Perth is home to some truly epic “mega parks” – next‑level Playgrounds that are bigger, bolder and packed with more adventure than your average local park. From towering slides and lighthouse lookouts to splash pads, nature play zones and all‑abilities spaces, these destination Playgrounds are worth loading up the car, planning a picnic and making a full day of it.
Amberton Beach Lighthouse Park, Eglinton
Amberton Beach Lighthouse Park is an incredible $5 million foreshore Playground that features an 8.5‑metre‑tall lighthouse with twisting tunnel slides, a ship play structure, sand play, a rope maze, basketball court and more – the kids will never want to go home! The Lighthouse Park is found opposite Amberton Beach, as well as The Amberton Beach Bar and Kitchen, making it a prime spot to enjoy a sunny day in Perth!
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Amberton Beach Lighthouse Park at Idyllic View, Eglinton.
Treasure Island Adventure Playground, Alkimos
Do you dare to walk the plank at the terrific Treasure Island Adventure Playground? It’s like stepping onto a real treasure island, with palm trees, hammocks, parrots and more. This Playground, complete with ship and big slide, encourages kids to climb, swing, slide and seek – with a series of hidden clues, puzzles to solve and treasure to find!
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Treasure Island Adventure Playground at Shorehaven Estate, 27 Portside Promenade, Alkimos.
Picasso Park, Alkimos
Picasso Park lives up to its name, offering an artistic and creative play experience for kids of all ages! The huge Playground features a unique two‑storey undercover play structure (meaning lots of shade and cover from the rain), with bright pink tube slides, musical play, lots of climbing obstacles, a birds nest swing, full‑size basketball court and more!
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Picasso Park at the Alkimos Vista Estate, 16 Picasso Promenade, Alkimos.
Revolution Adventure Playground, Eglinton
RevolutionAdventure Playground has a big mix of nature play, a huge wooden fort, traditional equipment and even a splash pad during summer! Kids will love exploring the fort, and there is sporting and exercise equipment for teens and adults too.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Revolution Adventure Playground at Allara Estate, Revolution Avenue, Eglinton.
Riverlinks All Abilities Playground, Clarkson
Riverlinks All Abilities Playground is a fully fenced, inclusive super park with something for everyone. Bigger kids love the tall climbing structure, rock wall and whirly slide, while toddlers have their own pirate‑themed boat with ground‑level play and gentle slides. There’s sand and water play, dual flying foxes (including an all‑abilities seat), an accessible roundabout, swings and nature‑play features. A brilliant bike and scooter track with road signs, crossings, roundabouts, a petrol station and play shop makes it feel like a mini road system. With shaded seating, BBQs and toilets, it’s ideal for a long play.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Riverlinks All Abilities Playground on Riverlinks Drive, Somerly, Clarkson.
Rotary Park Opportunity Playspace, Wanneroo
Rotary Park was one of Perth’s original mega parks when it opened in 1979. The huge fort, complete with slides, is a popular spot for a game of hide and seek! Over the years it’s enjoyed many additions and developments, so the diverse range of play equipment is always worth re‑discovering.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Rotary Park Opportunity Playspace at Scenic Drive, Wanneroo.
Kingsway Regional Playground, Madeley
Kingsway Regional Playground – affectionately known as the Kingsway Dinosaur Park – is a brilliant all‑ages destination within Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex. The huge precinct combines a dinosaur‑themed splash pad, multiple Playgrounds and loads of open space, so it’s easy to spend hours here. Little ones will love the fully fenced Kingsway Aquatic Play Space, where sprays, jets and a tipping bucket keep everyone cool on hot days, while the climbable “Ozraptor” dinosaur, fossil‑filled sandpit and nature‑play elements spark plenty of prehistoric adventures. Nearby, a large traditional Playground packs in favourites like swings, slides, a flying fox and big climbing nets, plus there’s a smaller fenced Playground that’s perfect for toddlers. With BBQs, toilets, walking paths and sports fields close by, Kingsway ticks all the boxes for a full family day out.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Kingsway Regional Playground at Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, Spectator Drive, Madeley.
