If your kids are ready to level up from the local slide and swings, Perth’s southern suburbs are packed with next-level mega Playgrounds that are worth the drive. From towering slides and flying foxes to splash pads, nature play and fully fenced, accessible spaces, these parks make it easy to spend a whole day outdoors without hearing “I’m bored!”. Pack a picnic, scooters and a spare change of clothes – here’s your guide to the best mega Playgrounds south of Perth for families.
Chevron Parkland, Burswood
Nestled alongside Optus Stadium, Chevron Parkland stretches over 2.6 hectares of nature-based fun, with six Noongar-inspired play zones designed for adventurous, unstructured play. Kids can scramble over logs, climb, swing and explore while parents relax in the shade or fire up a nearby BBQ. With the Optus Stadium Sensory Playground a short stroll away, it’s easy to make a full, fun day of it.
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Victoria Park Drive, Burswood
Piney Lakes Reserve, Winthrop
Piney Lakes Reserve’s Sensory Play Park is a thoughtfully designed, all-abilities space where kids can engage every sense. The central sand and water play zones feature pulleys, wheels, a conveyor belt and a creek fed by a hand pump, encouraging teamwork and hands-on exploration (spare clothes are a must!). Around them you’ll find a concrete igloo, balancing logs, gym bars, a hugely popular seesaw, accessible swings (including an all-abilities swing and birds nest), and a wheelchair-friendly roundabout and ramp. Sound tubes, tinted windows, sign language panels and a fun “S-E-N-S-O-R-Y” letter hunt add extra layers of discovery, while the surrounding reserve offers shady grass, walking and riding paths, BBQs and a lakeside setting full of ducks and birds.
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555 Leach Highway, Winthrop (enter from Murdoch Drive)
Long Park – Carlisle to Beckenham
Long Park is a seven‑kilometre “super corridor” running under the elevated Armadale train line from Carlisle to Beckenham, transforming former rail land into a chain of family-friendly spaces. Along the route you’ll find four distinct Playgrounds (including Mungyte Place and Puggle Play Space), nature play, youth plazas, skate and scooter zones, fitness equipment, dog parks, BBQs and picnic areas, all linked by pram- and bike-friendly paths and Perth’s longest public art trail. Families can tackle it in sections or as one big adventure, with plenty of shaded spots, exercise options and play stops for toddlers through to teens.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Long Park – Carlisle to Beckenham
Under the elevated Metronet Armadale Line, from Carlisle Station to Beckenham Station, Perth
Youth Entertainment Space (YES) at Sutherlands Park, Huntingdale
The Youth Entertainment Space at Sutherlands Park is a $6.7 million, fully sheltered urban play and skate hub that’s quickly become a favourite with tweens and teens. Designed with local young people, it features social swings and hangout platforms, challenging climbing walls, a giant roll‑runner “hamster wheel”, nest swings and plenty of chill-out seating (some with USB charging). The enormous skate plaza, sealed pump track, half pipe and multi-use court cater for skaters, riders and ball games, while colourful LED lighting and projectors bring the space to life at night. Undercover BBQs, a water fountain and nearby toilets and parking make it easy for families to settle in for hours.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Youth Entertainment Space at Sutherlands Park
Sutherlands Park, Holmes Street, Huntingdale WA 6110
Faulkner Park (Volcano Park), Cloverdale
Faulkner Park’s famous “volcano” still steals the show, rumbling into life and delighting kids of all ages. The fully fenced Playground now also boasts impressive climbing forts and huge blue slides, alongside water and sand play, a flying fox and a dedicated toddler area. With plenty of shade and family-friendly facilities, it’s a brilliant choice for a relaxed playdate or an energetic weekend outing.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Faulkner Park
Progress Way, Cloverdale
Heathcote Reserve, Applecross
Heathcote Reserve is home to one of Perth’s original “super Playgrounds” – an enormous pirate ship perched above the river with stunning city views. Kids can disappear into tunnels and hideouts, race across bridges, ring bells, make music and zoom down multiple slides, while a separate toddler area offers gentler slides, sand play, a digger and bucket swings. With toilets, BBQs, loads of lawn for picnics, it’s a much-loved spot for relaxed family catch-ups.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Heathcote Reserve
58 Duncraig Road, Applecross
Mills Park, Beckenham
Mills Park Nature Play Space is a sprawling, all-ages Playground where kids can balance, climb, splash and swing to their heart’s content. Expect slides, balancing logs, a big climbing net, bird’s nest swing, flying fox, roundabout and water play all woven into a leafy, open setting with room for picnics. Bring bikes or scooters to explore the wider wetlands precinct via the shared paths.
