The Buggbuddys guide to scooter & bike parks in Perth! The ultimate guide to the best playgrounds and parks for scooters and bikes in Perth! Kids love burning off energy at parks and playgrounds, and Perthโs got some of the best in the world. Best of all, scooter & bike parks are FREE!
Whats to love aboutย scooter & bike parks?
Kids love a good scooter and bike park! Children get to practise their riding in a safe environment. Many have great features such as simulated roads with stop signs and petrol pumps. Great for imaginative play! Plus you can start teaching some bike safety skills. Others are more challenging with pump tracks and jumps.
In addition, we’ve added details of where playgrounds are close to local coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Therefore you can grab a bite to eat before or after your play, or grab a takeaway coffee on the way. Donโt forget your reusable coffee mug! ๐
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Tucked within Mirvacโs Iluma Private Estate in Bennett Springs, Luminous Park is a bright, modern community Playground thatโs packed with things to do for a wide range of ages. Surrounded by mature trees and generous lawn areas, it feels like a sprawling neighbourhood hub where kids can easily spend hours exploring different zones of play without everything being crammed together. Itโs worth noting up front that there are no toilets on site, so plan ahead before you arrive or pair your visit with a stop at nearby venues that do have facilities. The standout feature is the impressive blue climbing Read moreโฆ
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Located in Mandogalup’s new residential area, Apsley Park combines recreational facilities with open spaces. The park’s centrepiece is its pump track, where children can practice their bike and scooter skills on a circuit of curves and dips. For older kids, the skate park is a highlight, offering the perfect place to show off tricks and master new moves. Those who enjoy a challenge will find the tennis wall irresistible, whether theyโre practising volleys or competing with friends to see who can keep the ball in play the longest. The grassed kickabout area is ideal for a friendly game of Read moreโฆ
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Baldivis has quietly become a bit of a Playground paradise, and Brightwood Adventure Park is one of the biggest drawcards. Set within the Brightwood estate on Solis Boulevard, this $3 million community park packs in a towering climbing structure, multiple slides, flying foxes, swings, nature play, scooter track and more โ all wrapped in plenty of open green space for picnics and ball games. According to the developer, the park has been designed not just for kids, but as a space where the whole community can play and exercise together, with outdoor fitness equipment and BBQ areas dotted around the Read moreโฆ
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Perth is now home to an epic new sevenโkilometre โLong Parkโ that runs beneath the elevated Metronet Armadale train line from Carlisle Station through to Beckenham. What was once an underused corridor has been transformed into 14 vibrant community spaces, linking four new Playgrounds, a nature play area, youth plazas, skate and scooter zones, fitness equipment, courts, dog parks, BBQ spots and picnic areas, all connected by walking and cycling paths and Perthโs longest public art trail. Itโs a brilliant spot for families to explore in stages or tackle in one big adventure, and it feels like something new to Read moreโฆ
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Tucked into the southโeastern corner of Fremantleโs Esplanade Reserve on Marine Terrace, Esplanade Youth Plaza is a brilliant innerโcity hangout for active kids, teens and families. Opened in 2014 after a $1.6 million redevelopment, the plaza has been thoughtfully designed as a social hub where young people can skate, ride, climb, jump and hang out right in the heart of Freo. The centrepiece of the plaza is its worldโclass skate park. With a long, continuous street run plus stair sets, hubbas, rails, ledges and gaps, it caters for everyone from firstโtimers through to confident skaters. Itโs also hugely popular with Read moreโฆ
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Pack the scooters, balance bikes and trikes โ The Avenueโs Traffic Park and Playground in Hilbert is made for little transport lovers. Set within The Avenue Estate in the City of Armadale, this compact but cleverly designed park has a fun roadโrules theme thatโs ideal for toddlers and junior primary kids who are just getting confident on wheels. The star of the space is the custom bike and scooter track that loops around the park. Kids can follow the path through mini roundabouts, over โspeed bumpsโ and past stop signs, crosswalks and traffic cones, giving you lots of opportunities to Read moreโฆ
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Located in Eglinton, about 38 minutes north of Perth, Leeward Park is a hidden gem tucked within a peaceful residential area. With no direct street parking, the most convenient place to park is along Charleston Road. This nature-based playground features a gentle grassy hill or dip thatโs perfect for picnics, games of chase, or simply rolling around with laughter. Itโs a great spot to bring a picnic rug and let the kids enjoy free, open play. The play space itself is thoughtfully designed. It includes a dome-shaped rope climbing structure with colourful attachments, each offering a different level of challenge Read moreโฆ
