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Buggbuddys guide to playgrounds with nature play in Perth! The ultimate guide to the best nature playgrounds and parks in Perth! Kids love burning off energy at parks and playgrounds, and Perth’s got some of the best in the world. Best of all, they’re all FREE!
Why do we love nature playgrounds?
Nature play gets kids back in touch with nature. It provides important learning opportunities as well as a chance to get grubby and build or play with natural materials. In other words, a chance to delight in water play or let kids can get hands-on in mud kitchens or work together at sand tables with their friends.
We’ve also 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. Don’t forget your reusable coffee mug! 😉 Get out into nature play today and make some precious memories with your kids today!
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FEATUREDFeaturedWhiteman Parks’ newest playground is now open! Pia’s Place has been designed to allow ALL children the opportunity to play and explore in an inspirational nature-based inclusive play space. This state of the art playground definitely takes the meaning of ALL ABILITIES to a whole new level!!! Located at Mussel Pool East, opposite the dog park, the 8,000sqm playground is accessible by car with plenty of parking available or by tram with a tram stop directly out the front. The Playground is fully fenced and includes toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters, drinking fountains and pathways to easily navigate throughout the play Read more…
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Rockingham has a brand-new reason for families to get outdoors and play, the Churchill Playground has officially opened and it’s nothing short of SEAsational! This fresh addition to the area is designed to take little explorers on an adventure that flows from the forest to the sea, offering a mix of fun that keeps kids entertained and parents happy. From the moment you step into the playground, it’s clear how much thought has gone into the design. Kids can rock, climb, slide, and spin to their hearts’ content, with equipment that sparks imagination and encourages plenty of active play. The Read more…
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Sienna Wood’s Explorer Park is a multi-use space suitable for all ages, interests and abilities. The main feature of the playground is the ‘Tree of Life’, which is an 8m high climbing structure with tunnel slides. The climb to the first slide is just stairs, making it easy for little explorers to navigate. Reaching the bigger slide involves climbing ropes so it a little trickier for younger children. The slides are super fun and very fast… definitely not for the faith hearted! But the kids will be jumping for joy once they hit the bottom before running back up for Read more…
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Ahoy Sailors! Shipwreck Park is a nautical-themed playground located 36km South-East of Perth in Sienna Wood, Hilbert. As soon as we arrived the playground was already ticking all the right boxes; ✓ Great sized carpark ✓ Fully fenced with a number of entry/exit gates including a push button gate, perfect for wheelchairs and prams ✓ Unisex toilets and parent room ✓ Shade The main feature is the 30 metre shipwreck surrounded by rocks, sand and shipping cargo. I was amazed by the attention to detail from the engine controller to speaking tubes masked as water and gas pipes. It is a Read more…
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If you’re on the lookout for a brand-new playground to explore in Perth, look no further than Koala Cove Park! Nestled in the picturesque Movida Estate, this park is a haven for kids and parents alike. I recently visited with my two cheeky little rascals, Archer (7) and Spencer (6), and it’s safe to say we fell in love with Koala Cove Park from the moment we arrived. As we stepped out of the car, the boys couldn’t contain their excitement. Their eyes widened with wonder as they caught sight of the magnificent koala climbing structure that stands tall at Read more…
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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 they’re 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 more…
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Luminous Park is a “super fun” new playground that has everything (minus toilets) and is the third amazing great play space for the lucky residents of the vibrant Iluma Private Estate in Bennett Springs. The huge blue climbing tower is easy for little climbers to navigate and features a giant tunnel slide, a smaller slide, noughts and crosses, and a picnic table at the top. To the tower’s slide is a small sand play area with a bench, metal sift and buckets on pulley systems – this is the only sad at the playground so you are unlikely to go home Read more…
