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Buggbuddys guide to playgrounds with nature play in Perth! The ultimate guide to the best nature playgrounds and parks in Perth! Kids love burning off energy at parks and playgrounds, and Perth’s got some of the best in the world. Best of all, they’re all FREE!
Why do we love nature playgrounds?
Nature play gets kids back in touch with nature. It provides important learning opportunities as well as a chance to get grubby and build or play with natural materials. In other words, a chance to delight in water play or let kids can get hands-on in mud kitchens or work together at sand tables with their friends.
We’ve also added details of where playgrounds are close to local coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Therefore you can grab a bite to eat before or after your play, or grab a takeaway coffee on the way. Don’t forget your reusable coffee mug! 😉 Get out into nature play today and make some precious memories with your kids today!
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Kingsford at Bullsbrook’s brand new 1.4 million dollar playground combines nature play and traditional elements to create the perfect space to let your child go wild! The main feature is a stacked crate box design climbing frame that features tricky climbing obstacles and two large tunnel slides. If your little one can’t climb yet, there is a small embanked slide. Another very popular feature is the interactive water play space, which has been designed around a local Aboriginal yarn about the origins of the local watercourse emerging from the cliff face. The kids loved working together to pump the water Read more…
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This brand new nature adventure playground is located right next to the Coolbellup Skate Park just behind the Coolbellup Public Library. It is a fabulous play space that has been built around the huge existing trees, which provide shade to a large majority of the playground throughout the day. The most popular piece of equipment by far was the large treehouse. Climbing the rope ladder to the platform, then up through the rope tunnel to the top house and down the twisty slide. There are ropes to pull yourself up rock walls to the fast bumpy slide or you can Read more…
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Just a short drive south of Cottesloe, you can find the Dutch Inn Playground located on Marine Parade, near Princes Street. This upgraded playground was completed in 2021, that offers a great range of features and activities for families to enjoy. With its ship-themed play structure, ninja-style obstacle course, and nature-based play area, this playground promises an adventurous experience against a stunning coastal backdrop. The main attraction of the playground is the boat-shaped play structure known as “Warton’s Wreck,” named after the Elizabeth, which ran ashore in 1839. For the maritime history enthusiasts, the remnants of this historic wreck can Read more…
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Sunset Hill Park is a fantastic new play area in Golden Bay estate, with views of the Indian Ocean, BBQ areas, sheltered picnic tables, a flying fox and nature play. It has lots to offer all the family. Instantly you will see the dual flying fox that runs across the front of the play park generating much excitement for older children and parents! There are two styles of flying fox one with a secure harness and one with a small seat. They run on separate cables and can be used at the same time or individually. Sunset Hill Park has Read more…
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Royal Lockwood Reserve is a new fenced playground that has opened in Yokine as of the end of November 2017. It is a great mix of nature play and traditional play equipment. On entering the gate, to the right we found some balancing logs, stepping logs and a wooden teepee. This is surrounded a thick bed of wood chips and by natural shade trees, which were retained from the original lot that was here before the playground was created. Following the footpath down, the centre of the playground features a large sandpit with fine white sand and traditional style equipment. Read more…
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The Rivergums Adventure Park is a monster inspired nature-based adventure playground and is the perfect place to let your child’s imagination run wild! From the moment my 2 year old spotted the huge monster feet he was roaring with excitement!!! The main feature is the monsters nest climbing tower and a 6-metre high slide – my 8 year old could have stayed and played for hours. The monster nest includes two climbing towers, with a sturdy rope bridge linking them. There are staggered rubber steps to climb halfway up the climb to the top, which will avoid any nasty falls. My Read more…
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Nature play in the heart of Perth. So large and magical you almost forget you’re in a city. Flowing creeks, waterfalls, rope climbs, mud kitchens and make your own cubbies. The possibilities here are endless. Rio Tinto Naturescape provides a picturesque place for your children’s imagination to run wild. There are multiple different areas that all seem to merge seamlessly into one perfect nature playground. The areas are great for big kids and toddlers with a lot of care and supervision in certain areas. The mud kitchen was a good first option for my daughter to get her stuck into Read more…