Duncraig Adventure Hub, Duncraig
Duncraig Adventure Hub at Percy Doyle Reserve is a huge $9 million play and ride precinct that’s perfect for big days out. The colourful Sensory Monsters Playground offers inclusive climbing, textures and imaginative play, with two tube slides (one smaller for little ones), water and sand play, swings and a shady nature play corner with cubbies and a mini “theatre” front. Right next door, the Lotterywest Bike and Skate Hubs feature a skate park plus pump and jump track for scooters, bikes and boards, alongside a multipurpose court for shooting hoops. The Roller Disco Plaza is now open too, adding a fun music‑filled skating space with a disco‑style vibe. Shaded seating, BBQs, long picnic tables, accessible toilets, heaps of parking and nearby coffee options make it an easy all‑rounder.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Duncraig Adventure Hub at Ron Chamberlain Drive (cnr Marmion Ave and Warwick Rd), Duncraig.
Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space, Dalkeith
The fun‑tastic Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space is purpose‑built for all ages and abilities. Carefully created around and under existing trees and covering 10,000sqm, it features wheelchair access throughout, a sensory garden, flying fox, climbing obstacles, slides, swings, picnic areas, water play, toilet facilities and full fencing – it certainly ticks all the boxes!
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space at The Esplanade, Dalkeith.
Wellington Square Playground, East Perth
Perth’s newest inner‑city Playground, Wellington Square Playground, has a native banksia plant theme that can be spotted throughout the vast, vibrant play space. The colourful floating discs above the Playground not only provide shade, but also reflect the stars and sky from Dreamtime stories. This Playground has EVERYTHING – water play, a scooter track, flying foxes, basketball, lots of climbing and swings, as well as huge slides. It’s definitely one of the very best parks in Perth!
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Wellington Square Playground at the corner of Wellington and Bennett Streets, East Perth.
Braithwaite Park, Mount Hawthorn
Nature‑based Braithwaite Park is designed primarily for 10–14 year olds, though younger children will have just as much fun! The play area features logs, stepping stones, ropes, obstacles, plants and even a zip line. Bring a change of clothes for younger children, as they won’t be able to resist splashing in the water feature!
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Braithwaite Park at Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn.
Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace – Weitj Park, Ballajura
Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace at Weitj Park is a huge all‑ages hub designed for kids, parents and grandparents to play together. Highlights include a flying fox and multi‑swing set, a big ninja‑style assault course, a towering multi‑play structure with tunnel slides, inground trampolines and a STEM‑inspired sand factory. There’s a shaded toddler zone with ramps, low slides and play panels, plus a lovely nature play area with cubby building, balance trails, a dry creek bed with water play, drums and chimes. Wide paths, inclusive swings, a universal carousel, shaded seating, BBQs and accessible toilets make it very user‑friendly.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace at Weitj Park, Oxleigh Drive, Ballajura.
Sandy Beach Playspace, Bassendean
Sandy Beach Playspace is a big riverside nature Playground on the Swan River in Bassendean. A tall timber tower with bridges and slides at different heights is the main drawcard, surrounded by swings, a beehive climbing frame, a double flying fox, tunnels, balancing logs and plenty of sand and water play. With shaded grass, BBQs, picnic tables, upgraded accessible toilets and easy access down to the river’s sandy edge, it’s perfect for a relaxed half‑day visit.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Sandy Beach Playspace at Sandy Beach Reserve, end of West Road, Bassendean.
Mega Playgrounds at Kings Park
Kings Park is home to not one, but several massive play areas that each offer a different experience.
Head to Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park for the ultimate nature play adventure. Kids can explore aerial walkways known as “The Python”, climb ropes, scramble through tunnels and cool off paddling in the water.
May Drive Parkland (formerly Synergy Parkland) features a 75m‑long elevated walkway, a two‑tiered island fort, large‑scale replicas of dinosaurs and extinct Australian fauna, a timber boardwalk and an interactive water misting forest – a must‑visit for any dinosaur fan.
