrounds, including 6 local parks, using the Nature Passport developed in partnership between the City of Subiaco and Nature Play WA. The Nature Passport will have the kids creating, imagining and exploring nature through activities such as inventing a scent, building a muddy sculpture or going on a "wildlife" safari. Suitable for all ages, the Nature Passport is available to collect from all City Facilities (we picked ours up at the Library) or y

Mueller Park is a wonderful 4.3 ha green space in Subiaco between Roberts and Subiaco Roads. It has long avenues of mature trees with some of the WA peppermint trees dating to the 1940's! The shady trees and straight paths invite kids on scooters and bikes to explore in a safe environment. The shaded fully fenced and gated all abilities playground (renewed in 2026) is particularly well suited to toddlers and smaller children with it's low level play features. It has a fort