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Bina Parkland, Balga Bina Parkland is the latest playground in Balga. Built within Princess Wallington Reserve, Stage 1 of the new play area includes traditional equipment, nature play and a flying fox! Bina Parkland is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! On our arrival, Miss 6 immediately headed for the climbing ropes. This is similar to the rope playground at Deep Water Point. Rope ladders lead up to birds nests. Higher nests are connected by ladders to the lower ones. Children can climb across to a rope bridge. This then feeds on to a slide. Read more…
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Just North of the river, nestled within the shade trees, is a nature park like no other! The Russell Brown Adventure Park in Mosman Park is located in Minim Cove, on the bank of the Swan River, just beyond the Mosman Park Tennis Club. Rusell Brown adventure park blends in well with the bushland, and you would hardly even know it was there. It’s well hidden in the bush with natural structures to climb on that are mostly made of wood, stone, and ropes. It’s an amazing nature playground with which features rope and balancing areas, large fallen trees to scramble on, Read more…
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If you live in or around the Mandurah area be sure to check out this brand new spot at Lakelands for morning tea and a play or after school hangs. Situated in the new development on Dragonfly Boulevard, it’s approximately 6 minutes drive from Lakelands shopping centre and Library on the Mandurah road. The nature play park is nestled between a beautiful open green space and mature trees. A peaceful little area close to the Paganoni reserve, where on a good day you might be lucky enough to spot some of the local kangaroos. The stand out feature of this Read more…
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Ridge Park Byford is located within the beautiful estate of Byford on the Scarp, expanding over a 1.7ha area it includes two separate playgrounds, including a newly built nature playground surrounded by mature trees… giving you the feeling of being in the country when you’re still in the suburbs! The first playground we visited is perfect for younger kids, featuring train-themed equipment, each carriage of the train offers different imaginative play experiences. In the first section, toddlers can pretend they are driving the train or crawl through the small tunnel. The second carriage is a passenger car. The third carriage Read more…
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Located in the heart of Treeby, Kara Playground is a playdate paradise for kids of all ages! This state-of-the-art park features a nature play area, a toddler-friendly playground, flying foxes, a basketball court, and even a parkour park! The vibrant colour of the slides shouts excitement for the kids. The main play structure is on the soft fall rubber flooring. The net ropes are easy to climb onto, and the kids can choose between 2 slides. Missy 6 had no trouble climbing up the tall structure and getting up to the higher 5m slide. The water play module is very Read more…
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Sometimes small parks deliver a big play and this is the case at Copley Reserve Belmont. We recently stumbled across this small park which is located near the shops on Kooyong Rd Belmont. Copley Reserve Belmont is very much part of the community as the park has a small community garden at the edge and the pathways lead through housing to further grassed areas and benches. The park features a nature playground that has been set up using a lovely fig tree as natural shade. Most of the playground is woodchip style base except for the sand area with two Read more…
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Nestled just behind the Subiaco Arts Centre, Subiaco Theatre Gardens Playspace is a lovely oasis of grass, trees, and nature play. A fountain that creates a trickling brook runs down the centre of the park. Children are invited to build damns to block the water, and then lift the hatches to release it. At the end of the brook is a sandpit, perfect for playing with trucks or dipping your toes. The park has a great climbing structure with ropes, monkey bars, and balancing beams. Along the lines of the theatre theme, there is a Read more…
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Britannia Reserve Pump Track Britannia Reserve Pump Track is a 1.2km pump track and nature bike trail in Leederville. Close to the city, it’s a great spot to take active kids of all ages out riding. Britannia Reserve Pump Track was originally installed as part of a Pop-Up Play initiative in April 2019. It has quickly become a permanent fixture. Britannia Reserve is one of City of Vincent’s largest open parklands. The pump track was created using natural materials. It is a space for children of all ages to meet their friends, ride their bikes and enjoy the outdoors. Read more…
