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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 Perthโs got some of the best in the world. Best of all, theyโre 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.
Weโve 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. Donโt forget your reusable coffee mug! ๐ Get out into nature play today and make some precious memories with your kids today!
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FeaturedWhiteman Parksโ newest playground is now open! Piaโs 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 moreโฆ
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If youโre 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 itโs 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 couldnโt contain their excitement. Their eyes widened with wonder as they caught sight of the magnificent koala climbing structure that stands tall at Read moreโฆ
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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 Perthโs 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 birdโs nest view that overlooks Read moreโฆ
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Located in Mandogalupโs new residential area, Apsley Park combines recreational facilities with open spaces. The parkโs 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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Luminous Park is a โsuper funโ 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 towerโs slide is a small sand play area with a bench, metal sift and buckets on pulley systems โ this is the only sad at the playground so you are unlikely to go home Read moreโฆ
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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; โ Great sized carpark โ Fully fenced with a number of entry/exit gates including a push button gate, perfect for wheelchairs and prams โ Unisex toilets and parent room โ 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 moreโฆ
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Sienna Woodโs Explorer Park is a multi-use space suitable for all ages, interests and abilities. The main feature of the playground is the โTree of Lifeโ, 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 fastโฆ 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 moreโฆ
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This has to be one of the best nature playgrounds weโve been to in the local area The Edge Playground in Baldivis is beautiful! Itโs a unique and contemporary space that lots of additional features including a maze, hopscotch and cool street art incorporated into the area by Perth street artist Stormie Mills. The fort is the main focal point when you arrive in the park made from natural timbers shaded by a large Tuart tree. The fort has log steps and a ladder leading up to a platform with a chainlink bridge going up to the top of the Read moreโฆ
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Mills Park in Beckenham is a 24ha recreational space that been transformed to create a community hub to increase sporting, leisure and social opportunities while protecting and celebrating the parkโs natural assets. The Mills Park Nature Play Space is an awesome playground suitable for children of all ages. The play space is nicely set out over a large area with plenty of space for families to throw down a picnic rug and spend the day. Features include: A large smooth concrete slide with an adjacent log and rock balancing area. A Spider net A birds nest swing A wide range Read moreโฆ
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Livviโs Place Playground in Whiteman Edge in Brabham is a unique $1.5 million all-inclusive playground which is a result of a partnership between Stockland and the Touched By Olivia Foundation. The playground is the first Livviโs Place in Western Australia and has been created through the collaboration and creativity of hundreds of local school children. The play equipment has been designed specifically to cater for autism spectrum disorders, physical, visual, hearing and mobility impairments. Livviโs Place playground is spread out over a pretty large area and is fully fenced. The centrepiece of the playground is a huge slide accessed via Read moreโฆ
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Jurien has long been a favourite spot for Perthites to visit, whether as a stop-off on a journey up north, or as a final destination. The recent upgrade of the foreshore ensures that it will be a favourite holiday spot for years to come. Tapping into the townโs rich maritime heritage the new playground is reminiscent of its most famous commodity, crayfish! The huge main structure resembles giant cray pots! Stacked on top of each other the interior is a twisted maze of logs and rope nets to challenge older kids. The reward for getting through the maze is a Read moreโฆ
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Have you heard about the new housing estate in Jandakot? The Glen Iris estate sounds like a nature lovers dream and with future parks still to be built, weโll be back to tell you more in the future too! Located directly off Dean Road in Jandakot, where the Glen Iris golf course used to be, is a BRAND NEW nature-themed playground. I took my three kids to check it out, along with a sunset dinner, and it was nothing short of amazing. The first thing you notice is the beautifully landscaped gardens and the leafy trees that surround the park; Read moreโฆ