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Brixton Street, Beckenham
Newhaven Robot Park, Piara Waters
Newhaven Robot Park is a quirky, robot-themed Playground where kids can climb straight into the “robot’s head”, tackle climbing walls, zoom along a flying fox and balance their way around the equipment. Younger ones will love the water play on warm days, while older kids gravitate towards the basketball court to shoot hoops with friends. It’s a high-energy, high-fun space that really sparks the imagination.
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Corner Mason Road & Doryanthes Avenue, Piara Waters
Kwinana Adventure Park, Calista
Spread across a massive, leafy site, Kwinana Adventure Park is a destination Playground in every sense. The $5.2 million park combines water and nature play, climbing structures, swings, a maze and inclusive equipment into an 11,000sqm wonderland beneath shady mature trees. Families can easily spend the day here, with plenty of seating, picnic areas, and nearby facilities.
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Walgreen Crescent, Calista
Bob Gordon Reserve Play Space, Bull Creek
Bob Gordon Reserve Play Space is a fully fenced, UFO-themed Playground that recreates the iconic Leach Highway “spaceship” as an accessible Futuro House with interactive panels and play features inside. Around it, kids can enjoy a big tunnel slide, double flying fox with all-abilities seat, plenty of swings, monkey bars, spinners, seesaws and a space-themed water play zone. Toilets with baby change, BBQs, picnic shelters, shade and nearby fitness equipment make it an easy all-day family stop.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Bob Gordon Reserve Play Space
10 Benningfield Road, Bull Creek
Maniana Park, Queens Park
Maniana Park is a huge, fully fenced destination Playground in Queens Park, offering hours of fun for all ages. The main play structure features three slides, multi-level platforms, bridges and climbing challenges, with a cute role-play café underneath, while a toddler zone, water and nature play, roundabouts (including all-abilities), swings and a dedicated monkey bar/obstacle area add loads of variety. Just outside the fence you’ll find a pump track, basketball hoop and a big oval with soccer goals and cricket nets, plus BBQs, shaded picnic spots, toilets and plenty of parking, making it an easy all-day outing for families.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Maniana Park
Corner Whitlock Road & Gibbs Street, Queens Park
Bibra Lake Regional Playground, Bibra Lake
Bibra Lake Regional Playground is fully fenced and thoughtfully designed for all ages and abilities, featuring a WA-first treetop aerial rope walk, flying fox, climbing frames, tunnels and hidden surprises like a “secret chamber” in the grassy hill. Families love the generous splash pad and water play areas, so pack a towel and spare clothes. With BBQs, picnic shelters and toilets, it’s ideal for long, relaxed park days.
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Progress Drive, Bibra Lake
Explorer Park, Haynes
Explorer Park in Sienna Wood is instantly recognisable thanks to the towering “Tree of Life” – an 8m-high climbing structure with super-fast tunnel slides. Around it, you’ll find climbing nets, swings, a wheelchair-friendly merry-go-round, nature play and a toddler zone so little ones don’t miss out. A handy half basketball court with hoops and target wall rounds out the offering for sporty kids.
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Corner Silverthrone Road & Duarte Way, Haynes
Brightwood Adventure Park, Baldivis
Brightwood Adventure Park is a bold, colourful mega Playground where bright yellow and orange equipment stands out against the surrounding parkland. Kids can tackle a huge climbing structure, race each other on the double flying fox, explore nature play elements and zip around the paths on bikes or scooters. With plenty of space and variety, it’s a favourite Baldivis hangout for active families.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Brightwood Adventure Park.
Solis Boulevard, Baldivis
Steam Train Adventure Playground, Baldivis
Celebrating Millars Landing’s train and timber history, Steam Train Adventure Playground features a towering “water stop” structure with a 12m slide, climbing nets and ladders for brave kids. A beautifully detailed climbable steam engine invites endless imaginary journeys, while the double flying fox, musical play elements and large grassed area keep everyone entertained.
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Kulija Road, Baldivis
Rivergums Adventure Park, Baldivis
Rivergums Adventure Park has a fun monster theme, complete with giant “monster footprints” that lead kids to a towering “nest” climbing structure and 6m slide. Rope bridges, nature play elements and plenty of imaginative touches encourage kids to create their own stories as they play. It’s a brilliant blend of creative design and adventurous equipment.
