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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!
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS. REOPENING SEPTEMBER 2022 The water playground at Whiteman Park is a great place for the kids to cool off in the summer. The water park is open 10.00am to 5.00pm every day from 30th September until the end of April school holidays each year (weather and permits permitting). The water park is suitable for children aged 10 and under. The water park is a 30cm paddling pool complete with water spouts which kids will love! Soft-fall surrounds the pool so there is no danger of little ones slipping over. Around the pool are shelters – some have Read more…
Port Coogee Marina is a gorgeous spot for families to relax and enjoy one of Perth’s gorgeous summer days. Nestled in the Port Coogee estate, the marina area offers a pram friendly, sheltered beach with calm waters – perfect for a paddle in. However, you do need to stay close to young children as the water gets quite deep suddenly several metres from the shoreline. You can visually see where this happens as the water changes colour. Right next to the beach is a small splash pad area which is guaranteed to keep young children happy! The splash pad operates Read more…
The Elizabeth Water Park is an interactive water feature located at Elizabeth Quay, which at 1000 square metres is over three times the size of the Water Labyrinth in Forrest Place. The Water Park is located right opposite the Elizabeth Quay train station so it is easily accessible via public transport. The Water Park features a central ‘island’, bordered by 3 smaller circular ‘islands’. It features (not pictured) a mosaic floor that is inspired by many elements of the Noongar people. A collaboration between artists Sandra Hill and Jenny Dawson, the artwork represents the Dreaming story of the creation of the Read more…
The Lido, also known as The Children’s beach is situated alongside Keith Holmes Reserve down by the Marina in Dolphin Quay, Mandurah. It is shallow and calm. Perfect for children and those too scared of rough waters. There is minimal seaweed and plenty of fish to keep the kids happy and entertained. In late January 2017 the Pontoon slide was relocated to the popular beach. It is a little further out so certainly suited for the stronger swimmers. There are 2 shade structures but plenty of room to bring your own. There is also a shower to rinse the salt Read more…
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…
The Rainbow Waters Playground is located opposite the library in Ellenbrook. It is an award-winning free to use water park and was one of the first water parks in Perth to use the splash pad surface. The water park incorporates ‘innovative, environmental and sustainable elements, while also providing an attractive and creative playspace’. The water park is closed in the cooler months and re-opens September until May daily from 9.00am – 7.00pm. There are several rules in place when using the water playground to ensure the safety and enjoyment of others. Glass, alcohol, smoking and dogs are not permitted in Read more…
Kwinana Adventure Park is TOTALLY AMAZING! It is as if someone handed them a wish list of what the ultimate playground should be and Kwinana Council have gone ahead and created it. Not only that – they exceeded all expectations! Kwinana Adventure Park is larger than Donnybrook Apple Fun Park, has more water play than Hyde Park, features amazing nature play like Naturescape Kings Park and is accessible to all ages and abilities like Yokine Play Space. Costing $5.2 million to create, the Kwinana Adventure Park features an enormous 11,000 square metres of play space under a large canopy of Read more…
The Bibra Lake Regional Playground is packed with unique features designed to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity for people of all ages and abilities. You’ll find a double flying fox that includes rubber path access to the landing and a hoist seat with a seat belt was very popular. It is also very easy for younger/smaller kids to pull back up to the top of the landing. Bibra Lake Regional Playground incorporates local Aboriginal heritage throughout the park including the Yarning Circle with talking rocks. The giant talking rocks “speak” in Nyungar to teach local stories and features of the lake Read more…
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…
Kingsway Regional Playground, also known as Kingsway Dinosaur Park is located at Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, north of the Rugby and Soccer areas. Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex incorporates nature play with conventional play equipment and consists of 3 different playgrounds, as well as a BRAND NEW dinosaur-themed water playground! The new Kingsway Aquatic Play Space will be a hit this summer! The is zero-depth splash pad has sprays and jets from above and below as well as a small tipping bucket. The area is fully enclosed and shaded, the water is on from 10am to 5pm daily between October and Read more…
Situated within the Allura Estate in Eglinton, in the northern suburbs, is Kinkuna Adventure Playground. This large playground with a mix of nature play, water play and traditional play equipment has something for everyone to enjoy. Kinkuna Adventure Playground features a series of big wooden towers interconnected with ladders, climbing ropes, a tunnel and a rope bridge. There are two slides of different sizes. This is a great playground for older children, under 3s will need help navigating the ropes and tall stairs. At one end of the play structure, there is a tall climbing wall with a rubbery mat/ladder Read more…
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…
Yagan Square Playground – we have rooftop movies, bars and restaurants… now the kids of Perth have their very own rooftop playground! Located within the brand new Yagan Square precinct it is a great place to grab a bite to eat and play while taking in the views of our beautiful City. The Yagan Square playground is non-sand based and has been designed to celebrate the geological and rock formations found across regional Western Australia. There is an array of different size softfall mountains to climb with knobs, ropes and rock climbing holds to assist. Located at the top Read more…
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…
