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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.
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. 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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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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Botany Park in Hammond Park is a brilliant, toddlerโfriendly Playground and community space that has become a real favourite for local families. Tucked along Macquarie Boulevard next to Botany Oval, the home of the Hammond Park Hurricanes, it combines a fully fenced play area, nature play, water and sand fun, a scooter and bike track, plus one of the best free outdoor gyms youโre likely to find. The Playground is fully fenced with multiple poolโstyle gate entries, which gives parents and carers peace of mind when visiting with little ones. Inside, youโll find a mix of traditional Playground equipment and Read moreโฆ
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Jurien Bay Foreshore Playground, set along the beautiful Turquoise Coast at Dobbyn Park, is a brilliant allโages stop on a road trip north of Perth or an easy holiday base in its own right. Overlooking white sand and that famous turquoise water, the foreshore brings together a huge nature Playground, skate and youth precinct, exercise circuit and familyโfriendly beach in one compact, walkable stretch. The main Playground is a real showโstopper. Inspired by Jurien Bayโs crayfishing heritage, the towering climbing structure looks like a series of giant cray pots stacked together. Inside, older kids will love getting lost in the Read moreโฆ
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Located in the heart of Treeby, Kara Playground is a playdate paradise for kids of all ages! This state-of-the-art park features a nature play area, a toddler-friendly playground, flying foxes, a basketball court, and even a parkour park! The vibrant colour of the slides shouts excitement for the kids. The main play structure is on the soft fall rubber flooring. The net ropes are easy to climb onto, and the kids can choose between 2 slides. Missy 6 had no trouble climbing up the tall structure and getting up to the higher 5m slide. The water play module is very Read moreโฆ
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Whitby Playground in Whitby is a hidden gem for families who love nature play and a bit of adventure. Around 40 minutes south-east of Perth, the Playground sits alongside a nature walk trail, so itโs easy to turn a simple park visit into a longer explore with the kids. The whole space has a very natural, earthy feel with lots of timber, stone and sand, making it ideal for imaginative play and active kids who like to climb, balance and scramble. The main play area is built into soft fall climbing mounds with two large slides that are sure to Read moreโฆ
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Riverton Jetty Playground is a gorgeous nature play spot on the banks of the Canning River, right beside Lo Quay River Cafe in Wilson. Sitting within Riverton Jetty Park, part of the wider Canning River Regional Park, itโs a lovely place for families to combine a Playground visit with riverside walks, wildlife spotting, a paddle on the water or a relaxed cafรฉ meal nearby. The setting really is the star: big river views, plenty of birdlife and a relaxed, community feel, especially on weekends when itโs buzzing with families, cyclists and kayakers. The Playground itself is nature based, with lots Read moreโฆ
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Northern Parklands is a brand new playground as part of a redevelopment in Bentley. The parklands were created with the input of local school children and teachers and the outcome was a play space that is quite different from the norm. Thereโs a street games strip which is such a great idea and includes hopscotch, noughts and crosses, basketball and netball, a climbing frame mini obstacle course and mini skateboarding course. Thereโs also a nature play area which includes a flying fox and a nest swing. My favourites were the running track and learn to cycle course! It was a Read moreโฆ
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The Canning River Regional Park extends over 6km and offers a range of activities to suit all the family. The Kent St Weir area offers a great family day out with lots of facilities including toilets, drink fountains bike repair kit. There are seven things you can do with the family at Kent St Weir. Have a Picnic – The Kent Street Weir area is perfect for a picnic with family or friends. There are large expanses of grass and some shady trees to throw your rug down. If you prefer there are a few covered gazebos with picnic tables 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 – a favourite with my children as they can all fit on together and being a smaller park there wasn’t a wait to get on. Banksia Grove Nature Playground does Read moreโฆ
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JH Abrahams Reserve in Crawley is a beautiful, riverside Playground and picnic spot thatโs ideal for families looking to spend a few relaxed hours outdoors. Overlooking the Swan River and close to Matilda Bay, it combines a shaded play area, big grassy spaces and great facilities, making it an easy option for a play, ride and picnic. Shaded with sail shades and tall mature trees, this playground is on a woodchip play area. Children of all ages can enjoy climbing on the main wooden climbing structure. With different climbing elements on it, even the little ones can find it easy Read moreโฆ
