Balcatta

Rickman Delawney Reserve, Balcatta The playground at Rickman Delawney Reserve in the leafy suburb of Balcatta has recently undergone an upgrade. Gone is the dated old playground, and in it’s place stands a new climbing structure with a huge slide, toddler equipment and lots more! The whole family will enjoy this new play area.  On arrival, Miss 8 was wowed by the new slide. The old play area had one of the standard twisty slides that everyone knows. The newly refreshed playground features a new, tall tube slide, designed by playground specialists Imagination Play. To access this, children must climb Read more…

If you’re looking for a quieter park for a play, Grindleford Reserve in Balcatta may fit the bill. It has natural shade from large trees, as well as shade sails. The playground here has been recently replaced with brand new equipment and fresh white sand. It’s set well back from the road, with a small car park in between, so should be safe for little wanderers. The playground is made up of two larger structures, with a freestanding birds nest swing, traditional-style toddler and regular swing, and a spring rocker. The smaller of the play structures is toward the front Read more…

The Beach House in Balcatta, located at 6 Halley Road, is a spacious indoor play centre catering for children up to 12 years old. This family-friendly venue features an impressive array of entertainment options including a massive 3-level climbing structure, interactive bouncy castle with aquatic theme, ride-on track, and arcade games area. For younger visitors, there’s a dedicated toddler area and building blocks zone. Additional attractions include soccer tables, electric air hockey, basketball machines, and the bounty ride. The centre’s café offers a full range of hot and cold drinks, kids’ sandwiches, and snacks, with comfortable seating for parents to Read more…

Run by the Northern Districts Model Engineering Society for over 40 years, Stirling Miniature Railway in Balcatta offers exciting miniature train rides featuring both steam and diesel engines. Operating the last Sunday of every month (except December) from 10am-2pm, visitors enjoy two loops around the track including tunnel and bridge crossings. Facilities include a kiosk, shaded picnic area, free BBQs, and toilets. Entry: $12 adults, $6 children (2-17), $1 under 2s, including unlimited rides. Pre-booking essential. Enclosed footwear required. Party bookings available with rotunda hire ($40).  Buggybuddys Review Stirling Miniature Railway, Balcatta   Read more…

Just off of Main Street in Balcatta is Conway Reserve, a bright, colourful playground surrounded by a grassy park. Conway Reserve is partially fenced with a path running from Harrison Street to Archibald Street, and a large grassed area for ball games or exercising the dog. The playground structure features two slides of different sizes, climbing ladders, a fireman pole, a tunnel and a bridge. At one end there is a flying fox and bars for older children to climb and swing on. Separate to this, there are two swings, both normal and toddler, and two spring rockers, one a single Read more…