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Looking for a playground where your little monkeys can unleash their wild side? Jungle Park at Whiteman Edge, Brabham, is one of Perth’s ultimate adventure spots! This jungle-themed wonderland offers an exciting escape for families and a play experience unlike any other. For kids who love climbing, jumping, and swinging through the air, Jungle Park is a paradise. Designed especially for adventurers aged 5 and up, this playground challenges skills, builds confidence, and keeps kids coming back for more. The highlight of the jungle? The enclosed climbing tower! Scaling to the top brings a thrilling bird’s nest view that overlooks Read more…
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Nestled amongst trees at Mary Crescent Reserve in Eden Hill is a small, but lovely nature playground that features a fun flying fox! The play area has been designed for kids of all ages, with equipment that appeals to primary school aged kids, as well as little ones. What all kids will go running to is the flying foxes, perfect for racing friends! One of the flying foxes has a “chair” for younger children and those less physically able. Be sure to take along a bucket and spade for a little sand play in the huge sandpit, which also Read more…
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The brand new Picasso Park at Alkimos Vista offers an artistic and creative play experience for kids (and adults) of all ages! The 2.5-hectare park features a two-storey undercover play structure, slides, music play, lots of climbing obstacles, a birds nest swing, full-size basketball court, smart benches, exercise equipment and more! The two-storey undercover play structure is a standout! Not only is the design fun and creative, the undercover designs means the playground is not only sun safe, but it can also be utilised by kids rain or shine. The play structure can be access multiple ways, my fearless toddlers Read more…
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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 that’s perfect for picnics, games of chase, or simply rolling around with laughter. It’s 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 more…
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Weeip Park is a NEW (Sept 2021) public open space in Midland that’s perfect for the whole family. It’s got everything from a nature playground to climbing equipment, and it’s all yours to explore! The park was named after Weeip who was the traditional leader of the Boora clan (Boya Ngura people) at the time of European settlement. Weeip Park includes a new nature playground, the redevelopment of Midland Oval and a youth zone area. This unique children’s playground includes a variety of educational and fun activities for kids to explore, including a wetland play area, climbing equipment, a huge Read more…
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The recent addition of a Nature Playground gives you another reason to visit the already fabulous Mawson Park in Hillarys. The nature playground is situated across the lake from the original ‘manufactured’ playground and although smaller, offers just as much fun for the kids. It’s particularly good if your child needs to practice their balancing, and if they enjoy sand play. The Mawson Park Nature Playground is sand-based with some areas mulched and consists of structures made mainly from local wood. The aim of nature-based playgrounds is to provide a rich play and learning environment for children to explore and Read more…
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Get ready to set sail for adventure at Mandurah’s brand-new Eastern Foreshore Reserve Playground! This incredible play space is a full-blown family paradise where little adventurers can climb, swing, and slide their way through a beautifully designed, nature-inspired playground. Plus, it’s partly shaded with shade sails, making it a great spot to play even on sunny days. It’s the ultimate spot for a day of fun by the water! Not only is the playground fully fenced (a big win for parents!), but it also features exciting new equipment that celebrates Mandurah’s rich coastal history with a fantastic nautical theme. You’ll Read more…
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CY O’Connor Hub Playground is a lovely drive to Mundaring Weir, through Perth’s Hills. You can get there from Kalamunda or Mundaring. Not only is the huge dam essential to WA’s water supply, but it’s a lovely spot for a family picnic. There are historical, natural, play and educational attractions in the “CY O’Connor Hub”, which is found on the north side of the weir, accessed by a road behind the Mundaring Weir Hotel. Here you’ll find modern picnic tables, shelters, BBQ facilities and lawn for kicking a footy or throwing down a rug. The main attraction is the pipeline themed Read more…
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Fantastic new playgrounds that have a strong focus on nature play are popping up all over the Perth area. Researchers at the University of WA have found that natural playgrounds provide children with more opportunities than typical pre-formed playgrounds to develop gross-motor skills. Bannister Creek Nature Playground in Lynwood combines traditional play equipment with more natural elements, providing opportunities for children to use their imagination and explore. The playground is predominantly sand and wood chip based and is shaded by lots of big trees. Bannister Creek runs, behind a fence, alongside the playground. The playground contains lots a whole host Read more…