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Richard Aldersea Park is situated among the leafy streets of Clarkson, just behind Clarkson Primary School. Little Miss and I discovered it while out for a drive, and found its suitable for a range of ages and abilities, from toddlers upwards. The main play structure has two slides, and lots to climb. A climbing wall is mounted on one side between the slide. A wide rope mesh and a rope web is mounted on the other side, along with monkey bars and rings to swing from, and balancing platforms to cross. Separately, there is a smaller rope web to climb Read moreโฆ
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Situated close by to Subiaco Train Station and Domain Stadium is the pretty and peaceful Market Square Park. We discovered the park after a visit to a nearby cafe, and Miss almost 3 loved it! It was quiet and leafy, full of birdsong with the sound of the occasional train going by. Market Square Park has a small playground covered with shade sails and with thick rubber soft fall matting as a base. The main part Miss loved was the curly slide, climbing it and sliding down repeatedly. There are also climbing ladders, a small chain ladder, a steering wheel Read moreโฆ
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The new Tomato Lake all-abilities playground has opened and it appears to be a big hit as it was very busy when we visited. The playground is in front between the cafe and the bbq picnic area. The bbq area has also been refreshed with new picnic tables. The playground has been designed to suit toddlers through to older kids, including those with disabilities. It is bright and colourful with soft fall base The playground features an inclusive seesaw, which is the only one of its kind in WA. There are a number of bench seats along the car park Read moreโฆ
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Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails in Yellagonga Regional Park are a brilliant new addition to Perthโs northern suburbs, offering an easy-to-access, family-friendly spot to get out on the bike. Tucked off Lakeside Drive on the northโwestern side of Lake Joondalup, this compact network makes the most of the natural bushland and lake views, creating a fun place to ride without needing to head for the hills. The trail network offers around 7km of crossโcountry and flow trails designed for beginner and intermediate riders. Trails are clearly graded using the standard colour system โ green trails are easy and best suited to Read moreโฆ
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If you have a little one obsessed with wheels, you need to pack the car and head to Hossack Playground. This park has recently leveled up with a fantastic bike park that feels like a miniature city, with a new playground as well, this spot ticks all the boxes for a fun day out. โThe bike park is the star of the show. It features a fresh asphalt track complete with roundabouts, give way signs, stop signs and pedestrian crossings. Itโs the perfect environment for kids to practice their steering and learn road awareness. โMy son loved the little details Read moreโฆ
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Tucked within Calleya Estate in Treeby, Allure North Park is a brilliant combo of junior BMX pump track and adventure Playground, making it a top spot for kids who love to ride, climb and explore. Located on Sapphire Drive, this community park is designed with active families in mind, with plenty to keep both confident riders and younger children entertained. The standout feature at Allure North Park is the junior BMX pump track. This smooth bitumen circuit is popular with BMX riders, kids on regular bikes, skateboarders and scooter riders. The track includes gentle rollers and curved walls that allow Read moreโฆ
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Tucked just a short stroll from busy Westfield Innaloo, Millet Park โ affectionately known as โSpider-Man Parkโ โ is a leafy local favourite with plenty to keep active kids busy. The park combines a classic Playground, a huge climbing web, junior bike skills track and a beginner-friendly skate area, with lots of open space and paths for riding and scooting. The Playground gets its superhero nickname from the large rope climbing โwebโ that towers over the play space. The structure has two sides with rubber crowโs nest-style platforms near the top, giving confident climbers a fun challenge and a great Read moreโฆ
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Tucked within Princess Wallington Reserve, Bina Parkland is a vibrant neighbourhood Playground that offers a good mix of traditional equipment and nature play, with plenty to keep energetic kids busy. The space feels open and welcoming, with large mature trees providing natural shade and the play elements spread out so families donโt feel crowded. The main drawcard is the impressive rope climbing structure. Rope ladders lead up to a series of birds nest pods at different heights, connected by ladders and a rope bridge that feeds onto a slide. Confident climbers will love scrambling up high and testing their balance, Read moreโฆ
