Perth is packed with walks that make it easy to get outside with a pram, whether you’ve got a newborn who naps on the move or a toddler who wants to hop in and out to explore. Spreading out from the city centre, you’ll find shady parks with big green lawns, peaceful lakes buzzing with birdlife, gentle riverfront paths and breezy coastal trails with those classic Indian Ocean views. We’ve rounded up some of the best pram‑friendly options across Perth and grouped them into Parks, Lakes, River and Coastal walks, so you can quickly pick something that suits your family, the weather and how much energy you’ve got on any given day.
Parks
Whiteman Park – Caversham
Whiteman Park is a huge, family‑friendly reserve with a mix of bushy trails and sealed paths that work well for pram adventures of different lengths. The Wunanga Trail is a 4.3km loop that gives you a proper bush walk feel, though it can be hot and exposed in summer and a bit boggy after rain, so is best for cooler days with a sturdy pram. If you prefer to stay on smooth ground, you can stick to the sealed red cycle path and still enjoy plenty of trees, birds and open space. The Children’s Forest is a highlight, with winding paths and nature play features that are accessible with a pram, and the wider park is packed with barbecues, picnic shelters, Playgrounds, cafés, heritage trams and the ever‑popular Caversham Wildlife Park next door. Dogs are welcome on lead, with a fenced dog‑exercise area available too. Read the Buggybuddys guide to Whiteman Park.
Address: Lord Street, Whiteman WA 6068
Kings Park Lawns, Paths & Lotterywest Federation Walkway – West Perth
Kings Park is packed with pram‑friendly options, from wide, sealed paths around the main lawns and Fraser Avenue to the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, which can be enjoyed with a pram if you’re comfortable with the gentle slopes and sections of the elevated bridge. You can put together your own easy circuits that take in sweeping city and river views, botanic garden displays and big open grass areas where kids can roll, crawl and run between trees. Several Playgrounds are scattered through the park, along with cafés, barbecues, picnic tables and toilets, so it’s very simple to tailor your visit to different ages, nap windows and energy levels. Families with older children can also explore Rio Tinto Naturescape, returning to the nearby paths when it’s time for the pram, making Kings Park an obvious choice for a relaxed half‑day out. Read the Buggybuddys guide to Kings Park.
Address: Fraser Avenue, Kings Park, West Perth WA 6005
John Forrest National Park – Hovea
John Forrest National Park is ideal if you’re craving a true Hills adventure while still being able to bring the pram. From the main picnic area, a wide gravel trail follows the old railway line out to the Swan View Tunnel, about 5km return, and most families allow around two hours to include snack stops and photo breaks. In winter, waterfalls along the way are at their most impressive and kangaroos can often be seen lounging near the picnic grounds, adding a bit of magic for kids. The park is well set up with toilets, gas barbecues, picnic tables and several car parks, and is open seven days with gates generally closing mid‑afternoon. A sturdy pram copes best with the natural terrain, and you’ll want to bring torches for the tunnel, plenty of water, sun protection, towels and a change of clothes for little explorers. Read the Buggybuddys review of John Forrest National Park.
Address: Park Road, Hovea WA 6071
Walyunga National Park – Bullsbrook
Walyunga National Park offers a rugged river‑valley experience for parents who want more of a workout while still using a sturdy pram. The recommended route is the Kingfisher (blue) Trail, which follows the river past rapids and pools before heading into an uphill section of around 2km, making the total distance 6–8.5km depending on how far you go. This walk is best tackled with at least two adults, as you may need to lift or steady the pram over rocks and uneven ground in places. In the cooler months the river is especially dramatic and there are many scenic spots to stop for snacks and play. Facilities include toilets, gas barbecues and picnic tables near the main car park, but you’ll want sturdy shoes, a robust pram, plenty of water, sunscreen, hats, snacks and a small first aid kit for peace of mind.
Address: Walyunga Road, off Great Northern Highway, Bullsbrook WA 6084
Yanchep National Park – Yanchep
Yanchep National Park is a brilliant all‑rounder for pram walks, wildlife spotting and relaxed picnics in one place. The Wetlands Walk is a flat, easy 2km loop on sealed paths that takes around 45 minutes, skirting the lake and passing open lawns where kangaroos often graze. Parking near the visitor centre gives you shaded bays and quick access to toilets before you set off, and there is plenty of birdlife and interesting leaves, feathers and sticks for toddlers to collect en route. After your walk, you can check out the koala boardwalk, explore other short trails with a carrier, or refuel at the on‑site restaurant and tearooms, which are geared to families and often have extra entertainment on busy days. With the park open 24 hours, you can time your visit around naps and feeds without feeling rushed. Read the Buggybuddys review of Yanchep National Park.