Younger children will love playing make‑believe at the Ivey Watson Playground, which has a ship, fire engine and even a castle complete with throne.
Read more about Kings Park Playgrounds in the Buggybuddys review.
Mega Playgrounds in the Swan Valley
Pia’s Place, Whiteman Park
Whiteman Park’s newest Playground has been designed to allow children of all ability levels the opportunity to play and explore in an inspirational nature‑based inclusive play space. The immense Playground (complete with massive lighthouse slide!) is fully fenced and includes toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters and drinking fountains throughout the play space – making it easy to spend the whole day there!
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Pia’s Place at Mussel Pool East, Whiteman Park.
Jungle Park, Brabham
The epic jungle‑themed Playground offers a unique play experience for kids. The equipment is designed to challenge children’s skills and abilities in climbing, jumping and balancing – and simply having loads of fun! The tall tunnel slide is a highlight kids will want to ride again and again.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Jungle Park at Whiteman Edge Estate, Everglades Avenue, Brabham.
Aviary Creek Park, Aveley
A giant water wheel with twisting tunnel slides takes centre stage at this Playground. Built around two natural lakes, there are water‑play features, a bocce court, swings and traditional equipment for toddlers, pre‑schoolers and big kids.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Aviary Creek Park at Hancock Avenue, Aveley.
Koala Cove Park, Movida Estate, Midvale
Koala Cove Park is a fun koala‑themed community Playground that kids spot from a mile away thanks to its towering koala climbing structure and enclosed tunnel slide, perfect for confident climbers and thrill‑seekers. Around the main tower there’s a low flying fox, viking rope swings, balancing logs, sand play and a small path loop for scooters and bikes. Families with little ones will love the fully fenced toddler area with pod and toddler swings, a double slide with easy stairs, tunnels, stepping logs and speaking tubes, all under shade. A nearby multi‑use court with basketball and soccer goals plus grassy areas, BBQs, picnic tables and carved wooden Aussie animals make it a great stop when you’re in the eastern suburbs or heading to the Swan Valley.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Koala Cove Park at 34 Belpaire Road, Movida Estate, Midvale.
Livvi’s Place, Brabham
Livvi’s Place Playground is an all‑inclusive Playground created through a partnership between Stockland and the Touched By Olivia Foundation. The play equipment is designed specifically to cater for all children – particularly those with autism spectrum disorders, and physical, visual, hearing and mobility impairments. Livvi’s Place Playground is also fully fenced, handy for little Houdinis.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Livvi’s Place at the Whiteman Edge Estate, Mayfield Drive, Brabham.
Woodbridge Riverside Park, Woodbridge/Guildford
Woodbridge Riverside Park is a fantastic fully fenced, all‑abilities Playground set on the Swan River near Guildford. Little ones flock to the big shady sand and water play zone, with a pirate boat to climb, sand pulleys and diggers, hidden “dinosaur bones” and plenty of room to splash and build. Around the park you’ll find inclusive equipment such as a carousel, spinners, a sway fun boat, an accessible flying fox, loads of swings, climbing frames and tunnels, plus grassy areas and riverside paths for bikes and scooters. The Westie Cafe kiosk right beside the Playground makes it easy to grab coffee and snacks and turn a quick play into a full morning out.
Read more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Woodbridge Riverside Park at First Avenue, Woodbridge (riverside near Guildford).
Perth’s mega parks make it easy to turn an ordinary day into a full‑blown family adventure. Whether your kids are chasing giant slides, flying foxes, bike tracks or nature play, there’s a super‑sized Playground in almost every corner of the metro area – many with toilets, shade, BBQs and nearby coffee to keep grown‑ups happy too. Use this list as a starting point, pick a new park to explore each weekend and you’ll soon have your own family favourites. And if we’ve missed a mega park you love, be sure to check the full Playground directory on Buggybuddys for even more ideas.
Find more playgrounds in Perth here.
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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.