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The brand new Myella Estate nestled on the northern banks of Lake Joondalup is home to a super fun playground worthy of exploring! The bright orange play structure definitely sounds out in this nature-based playground. The structure is suitable for confident climbers who can navigate climbing nets and ladders to reach the slide. In the sandpit area, you will also find a small tripod swing. The nature play area consists of a hammock swing – I was surprised this was my kids favourite feature. A series of balancing logs. And a small wooden lookout structure. My kids also loved the Read more…
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Sometimes small parks deliver a big play and this is the case at Copley Reserve Belmont. We recently stumbled across this small park which is located near the shops on Kooyong Rd Belmont. Copley Reserve Belmont is very much part of the community as the park has a small community garden at the edge and the pathways lead through housing to further grassed areas and benches. The park features a nature playground that has been set up using a lovely fig tree as natural shade. Most of the playground is woodchip style base except for the sand area with two Read more…
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Fee Fi Fo Fum… We smell a brilliant new playground (opened January 2019)! The “Giant Playground” at Bushmead housing estate is found in Perth’s foothills, just minutes from Midland and Kalamunda. Here, there’s a giant-theme, so kids will love to spot all the giants hiding in the park… There’s footprints, noses, eyes, toes and more! There’s a fun-tastic climbing structure, as well as a little nature play. The playground is dominated by a tall tree house-like structure, best for older kids, as all the ways to the top are via climbing nets. At the top, there is an enclosed tube Read more…
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Baldivis is a hub for adventure playgrounds, from the Steam Train Adventure Playground at Miller’s Landing to The Rivergums Adventure Park, there is no shortage of community spirit and amazing play opportunities! Brightwood’s brand new Adventure Park has stepped it up a notch and is nothing short of EPIC! The $3 million playground includes an adventurous climbing structure, slides, double flying fox, swings, nature play, scooter/bike track and more! The 13-metre high brightly coloured sphere tower is not for the faint-hearted! The structure combines the challenge of climbing and the thrill of heights followed by the excitement of two ultimate Read more…
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The Rivergums Adventure Park is a monster inspired nature-based adventure playground and is the perfect place to let your child’s imagination run wild! From the moment my 2 year old spotted the huge monster feet he was roaring with excitement!!! The main feature is the monsters nest climbing tower and a 6-metre high slide – my 8 year old could have stayed and played for hours. The monster nest includes two climbing towers, with a sturdy rope bridge linking them. There are staggered rubber steps to climb halfway up the climb to the top, which will avoid any nasty falls. My Read more…
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Holland Park in Piara Waters is yet another brilliant playground in the popular family suburb. There’s lots of elements packed into this park including nature play, as well as a fun fort! The wooden play equipment is built on woodchip, giving the space a rustic vibe and there’s a sandpit too. Let’s explore… The main attraction is a wooden fort, with balancing ropes and logs to scale to the top. Little Chef particularly liked the climbing ropes and logs up to the fort. This may be a little difficult for younger children, who may need a helping hand. There’s a Read more…
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We have been excitedly watching the brand new Halesworth Park in Butler near completion for weeks and today we finally got the chance to explore this brilliant new addition to Perth’s far northern suburbs! Halesworth Park is a family-friendly spot for all kinds of activities. With 2 huge multi-sports ovals, netball and tennis courts, a dual-use footpath and more, Halesworth Park is the perfect place for your next family outing. The Halesworth Park playground is shaded and features lots of nature play, including logs for climbing, teepees for adventures and a water feature. There is also a table tennis table, Read more…
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Nestled in a leafy corner by Lake Claremont is a lovely naturally shaded playground. Lake Claremont Playground is a good mix of nature play and traditional playground equipment. The playground base is sand surrounded by grass and wood chips. There are no shade sails, but most of the equipment is naturally shaded by the large surrounding trees. There are stepping stones, logs and ropes to climb on, some with wooden platforms or balancing logs connecting different parts of the playground. At one end, there is a small slide and two swings, and a cute wooden cubby house with a pipe Read more…
