Western Australia is enormous, and one of the best things about road-tripping across this great state is discovering just how epic the regional Playgrounds are. From towering super slides and flying foxes to ocean-themed climbing ships and nature play spaces on river foreshores, WA’s country towns and coastal stops are home to some seriously impressive Playgrounds that rival anything you’ll find in the city. Whether you’re heading south to the tall timber country, north along the Coral Coast or inland through the Wheatbelt and Avon Valley, there’s a standout Playground worth pulling over for. Here are some of our favourite epic regional Playgrounds in WA – perfect for breaking up the drive and letting the kids burn off some serious energy.
North of Perth
Gingin Outdoor Activity Space
Gingin Outdoor Activity Space is a brilliant country‑town “super park” that packs in nature play, active zones and community vibes, making it well worth the drive from Perth. The star attraction is the Gingin Tower, a towering nature‑inspired climbing structure with rope ladders and bridges leading to two different slides, surrounded by logs, stepping stumps and balancing beams for more organic, adventurous play. Younger kids have their own junior area with a sweet cubbyhouse, rock hill, tunnel and small slide, while older children and teens can hit the scooter loop, vibrant skate park and colourful half basketball court. With multiple swing options (including a birds nest and a thrilling pendulum swing), plenty of shade, nearby toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters and the handy CU@Park Café right next door, it’s a fantastic full‑day destination in a charming historic town. Read the Buggybuddys review of Gingin Outdoor Activity Space.
Address: Corner Weld Street and Jones Street, Gingin WA
Jurien Bay Foreshore Playground
Jurien Bay Foreshore Playground takes full advantage of this beloved coastal town’s makeover, serving up a huge, maritime-themed play space right on the water. The standout feature is the giant craypot-inspired climbing structure, a twisted maze of logs and rope nets stacked high to challenge older kids, with a big slide as their reward at the top. Little ones are well catered for too, with plenty of sand and water play, pirate-style boats, a crow’s nest and a net swing. Right alongside you’ll find a massive skate park under lights and a half basketball court, plus the jetty and soft sandy beach just a short wander away, making this a brilliant option for families with kids from tots through to teens. Read the Buggybuddys review of Jurien Bay Foreshore Playground.
Address: Jurien Bay Foreshore Park, along Heaton Street, Jurien Bay WA 6516
Jurien Bay Oval Playground
Jurien Bay Oval Playground may be small, but it’s one of WA’s most unique regional Playgrounds thanks to its hilarious Bulldog theme. Sitting at the Jurien Sport and Recreation Centre, this nature‑based spot has been created by the same team behind the popular Jurien Bay Foreshore Playground and is inspired by the local football club, the Bulldogs. The absolute showstopper is the giant Bulldog climbing structure complete with spiked collar and rope leash, which also houses two double slides – kids will be in stitches climbing “up the dog’s butt” and racing each other back down. There’s also a nature‑style climbing frame with fireman’s pole, a hammock swing, regular and toddler swings that are extra high (great for thrill‑seekers), plus sand play, a balancing surfboard, a four‑person rocker, speaking tube and a concrete tunnel to explore. Sitting alongside ovals and courts, it’s a fun add‑on to local sport or a quirky pitstop as part of a Jurien Bay getaway. Read the Buggybuddys review of Jurien Bay Oval Playground.
Address: Jurien Bay Oval Playground, 3 Bashford Street, Jurien Bay WA 6516
Geraldton Foreshore Youth Precinct Playground, Geraldton
The Geraldton Foreshore Youth Precinct is a coastal “super Playground” perfect for a road-trip leg stretch or a family holiday in the Mid West. Best suited for kids aged 4+, the showstopper is the massive Sky Walk—a 6-metre-high rope bridge structure with connecting turrets and a long red slide. Tech-loving kids will gravitate toward the NEOS electronic “Simon Says” game posts, while the precinct also features a rock-climbing boulder, table tennis, and a basketball court for older children. Inclusive play is a major focus here, featuring a Liberty Variety Roundabout for wheelchair users and birds-nest swings for all abilities. While shade over the equipment is limited, there are plenty of nearby trees for a picnic, plus a large toilet block equipped with an adult change table and hoist. Read the Buggybuddys review of Geraldton Foreshore Youth Precinct Playground.