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The popular Mills Park facility has recently opened a new all-abilities playground near the bbqs and grassed area. This new edition to the existing Mills Park Playspace and Skate Plaza is fully fenced and double gated which is also great for younger children. A good amount of the enclosed playground area is covered by shade sails and there are also a few seating options for parents too. The playground has a mix of play equipment, imaginative play elements and nature play. Local bird life has been referenced with the red-tailed black cockatoo feathers hand carved and painted on timber elements. Read moreโฆ
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Booyeembara Park located on Montreal Street in Fremantle is gorgeous parkland with plenty of open space, bush land, walking circuits and a central man-made lake. Located within the park is a small quirky playground. The centre piece of the playground is an unusual 5 way swing. The swings are designed for children aged 6 โ 12 years. They have a chain that positions across the chest to prevent users jumping into the centre of the swing area and colliding with others. If younger children are using the swings you need to keep a close eye on them as the chain Read moreโฆ
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Considering Wanneroo is built on old market garden land, it is very fitting that the recently upgraded Frederick Duffy Park is farming themed. This great little park has something for everyone. Set amongst mature gum trees the park has plenty of shade for playing and picnics. At the centre of the park is a big gazebo with a BBQ, picnic tables and a water fountain. Leading off from the picnic area is a circular concreted path, great for little kids on scooters and bikes. Connecting the picnic area to the toddler playground are some โnaturescapeโ style stepping stones and Read moreโฆ
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Vale Adventure Park is Aveleyโs newest playground, located on Egerton Drive it is walking distance to the local IGA and cafes, including a favourite of mine Mecca Gourmet. As we arrived my oldest children ran straight to the dual flying fox, they were all smiles racing each other to the end. Miss 7 (sheโs a bit of a shorty) struggled to bring her flying fox back to the start, so smaller children will need some help, although I found the next kid in line was pretty keen for their turn so they would also help her out. Next, we Read moreโฆ
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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 โThe Dinosaur Playgroundโ, since itโs 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 moreโฆ
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The City of Belmont has a very cool new edition a Forster Park โ a bike pump track! Thereโs the regular pump track circuit and then there are some pretty large jumps. This is so much fun โ 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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This brand new nature adventure playground is located right next to the Coolbellup Skate Park just behind the Coolbellup Public Library. It is a fabulous play space that has been built around the huge existing trees, which provide shade to a large majority of the playground throughout the day. The most popular piece of equipment by far was the large treehouse. Climbing the rope ladder to the platform, then up through the rope tunnel to the top house and down the twisty slide. There are ropes to pull yourself up rock walls to the fast bumpy slide or you can Read moreโฆ
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Hardcastle Park, Landsdale Located in family-friendly Landsdale, Hardcastle Park is a delightful new playground for kids of all ages. Featuring nature play, tradition play equipment and a picnic space, itโs a great space to hang out with the family. On arriving, I was first struck by the large grassed area. This is perfect for throwing down a picnic blanket, kicking a ball around or playing with the family dog. We saw both occur during our visit. Miss 6 was immediately drawn to the traditional play equipment. This features climbing ladders, a rock climbing wall and a rope ladder to Read moreโฆ
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Situated on the Swan River foreshore alongside Optus Stadium, the Chevron Parkland includes 2.6 hectares of rehabilitated parklands and nature-based playgrounds. Chevron Parkland was officially opened as part of the Optus Stadium Open Day in January 2018. There are six nature play areas within the Chevron Parkland, all designed to encourage children to explore and participate in unstructured play, each play space is inspired by the Noongar six seasons. Weitj Nest โ Djeran Season This area has been designed for young children, it is fully fenced and includes a small slide, water play, music play, a birds nest swing, and Read moreโฆ
