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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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Being only a couple of minutesโ drive off Indian Ocean Drive makes Ledge Point a great little stopover, either for a 5 minute break or a couple of days. Ledge Point is 1hr 25mins north of the Perth CBD. The town is well known for its beaches and fishing but the park is also a great place to stretch your legs on a road trip. Situated just behind the local tennis courts the playground has recently undergone a renovation. This shady park has something for all the kids. Being set back a few streets off the coast and in a Read moreโฆ
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Botany Park located in Hammond Park has just undergone a fantastic upgrade. It is now toddler-friendly fully fenced with various pool gate entry points. The original playground equipment still exists and features a bumpy slide, rock climbing wall, twisty ladder and swing seats. One of the fantastic new additions at Botany Park is a nature play area that features a wooden balance beam that has wobble bridge at one end and the water-sand play area at the other. You can either climb up the rocky mountain to the water pump at the top or scale the wall with the climbing Read moreโฆ
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The City of Belmont has a very cool new edition a Forster Park – a bike pump track! Thereโs the regular pump track circuit and then there are some pretty large jumps. This is so much fun – even just watching is very entertaining. Only bikes with air-filled tyres are allowed on the track as scooters and plastic wheeled toys can damage it. Next to the pump track, a brand new playground has also been installed. This is a mixture of traditional play equipment and nature play elements, based on wood chips. The main structure is a wooden forte with Read moreโฆ
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Calling all climbers! The recently revamped play space at Flinders Park in Hillarys is ideal for kids who love a challenge. The playground reopened several months ago and now boasts various rope ladders and climbing frames, plus balance and stepping logs for kids to test their agility. The play structures are best suited to older children but my toddler was still able to climb up some of the ladders and enjoy the slides. Underneath is a pretend โstoreโ where all ages can employ their imagination. There is ample space for digging and sand play so itโs a good idea to Read moreโฆ
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Nature playground, gym equipment, mini skate area, mini basketball court, ping pong table, BBQ area, mini bushwalking trackโฆ andโฆ superb bakery and little cafรฉ across the road. Can it get better than this? Carawatha Park located in Willagee is like a mini โheavenโ for mums with younger kids (in saying so, my 7 year old still had a blast too!) Upon arriving at this beautiful park on a sunny day, we were greeted with different things that we could explore. Besides being able to run around in the vast area, the slide was their favourite. Although it was not big and Read moreโฆ
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As we pulled up to this new playground at Frasers Landing in Mandurah the first word out of both my kid’s mouths was “WOW” – the bright red playground is definitely eye-catching!!!ย The main play structure replicates a bird’s nest which ties into the naturalistic lifestyle of Frasers Landing.ย To reach the top children can either use the rock climbing wall, net rope ladder or tree climber ladder.ย Once at the top of the first platform cross over the wobbly wooden bridge.ย And up the rope net.ย ย At the top of the bird’s nest is a spiral tunnel slide.ย ย There Read moreโฆ
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In the heart of Beldon is Haddington Park Public Playground. It’s a mix of traditional play equipment and nature play. It’s a real gem with something for everyone. The main play structure in the playground is surrounded with soft white sand, and features a slide, a fireman pole, a steering wheel, climbing ropes, monkey bars and ladders. Separate to this is a collection of climbing nets with a hammock, and a spring rocker. Miss 2.5 thought it was great lying on the hammock in the sun. This playground has four swings, two of which are toddler swings. So hopefully there’s Read moreโฆ
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Mariala Vista Park is located in Jindowie, Yanchep. So many of the new parks that have been built recently have a problem with serious lack of shade, where the developer has planted trees but they wonโt provide any shade until they mature in years to come. Mariala Vista Park is distinctly different. The park has been developed in an area packed full of mature beautiful tall trees that provide a large amount of shade over the whole play area. Mariala Vista Park caters for both older and younger children. There is a large enclosed twisting slide that looks like great 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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Strive Park, Girrawheen Strive Park is a small park located in the Blackmore Park Estate, in Girrawheen. The playground here features nature play elements, some traditional play elements, and a bike and scooter track. It’s sure to be a hit with the kids! Miss 6 loved the traditional part of the playground first. She headed straight for the swings and climbing equipment. There are three swings available. Two regular swings and a birds nest swing. Adjacent to the swing are wooden climbing poles with foot hold pegs. These are quite tall and great for kids who enjoy climbing. On Read moreโฆ