Address: Marine Terrace (near Geraldton Yacht Club), Geraldton WA 6530
Kalbarri Nature Playground
Kalbarri Nature Playground is a gorgeous foreshore play space overlooking the Murchison River, and quickly becomes a daily hangout when you’re holidaying in town. Set in sand and framed by big shady trees and a wide grassy reserve, it has a relaxed, nature‑themed feel, with timber forts, rope elements and plenty of room to run. Kids can launch from the main wooden platform onto a huge flying fox, tackle balancing logs, rocks and rope nets, swing together on the big birds nest swing, or brave the wobbly rope tunnel and fast curly yellow slide linking the timber towers. With picnic tables, BBQs, nearby toilets, cafés and pubs just across the road – plus those stunning river views and sunsets – it’s the perfect spot for morning plays, afternoon scoots along the foreshore path or an evening wind‑down while parents enjoy the scenery. Read the Buggybuddys review of Kalbarri Nature Playground.
Address: Grey Street Foreshore, near the jetty, Kalbarri WA 6536
Denham Foreshore Playground, Shark Bay
Denham Foreshore Playground is a huge pirate‑ and nautical‑themed play space right on the turquoise waters of Shark Bay, just 30 minutes from Monkey Mia. Sand-based and packed with zones for all ages, it features a big pirate‑ship‑style climbing structure, musical and balance play, and a brilliant timber sand‑construction area with pulleys and buckets. A striking brick lighthouse hides a steep internal staircase leading to a thrilling enclosed tube slide that older kids will love. With shade sails, grassed picnic spots, nearby cafés and that stunning bay outlook, it’s an easy place for families to linger. Read the Buggybuddys review of Denham Foreshore Playground, Shark Bay.
Address: Knight Terrace Foreshore, Denham WA 6537
East of Perth
Pioneer Avon Park, York
Pioneer Avon Park in York is a brilliant Avon Valley stop, blending a big grassy riverside park with a nature‑based Playground and skate park right on the banks of the Avon River. The redeveloped play space uses timber, stone and natural elements, with plenty of shade, picnic shelters, free BBQs and toilets, making it easy to settle in for a few hours between exploring York’s historic streets. Kids will love the double flying fox with both an all‑abilities and pommel seat, the water play and dry creek bed (perfect for splashing and digging), multiple swing types, colourful timber maze, seesaws and large timber climber, plus an embanked slide with log steppers for confident preschoolers. Older kids can hit the adjacent skate park with its bowl, quarter pipe, rails and ramps, while the famous swinging bridge, river walk trail and open grassed areas add even more adventure and country charm to this family‑friendly spot. Read the Buggybuddys review of Pioneer Avon Park, York.
Address: LOT 11 Lowe Street, York WA 6302 (on the Avon River)
Moort Wabiny Park, Beverley
Moort Wabiny Park is a fantastic “small but mighty” Avon Valley stop, bringing big adventure energy to the main street of Beverley. This fenced, gated Playground sits right on Vincent Street close to shops, public toilets and the all‑important bakery, and packs in nature play, a skate park, pump track and a basketball court. The centrepiece is a treetop‑walk‑style fort with slides, climbing walls, fireman’s pole and imaginative play spaces, while a beautifully restored red Austin truck (thanks to the local Men’s Shed) is a huge hit for mini drivers. Kids can balance and splash in the nature play zone with water play, stepping and balance logs and plenty of climbable rocks, then switch to wheels at the pump track (great for building BMX confidence) and the concrete skate bowl and street‑style elements next door. Shaded BBQs, seating, a water station and surrounding green space make it easy for families to picnic while keeping an eye on the action. Read the Buggybuddys review of Moort Wabiny Park, Beverley.
Address: Moort Wabiny Park, Vincent Street, Beverley WA 6304
Bernard Park, Northam
Bernard Park in Northam is a brilliant all‑round family stop, especially if you’re already in town to walk across the impressive Northam Suspension Bridge. Set along the banks of the Avon River, this green riverside precinct features two fully fenced play areas, a water Playground, sculptures, an amphitheatre, BBQs and plenty of space to picnic and play. The splash pad is the star for kids – activated at the push of a button and running in 15‑minute cycles between 9am and 6pm – and is perfect for cooling off mid‑road trip, even if you’ve forgotten swimmers. Toddlers are well catered for in a smaller fenced Playground with a train, slide and toddler swings, while older kids can head to the bigger play area packed with slides, climbing and imaginative play. Grown‑ups will appreciate the shady gazebos, powered amphitheatre, picnic tables and the public art dotted around the park, including metal sculptures and historic locking bar pipe from 1903. Read the Buggybuddys review of Bernard Park, Northam.