Address: Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep WA 6035
Araluen Botanic Park – Roleystone
Araluen Botanic Park feels like a storybook garden in the Hills and is wonderfully set up for pram strolling among flowers and trees. Inside the park you’ll find a network of paved paths and gentle slopes that let you choose short loops or longer wanders depending on how your day is going. Spring brings famous tulip and blossom displays, while other seasons offer lush lawns, cool shaded paths and autumn colour, all with streams, bridges and pockets of open grass that kids love. There’s an on‑site café plus plenty of picnic spots and toilets, making it easy to settle in for a morning or afternoon. Anyone prone to hay fever may want to time their visit or come prepared, but otherwise this is a relaxing, photo‑worthy spot with plenty to see even from the pram. Read the Buggybuddys review of Araluen Botanic Park.
Address: 362 Croyden Road, Roleystone WA 6111
Lakes and Wetlands Walks
Lake Monger – Wembley
Lake Monger is a classic inner‑city loop that’s hugely popular with families thanks to its wide sealed path, easy parking and close‑by cafés. The circuit around the lake is roughly 3.5km and completely flat, making it ideal for prams, scooters and little bikes, with plenty of room to share the path. Along the way you’ll spot loads of birdlife including swans and ducks, and there are several Playgrounds and grassy patches where kids can hop out and stretch their legs. It’s an easy option for a quick walk or a longer outing layered with a coffee stop, and works just as well for solo pram laps as it does for mums’ group catch‑ups.
Address: Dodd Street car park, Wembley WA 6014 (multiple access points around the lake)
Herdsman Lake – Churchlands
Herdsman Lake offers a similar feel to Lake Monger but with a quieter, more “bushy” atmosphere that feels closer to nature. A mostly flat shared‑path network winds around the wetlands, with sections of boardwalk and several bird hides where you can pause and quietly watch waterbirds and other wildlife. You can choose shorter out‑and‑back walks from different car parks or build up to a longer circuit if everyone is coping well and the weather is kind. It’s a peaceful spot for pram naps and slow, sensory walks, with the sounds of frogs, birds and rustling reeds making a nice change from suburban traffic.
Address: Heron Place car park, Churchlands WA 6018 (off Flynn Street)
Yellagonga Regional Park & Lake Joondalup – Joondalup/Wanneroo
Yellagonga Regional Park, centred around Lake Joondalup, offers one of Perth’s most flexible pram‑walking areas with options for everything from short strolls to serious laps. The full circuit around the lake is roughly 16km and takes about four hours at a brisk, uninterrupted pace, but most families stick to shorter sections on the sealed shared path. A popular access point is the entrance off Ocean Reef Road between Trappers Drive and Wanneroo Road, opposite a white heritage‑listed house, from where you can walk to Neil Hawkins Park and back for a 4–5km return. Neil Hawkins Park has a Playground, toilets, picnic tables, shade and plenty of friendly birdlife, and many parents appreciate that the main play area isn’t sand‑based. With the path close to the water, it’s important to supervise little ones and keep dogs on lead, but this is a beautiful, easy‑rolling route with plenty of places to stop.
Address: Ocean Reef Road entrance near Trappers Drive, Edgewater WA 6027
Lake Leschenaultia – Chidlow
Lake Leschenaultia is a brilliant option if you’re looking for a full day out in the Hills with an easy pram walk built in. The main loop around the lake takes around an hour at a relaxed pace and is mostly flat and pram‑friendly, with constant views of the water and tall trees lining the shore. Families can break up the walk with stops at picnic tables, sandy beaches and grassy areas where kids can dig, paddle and play, and there’s seasonal canoe and kayak hire for when little ones are older. The site is well equipped with toilets, gas barbecues, camping grounds (booking required) and a café, so you can arrive for a morning stroll and easily stay on for lunch and an afternoon splash. Bringing bathers, towels, spare clothes, snacks and plenty of water means you’ll be set up for a relaxed, nature‑rich day. Read the Buggybuddys guide to Lake Leschenaultia.
