John Forrest National Park is 24 kilometres east of Perth and is Western Australia’s oldest park, with numerous walk trails, BBQ facilities and magnificent views. As early as 1898, the land was reserved for conservation and recreation. Two years later, it was named Greenmount National Park and in 1947 the name was changed to commemorate Sir John Forrest, who was the Premier of Western Australia between 1890 and 1901. Several trails run through various parts of the park, including the Railway Heritage Trail, which follows the alignment of the old railway line to York.