Address: Bernard Park, Minson Avenue, Northam WA 6401
South of Perth
Karragarup Play Space, Australind
Karragarup Play Space in Australind is an epic regional foreshore Playground and a brilliant stop-off on the drive down south. Overlooking the calm waters of the Leschenault Estuary, this beautifully themed play space celebrates its “place of the crabs” name with an enormous Blue Manna crab climbing structure as the star attraction, complete with a claw-mounted net swing, misting water feature and magical night lighting. Kids can explore nature play elements like giant banksia climbers, a jetty and dinghy for seaside make-believe, and a mangrove-inspired zone with a cubby and balancing ropes that challenge confident climbers while still offering lower elements for younger children. A fast zipline, workout equipment for adults, picnic shelters, BBQs, toilets and plenty of parking make it easy to turn a quick break into a full family outing. Read the Buggybuddys review of Karragarup Play Space, Australind.
Address: Ridley Place Foreshore, 1 Paris Road, Australind WA 6233 (intersection of Old Coast Road and Paris Road, Australind)
Hotham River Foreshore Adventure Play Park, Boddington
Hotham River Foreshore Adventure Play Park in Boddington is a brilliant riverside stop for families, combining adventurous nature play with skate, bike and fitness facilities along the leafy Hotham River. Kids will love the double flying fox, with both pommel and harness seats so everyone can join in, before scrambling up boulders to explore hillside tunnels and rocky terrain that give the park a real sense of adventure. Older children can tackle the aerial rope walkway and challenging red climbing net, while younger ones enjoy the wide slide, swings, rockers, sand and a fantastic water play area with a pump‑fed stream and dams for splashing and experimenting. Beyond the main Playground there’s a skate park, very hilly pump track, basketball half court, outdoor gym, river access for kayaks and SUPs, plus barbecues, shelters, toilets, a café and library on site – making it an ideal leg‑stretching stop or full day trip from Perth. Read the Buggybuddys review of Hotham River Foreshore Adventure Play Park, Boddington.
Address: Hotham River Foreshore Adventure Play Park, Wuraming Avenue, Boddington WA 6390
Railside Park, Waroona
Railside Park in Waroona is a brilliant family stop right on the South Western Highway, offering loads of play for all ages plus a real country‑town vibe. The standout feature is the tall windmill slide, surrounded by climbing frames and swings that keep older kids busy, while an accessible merry‑go‑round means children using wheelchairs or strollers can join the fun. Little ones are well looked after in a fenced, gated toddler area with a cute timber truck, small slide and sand‑based play. Water‑lovers will gravitate to the Dethridge wheel water feature, where kids can splash in the creek, build dams and experiment with the flowing water. Bring the bikes and scooters too – there’s a pump track and skate park for extra thrills – and don’t miss the Noongar six seasons garden, which adds a lovely cultural and educational layer. Shade structures, BBQs, benches, water fountains and nearby toilets make it easy to stay a while, and with Pinjarra Bakery just down the road, it’s an ideal pitstop on a southbound road trip. Read the Buggybuddys review of Railside Park, Waroona.
Address: Railside Park, 95 South Western Highway, Waroona WA 6215
Apple Fun Park, Donnybrook
Apple Fun Park in Donnybrook is a legendary South West road‑trip stop and one of WA’s biggest and best free‑entry Playgrounds, recently revamped with modern, inclusive design and a fun apple‑themed twist. Fully fenced and cleverly zoned, it caters for everyone from crawlers to adventurous tweens, with a dedicated toddler area on soft‑fall, sensory and musical play (including a giant xylophone), sand play zones and a low ride‑on mini train that circuits its own track. Older kids flock to the towering stacked “apple crate” climbing structure packed with nets, bridges, lookout points and twisty enclosed slides, plus a flying fox, huge rope climber, in‑ground trampolines, tractor and high‑energy spinners. Wide paths, accessible features, shaded picnic areas with BBQs, on‑site toilets and nearby cafés all add to the appeal, and with the pump track, skate park and youth zone just across the road, it’s very easy to spend hours here on a South West adventure. Read the Buggybuddys review of Apple Fun Park, Donnybrook.