Address: Rosedale Road, Chidlow WA 6556
Guildford Wetlands Loop – Guildford
The Guildford Wetlands Loop combines riverside scenery, bushy paths and heritage‑town charm into an easy, pram‑friendly outing. Many families park near a favourite café on James Street, then walk down toward East Street and enter the wetlands between Attfield and Sweeting Streets. From there, you follow a leafy path, cross a small bridge and continue on toward Johnson Street, taking care when crossing the busy road, before carrying on to Kings Meadow Oval for Playground time and open space. Once the kids are ready to move again, you can wander up to see the horses in nearby paddocks and then loop back to town. The path is mostly flat and approachable with a pram, and Guildford’s antique shops, bakeries and cafés make it easy to extend the day if naps allow.
Address: East Street access between Attfield Street & Sweeting Street, Guildford WA 6055
Bibra Lake Reserve – Bibra Lake
Bibra Lake Reserve is a great pick for families in the southern suburbs who want a longer, mostly flat pram‑friendly walk with room to play. The shared path around the lake can be tackled in shorter sections or as a bigger loop, with generous paved stretches that work well for prams, bikes and scooters. Along the way you’ll find Playgrounds, picnic areas and open lawns where kids can run, as well as plenty of birdlife to spot around the water’s edge. With Adventure World and other Cockburn attractions nearby, it’s easy to build a half‑day around a morning or afternoon walk, especially if you bring snacks, water and a picnic rug to make the most of the lakeside setting.
Address: Progress Drive, Bibra Lake WA 6163
Tomato Lake – Kewdale
Tomato Lake is a smaller, super accessible option that’s ideal for quick outings, first pram walks or meeting up with other parents when you don’t want to commit to a big distance. The loop around the lake is about 1.6km long, paved and flat, with boardwalk sections that bring you close to the water and its resident ducks and birdlife. A Playground, café, shaded seating and grassy areas sit right by the path, so you can easily alternate between walking, playing and snack breaks without straying far. The compact size and good facilities make this a very forgiving choice with babies and toddlers, and a great fallback when energy levels are unpredictable. Read the Buggybuddys review of Tomato Lake.
Address: Tomato Lake Reserve, Oats Street, Kewdale WA 6105
River Walks
South Perth Foreshore / Swan River Loop – South Perth
The South Perth Foreshore is one of Perth’s most iconic pram walks, especially the stretch between Coode Street Jetty and Mends Street Jetty. A wide, smooth path follows the Swan River with spectacular city views, multiple Playgrounds and huge expanses of grass that are perfect for picnics, ball games and tummy time. Cafés and eateries at each end mean coffee, babycinos and toilet stops are always within reach, and you can easily tailor the distance to suit your day. If you’re up for more of a workout, you can link the foreshore paths towards the Narrows Bridge or the Causeway and create a longer loop while still staying on pram‑friendly surfaces. Read the Buggybuddys review of South Perth Foreshore.
Address: Coode Street Jetty car park, Coode Street, South Perth WA 6151
Matilda Bay & Crawley Foreshore – Crawley
Matilda Bay and the Crawley foreshore offer a beautiful, flat riverside setting that’s hard to beat for an easy pram walk with young children. The paved paths are smooth and gentle, meandering alongside calm Swan River waters with shady lawns, picnic tables and little sandy coves for toddlers to explore. You can keep your walk short and sweet or wander further along the river, stopping to watch boats, pelicans and black swans drifting past. With cafés and the university precinct close by, it’s simple to combine a stroll with brunch or a quick coffee, and the setting works equally well for midweek meet‑ups or slow Sunday mornings. Read the Buggybuddys review of Matilda Bay.
Address: Matilda Bay Reserve car park, Hackett Drive, Crawley WA 6009
Point Walter Reserve – Bicton
Point Walter Reserve is a lovely riverside spot that combines a mostly flat pram‑friendly path with lots of interest for toddlers and preschoolers. A sealed path hugs the Swan River, taking in shady grassed areas, picnic spots, a popular Playground and the famous sand spit that stretches out into the water. The calm, shallow edges are ideal for supervised paddling and sand play, and there are barbecues and shelters if you want to stay for lunch. A café/kiosk near the main car park makes coffee runs easy, and the compact layout means you’re never far from your car, which is handy if naps or meltdowns arrive earlier than expected.
