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All aboard the good ship “Investigator”! We found ourselves at the Flinders Bay Playground in Augusta, quite by accident, literally. What started as a family day out at Hamelin Bay, ended at the small seaside town after a trip to the Augusta Hospital (gotta love a fishhook in the leg!). Anyway, our next trip to Augusta is already planned, after this great little find. The “ship playground” is found at a brilliant park right on the ocean. The nature-based playground itself is a pearler, with a beautiful Jarrah ship (which could be a pirate ship or “friendly” ship in imaginative Read more…
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Tucked away on the calm waters of Freshwater Bay in Claremont, Mrs Herbert’s Park is a gorgeous, pirate-themed Playground that feels like a true hidden gem. Set alongside the historic Claremont Museum (which was originally Mrs Herbert’s school), this riverside spot is perfect for families looking for a mix of adventure play, nature, and a relaxing picnic by the water. The sand-based Playground is centred around an impressive pirate ship that immediately captures kids’ imaginations. The ship is packed with different climbing elements, including rope nets, steps and a slide, offering plenty of opportunities for children to scramble, balance and Read more…
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The Pirate Playground on the Rockingham foreshore is a much-loved wooden pirate ship play structure set right by the beach at the Bell Park end of Rockingham Beach Road. Nestled amongst mature trees with ocean views, it’s a great spot for kids to let their imaginations run wild as they climb aboard, steer their “ship”, and set off on make-believe adventures along the coast. The main pirate ship structure is split into two levels – a lower and an upper deck – with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Children can move all the way around the inside of Read more…
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Perched high above the Indian Ocean at the western end of Reflection Boulevard, Eden Beach Lookout and Play Space in Jindalee is made for older kids who love to move. This modern coastal park combines parkour-style equipment, scooter and skate ramps, and a half basketball court with sweeping ocean views, making it a brilliant spot for active families to hang out, especially later in the day when the sun begins to set. The heart of the space is the concrete scooter and skate area. Here you’ll find low and medium ramps and banks that are perfect for scooters, skateboards and Read more…