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Mirror Park in Ocean Reef is a much-loved local hangout that combines a big, open oval with a toddler-friendly Playground, busy skate park and dogโwalking space. Set just off Ocean Reef Road, itโs the sort of spot families drop into for everything from earlyโmorning scooter sessions to summer markets and footy on the grass. The Playground sits alongside the oval and is best suited to toddlers and younger primary school kids. It includes small slides, climbing walls and nets, a bridge, monkey bars, a see-saw and swings, giving plenty of options for little climbers without being too intimidating. The equipment Read moreโฆ
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Have you checked out Mills Park Skate Plaza? If you have children that love to skate, next time youโre in the area be sure to throw the skateboards and scooters in your car. The skate park is located at the brilliant Mills Park, where thereโs also a HUGE play area, lots of grassed space to kick a footy and an excellent cafรฉ (Fika on Brix) too. The skate park has plenty to keep kids from beginner to advanced level skaters entertained. Thereโs a lot to encourage kids to work on their skills at the concrete park, and the City of Read moreโฆ
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Kent Street Weir Pump Track is now part of a much bigger, thoughtfully redeveloped precinct on the banks of the Canning River, making it a brilliant destination for families with kids who ride โ and for those whoโd rather explore, picnic or play nearby. The asphalt pump track itself has been professionally designed and built by Common Ground to suit all skill levels, from wobbly beginners on balance bikes to confident BMX and mountain bike riders. There are two flowing, endless loops featuring rollers, berms, jumps and a dedicated jump line for more advanced riders who enjoy getting some air. Read moreโฆ
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Neil McDougall Park is a leafy park with a great playground for kids of all ages in the heart of Como. The first thing that grabbed Miss 3’s attention when we arrived here was the flying fox. This has a small platform to climb up and launch from. With a bit of help from me, she had several rides. She loved it! Smiles all around when she hopped off. The next things that we noticed was the nature play and rope play area adjacent to the flying fox. The next nearest equipment was a rope and chain spinner for climbing Read moreโฆ
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Iluka Foreshore Park is a nautical themed nature playground that kids of all ages are guaranteed to love! Iluka Foreshore Park is separated into three sections, the first consists of a wooden boat, it was perfect for my toddler to play on, he loved steering the boat and climbing the steps to the slide. On the other side of the boat is a netted ladder for the bigger kids who were having just as much fun as my toddler on the boat pretending to be pirates. There is a sandpit at the end of the slide, and rubber softfall flooring Read moreโฆ
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Pioneer Park in Gosnells is one of those parks that feels like a little โsecretโ the first time you visit. It sits close to the Canning River and, because much of the play and picnic area is tucked below street level, you can arrive nearby and still not immediately see the hub of activity. That hidden-away feeling is part of the charm, and it makes the park feel calmer and more sheltered than youโd expect so close to the town centre. One of the standout features here is the approach. Centennial Pioneer Park has an extensive pathway network and a Read moreโฆ
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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 youโll find low and medium ramps and banks that are perfect for scooters, skateboards and Read moreโฆ
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Located adjacent to the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre, the Dwellingup Playground offers an exciting recreational space for families exploring this historic Western Australian town. Whether you’re taking a break from mountain biking adventures, 4WD trails, or visiting the iconic Hotham Valley Railway, this playground provides entertainment for children of all ages. Playground Features Train-Themed Play Area Charming miniature train station perfect for toddlers Interactive train play structure with driver’s cabin and passenger seating Located within earshot of the real Hotham Valley Railway, adding to the authentic experience Diverse Play Equipment Tall rope pyramid for adventurous climbers Sand-based play areas Read moreโฆ
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Tom Wright Park in Carlisle has long been a brilliant all-round destination for families, and with the brand-new Baillie Hill Precinct now open, itโs better than ever for kids of all ages. Located opposite the West Coast Eagles training ground, this large community precinct blends nature play, epic climbing challenges, water and sand play, sports courts, a scooter and skate park, plus a fully fenced dog park โ making it an easy full-day outing. The main Playground is nestled amongst mature trees, so thereโs plenty of natural shade throughout the day. Kids who love to climb and scramble will make Read moreโฆ