Address: 19 Collins Street, Donnybrook WA 6239
Central Park and Water Play Space, Collie
Central Park and Water Play Space is Collie’s colourful, action‑packed family hub – perfect for a play stop before or after checking out the famous Wellington Dam mural. Set in the town centre, the Playground combines soft‑fall and nature play, with mini blue hills and bumps to climb, spinners, rope bridges, a nest swing and a quirky four‑person seesaw, much of it shaded by sails. In warmer weather the splash pad is the big drawcard, with 45 randomly sequenced sprays and fountains that keep kids guessing (and squealing!) about which jet will fire next, all under shade and overseen by three sun‑baking bronze lizards. Families are well catered for with grassy picnic spots, BBQs, covered tables, toilets and change rooms, plus kid‑sized picnic tables and “The Wagon” train‑carriage kiosk serving coffee, treats and toasties, with a bakery just across the road – making this a super easy all‑in‑one stop on a South West adventure. Read the Buggybuddys review of Central Park and Water Play Space, Collie.
Address: Central Park and Water Play, Forest Street, Collie WA 6225
Katanning All Ages Playground, Katanning
Katanning All Ages Playground is a true WA road‑trip icon – one of those giant country Playgrounds kids (and parents) never forget. Originally built in the 1980s and now transformed by a huge upgrade, it still has that thrilling “play at your own risk” feel, led by the towering 10‑metre bright red spiral slide that kids sprint to as soon as the car stops. Around it you’ll find more epic slides, including a tall slide tower and a massive main slide that soars above the park, plus oversized seesaws, spinners, swings, rockers and a giant rotating cone that are perfect for big kids and teens. There’s also a double 30m flying fox with pommel and harness seats, and a 35m aerial walkway with climbing ropes and speaking tubes for adventurous explorers. Little ones are well looked after in a fully fenced early childhood area with its own climbing frame, tunnel slide, tractor‑themed pieces, musical play and gentle nature play. Add in the Katanning Miniature Railway (running selected Sundays), neighbouring skatepark, shaded BBQ and picnic areas, toilets and the nearby heritage‑themed Lion’s Park, and you’ve got a destination that’s easily worth planning your Albany or Denmark pit stop around. Read the Buggybuddys review of Katanning All Ages Playground, Katanning.
Address: Corner of Clive Street & Great Southern Highway (entry via Albion Street), Katanning WA 6317
Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park, Manjimup
Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park is a truly unique regional “super park”, blending a huge adventure Playground with a fascinating historic hamlet right in the heart of town. The play areas cater for all ages – little ones have a shaded zone with a small climbing structure and slide, ride‑on wooden train, Aussie animal rockers, logs and low‑level equipment, all set well away from the road. Bigger kids can tackle the town‑themed climbing tower with rope and rock walls, bridges, tunnels, a large climbing net, spinning disk, multiple swings (including a net swing) and a thrilling 40m double flying fox. Then there’s the showstopper: a 17m high super slide with an outlook platform, reached by 65 steps and offering spectacular views over the park before an unforgettable ride down. A generous water play area is perfect for hot days, and BBQs, picnic tables and lawns invite families to settle in for hours. Beyond the Playground, kids can climb aboard the old train at the entrance and wander through the beautifully restored early‑1900s buildings – from a school and doctor’s surgery to a police station and jail – packed with details that bring Manjimup’s timber and heritage history to life. Read the Buggybuddys review of Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park – Manjimup Playground.
Address: Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park, 33 Edwards Street, Manjimup WA 6258
Koombana Foreshore Playground, Bunbury
Koombana Foreshore Playground is a standout stop on Bunbury’s sparkling waterfront, blending a big, nautical‑themed play space with a calm swimming beach, shady lawns and a buzzing café. Kids will gravitate to the two towering bright red “funnels” linked by a rope bridge, with nets, ladders and platforms creating an exciting challenge course that finishes with a long metal slide and bay views from the top. Little ones have their own lower‑level zone with smaller slides, gentle ramps and softfall, while the interactive water play area – with pumps, channels and gates – is perfect for collaborative, splashy fun. Add in a huge flying fox, in‑ground trampolines, multiple swing types, excellent accessibility (including a Changing Place facility), beachside kiosk, BBQs and grassy picnic spots, and it’s easy to see why families can happily spend half a day here. Read the Buggybuddys review of Koombana Foreshore Playground.