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Corner Avoca Chase & Crinia Drive, Baldivis
Adventurescape, South Yunderup
Adventurescape is a farm-themed mega Playground that feels like a day out in the country. A 9m climbing windmill and slide towers over the park, joined by a giant pig that doubles as a cubby and slide, tractors, wooden farm animals, a maze, huge double flying fox and multi-user swing. With BBQs, shelters and grassy areas, it’s perfect for a full family day trip.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Adventurescape.
Inlet Boulevard, South Yunderup
Shipwreck Park, Hilbert (Sienna Wood)
Shipwreck Park is a fully fenced, inclusive Playground where the centrepiece is a huge, climbable shipwreck packed with ramps, ladders and ropes. Families appreciate the pram and wheelchair-friendly access, toilets and parents’ room, plus shaded seating and ample parking. A flying fox, nature and water play, musical equipment and toddler area make it a standout all-rounder.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Shipwreck Park.
Eleventh Road, Hilbert
Treehouse Cove Playground, Golden Bay
Treehouse Cove Playground is a treehouse-themed adventure park in Golden Bay, centred around a big climbing structure with rope bridges, tunnels, ladders and two tunnel slides. Kids can also enjoy seesaws, roundabouts (including a wheelchair-accessible one), a small birds nest swing, nature play elements and a dedicated toddler zone with soft-fall mounds, a small double slide and musical play. There are BBQ and picnic facilities, plus Golden Bay’s own “Jacobs Ladder” stair climb nearby, but no toilets and limited shade.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Treehouse Cove Playground
Corner Elvina Vista & Israelite Avenue, Golden Bay
The Harbour Playground, Secret Harbour
The Harbour Playground, set along the Secret Harbour foreshore, is a fully fenced, ocean-themed play space awash with bright colours. Kids can climb “seaweed” ropes, scramble over whirlpool-style nets, splash in the water play area and enjoy low, accessible equipment perfect for toddlers. With the beach and foreshore right there, it’s an easy spot to pair Playground time with a seaside stroll.
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Secret Harbour Foreshore, Secret Harbour
Churchill Park Play Space, Rockingham
Churchill Park Play Space is a SEAsational, forest‑to‑sea themed Playground right on the Rockingham Foreshore, designed to feel like one big coastal adventure. Kids can rock, climb, slide, spin and explore shipwreck-style equipment, balancing logs and nature-inspired features that keep both little and bigger kids engaged, while the clever use of mature trees means there’s loads of natural shade without the need for sails. With inclusive play elements, nearby toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters, drinking fountains, easy parking and cafés and restaurants just a short stroll away, it’s an easy all-day destination for families.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Churchill Park Play Space
Rockingham Beach Road / Rockingham Foreshore Shared Path, Rockingham
Koolaanga Waabiny, Mandurah
Koolaanga Waabiny is a stunning riverside mega Playground in Mandurah that celebrates Noongar culture through its design, artwork and play elements. Kids can climb, splash, swing and explore across a mix of nature play, water play and accessible equipment, while families enjoy shady seating, picnic spots and beautiful estuary views. It’s an ideal destination park for a full day out, especially when paired with a stroll along the foreshore or a visit into town.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Koolaanga Waabiny.
29A Sholl Street, Mandurah
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Reserve Playground, Mandurah
Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Reserve Playground is a fully fenced, nautical-themed play space on the waterfront, packed with climbing, sliding and imaginative play. A towering ship-style structure, rope obstacle course, classic roundabout, sand and water play, and plenty of swings (including inclusive options) keep kids busy, while shade sails, BBQs, picnic shelters and nearby cafés and lawns make it easy for families to settle in for the day.
Read the Buggybuddys review of Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Reserve Playground
Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah
From pirate shipwrecks and monster towers to treetop rope walks and riverside hideaways, the south side of Perth (and beyond) is overflowing with mega Playgrounds that turn a simple outing into a full-blown family adventure. Whether you’re chasing a new weekend destination or ticking off a school holiday bucket list, these parks offer plenty of free fun for kids of all ages. Save this guide, work your way through the locations, and let the kids decide which mega Playground deserves the top spot.
See our guide to Mega Playgrounds in Perth’s North
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Thanks for this great list! I always thought there were limited exciting playgrounds south the river, but this list proves the opposite.
Could you also create the similar one for north of the river?