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CY O’Connor Hub Playground is a lovely drive to Mundaring Weir, through Perth’s Hills. You can get there from Kalamunda or Mundaring. Not only is the huge dam essential to WA’s water supply, but it’s a lovely spot for a family picnic. There are historical, natural, play and educational attractions in the “CY O’Connor Hub”, which is found on the north side of the weir, accessed by a road behind the Mundaring Weir Hotel. Here you’ll find modern picnic tables, shelters, BBQ facilities and lawn for kicking a footy or throwing down a rug. The main attraction is the pipeline themed Read more…
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Baldivis is a hub for adventure playgrounds, from the Steam Train Adventure Playground at Miller’s Landing to The Rivergums Adventure Park, there is no shortage of community spirit and amazing play opportunities! Brightwood’s brand new Adventure Park has stepped it up a notch and is nothing short of EPIC! The $3 million playground includes an adventurous climbing structure, slides, double flying fox, swings, nature play, scooter/bike track and more! The 13-metre high brightly coloured sphere tower is not for the faint-hearted! The structure combines the challenge of climbing and the thrill of heights followed by the excitement of two ultimate Read more…
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Rossiter Pavilion and Playing Fields in Piara Waters, in the Holland Park Estate, boasts a small playground packed with natureplay and adventure for curious, energetic kids. The first part to grab Miss 4’s attention was the three in-ground trampolines in the middle of the playground. She bolted straight to these first off, and came back to them many times over the course of our visit. She even managed to get me on one once or twice! On walking into the playground, the first thing I spotted was the nature play and messy play items. To the left, we found balancing Read more…
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Located across from the WA Museum Boola Bardip is the Perth Cultural Centre Playspace, a quirky little play space which has a heavy focus on sensory play. The Playspace is fully fenced and gated and it is open daily from 8am – 7pm. It is recommended that the playspace is suitable most for children aged 6 – 13 years but children under that age can get a lot out of it too. Perth Cultural Centre Playspace incorporates art and nature with interesting items the kids can touch and explore like wood carvings and spinning wheels. There is even a spinning rock! Read more…
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Did you know that the May Drive Parklands located in Kings Park and Botanic Garden was the very first environmental playground and community area of its kind in Australia? Previously known as the Synergy Parklands, this fun spot with golf course green-worthy lawns, is still a BIG hit with families in Perth. The park is fondly known as “The Dinosaur Playground”, since it’s home to many climbable dino sculptures. May Drive Parklands features a 75m-long elevated walkway, a two-tiered island fort, life sized replicas of dinosaurs and extinct Australian Fauna (like the giant croc!), a timber boardwalk and an interactive Read more…
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Found overlooking the Swan River and Fremantle’s bustling port, is the fantastic Tuckfield Oval playground where you might even spot a rainbow! The newish play area is in East Fremantle, near to the George Street coffee strip, is close to the iconic shipping container “rainbow” too. Just a hop, skip and jump across the road. The playground features a HUGE rope climbing structure. My Son headed straight to the large hill! There’s also a large stripy hill, covered in soft fall and some rock-climbing style holds, for climbing to the top. It’s worth even the adults getting up there to Read more…
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Attention Perth families! There’s a brand new, nature and adventure playground located in the beautiful suburb of Treeby, south of the river. Parking is available along Torwood Avenue. As the name suggests, this playground is situated beside a beautiful man made lake and surrounded by large shady trees which are perfect as we enter the warmer months! The playground has many exciting areas, there are two slides, one tall slide for the big kids and a smaller slide suitable for younger kids. The bigger of the two can be accessed by climbing up a hanging rope tower or from Read more…
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Canning River Regional Park is a large park and wetlands area covering about 6kms located around the Canning River. We usually go to the Kent St Weir area which also has the Canning River Cafe there but recently we discovered another playground a short walk away. This new playground has been designed based on feedback from the community and includes nature and adventure play and plenty of natural shade. The playground is located off Ferndale Crescent, Ferndale. You could drive there and park in the car park or you can park at the Canning River Cafe and take a short Read more…
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Annie’s Landing District Playspace in Ellenbrook is a treat for both older and younger children. Annie’s Landing District Playspace is located at the very end of Bandrock Drive in Ellenbrook. Just keep following the signs for the Annie’s Landing display village and you won’t be able to miss it. The playground has been sympathetically designed to make use of its natural bushland setting. There are lots of nature play aspects to the park including balancing logs and a stream that runs along the perimeter. For the big kids there is a spider net climbing structure, birds nest swing and a Read more…
