Churchman Brook Dam
Visitor information
Opening hours
December – April hours:
Every day until 6pm.
May – November hours:
Every day until 5pm.
While we aim to ensure our dam sites open by 8:30am each day, opening hours may vary. The dam may also be closed at times due to maintenance or extreme weather.
Please note that the toilets are locked when the dam closes each day.
For the latest information on opening times, or assistance during your visit to the dam, please contact 13 13 75.
To stay up-to-date on bushfire warnings and other local emergencies, visit Emergency WA.
Things to do at Churchman Brook Dam
Map of the facilities
Have a picnic with a view
Enjoy the scenic dam surrounds while relaxing in one of the picnic areas. You can also fire up the barbecues for a sausage sizzle with family and friends.
Please note that the picnic areas can’t be booked and are only available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you are planning a large gathering or event at the dam, you'll need to let us know in advance. Please contact our team on 13 13 75.
Walk along the dam wall and surrounds
Check out the view from the top of the dam wall, which is accessible via a path from the picnic area at the base of the wall or from the upper car park.
You can also explore the marked walking trails through the nearby bush, where wildflowers bloom from July to November.
Get active on the lawn and nature play areas
The dam has spacious grassed areas for a game of cricket or footy, and a nature-based playground for the kids to run wild.
Safety information
Please follow these simple rules to protect yourself and our water supply.
- Keep to the permitted pathways, roads, and recreational areas as shown by the signage.
- Don’t climb walls, fences, bridges, pipework, or other operational infrastructure.
- Keep emergency and operational access gates and roadways clear.
- Don’t operate taps, valves or controls.
Learn more about how we work to manage water quality.
Location and directions
Churchman Brook Dam is located in the City of Armadale, an approximate 45-minute drive south-east from the Perth CBD.
Follow the directions below to the dam or get directions from your location in Google Maps.
- From Perth, take Albany Highway towards Armadale.
- Just beyond Kelmscott, turn left onto Brookton Highway and follow for 5km.
- Turn right onto Soldiers Road and follow for approximately 2km.
Picnic area
Playground
Churchman Brook
Nature play area
Planning your visit
- Bring enough food and water to stay hydrated while exploring the dam and its surrounds.
- Be prepared for uneven ground or walking hazards by wearing comfortable and appropriate footwear.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
- Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the scenery!
There are accessible toilets with ambulant cubicles that are in easy reach of the main car park, which also has designated accessible parking bays.
A bus bay and drop-off points, as well as bike racks, are also located in the lower picnic area.
Please see the map of the facilities for more accessibility information.