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The Buggybuddys Guide to Water Parks with Free Entry in Perth

The guide includes Splash play areas and Swimming Pools with Free Entry. Find a “water park near me” using our interactive Google map.  Most water parks Perth close during the summer months, so check the individual websites or Facebook pages for opening times.

Around Perth, there are a number of free to use splash pads or pools available. Pack a towel and a change of clothes, because kids won’t be able to resist! For example, Hyde Park, Elizabeth Quay and Yagan Square in the city all have free to use water features available. Similarly, further afield, so does Kinkuna Adventure Playground and Kwinana Adventure Park, and many more.

For deeper splashing, head to Whiteman Park’s free swimming pool. This is great for younger children. It features shaded seating areas and water sprayers in the pool.

There are many wonderful water parks and water playgrounds to discover across Western Australia. Make some beautiful family memories today!




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    Whiteman Park Water Playground

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    Whiteman Park’s Mini Water Playground is a fantastic spot for little ones to cool off on a warm day, with a shallow 30cm-deep wading pool and fun waterspouts. The fully fenced, gated area is free to use and is open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily during the warmer months (usually from the October school holidays through to the end of the April school holidays, weather and permits permitting). There’s plenty of shade around the pool, with shelters and shaded floor space that are perfect for laying out a towel and supervising the kids. Poolside loungers add to the relaxed, “mini-resort” vibe Read more…
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    Kingsway Regional Playground

    

    Kingsway Regional Playground, affectionately known as the Kingsway Dinosaur Park, is a brilliant, all‑ages destination tucked inside Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex in Madeley. Set a short walk north of the rugby and soccer fields, it blends a huge themed Playground, a modern aquatic play space and more traditional play equipment, all wrapped in plenty of open space that’s perfect for family time. The star attraction for many families is the Kingsway Aquatic Play Space, a fully fenced, zero‑depth splash pad with a fun dinosaur theme. Kids can dash through sprays and jets that burst up from the ground and rain Read more…
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    Maylands Waterland

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    Maylands Waterland is WA’s premier outdoor water playground, beautifully situated on the Maylands Peninsula overlooking the Swan River. This FREE family-friendly facility operates seasonally from September until April, with water features running daily from 9am to 5pm. The park features a water feature stream flowing into a variable depth splash pool, nature playgrounds, and extensive grassed areas perfect for picnics. Facilities include free accessible BBQs, picnic shelters, toilet and shower amenities, and a dedicated party space with kitchenette available for hire. While the water features are seasonal, the parklands, playground, BBQs, toilets, and picnic areas remain open year-round during daylight Read more…
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    Kwinana Adventure Park Calista

    

    Kwinana Adventure Park, also known as The Adventure Park, is one of Perth’s standout destination Playgrounds. Tucked in amongst the mature trees at Calista Oval, this huge, fully fenced play space combines nature play, water play and big-ticket adventure equipment in a way that keeps children of all ages happily occupied for hours. With more than 11,000 square metres of play area, excellent accessibility and thoughtful amenities, it’s well worth travelling for a full day out.   The park is divided into distinct zones so families can easily find an area that suits their children’s ages and confidence levels. The Read more…
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    Port Coogee Marina

    

    Port Coogee Marina, home to sheltered Ngarkal Beach, is a fantastic spot for families to enjoy a relaxed day by the water. Tucked into the Port Coogee estate in North Coogee, around 10 minutes south of Fremantle, the marina feels like a little seaside village with calm swimming, a fun splash pad and cafés all within a short stroll. The beach here is very pram‑friendly, with a gently sloping, protected shoreline that is perfect for babies and toddlers to sit and splash in the shallows. The water is usually glassy‑calm thanks to the marina walls, making it ideal for nervous Read more…
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    Kwillena Gabi Pool

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    The City of Mandurah’s brand new Kwillena Gabi Pool, named by the traditional owners of Bindjareb Boodja, which means Dolphin Waters opened in late 2021. Cost: FREE Buggybuddys Review Kwillena Gabi Pool, Mandurah     Read more…
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    Bibra Lake Regional Playground

    

    Bibra Lake Regional Playground is one of those rare parks that really does have something for everyone. Set beside the water on Progress Drive, the huge fully fenced Playground blends nature play, imaginative features and clever inclusive design so kids of all ages and abilities can explore, climb, splash, and dig for hours.   As you walk through the gates, the double flying fox is usually the first thing to catch the eye – and the queue! There are two parallel cables so kids can race each other, with one seat designed with extra support, rubber path access and a Read more…
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    The Lido, Mandurah