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Variety Place Playground is located on Saw Avenue in Kings Park The natural design beautifully incorporates the bush, wood, rock and other pieces of nature. The previous park at Saw Avenue also used natural materials, and was enjoyed by Perth patrons for three generations! I love educating myself and the kids while we play! Signs like these are scattered around Variety Place Playground. There is a birds nest swing and lots of logs to balance on! Climbing nets will keep kids busy and active! Variety Place Playground has many opportunities for climbing, including several stairways cut from timber logs. Read more…
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Lathlain Park is found to the north of Mineral Resources Park – aka the home of the mighty West Coast Eagles! It’s a lovely little spot, across the road from the small but mighty Lathlain cafe strip, and larger playgrounds at both Rayment Park and Tom Wright Park. We’ve been along with some takeaways from Laika Café in the school holidays and been lucky enough to spy the Eagles training. As well as Laika (with it’s own basketball court), there’s Kettle Café and a fab new bakery to check out on the strip too. It really is a gem of Read more…
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Hillarys Beach Park, Whitfords Nodes Hillarys Beach Park at Whitfords Nodes has undergone a revamp. This family friendly picnic spot now features a new playground including both traditional and nature play equipment. With it’s inclusive design, this park is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! We were surprised at the size of this park. This was our first visit and I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen so many picnic tables in one place! Approaching the playground, Miss 5 was excited to see all the new equipment. She headed straight for the traditional section first, Read more…
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The newly redeveloped East Fremantle Oval area has been transformed into a fantastic family-friendly space, featuring a nature playground located in front of the Carnaby Cafe. The fort-style playground boasts multiple levels, a climbing rope, fireman poles, a slide, and a climbing wall. Children can also enjoy a wooden stepping stone and rope agility course. The playground features an all-abilities birdnest swing, free gas BBQs, seating, and water fountains, all under shade cloth for sun protection. Adjacent to the playground is a large grass area, perfect for picnics and ball games. Don’t forget to bring skateboards, scooters, bikes, and basketballs Read more…
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Fee Fi Fo Fum… We smell a brilliant new playground (opened January 2019)! The “Giant Playground” at Bushmead housing estate is found in Perth’s foothills, just minutes from Midland and Kalamunda. Here, there’s a giant-theme, so kids will love to spot all the giants hiding in the park… There’s footprints, noses, eyes, toes and more! There’s a fun-tastic climbing structure, as well as a little nature play. The playground is dominated by a tall tree house-like structure, best for older kids, as all the ways to the top are via climbing nets. At the top, there is an enclosed tube Read more…
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The Canning River Regional Park extends over 6km and offers a range of activities to suit all the family. The Kent St Weir area offers a great family day out with lots of facilities including toilets, drink fountains bike repair kit. There are seven things you can do with the family at Kent St Weir. Have a Picnic – The Kent Street Weir area is perfect for a picnic with family or friends. There are large expanses of grass and some shady trees to throw your rug down. If you prefer there are a few covered gazebos with picnic tables Read more…
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If you’re looking for a playground that truly caters to everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace – Weitj Park is a must-visit. This $6.5 million playspace on Oxleigh Drive, Ballajura, is thoughtfully designed to encourage active play, creativity and social connection across all generations. With three distinct play areas—Parkland, Industrial Vibe and Nature Play—Weitj Park offers shared play experiences that set it apart from other Perth playgrounds. Whether it’s grandparents swinging their grandkids, parents and children racing through the ninja course or toddlers making new friends while building a cubby, this space brings families and the community together in a Read more…
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The brand new Picasso Park at Alkimos Vista offers an artistic and creative play experience for kids (and adults) of all ages! The 2.5-hectare park features a two-storey undercover play structure, slides, music play, lots of climbing obstacles, a birds nest swing, full-size basketball court, smart benches, exercise equipment and more! The two-storey undercover play structure is a standout! Not only is the design fun and creative, the undercover designs means the playground is not only sun safe, but it can also be utilised by kids rain or shine. The play structure can be access multiple ways, my fearless toddlers Read more…