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Lake Leschenaultia, found close to Mundaring, is a top day out in the Perth Hills for families. There’s swimming, bike riding, bushwalking, picnicking and now there’s even more reason to visit. The tired old metal boat play equipment has gone – replaced by a beautifully crafted timber train playground! Found next to the campsite office, the new playground (opened December 2023) features a train and slide, as well as many nature play elements, like stepping logs. The lake was constructed over a century ago to provide water for the passing steam trains. It’s lovely to see a train, station and Read moreโฆ
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Augustus Park located in Jane Brook is situated overlooking a beautiful lake. The main play area is mainly made up of ropes which is something different to the usual playground. So if your kids love climbing and hanging this is a park for them. The playground is based on sand and wood chips. Some of the rope equipment which is at the park is rope monkey bars, a wobbly wooden bridge, spider web climbing areas, rope bridges, and balance ropes. There are shade sails covering the playground for extra protection from the sun. There are tables overlooking the lake and Read moreโฆ
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Pack the scooters, balance bikes and trikes โ The Avenueโs Traffic Park and Playground in Hilbert is made for little transport lovers. Set within The Avenue Estate in the City of Armadale, this compact but cleverly designed park has a fun roadโrules theme thatโs ideal for toddlers and junior primary kids who are just getting confident on wheels. The star of the space is the custom bike and scooter track that loops around the park. Kids can follow the path through mini roundabouts, over โspeed bumpsโ and past stop signs, crosswalks and traffic cones, giving you lots of opportunities to Read moreโฆ
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Glen Iris Estate Playground in Jandakot is a lovely nature-inspired spot for families, set where the old Glen Iris golf course once was. Tucked just off Dean Road in the new Glen Iris housing estate, the Playground is framed by beautifully landscaped gardens, leafy trees and plenty of open grass, making it feel like a green retreat in the middle of suburbia. Thereโs loads of room for kids to kick a ball, run around or for families to roll out a picnic rug and enjoy the peaceful surrounds. The main play area has a strong nature-play feel, with timber elements Read moreโฆ
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Mills Park in Beckenham has long been a favourite with Perth families, and the newer all-abilities Playground has made it an even better spot for kids of all ages and needs. Tucked beside the BBQs and grassed picnic areas and only a short stroll from the main nature play space and skate plaza, this fenced Playground is a great โbase campโ for families who want a safer, more contained area without missing out on all the action. The all-abilities Playground is fully fenced and double gated, which is especially reassuring for families with toddlers, runners or children who need a Read moreโฆ
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Hinckley Park in Hocking is one of those Playground-and-park combos that can easily fill an entire morning, especially if your kids are the kind who like to keep moving. Set across a big neighbourhood reserve, itโs been designed as a true โdestination parkโ with multiple zones rather than just one main play structure. The standout is how much space there is to spread out, so it works just as well for a relaxed picnic as it does for a high-energy playdate. If you only remember one thing before you go, make it this: bring wheels. The childrenโs bike circuit is Read moreโฆ
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Pat OโHara Reserve in Morley is a fantastic local park that caters well for a wide age range, combining a large nature play area, a more traditional Playground, multiโsports court and a big open oval. Tucked between Walter Road West and Magini Street, itโs the kind of spot where you can easily spend a couple of hours while the kids run off energy. The first thing that grabs kidsโ attention is the nature play zone. Set on woodchips (great if youโre trying to avoid taking half the sandpit home in your shoes), this area is built mostly from timber and Read moreโฆ
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All aboard the good ship “Investigator”! We found ourselves at the Flinders Bay Playground in Augusta, quite by accident, literally. What started as a family day out at Hamelin Bay, ended at the small seaside town after a trip to the Augusta Hospital (gotta love a fishhook in the leg!). Anyway, our next trip to Augusta is already planned, after this great little find. The “ship playground” is found at a brilliant park right on the ocean. The nature-based playground itself is a pearler, with a beautiful Jarrah ship (which could be a pirate ship or “friendly” ship in imaginative Read moreโฆ
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Tucked alongside the Canning River foreshore, Homestead Park in Thornlie is a lovely neighbourhood park that balances nature play, traditional Playground fun and local history. Set within a reserve shaded by mature native trees, itโs the kind of place you can stop at for a quick play or settle in for a full morning with the family. The main Playground is a rustic, mostly wooden adventure space. At its heart is a timber fort with a slide, rope ladder, climbing wall and wooden ladder, giving kids a few different ways to scramble up and whoosh back down. Underneath, little ones Read moreโฆ
