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The Mary Street Wetland is located on approximately 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres) of land between Mary and Caroline Streets in East Devonport opposite the East Devonport Recreation and Function Centre.  It is an enriched habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.

Prior to the formation of the wetland, the area was used as a landfill site for Council.  Upon its closure in 1999, local interest in re-establishing a wetland was canvassed by Council and as a result a  Working Group involving nearby stakeholders and community members was set up. 
Partnerships were established between Council, the Don College, Melaleuca Home for Aged, East Devonport Primary School and local residents. 
In 2000, Council successfully gained the services of a Green Corps team to rehabilitate the site. Major earth works were carried out to form an open pond as well as adjacent boardwalk and pathway. Weed control and extensive native plantings were also undertaken.
In 2001, the Friends of Mary Street Wetland Volunteer Group was formed, involving all above-mentioned stakeholders, with supervision by Council.

The Mary Street Wetland project won a State Tidy Towns Major Environmental award in 2001.

In 2002, the second stage of the walking pathway loop and seating was completed with additional assistance by a local Green Corps team and Work for the Dole team.