Bedford Park
About this space
**A flat-rate fee of $77 is required to book this space.**
During the COVID-19 pandemic, please refer to the Department of Health WA for up-to-date advice on restrictions of public gatherings.
Located along Hamersley Street and in front of the Mercure Hotel, this small historical park overlooks the waters of Roebuck Bay. With its wide expanse of green lawns, views of the aqua blue waters of the bay and its varied historical monuments, Bedford Memorial Park is not only a good place to picnic and relax but a visitor attraction as well. Located amidst the varied Palm and Boab trees are a number of historical monuments and plaques. The Anzac Memorial commemorating the bravery of Broome soldiers during World War I dominates the centre of the park grounds, with the remains of the engine that used to drive the pearling industry's life-saving decompression chamber and a replica of the explorer William Dampier's fabled trunk the other most visible features.
⚠️⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: For events over 100 people an event application form needs to be submitted following this booking.
Opening times
Monday
5:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
5:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
5:00am - Midnight
Thursday
5:00am - Midnight
Friday
5:00am - Midnight
Saturday
5:00am - Midnight
Sunday
5:00am - Midnight
Rules
Bookings are necessary if you wish to hold a private event or organised sporting activity on one of the Shire’s parks or reserves. This will ensure that the reserve is suitable for the requested activity and that it is available during the times you wish to hold your event. No other bookings will be accepted for the area you have requested, however, the general vicinity may still be used by casual users (family picnics, dog walkers etc.). The area you have booked will not be fenced off to the general public. If you wish to have exclusive use, please advise in the comments section of your booking as additional fees will apply.
Please ensure you have a copy of your confirmation email on the day as proof of booking
There must be compliance with any lawful direction from Shire Officers should the need arise
The applicant will be responsible for their own safety, the safety of their guests and be aware of any influence their event will have on the public.
The event organiser is responsible for ensuring that any areas used for the activity are left in the manner in which they were found and all decorations, rubbish and associated equipment used for the event are completely removed from the area
Excessive damage to the grounds will incur a penalty fee
Alcohol is permitted strictly on the basis that the event/function is for less than 100 people and does not exceed more than 2 hours
Fires are not permitted unless a permit has been issued
Camping is not permitted
Vehicles do not access the ground unless a permit is issued
Please have consideration for other hirer's who may have reserved the area immediately following your booking
Please be mindful of noise levels emitted from your event. Hirers are required to prevent nuisance, unreasonable noise and disturbance to local residents
No smoking is allowed in enclosed areas (including tents/marquees) and within ten (10) metres of children’s playgrounds and any other specified areas, in accordance with the Tobacco Products Control Act 2006
No stay/pegs are to be used for roping of the area or for tents. Please use sandbags as an alternative
Booking a park/reserve does not provide exclusive use of public infrastructure such as the playgrounds or gazebo areas but can be used during your booking if vacant
If any keys are required for this booking, a copy of photo ID (Drivers Licence, Passport or Proof of Age Card) is provided upon collection of any key. Keys will not be given to approved hirers unless this identification has been supplied. If approved hirers wish to have a third party collect a key on their behalf, this must be organised and approved by the Shire in writing prior to collection of key
Additional details
- Parking situated close by.
- Public Transport available.