Address: Koombana Foreshore Playground, Anchorage Cove, Bunbury WA 6230
Koolambidi Woola – Bunbury Youth Precinct
Koolambidi Woola is a huge, action‑packed youth precinct in Bunbury that celebrates young people with an incredible spread of wheels, parkour and play options right by the beach. Skaters and scooter lovers are spoiled with a massive concrete skate park featuring banks, bowls, rails, steps and jumps for everyone from beginners to advanced riders. Off the wheels, kids can tackle two parkour areas – a beginner zone that doubles as a quirky mini golf course (BYO putters and balls) and a more challenging parkour space near the towering beach climbing net. Throw in a “hamster wheel” spinner, multi‑sport court, climbing wall, built‑in trampoline, BBQs, picnic tables, toilets and ocean views, and you’ve got a free, full‑on day out for tweens, teens and active families. Read the Buggybuddys review of Koolambidi Woola – Bunbury Youth Precinct.
Address: Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct, Blair Street, Bunbury WA 6230
Sykes Foreshore Reserve, Bunbury
Sykes Foreshore Reserve is a brilliant all‑in‑one family stop along Bunbury’s Leschenault Inlet, combining a fenced boat‑themed Playground, fun splash pad and a calm inlet beach. The star is the big ship play structure, which links into the area’s maritime history – a real ship was wrecked on this shoreline in the late 1800s, and at low tide kids can still spot the remains of the hull in the shallows right in front of the Playground. On the “boat” there are stairs, rope climbs, steep ramps, a fireman’s pole, multiple slides and even a mini flying fox for adventurous kids, plus lots of scope for sailor and pirate role play. A mix of traditional swings, a birds‑nest swing and a spinning “clothesline” swing keeps thrill‑seekers happy, while a separate low‑level sand play area with a dinghy and musical elements is perfect for toddlers. The free splash park adds extra wow factor, with sprays and jets ideal for hot days, and kids can also paddle at the sandy inlet beach nearby. BBQs, picnic shelters, grassy areas under mature trees, good toilets (including unisex and baby change facilities) and its position next to Discovery Parks – Bunbury Foreshore make it very easy to spend half a day here. Read the Buggybuddys review of Sykes Foreshore Reserve, Bunbury.
Busselton Foreshore Adventure Play Space
Busselton Foreshore Adventure Play Space is a huge hit with families, pairing big‑ticket play with one of WA’s most iconic coastal views, right beside Busselton Jetty on Geographe Bay. This ocean‑themed super park celebrates Busselton’s maritime history with a giant wooden “capsizing” clipper ship riding a decked wave, a leaping blue whale and a towering bright orange Kraken to climb. Kids can scramble up rope nets to the crow’s nest lookout for foreshore views, ring the ship’s bell, steer the wheel and fire the cannon while the “whale” appears to swim under the hull, its head cleverly doubling as a cosy cubby. The Kraken’s tentacles invite brave climbers to clamber and balance, with soft sand underneath for gentler landings. Around the main structures, there’s a challenging pole course, big scramble rocks, and a bird’s nest swing set in the sand for mixed ages and abilities. Water play is also a star here – pack bathers so the kids can dash under the striking whale‑tail shower before heading for a dip in the calm bay just metres away. Shady pines, grassy terraces, nearby toilets, kiosks for coffee and ice cream, plus an adjoining amphitheatre used for events all add to the holiday atmosphere, especially at sunset when the ship and jetty lights come on. Read the Buggybuddys review of Busselton Foreshore Adventure Play Space.
Address: Busselton Foreshore Adventure Play Space, Foreshore Parade, Busselton WA 6280 (opposite Busselton Jetty)
One of the best things about exploring regional WA with kids is that you’re never too far from a brilliant Playground. Whether it’s a quick stop to burn off some backseat energy or a proper afternoon spent playing, picnicking and exploring, these regional gems make the long drives so much more worthwhile. So next time you’re planning a road trip, do yourself a favour and plot a few of these epic Playgrounds into your route – your kids (and your sanity) will thank you for it.
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Jennie McNichol is on a mission to prove there is always something fun to do in Perth. After 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie moved to Perth in 2010 and founded Buggybuddys to silence the “nothing to do” crowd. Fifteen years later, it is the city’s number one guide for families, packed with daily inspiration and a huge focus on free local activities.
As a mum of two daughters, Jennie has evolved the site right alongside her own family—growing from a toddler-focused resource into a guide that supports parents through every stage, from the early years through to the teens. A passionate advocate for the WA lifestyle, Jennie loves helping families discover the best playgrounds, hidden gems, and budget-friendly days out in the most family-friendly city in the world.