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McCallum Park is a large, but seemingly underused, park located near that difficult to negotiate junction between Shepperton Road and Canning Hwy. Itโs accessed from Taylor St (off Canning Hwy) and there are plenty of parking spaces (some shaded) on both Taylor St. and the adjacent Garland St. Toilets (LHS) and parking on Taylor St. There are male and female toilets on both Taylor and Garland Streets and these wereโฆ.wellโฆwhat you would expect in a park. Pretty basic, but clean and functioning. The park itself is huge โ plenty of space for an impromptu post-picnic footy or cricket match. BBQ, Read moreโฆ
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Wow! If your kids are into riding bikes โ whatever age they are, John Dunn Challenge Park in Kelmscott is amazing. There are four bike tracks, plus a trainer track, mini track, intermediate track and advanced track โ meaning there is a level to suit everyone here. The bike challenge park caters for all things on two wheels โ specifically mountain bikes and BMXs. If your kiddos love to ride their bike, be sure to bring them here. The John Dunn Challenge Park is ideal for little ones on balance bikes and training wheels, right up to experienced teens and Read moreโฆ
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Britannia Reserve Pump Track Britannia Reserve Pump Track is a 1.2km pump track and nature bike trail in Leederville. Close to the city, it’s a great spot to take active kids of all ages out riding. Britannia Reserve Pump Track was originally installed as part of a Pop-Up Play initiative in April 2019. It has quickly become a permanent fixture. Britannia Reserve is one of City of Vincent’s largest open parklands. The pump track was created using natural materials. It is a space for children of all ages to meet their friends, ride their bikes and enjoy the outdoors. Read moreโฆ
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The $ 6.7 million Youth Entertainment Space (YES) at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale, and it has quickly become one of the top hotspots for local teens to hang out! This state-of-the-art facility thatโs fully sheltered (the first of its kind in Perth Metro area!) is designed closely with local young people to ensure the space is inclusive and inviting, and is the perfect one-stop recreational hub for everyone in the community to enjoy all year round! What we love: Vibrant urban play area with hangout zone that features social swings and platform seatings. Challenging climbing walls and a huge roll-runner Read moreโฆ
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Enright Reserve in Hamilton Hill is a fantastic all-rounder park that caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. Tucked away in a quiet residential area, it combines a nature play space, a more traditional Playground, fitness equipment and a big oval, so itโs easy to fill a whole morning or afternoon here with the kids. The nature-based Playground is ideal for little climbers and imaginative play. Younger children can confidently tackle the old tyres that lead up to a plastic tunnel slide, and thereโs a second plastic tunnel to crawl through or balance across, which is great for Read moreโฆ
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Tucked within the leafy Byford on the Scarp estate, Ridge Park Byford stretches over 1.7 hectares and feels wonderfully โbushyโ despite being in the suburbs. Mature trees, big open lawns and two separate Playground areas make this a great destination for families with kids of different ages, especially if youโve got both little toddlers and more adventurous big kids to keep happy. The lower Playground, accessed from Military Pass, is ideal for younger children. The centrepiece is an adorable train-themed play structure made up of several โcarriagesโ, each with its own style of imaginative play. Toddlers can โdriveโ the train Read moreโฆ
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Herdsman Lake Regional Park is a great location for a family walk, play and picnic. There are 2 playgrounds around the lake, one at Glendalough Open Space and the other at Popeye Lake Parkland. Glendalough Open Space is a lovely little play area with parking directly next to it off the main road access. ย This area has swings, seesaw, flying fox, slides and numerous climbing frames to entertain kids of all ages. The surrounding thick woodland and the main walking/cycling path around the lake make this is a great spot to start and end a nature walk. ย During our visit Read moreโฆ
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MacDonald Park in Padbury is a fantastic all-rounder for families, combining an engaging scooter and bike skills track, a fun mix of nature and traditional play, and a huge sporting oval. Tucked away in a residential pocket, it offers plenty of space to run, ride and explore, making it a brilliant spot for everything from quick after-school visits to weekend playdates and sports sessions. The standout feature is the traffic-themed scooter and bike track designed especially for younger riders. Kids can weave their way around roundabouts, speed humps and twisting roads, all lined with mini road signs, pedestrian crossings and Read moreโฆ
