Forrest Place, Pedestrian square in Perth CBD, Australia

Forrest Place is a 150-metre paved pedestrian square running from Perth railway station on Wellington Street to the Murray Street Mall. Its north end holds James Angus's Grow Your Own sculpture, known as "The Cactus", beside a stage under a glass and steel canopy. Shops of the Forrest Chase complex line the east side, while the General Post Office and Commonwealth Bank buildings stand to the west. The Water Labyrinth by Jeppe Hein sits in the middle.

The square was established in 1923 and named after Sir John Forrest, Western Australia's first premier. It replaced an earlier arcade and marked a shift in how the city center was designed for public use.

The name honours Sir John Forrest, Western Australia's first premier. The square hosts markets, festivals, children's activities and parades, and holds the City of Perth visitors centre. Its steps and open paving have long drawn public meetings: a 1975 ban on meetings under Section 54B of the Police Act provoked demonstrations until the Public Meetings and Processions Act repealed it in 1984.

The square is easy to navigate on foot during the day and offers multiple seating areas for resting between shopping or sightseeing. Cafes and shops surrounding the area provide refreshments and shopping options for visitors.

The Grow Your Own sculpture by James Angus, a giant green cactus, stands at the north end. In April 2026 a social media-driven "Worship the Cactus" event drew thousands to hail the artwork. The Water Labyrinth in the middle is an interactive feature by Danish artist Jeppe Hein.