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Tuckfield Oval is a brilliant spot for families looking for a Playground with a view. Perched high above the Swan River and Fremantleโs busy port, this hillside park in East Fremantle combines big climbing challenges with natural play elements and wideโopen grass โ plus youโre just a short stroll from the famous rainbow shipping containers and the George Street cafรฉ strip. The main drawcard is the huge rope climbing structure, which immediately appeals to confident climbers and schoolโaged kids. Itโs the kind of piece that invites them to scramble, hang, balance and test their limits, and the elevated position means Read moreโฆ
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Nature play in the heart of Perth. So large and magical you almost forget youโre 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 childrenโs 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 moreโฆ
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If you havenโt discovered Kells Park yet, itโs time to save this hidden gem to your weekend list โ because itโs everything youโd want in an outdoor family day out, and more. Just 30 minutes North of Perth, this park is tucked into the heart of Alkimos but quietly nestled between a coastal estate and natural bushland. This park is both surprisingly public and charmingly hidden. At first glance, youโll spot the beautifully landscaped playground with its large wooden fort structure โ complete with viewing platforms, climbing nets, a slide, and plenty of ropes and ladders to keep energetic kids Read moreโฆ
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Rayment Park in Lathlain is a fantastic all-rounder for families, offering a big green space, three distinct play areas, and lots of room for kids of different ages to spread out and explore. Set opposite a local school and across the road from popular Kettle Cafe, itโs easy to make a morning or afternoon of your visit with play, coffee, and a walk or scoot. The junior Playground is a real highlight for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Fully fenced, with entry via a Magna lock-style gate and protected by shade sails, it feels safe and secure for little ones Read moreโฆ
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Len Packham Park in Coolbellup is home to a fantastic nature adventure Playground, set amongst towering mature trees that provide welcome shade for much of the day. Tucked in behind Coolbellup Public Library and right alongside the Coolbellup Skate Park, itโs an easy spot to make a full morning or afternoon of play, especially for families with mixed ages and interests. The hero of the Playground is the impressive timber treehouse structure. Kids can climb a rope ladder up to a mid-level platform, then scramble through a rope tunnel to reach the top โhouseโ before zooming back down via a Read moreโฆ
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Kadidjiny Park, affectionately known as the โDr Seuss Playgroundโ, is a wonderfully quirky community park in the heart of Melville. Spread over almost four hectares and bounded by Curtis and Kitchener Roads, this colourful reserve combines imaginative play spaces, shady picnic spots and community facilities, making it a great allโround destination for families. The park sits on the former Melville Primary School site, and its name, โKadidjinyโ, is a Noongar word meaning โlearningโ, which is a lovely nod to its history and its role as a gathering place for local families and school groups. The City of Melville redeveloped the Read moreโฆ
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Tucked along Egerton Drive in Aveley, Vale Adventure Park is a fantastic, activity-packed Playground that makes a brilliant family outing, especially if youโve got children of different ages. Itโs an easy walk from the local IGA and nearby cafes such as Mecca Gourmet, so you can grab a coffee or snacks on your way over. The first thing that grabs kidsโ attention is usually the dual flying fox. With two sideโbyโside cables, itโs perfect for racing friends or siblings. Older children will manage it easily, but shorter or younger kids may need a hand pulling the seat back up to Read moreโฆ
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Stirling Square is a beautiful park in the heart of Guildford, Surrey. Surrounded by classic buildings, this park has much to offer. You can find St Matthews Church built in 1873, Guildford war memorial, a duck pond and a rose garden. There is plenty of seating and walking paths for you to enjoy as well as shelters and trees providing shade. Stirling Square is located right across the street from the visitor’s information centre, there is a large gazebo which is perfect for wedding ceremonies. It features plenty of easily accessible pathways for wheelchairs and strollers; it is also just Read moreโฆ
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Just 4km from Mandurah City Centre, Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve in Erskine is a gorgeous estuary-side spot that combines a fantastic nature play space with wide-open green areas, scenic walking paths and plenty of space for family adventures. Set along the Mandurah Estuary, itโs the kind of park where you can easily spend a few hours โ or the whole day โ between the Playground, foreshore, barbecues and exploring the riverbank. The first thing kids usually spot is the series of nature play mazes. Thereโs a wooden and rope maze to weave through and a log maze that challenges kids Read moreโฆ