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A brand new play space is now open just opposite the Westcoast Eagles training ground. Tom Wright Park located in Carlisle encompasses a nature play area, water play feature, swings, scooter track, skate park, basketball and tennis courts and also a fully fenced dog park. Nestled amongst trees makes this play area shady, perfect for a play any time of the day. There are many ropes, stepping stones and an obstacle course for kids to manoeuvre around before coming down the big blue slide and starting the fun all over again. A pirate ship feature encourages plenty of creative playtime Read moreโฆ
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Perthโs newest inner-city playground, Wellington Square Playground, has just opened! Koolangka Koolangka Waabiny means childrenโs playground in Whadjuk Nyoongar. WAโs native Banksia plant theme can be spotted throughout the vast play space. The colourful floating disc above the playground not only provides shade but also reflect the stars and sky from Dreamtime stories. The colours seen throughout the playground are inspired from the colours from native Western Australian native flowers. It was a hot day when we went there and my 3 year old made a beeline for the water play area. From trickling water to water fountains to dam Read moreโฆ
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We had an absolute blast at Bathers Park, the newest addition to Alkimos Beach. Nestled alongside the Alkimos Beach foreshore, Bathers Park stretches across 2.5 hectares at the ocean end of Leatherback Boulevard. This vibrant beach-themed was an instant hit with my kids and completely captured their imaginations! The highlight of our visit was the impressive surf rescue play tower, soaring seven meters high. The tower boasts a large tunnel slide, speaking tubes, a lookout point, climbing ropes, and a “4 in a row” game. Beyond its entertainment value, the tower also serves an educational purpose. The kids were eager 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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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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Dazzle Park is a vibrant and colourful playground located at lluma Estate in Bennett springs. This unusual playground is situated within a hedge maze which we are sure will provide lots of extra fun once it matures. This playground is definitely one for the kids not afraid of heights. Located in the centre of the hedge maze is the main feature of the playground, a large climbing wall that leads to a high yellow slide. You’ll also find a colourful xylophone with music sheets for a wide range of nursery rhymes and a cool birds nest swing. Bring your scooter Read moreโฆ
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Kids love a skate park, though little learners may find larger skate spots intimidating. The One71 Pump track and playground in Baldivis has smaller bowls than your average skate park. This is lots of fun and perfect for beginners wanting to hone their skills, before trying to bust some moves at a full sized skate park. Anything with wheels goes at the One71 pump track and playgroundโ scooters, bikes and even skateboards. The pump track has lots of super fun bumps and humps, as well as mini-bowls. Thereโs a concrete bike path that loops the whole park. As well as Read moreโฆ
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Did you know that Lake Leschenaultia has a pump track? If you want to start the kidโs love of mountain biking early, Lake Lesch is a perfect place to begin, with wide, flat gravel pathways and a fun pump track too. Found near the main entrance of lovely Lake Leschenaultia, the Lake Leschenaultia Pump Track will get the whole familyโs heart rate up! Not sure what a pump track is exactly? It’s a continuous loop track (gravel in this case), that you can ride with a minimal amount of peddling, simply using momentum. The idea is the rider gets used Read moreโฆ
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Set in reclaimed parkland alongside Railway Street in Cottesloe, you can find a one of Perth’s newest nature playgrounds, East Cottesloe Nature Play Trail. Including a scooter track, a fenced toddler park and wooden climbing equipment, this nature playground has something to suit kids from tiny tots to teens. Opening in September 2023, this new nature trail replaces an older pre-existing playground, known as the Purple Dinosaur Park. The parkland has since been extended, running a number of blocks. The new play area now includes a fenced toddler park at the Perth Street end – What we thought of as Read moreโฆ
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Dianella BMX Track As of July 2021, Dianella Regional Open Space now features a stunning new BMX track. Dianella BMX Track is naturally shaded and the perfect spot for kids of all ages to race off some energy. Stage One and Stage Two of the new track, built by City of Stirling, was completed in July. The third and finally stage is currently awaiting funding. Dianella BMX Track is made up of two parts. One half is made of compacted limestone. This includes rock climbs, balance beams and drop offs. This track is rough and bumpy, and just made for Read moreโฆ
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When driving to the Great Southern town of Albany, we took a little detour off Albany Highway to visit the NEW Hotham River Foreshore Adventure Play Park in Boddington. Found on the banks of the Hotham River, the fantastic playground truly has something for kids of all ages, as well as providing a welcome rest stop for a picnic. As we arrived, Little Chef ran straight for the double flying fox, with one pommel seat and a harness seat for littlies. Clamber up the big boulders to the top of the hill where you can explore the tunnels. There is 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 new (as of May 2022) 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 Read moreโฆ