Situated in adjoining Parkwood is Riverton Forum, often referred to by its former name of Stockland,[3] which provides locals with everyday essentials.

In 1928, the Christian Brothers purchased 62.4 hectares (160 acres) of land just east of the Riverton Bridge naming it Clune Park.

Montes Square is a smaller park in Riverton, residing quite close to the primary school, its perimeter is about 500 metres (1,600 ft), making it a good place for dogs and their owners to exercise and for many different types of sports, excluding golf, which is banned.

It has a large oval with a perimeter of about 600 metres (2,000 ft) for sports activity which is becoming a rarity in suburban Perth.

Riverton is a quiet suburb, with low rates of crime and violence, due to the fact that a large portion of the residents are either retired or elderly, although this is changing, with young families moving in more frequently, thanks to its ideal location and atmosphere.