Address: Honour Avenue, Bicton WA 6157
Maylands Peninsula & Bayswater Riverside Walks – Maylands/Bayswater
Around Maylands Peninsula, Bardon Park and Claughton Reserve, a series of flat, paved shared paths trace the Swan River and offer relaxed, scenic pram walks in the inner east. You can start from any of the riverside car parks and stroll along the water, stopping at Playgrounds, picnic areas or under shady trees as needed. There’s plenty of birdlife to spot, open space for kids to run, and views across to the city and river traffic to keep everyone interested. With cafés and shops in Maylands close by, it’s very easy to add a coffee or lunch stop before or after your walk, or to weave a Playgroup or daycare drop‑off into your route.
Address: Bardon Park, 8 Fourth Avenue, Mount Lawley WA 6050
Noble Falls – Gidgegannup
Noble Falls is a lovely Hills escape that combines a short, scenic walk with a relaxed picnic area beside the water. The main loop trail is about 3.5km and follows natural paths around the falls and along the river, taking around 45 minutes at a gentle pace. A pram with good suspension and bigger wheels is best here, as the track can be uneven and a little muddy in places, especially in winter when the falls are at their most impressive. From late winter through spring, the surrounding bushland is dotted with wildflowers, making it a gorgeous spot for photos and nature spotting. Even if you skip the full loop, the Playground, barbecues and open grass near the car park give kids plenty to do, and dogs are welcome, making it a good choice for the whole family.
Address: Noble Falls picnic area, Toodyay Road, Gidgegannup WA 6083
Coastal Walks
Mindarie Foreshore Trail – Mindarie
The Mindarie Foreshore Trail is a quieter northern suburbs coastal path that’s perfect for a pram walk with kids on scooters or bikes. Starting from the car park at Mindarie Keys Beach, the trail follows the limestone coastline north towards Quinns Rocks, with gentle gradients and minimal inclines that make it very manageable with a pram. The path is well paved and clearly marked, and you’ll enjoy views of Mindarie Marina, the open ocean and, on clear days, Rottnest Island in the distance. Interpretive signs along the route share information about local history, Noongar connections and the coastal environment, and there’s even a seabird nesting tower that sometimes hosts ospreys in breeding season. Read the Buggybuddys review of Mindarie Foreshore Trail.
Address: Mindarie Keys Beach car park, corner Clarecastle Retreat & Ocean Falls Boulevard, Mindarie WA 6030
West Coast Drive Coastal Walk – Watermans Bay & Northern Beaches
The West Coast Drive Coastal Walk is a much‑loved north‑of‑the‑river ritual that suits prams, scooters and bikes. A popular family‑friendly section begins at the Watermans Bay beach car park near Watermans Bay Playground and heads north towards Marmion Angling Club, an easy 2.5km return walk that takes around 40 minutes at a gentle pace. The path is mostly flat with a few small slopes and runs partly alongside the road before ducking through dunes and rocky headlands away from traffic. There are covered lookouts with benches to enjoy the view, cafés such as The Little Bay for takeaway coffees, and toilets at both Watermans and Marmion beaches. With dog‑friendly sections nearby and a fenced Playground and sheltered beach at Watermans, it’s very easy to turn this into a full morning outing. Read the Buggybuddys review of West Coast Drive Coastal Walk.
Address: West Coast Drive car park, opposite Ada Street, Watermans Bay WA 6020
Burns Beach Coastal Walk – Burns Beach
The Burns Beach Coastal Walk is a beautiful, family‑friendly stretch of the northern coastal path with big ocean views and a fully paved, pram‑friendly trail. Starting from the Burns Beach Café car park, many families choose to head south towards Iluka Foreshore Reserve for an easy out‑and‑back of around 3.5km return, which usually takes 45–60 minutes at a gentle pace with snack and photo stops. The path gently rises and falls but stays smooth and wide, making it comfortable for prams, scooters and little bikes while you watch waves crash onto the rocky shoreline below. At Iluka you’ll find a Playground, grassy areas and a boardwalk down to the beach, so kids can hop out to climb, dig and explore before the walk back. On hotter or windier days you can shorten the distance and simply enjoy a seaside stroll and coffee near the café, keeping things flexible around naps and moods.
Address: Ocean Parade (Burns Beach Café car park), Burns Beach WA 6028
Finishing at a park, lake, river or the coast, pram friendly walks are an easy way to turn everyday exercise into an outing the whole family can enjoy. Whether you’ve only got half an hour between naps or a full morning to spare, there’s a Perth walk to match your energy levels, your kids’ ages and the weather. With flat paths, Playgrounds, coffee stops and plenty of space to roam, these routes make getting outside feel achievable in even the busiest seasons of parenting, and they’re a simple way to build fresh air, movement and little adventures into your week.
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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.