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Just North of the river, nestled within the shade trees, is a nature park like no other! The Russell Brown Adventure Park in Mosman Park is located in Minim Cove, on the bank of the Swan River, just beyond the Mosman Park Tennis Club. Rusell Brown adventure park blends in well with the bushland, and you would hardly even know it was there. It’s well hidden in the bush with natural structures to climb on that are mostly made of wood, stone, and ropes. It’s an amazing nature playground with which features rope and balancing areas, large fallen trees to scramble on, Read more…
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Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve is located 4km from the Mandurah City Centre and is the perfect spot for a great family day out! Not only does the nature based playground ‘tick all the right boxes’, the possibilities for fun and adventure seem endless, from water based fun such as fishing, kayaking or swimming to a leisurely walk, bike ride or simply relaxing with a book under a shady tree on the grass. As we entered the playground my 5 year old nephew couldn’t wait to try to make his way through the wood and rope maze. After getting lost a Read more…
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Located hillside of City Beach Oval is a BRAND NEW playground full of personality and adventure! The highlight for the kids was definitely twin mirrored hill racing slides! Although fast they are suitable for most ages, and big enough for us parents to take our little ones down! The nature-based playground also includes a variety of balancing and stepping logs. Balancing ropes for little monkeys. A basket swing. And plenty of opportunities for imaginative play, Spence had so much fun pretending he was camping and building a campfire. My favourite feature of the City Beach Oval Playground is The Happy Read more…
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Found overlooking the Swan River and Fremantle’s bustling port, is the fantastic Tuckfield Oval playground where you might even spot a rainbow! The newish play area is in East Fremantle, near to the George Street coffee strip, is close to the iconic shipping container “rainbow” too. Just a hop, skip and jump across the road. The playground features a HUGE rope climbing structure. My Son headed straight to the large hill! There’s also a large stripy hill, covered in soft fall and some rock-climbing style holds, for climbing to the top. It’s worth even the adults getting up there to Read more…
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If you are looking for your next playground adventure, look no further than the 4.1-hectare Hinckley Park locating in Hocking. $1.4 million redevelopment opened in July 2021 and features a bike track with fuel station, animals, traditional play elements, basketball court and more! DON’T FORGET THE SCOOTERS OR A BIKE as this is the highlight of the playground! The scooter/bike track is a great size and complete with road signs, pedestrian crossings and a fuel station… it is a pretty scenic drive too! The bike track is surrounded by woodchips where you’ll find nature play elements and life-size animals such Read more…
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Did you know that the May Drive Parklands located in Kings Park and Botanic Garden was the very first environmental playground and community area of its kind in Australia? Previously known as the Synergy Parklands, this fun spot with golf course green-worthy lawns, is still a BIG hit with families in Perth. The park is fondly known as “The Dinosaur Playground”, since it’s home to many climbable dino sculptures. May Drive Parklands features a 75m-long elevated walkway, a two-tiered island fort, life sized replicas of dinosaurs and extinct Australian Fauna (like the giant croc!), a timber boardwalk and an interactive Read more…
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Nature play in the heart of Perth. So large and magical you almost forget you’re in a city. Flowing creeks, waterfalls, rope climbs, mud kitchens and make your own cubbies. The possibilities here are endless. Rio Tinto Naturescape provides a picturesque place for your children’s imagination to run wild. There are multiple different areas that all seem to merge seamlessly into one perfect nature playground. The areas are great for big kids and toddlers with a lot of care and supervision in certain areas. The mud kitchen was a good first option for my daughter to get her stuck into Read more…
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Hillarys Beach Park, Whitfords Nodes Hillarys Beach Park at Whitfords Nodes has undergone a revamp. This family friendly picnic spot now features a new playground including both traditional and nature play equipment. With it’s inclusive design, this park is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! We were surprised at the size of this park. This was our first visit and I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen so many picnic tables in one place! Approaching the playground, Miss 5 was excited to see all the new equipment. She headed straight for the traditional section first, Read more…