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Just a short drive south of Cottesloe, you can find the Dutch Inn Playground located on Marine Parade, near Princes Street. This upgraded playground was completed in 2021, that offers a great range of features and activities for families to enjoy. With its ship-themed play structure, ninja-style obstacle course, and nature-based play area, this playground promises an adventurous experience against a stunning coastal backdrop. The main attraction of the playground is the boat-shaped play structure known as โWartonโs Wreck,โ named after the Elizabeth, which ran ashore in 1839. For the maritime history enthusiasts, the remnants of this historic wreck can Read moreโฆ
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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 Perthโs 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 moreโฆ
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Perthโs northern suburbs have welcomed an exciting new addition to their recreational spaces with the opening of Riverlinks All Abilities Playground in Clarkson. This innovative playground offers an impressive array of inclusive play equipment and activities that cater to children of all abilities and age groups. Play Areas Western Zone (Older Children) Large climbing structure with rope climb and rock wall Exciting whirly slide for adventurous kids Thoughtfully placed toddler slide nearby, allowing families to stay together Advanced climbing equipment Eastern Zone (Toddlers) Pirate-themed boat playground with soft flooring Ground-level activities perfect for new walkers: Hammocks Interactive games Binoculars Steering Read moreโฆ
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Fun new adventure playgrounds seem to be popping up everywhere around Perth at the moment, we recently visited the BRAND NEW The Hales Park in Forrestfield. The Hales Park is nature-based, the main play structure is a 9 metre tall wooden tower that features a huge tunnel slide. As we arrived my 7 year old and her friend couldnโt wait to climb to the top, as they came racing down the 14 metre slide all we could hear was giggles of fun and excitement. On the first level of the wooden structure is a bridge on one side of the bridge is the tower Read moreโฆ
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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 moreโฆ
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Located in the heart of the new community at Mandogalup, Florence Estate Park is the new playground that beautifully incorporates wooden beams for its play equipment. This spacious playground is nested beside rows of mature trees, providing scenic greenery, and playing in the park feels like youโre right next to nature. My girls headed straight to the main play area, where the big slide is. The tall climbing structure consists of different climbing wall panels for the kids to climb onto. Missy 6 had no trouble climbing onto all of them, but younger toddlers might find the tallest one daunting. Read moreโฆ
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Weeip Park is a NEW (Sept 2021) public open space in Midland thatโs perfect for the whole family. Itโs got everything from a nature playground to climbing equipment, and itโs 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 childrenโs playground includes a variety of educational and fun activities for kids to explore, including a wetland play area, climbing equipment, a huge Read moreโฆ
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Treehouse Cove Playground is Golden Bayโs newest playground. The treehouse-inspired playground opened in July 2022 and features nature-based play elements, slides, seesaws, a toddler play space, lots of open turf areas and picnic and BBQ facilities. The main feature is the treehouse climbing structure, and it is every little climberโs dream come true! It features rope bridges, rope tunnels, rope ladders and climbing obstacles underneath. The treehouse also features two big tunnel slides. Treehouse Cove Playground playground also features two seesaws, a traditional log seesaw and a modern net seesaw. Two roundabouts, a fun rope roundabout and a wheelchair-accessible roundabout. Read moreโฆ
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Wattle Grove Nature Playscape is a great little nature playground which uses naturally occurring and purpose built play features. Found on Lenihan Corner, off Hale Road in Wattle Grove is this little pocket of bush in suburbia surrounded by house and shops. There is a naturally occurring creek nearby (not fenced). There is also a pathway to covered picnic benches away from the main playing area. The park features a set of five swings in a circle, one is a toddler swing. This is a little different from the usual swings in a line and could be fun with a Read moreโฆ
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Around the corner from the well-known Jungle Park in the Swan Valley, a brand-new park has been constructed and is now open for play. The 1.4 hectare Honeycomb park, located in Peetโs Brabham Estate, features a bee theme and 6-metre โhoneycombโ play structure What a great park! The yellow and black honeycomb play structure is massive and includes a big, fast yellow slide. No fear of heights and fast speeds are required here! My son aged 18 months tried his hand at this play structure; it is for bigger kids 4+. There are ladders that take you to Read moreโฆ