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Gingin is a small and quaint township with a mighty new playground that is jam-packed with features and caters for children of all ages! The playground is nature-based, one of the main features is the Gingin Tower which includes two slides, a rope ladder and bridge. Other nature-based elements include stepping stumps and logs. One of my favourite features is a wind upturned tree windmill – the tree is from a local farmers property. Gingin Outdoor Activity Space has a swing for everyone! Two standard swings, a toddler swing and a birds net swing. As well as a big 360-degree Read more…
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Adventure Tower Park is the star of the newest playground in the Calleya Estate Banjup. With footy posts, a large grassed area, free gas BBQ’s and sheltered seating, it is a great location for burn off some extra energy. The main feature of the playground is a huge 8 metre adventure tower! There are metal ladders to get you to the bottom of the tower where there is a smaller slide for the littlies and then the only way up to the twisty slide is a rope ladder. My girls reported the twisty slide is “dark, fast & very fun!”. Read more…
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The recent addition of a Nature Playground gives you another reason to visit the already fabulous Mawson Park in Hillarys. The nature playground is situated across the lake from the original ‘manufactured’ playground and although smaller, offers just as much fun for the kids. It’s particularly good if your child needs to practice their balancing, and if they enjoy sand play. The Mawson Park Nature Playground is sand-based with some areas mulched and consists of structures made mainly from local wood. The aim of nature-based playgrounds is to provide a rich play and learning environment for children to explore and Read more…
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Located in the heart of the new community at Mandogalup, Florence Estate Park is the new playground that beautifully incorporates wooden beams for its play equipment. This spacious playground is nested beside rows of mature trees, providing scenic greenery, and playing in the park feels like you’re right next to nature. My girls headed straight to the main play area, where the big slide is. The tall climbing structure consists of different climbing wall panels for the kids to climb onto. Missy 6 had no trouble climbing onto all of them, but younger toddlers might find the tallest one daunting. Read more…
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If you are looking for your next playground adventure, look no further than the 4.1-hectare Hinckley Park locating in Hocking. $1.4 million redevelopment opened in July 2021 and features a bike track with fuel station, animals, traditional play elements, basketball court and more! DON’T FORGET THE SCOOTERS OR A BIKE as this is the highlight of the playground! The scooter/bike track is a great size and complete with road signs, pedestrian crossings and a fuel station… it is a pretty scenic drive too! The bike track is surrounded by woodchips where you’ll find nature play elements and life-size animals such Read more…
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As part of Perth Zoo’s Master Plan 2040, Perth Zoo’s playground has been revitalized into a bigger and better nature-based play space accessible to children of all abilities to enjoy. This award-winning playground is designed to celebrate Perth Zoo’s animals and their work in conservation and breeding, and it has already been recognised as having the region’s best landscape architecture! This state-of-the-art playground includes a ‘cloud’ deck, climbable giant numbat, 40m rope tunnels, feather hammocks, sand pit and nature play trail. At the heart of the playground is the ‘cloud’ deck, which has a mist system that stimulates clouds while Read more…
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Livvi’s Place Playground in Whiteman Edge in Brabham is a unique $1.5 million all-inclusive playground which is a result of a partnership between Stockland and the Touched By Olivia Foundation. The playground is the first Livvi’s Place in Western Australia and has been created through the collaboration and creativity of hundreds of local school children. The play equipment has been designed specifically to cater for autism spectrum disorders, physical, visual, hearing and mobility impairments. Livvi’s Place playground is spread out over a pretty large area and is fully fenced. The centrepiece of the playground is a huge slide accessed via Read more…
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The Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space is an amazing park purpose built for all ages and abilities. Carefully built around and under existing trees, covering 10,000sq m with wheelchair access throughout, a sensory garden, flying fox, climbing obstacles, slides, swings, picnic areas, water play, toilet facilities and fully fenced… it certainly ticks all the boxes!!! The main wooden structure has ramp and stair access, decks, two slides, and a balancing beam. Underneath there is a cubby house with a shop window and fun coloured glass blocks. There is a nature play area that backs onto the wooden structure, Read more…
