The two-day event, which was held on Cale Street near the Midland Oval, featured an action-packed program of family fun.
Visitors got the chance to chat with mermaids, learn the secrets of sand castle building, slip and slide down inflatable waterslides and dance with the Lulus, live on stage.
City of Swan Mayor Mick Wainwright said it was great to see so many families enjoy a slice of the seaside in the suburbs.
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“We got some great feedback and a really good turnout, which I think goes to show just how valuable events like this are to the community.”
Midland-Guildford ward councillor Mark Elliott said Surf on Turf was part of the City’s summer event series, which aims to activate the Midland area.
“The idea of the event series is to create a bit of a buzz in the area and encourage people from all over Perth to experience just what it has to offer,” he said.