Aviary Creek Park Aveley

Aviary Creek Park in Aveley is a standout destination Playground set within a beautiful green corridor of lakes and wetlands. Designed as a multi-generational community space, the park stretches around two interconnected lakes and offers a mix of adventurous play areas for kids, fitness and walking paths, and quieter “zen” zones for adults to relax by the water.

Inspired by a nearby historic water mill, the centrepiece is a huge three-storey waterwheel climbing structure with bright blue and yellow tube slides that kids spot long before you pull up along Egerton Drive.

The giant waterwheel is split across two climbing levels, with enclosed spaces and nets that feel adventurous without being too intimidating. Confident climbers can head right to the top to take on the twisting slides, while those who prefer something gentler can opt for the shorter slide from the mid-level platform. The structure is designed so that adults can comfortably climb inside to supervise, which is especially handy if you have younger children wanting to join in.

Nearby there’s a second climbing frame with another tunnel slide, suited to primary-aged kids, and at ground level a double embankment toddler slide that’s perfect for little siblings to ride side by side.

For younger children and those who love getting messy, the sand and water play zone is a huge hit. Set in a large sandpit shaded by sails, this area features working hand pumps, stainless-steel troughs and channels, a small water wheel, and a digger for transporting sand and water. 

The combination of sand, water and loose parts like logs, concrete circles and stepping blocks encourages creative, open-ended play. It’s worth packing a change of clothes or a towel as kids often end up happily soaked and sandy. Around the sandpit there is good seating so carers can keep an eye on the action from the shade.

Swings are well covered too. Beside the main structures you’ll find a standard swing and a toddler swing, as well as a Viking snake swing that can fit a group of children at once. This multi-user swing is popular with bigger kids who like to lie back and sway together, adding to the park’s social, inclusive feel. The surfacing throughout the main Playground is a mix of sand, bark, rubber and concrete paths, giving a variety of textures and making it easy to move between different play elements.

Beyond the core Playground, Aviary Creek Park really shines as a place to explore on foot, bike or scooter. Paved pathways loop around the lakes with distance markers, making it a handy circuit for joggers, pram walks and kids practicing on scooters or bikes. Boardwalks and bridges take you right over the water, and on the far side of the main lake you’ll find features like a yoga platform, bocce court and open grassed areas ideal for ball games or a casual family kick of the footy. 

According to Stockland, the park has been deliberately planned to offer both “active play areas for children and zen zones for adults,” with creative play spaces, fitness zones and quiet seating all woven together around the water’s edge, making it a genuine whole-family destination rather than “just” a Playground.

Aviary Creek Park also links into a wider green belt through Aveley. Over Hancock Avenue, Hollingworth Park wraps around another lake with more paths and a horseshoe-shaped boardwalk, and there’s a bright bird statue landmark along the northern edge. The full loop around both lakes is roughly 1km and typically takes 20–30 minutes at a family pace, with plenty of spots to stop and watch birds or throw down a picnic rug. It’s very pram-friendly but worth being aware that, like the main park, much of the water’s edge is open or only partially fenced, so you’ll want to keep children close, especially toddlers and non-swimmers.

 There are multiple shaded picnic shelters, barbecues, bench seating and a drinking fountain scattered around the main Playground and lakeside areas. There is a toilet block located across the bridge on the wetlands side of the park, making longer visits far more convenient for families. There’s also a small book exchange and further seating and a smaller Playground over towards Aqualate Avenue, giving you a second play stop if you’re exploring the full lakes loop. If you need extra amenities, cafes, shops and additional public toilets are located at either end of Egerton Drive in the Vale community, just a short drive away.

Parking is currently on-street rather than in a dedicated car park. You’ll find verge and bay parking on streets such as Powdermill Grange, Aqualate Avenue, Hollingworth Drive and Ladybower Vista. It can get busy on weekends or in school holidays, so it’s worth allowing a few extra minutes to find a spot. Once parked, everything is an easy walk on paved paths, though remember that bikes and scooters share much of the same space.

With its towering waterwheel, excellent water and sand play, scenic lakeside paths and thoughtful facilities, Aviary Creek Park delivers exactly what many families are looking for: a place where all ages can play, move and unwind together. Whether you’re planning a full Swan Valley day out or just looking for a special local Playground to explore, this one is well worth adding to your list.

Aviary Creek Park

Address: Corner Egerton Drive & Powdermill Grange, Aveley WA 6069