Whiteman Park is known for its biodiversity, including an over 450 endemic plants and more than 120 vertebrate animals (some of which a rare and endangered). Over 17% of Western Australian bird species occur in Whiteman Park, including migratory birds attracted to the habitat provided by Bennett Brook and associated wetlands including Grogan's Swamp, a Conservation Category Wetland.
The State Government purchased the land from a variety of private owners in 1978, to protect the underlying aquifer as a drinking water source for Perth. The major owner was Lew Whiteman (1903-1994), after whom the park is named.
Whiteman Park includes bushwalking trails, bike paths, sports facilities and playgrounds.
The Perth Electric Tramway Society runs a 4 km electric tram journey around the park.
Caversham Wildlife Park
Bennett Brook Railway
The Tractor Museum of Western Australia
The Western Australian Motor Museum
Bus Preservation Society
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