Perth is now home to an epic new seven‑kilometre “Long Park” that runs beneath the elevated Metronet Armadale train line from Carlisle Station through to Beckenham. What was once an underused corridor has been transformed into 14 vibrant community spaces, linking four new Playgrounds, a nature play area, youth plazas, skate and scooter zones, fitness equipment, courts, dog parks, BBQ spots and picnic areas, all connected by walking and cycling paths and Perth’s longest public art trail. It’s a brilliant spot for families to explore in stages or tackle in one big adventure, and it feels like something new to discover every time you visit.
Carlisle Station
Starting at Carlisle Station you’ll find Mungyte Place, a large Playground set over a mix of sand and rubber soft-fall. This is a fantastic all‑rounder for families with kids of different ages. Bigger kids are drawn straight to the bright climbing structures and tall rope elements that challenge balance and coordination, while younger children potter happily around the lower play features.
There’s a double flying fox that’s perfect for friendly races, a nest swing for kids who like to sway together, a trampoline and a seesaw.
It’s also wonderful to see a communication board installed here, making the space more inclusive for children who use visual supports or have limited speech.
Adjacent to the play area, under the tracks, the Senior Exercise Park and Fitness Park offer adults and older teens a free outdoor gym so the whole family can be active at once.
What looks like a big sandpit is actually a bocce court, adding a fun, more relaxed option for grandparents or anyone keen on a social game.
Shaded BBQs and plenty of seating under the viaduct make Carlisle a great place to start or finish your visit with a picnic.
Close to Carlisle is the Banksia Discovery Trail, a sweet nature play area geared more towards younger children. Here kids can climb over log steppers, tackle mini rock steps and scramble around small wooden structures woven into the landscape. It’s a nice contrast to the more structured play equipment and gives little explorers a chance to test their confidence on natural surfaces. The surrounding grass, trees and filtered shade make this section feel a little calmer, ideal for toddlers who might be overwhelmed by the busier spaces.
Oats Street Station
At Oats Street Station you’ll come to Puggle Play Space, a character‑filled Playground themed around the baby echidna – you might even spot “Puggle” hiding in the design if you look closely.
The main feature is a large wooden climbing structure set in woodchip, with multiple climbing walls and routes to reach the top before zipping back down the slide.
The design manages to cater to a broad age range: confident climbers will love the challenge, while younger kids can enjoy the gentler hill slide built into the slope.
Tunnels are dotted around the play space and were a big hit with our testers for hide‑and‑seek and imaginative play.
A nest swing and stepping logs provide extra ways to burn off energy, and seating under the tracks means parents get some shade while they supervise.
Right next to the Puggle Playground is the Oats Street Youth Plaza, a hub for tweens and teens that helps Long Park feel truly multi‑generational. Here you’ll find a skate park and a basketball court, encouraging older kids to come along for the day rather than feeling like they’ve outgrown “little kid” Playgrounds. The whole space has an urban, active vibe that contrasts nicely with the softer nature play areas along the route, making it easy to keep everyone in the family happy.
Queens Park Station
Further along at Queens Park Station you’ll discover Youran Play Space, a smaller play area that’s ideal for a shorter stop or as a rest point along your walk or ride. The compact layout combines play elements with seating so it’s easy to keep an eye on younger children. One of the stand‑out features here is the integrated First Nations artwork, including a striking Bobtail Lizard design. The artwork not only looks beautiful but also helps share stories of Country with children as they play.
Nearby, Water HQ offers information about the story of water at Long Park, adding an educational layer to the outing for curious kids and school‑aged walkers.
The Queens Park Community Hub brings everything together with BBQ facilities and plenty of seating, providing another strong picnic option if you’re breaking the trail into shorter sections.
Just a short wander away is the Railway Play Space, a custom train‑themed Playground set on woodchip. Toddlers will be in heaven pretending to drive the train, hopping between timber sleepers and finishing their journey with a little slide.
Older kids aren’t forgotten, with a rope course built in the sand and a nest swing for group play.
A simple water play feature invites kids to cool off and experiment with pouring and splashing on warm days, so it’s worth packing a change of clothes or at least a towel if your little ones can’t resist water.
Beckenham Station
At the Beckenham Station end of Long Park is Wheels Park, which, as the name suggests, is all about bikes, scooters and skateboards. This is another space that will appeal strongly to tweens and teens, featuring a skate park and dedicated bike track where kids can practice tricks and pump around to their heart’s content.
Shaded seating and BBQs under the elevated rail line make it easy for families to set up a base while the kids ride loops. A handy extra here is a USB charging station – a clever addition if you’ve drained your phone taking photos or using maps during your seven‑kilometre adventure.
Throughout the length of Long Park you’ll encounter public art installations that turn the walk or ride between stations into a discovery trail.
With more than 20 artworks spread along the route, there’s always something interesting to spot, whether that’s sculptural pieces, colourful murals or subtle interventions in the landscape.
When combined with the variety of Playgrounds, youth spaces, dog parks and fitness zones, Long Park feels more like a continuous outdoor community centre than a traditional linear park.
Practicalities are generally well thought‑out. Parking is available under or near each station, and on weekends the station car parks were relatively quiet, making it easy to drive to one end and explore from there. Most of the major play areas and seating zones are either under the elevated tracks or have some shade from trees or structures, but there are sections with little shade, so hats, sunscreen and water are essential, especially on hot days.
Toilets are available at Oats Street Station, so it’s worth planning your route with this in mind if you have younger kids. The wide paths are suitable for prams, balance bikes and scooters, and the sheer length of the park makes it ideal for families wanting to clock up some steps or bike kilometres while still having regular play stops.
Long Park is a standout addition to Perth’s family‑friendly spaces. It cleverly reuses a formerly forgotten stretch of land and turns it into a thriving community backbone packed with things to see and do. Whether you tackle the full seven kilometres in one go, choose a station‑to‑station segment, or simply pop in to enjoy one of the new Playgrounds or youth plazas, it’s well worth adding to your family’s adventure list.
Long Park
Address: Under the elevated Metronet Armadale Line, from Carlisle Station to Beckenham Station, Perth WA
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Place Categories: All Abilities, Scooter & Bike Parks, Nature, Fitness Equipment, Playgrounds, Near Cafes, Non Sand Based, With Shade, With Toilets, With Water Play, Skate Parks, Super Park, and Best for Toddlers