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Jackadder Lake Reserve is a lovely family park ideal for a morning or afternoon of fun play and scooting/cycling around the beautiful lake and spotting the wildlife. ย The playground is suitable for kids of all age and is set in a mixture of sand and soft play flooring. Kids can enjoy wiggly slides, straight slides, and curly slides all of which aren’t particularly steep so great for the toddlers. There’s a few steps up to some of the structures and lots of platforms and climbing fun. The platform walkways surround the main structure and the kids enjoyed some fantasy play Read moreโฆ
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On a recent road trip, we took a detour through Northam, the detour was originally to check out the Northam Suspension Bridge, which is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in Australia. After crossing the bridge, which was well worth the visit (until the kids thought it was fun to make it sway), we discovered Bernard Park which features two fully fenced play areas, a water playground, sculptures, amphitheatre, picnic and BBQ facilities and public toilets. The water playground was by far the highlight for the kids, even though we were completely unprepared for water play! The playground is activated Read moreโฆ
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Marri Park is a great little spot to take the kids to burn off some extra energy. This park is also dog-friendly, so you could even bring your fur baby along. There is a large grass oval with soccer goals at the top end of the park, so don’t forget your ball for a kick around. There are footpaths that run around the outside, as well as through the middle of the playground. Miss 4 loved riding her bike around with her friends. One thing I do appreciate when going to a park, is having toilets available. Nothing worse than Read moreโฆ
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Just off of Beach Road in Girrawheen, we discovered Tendring Park, a neat little park with a life sized snakes and ladders game. The main play structure in the playground features a twisty slide, a climbing wall, a rope climbing web, a fireman pole, some balancing platforms, monkey bars, and a little steering wheel at the top for imagination play. There is also a spring-rocker in the sand nearby. Lots to challenge kids of all ages. This park also has swings in abundance. There are five swings all up! A pair of toddler swings, a pair of regular swings and Read moreโฆ
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Do your kids watch ninja warrior shows and tell you that they want to challenge one? Then you have to bring them down to Radiata Park at Aubin Grove to give them a taste of the ninja warrior-style obstacle course! Not only that, Radiata Park has a pump track, skate park, and even a toddler-friendly playground! This smallish pump track inside the park is great for beginners. The girls had no trouble looping around it with their bicycle and scooter. I like that the trees around it provided some shade onto the track. Next to it is a 3-3 basketball Read moreโฆ
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I donโt know about you but I am hanging out for these summer days to arrive and take advantage of the long warm days! However, as a family, it can be hard to find a spot which ticks all the boxes for everyone, so look no further than this hidden little gem located in Mandurah. Named McLennan Park, it is a 15-minute car ride from Mandurah located in the suburb of Madora Bay, which also has the added bonus of having a bus stop right at the park if you will be arriving by public transport. Located one side of Read moreโฆ
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Just 4km from Mandurah City Centre, Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve in Erskine is a gorgeous estuary-side spot that combines a fantastic nature play space with wide-open green areas, scenic walking paths and plenty of space for family adventures. Set along the Mandurah Estuary, itโs the kind of park where you can easily spend a few hours โ or the whole day โ between the Playground, foreshore, barbecues and exploring the riverbank. The first thing kids usually spot is the series of nature play mazes. Thereโs a wooden and rope maze to weave through and a log maze that challenges kids Read moreโฆ
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Anthony Waring Park in Clarkson is a brilliant allโrounder for families needing to โjust get everybody out of the houseโ โ fur babies included. Set in a quiet pocket of Somerly, the park combines loads of open space, a muchโloved bike track and two separate play areas that suit both younger and older children, all framed by tall eucalypts that give the whole reserve a calm, bushy feel. Locals often head straight for the bike track, which loops through the trees and makes a fun circuit for confident riders. The surface is quite crumbly and wellโworn, which kids tend to Read moreโฆ











