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Kadidjiny Park, Melville Kadidjiny Park, also known as The Dr Seuss playground, is located in the suburb of Melville. With sensory elements, swings and slides, a picnic area and more, this park has something for the whole family. The playground is very different to your traditional playground. There are no multi-purpose climbing frames. Instead there is more of a focus on ‘nature play’. What makes Kadidjiny Park so different are the hill mounds that make up the play area and make you feel as though you are in Teletubby land! My Miss 8 enjoyed running up and down these, Read more…
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Gibbon Park, Mosman Park Gibbon Park is the latest nature playground in Mosman Park. This park includes a mix of nature play elements and traditional play equipment that’s sure to satisfy active children! On arriving Miss 6 raced straight for the traditional play equipment first. What kid can resist a slide? This part of the playground is covered with shade sails, has a soft fall rubber base and is surrounded by grass. Great if you’re not a fan of sand. This playground appears to have been installed in 2012. It features climbing ropes, climbing walls, a tunnel and slide, Read more…
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New playground equipment has been installed at Rayment Park in Lathlain. The large open space has been well used and now has three separate play areas, a basketball hoop, open space for running, ball games and a ping pong table. The new junior playground at Rayment Park is fully fenced with entry by a Magna lock style gate and is covered by shade sails. It was mid-morning on a warm day when we visited and most of the equipment was covered in shade, just the outskirts of the playground were in full sun. Inside the fenced area, there are two Read more…
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Jackson Wilding Reserve, Karrinyup If you’re looking for somewhere a little different to play, why not check out Jackson Wilding Reserve in Karrinyup? With a nature playground and a traditional playground, it’s sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. The nature play at Jackson Wilding Reserve in Karrinyup is not your average playground! Built adjacent to Newborough Primary School, its far from the typical sanitised play areas most kids are used to. This playground is made up of recycled timber and tree branches, some painted in vibrant colours. It offers children a real chance to climb, Read more…
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Riverton Jetty playground is located next to the Lo Quay River Cafe in Wilson. Riverton Jetty playground is a nature based playground that features 2 slides, 2 swings, a spinning rope frame, a hammock swing and lots of different balance/walking challenges. The playground is decorated with lots of new plant, animal wood carvings and sand/water flow activities. The playground has a fence between it and the road and between it and river keeping the kids safe (please note, it is not fully enclosed). There is great access to this playground by foot or bike, via the large Canning River Read more…
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Located across from the WA Museum Boola Bardip is the Perth Cultural Centre Playspace, a quirky little play space which has a heavy focus on sensory play. The Playspace is fully fenced and gated and it is open daily from 8am – 7pm. It is recommended that the playspace is suitable most for children aged 6 – 13 years but children under that age can get a lot out of it too. Perth Cultural Centre Playspace incorporates art and nature with interesting items the kids can touch and explore like wood carvings and spinning wheels. There is even a spinning rock! Read more…
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Lakeside Estate Playground is a great new park that has popped up in Success. With the lake side setting & huge grass area, Lakeside Estate Playground is a lovely spot to catch up with friends & families for a BBQ or picnic. It has many features to keep all ages entertained. Climbing walls & obstacle course to challenge the older kids. Located under the climbing frame are Noughts & Crosses and Boggle challenges which are fun for all! For the younger kids, there is a bumpy slide, a smaller climbing wall with very cute little gecko pictures and a bouncing Read more…
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After over four years in the making, the 9 million dollar redevelopment of Shirley Strickland Reserve is complete! The dog-friendly sporting reserve is now home to a state-of-the-art Sport and Community Pavilion, a fantastic nature playground, fitness equipment and cycle/walking paths. The main feature of the playground is the enormous wooden multilevel climbing structure with a bright lime green slide. The kids loved tackling the different climbing obstacles and racing each other across the bridge. The views of the sporting ovals are pretty good too. On ground level, there are plenty of nature play elements, including brightly painted stepping poles, Read more…