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Banksia Grove Nature Playground is a small nature-based playground located between Dragonfly Road and Potoroo Street on the Eastern Side of Banksia Grove. The wooden play equipment is perfect for helping children with balance, coordination and confidence. The equipment features balance posts with rope, twisted net, shaky bridge, balancing beam and a little wooden table with posts for chairs. In addition to the nature-based play equipment is a tripod swing โ a favourite with my children as they can all fit on together and being a smaller park there wasnโt a wait to get on. Banksia Grove Nature Playground does Read moreโฆ
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Annieโs Landing District Playspace in Ellenbrook is a treat for both older and younger children. Annieโs Landing District Playspace is located at the very end of Bandrock Drive in Ellenbrook. Just keep following the signs for the Annieโs Landing display village and you wonโt be able to miss it. The playground has been sympathetically designed to make use of its natural bushland setting. There are lots of nature play aspects to the park including balancing logs and a stream that runs along the perimeter. For the big kids there is a spider net climbing structure, birds nest swing and a Read moreโฆ
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Found overlooking the Swan River and Fremantleโs 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 โrainbowโ 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! Thereโs also a large stripy hill, covered in soft fall and some rock-climbing style holds, for climbing to the top. Itโs worth even the adults getting up there to Read moreโฆ
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Located in one of Hammond Parkโs newest estates, Vivente, Parco Park playground is just a stoneโs throw away from The Scramble Parkour Park. This sand-based playground is toddler-friendly, with various play structures for kids to explore. The playground is currently shaded with sail shades. This playground consists of 2 buildings which look like small little huts that are connected with the rope bridge. There are several climbing ropes and nets around the buildings for the kids to climb onto or exit from with the fireman pole. The rope bridge does get quite shaky when walking across. The younger kids might find Read moreโฆ
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The sun is out and summer is just around the corner. With this in mind, Shoreline nature play park located a minutesโ walk to C.Y OโConnor beach is an ideal spot to take your kids for a day of outdoor activities. Located in North Coogee, with easy access from Cockburn Road, the recently completed high-quality parkland at LandCorpโs Shoreline estate includes new lawn areas, public barbeques, sheltered areas, exercise equipment, a nature play area, and plenty of open space for running around, kicking a ball or enjoying a picnic. Shoreline Nature Play Park is a short stroll down to the Read moreโฆ
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Rossiter Pavilion and Playing Fields in Piara Waters, in the Holland Park Estate, boasts a small playground packed with natureplay and adventure for curious, energetic kids. The first part to grab Miss 4โs attention was the three in-ground trampolines in the middle of the playground. She bolted straight to these first off, and came back to them many times over the course of our visit. She even managed to get me on one once or twice! On walking into the playground, the first thing I spotted was the nature play and messy play items. To the left, we found balancing Read moreโฆ
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A block from the Daglish Train Station, tucked away down a suburban street is a brilliant new playground. The teeny tiny Jersey Street Playground in Jolimont packs a big punch with great traditional equipment and nature play that will keep kids aged from about 3 years and up entertained. The small playground is partly shaded by mature trees and surrounded by bushes that have little winding pathways in-between โ perfect game of hide and seek. A wooden fort-like play structure is great for a little imaginative play. There are two ways to get up to the fort, a sloping climbing Read moreโฆ
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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! DONโT 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 stationโฆ it is a pretty scenic drive too! The bike track is surrounded by woodchips where youโll find nature play elements and life-size animals such Read moreโฆ
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Lincoln Road Reserve in Forrestfield has had a recent upgrade adding nature play, ninja course and double flying fox to the existing play equipment. The double flying fox has a seat with a harness and the disc-style. The flying fox is quite long and as always we spent quite a bit of time on here. The play equipment has monkey bars, a small platform and a slide but after a few turns on the monkey bar, it was the ninja obstacles and flying fox that kept my daughter occupied. There is a nature play behind the flying fox which includes Read moreโฆ