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    Looking for a calm beach spot for kids to play in Mandurah? The Lido, also known as Marina South Harbour Beach and the Children’s Beach, is found next to Keith Holmes Reserve. It’s an ideal place for a family get-together or picnic, with plenty of facilities and being right by the marina at Mandurah’s Dolphin Quay. The protected waters are shallow and calm at The Lido. Its accessibility is what makes it a brilliant spot for a splash for all. From the footpath, there are pathways through the sand directly into the water, and to the shade structures, making getting Read more…
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    BHP Billiton Water Park, Elizabeth Quay

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    BHP Billiton Water Park at Elizabeth Quay is one of the CBD’s best spots for kids to cool off, splash and play right in the heart of Perth. The interactive water feature covers around 1000 square metres – more than three times the size of the Water Labyrinth in Forrest Place – and sits just a few steps from Elizabeth Quay Train Station, making it incredibly easy to reach by public transport. At the centre of the water park is a large circular “island” surrounded by three smaller islands. Beneath the water, the stunning Pinjah mosaic tells a Noongar Dreaming Read more…
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    Revolution Park, Eglinton

    

    Revolution Park -previously Kinkuna Adventure Playground, sits at the heart of Allara Estate in Eglinton, forming part of the broader Revolution Park precinct. It’s a big, modern “super park” that blends adventure play, nature play and a fantastic seasonal water play area, making it an easy full‑day outing for families in Perth’s northern suburbs. The main drawcard is the impressive timber fort in the centre of the park. A series of large wooden towers are linked by ladders, climbing ropes, tunnels and rope bridges, with two slides of different sizes shooting off the structure. There are climbing walls and rope Read more…
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    Central Park and Water Play Space, Collie

    

    Heading to Collie to checkout the AMAZING Wellington Dam wall mural? Well, you may also find yourself in the town itself, looking for a bite to eat, or place for the kids to play. Collie’s Central Park and Water Play Space is a fab spot for children to roam and explore the many mini blue hills and bumps. The playground features both soft fall and nature play areas – packing a lot into a relatively small area. There are spinners, rope bridges, a nest swing, and more, with much of the equipment found under shade sails. And there’s also this Read more…
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    Sykes Foreshore Reserve, Bunbury

    

    Set on the banks of the picturesque Leschenault Inlet, Sykes Foreshore Reserve is a brilliant family-friendly spot in Bunbury, offering a fantastic combination of fenced Playground, fun splash pad and calm inlet beach. It’s right next door to Discovery Parks – Bunbury Foreshore, making it an easy stop if you’re holidaying in the area, or a great day trip destination for locals. The centrepiece of the reserve is a large boat-themed Playground which ties into the area’s maritime history. In the late 1800s a ship was wrecked on this very shoreline, and at low tide you can still spot the Read more…
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    Cockburn Central Water Playground

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    Cockburn Central Water Playground – On the Success side of the Cockburn Central train station, there is a fantastic water playground and large grassy area. The water playground spouts are turned on by an easy push of a button and they run through various different patterns which keep the kids guessing where they are going to pop up next! There is a shaded grass area perfect for a picnic lunch or to grab a treat from one of the many eateries around the playground. Mooba Café has fantastic coffee,  milkshakes and raw foods.  While drying off and waiting for your order, Read more…
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    Forrest Place Perth Water Labyrinth

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    Forrest Place Perth Water Labyrinth – no longer can you venture into the City of Perth to do a spot of shopping with the kids in tow and expect them to stay dry. In the centre of Forrest Place you will find the water Labyrinth Fountain and it’s fabulous fun! The $1.3 million water sculpture at Forrest place is the work of Danish artist Jeppe Hein. This interactive, family-friendly attraction features jets of water that shoot into the air to create nine “rooms”.  The fountain uses recycled storm water which goes through sand filters and is chlorinated to swimming pool Read more…
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    Rainbow Waters Playground, Ellenbrook

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    Tucked behind Ellenbrook Community Library, Rainbow Waters Playground is a brilliant spot for families looking to cool off without spending a cent. Also known as Ellenbrook Water Playground, this colourful splash pad is part of Charlie Gregorini Memorial Park and is one of the largest water Playgrounds in Perth, making it a popular summer destination for local families and visitors alike. The park operates seasonally from late September to May, with the water features running daily between 9am and 7pm, so it’s ideal for morning playdates, afternoon cool-downs or early evening visits on warm days. The splash pad is packed Read more…
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    Hyde Park Water Playground

    

    Hyde Park water playground is a fantastic spot to go and cool off in those warmer months. The water park has recently undergone an upgrade and now has new shade sails installed over the entire splash pad area. There is plenty of shade around the park also due to the large trees that are scattered all around. We visited Christmas eve and were expecting it to be really busy, but we were quite surprised as we managed to find a lovely spot under a tree (right near the splash pad) and have a picnic lunch. There are barbecues right nearby, as Read more…
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    Bernard Park, Northam

    

    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 more…



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