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Hillarys Beach Park at Whitfords Nodes has grown into one of the northern suburbsโ best allโround coastal parks โ a big, shady picnic spot with a great allโabilities Playground, direct beach access and the added bonus of the famous exercise stairway and ninja warriorโstyle fitness course just a short walk away. The Playground itself is large and thoughtfully laid out, with a mix of traditional and nature play spread through soft white sand and rubber softfall. Younger children are drawn straight to the main climbing structure, which you can access via a gentle ramp. Along the way there are musical 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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Honeycomb Park in Brabham is a buzzing community Playground that lives up to its name. Tucked within Peetโs Brabham Estate, not far from the Swan Valley and just around the corner from the much-loved Jungle Park, this 1.4 hectare green space is packed with play opportunities for kids of all ages, plus plenty to keep parents comfortable too. The first thing you notice is the huge yellow and black honeycomb tower rising out of the park. The bespoke honeycomb play structure is designed for confident climbers, roughly 4 years and up, with ladders and platforms leading kids up through Read moreโฆ
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Cockburn ARC Playground sits alongside the impressive Cockburn ARC recreation centre, overlooking a beautiful wetland and offering plenty of space for kids to climb, balance and explore. Itโs an especially good option if youโre already visiting the pools or indoor facilities at the ARC and want to add a dry-play stop before or after your swim. One side of the Playground is dominated by a huge rope spiderweb structure thatโs perfect for confident climbers. To move between different parts of the play space, kids can crawl through a tunnel, scramble up rock steps or hop across wooden stepping logs before Read moreโฆ
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Holland Park in Piara Waters is yet another brilliant playground in the popular family suburb. Thereโs 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 thereโs a sandpit too. Letโs exploreโฆ 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. Thereโs a Read moreโฆ
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Perth is now home to an epic new sevenโkilometre โLong Parkโ that runs beneath the elevated Metronet Armadale train line from Carlisle Station through to Beckenham. What was once an underused corridor has been transformed into 14 vibrant community spaces, linking four new Playgrounds, a nature play area, youth plazas, skate and scooter zones, fitness equipment, courts, dog parks, BBQ spots and picnic areas, all connected by walking and cycling paths and Perthโs longest public art trail. Itโs a brilliant spot for families to explore in stages or tackle in one big adventure, and it feels like something new to Read moreโฆ
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Karda Way Nature Playspace at OneOneFive Hamilton Hill is a fantastic blend of nature play, history and thoughtful design, set on the former Hamilton Hill Senior High School site. The redevelopment has transformed the area into a familyโfriendly precinct with walking paths through native landscaping, layered play opportunities and a strong focus on accessibility. The hero of the playspace is the impressive threeโtower fort, cleverly constructed from repurposed materials salvaged from the old high school. Kids can climb timber steps, tackle a mini climbing wall, test their nerve on hand and foot holds, cross the connecting bridge and whiz down Read moreโฆ
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Joe Saunders Park in Champion Lakes is a great place to take the kids with plenty on offer for all ages. Set amongst the backdrop of the very impressive purpose built/man-made lake and close to the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre – which hosts rowing, canoeing, dragon boating and triathlon events throughout the year.ย The playground itself is set on white sand with plenty of wooden structures including a great climbing fortย with slides. swing setplay kitchenbalancing and climbing logs and rocksrope bridge and shade sails for warmer days. It does get hot and the UV seems to be high any time Read moreโฆ
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Located in the heart of the new community at Mandogalup, Florence Estate Park is A 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 features various climbing wall panels for kids to use. Missy 6 had no trouble climbing onto all of them, but younger toddlers might find the tallest one daunting. The flooring of this Read moreโฆ
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Set right on the Scarborough foreshore, Whale Playground is one of those parks where you can easily spend hours while the kids disappear into imaginative play. Inspired by Noongar culture and the form of a blue whale skeleton, this $1.4 million Lotterywestโfunded Playground is a real hero of the Scarborough Reserve redevelopment and a mustโdo on a family day at the beach. The centrepiece is the giant whale structure. Little ones usually start at the whaleโs head, which doubles as a small concrete slide โ itโs perfectly sized for toddlers and younger children, but it is quite fast, so a Read moreโฆ
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If youโre looking for a Playground that combines great coffee, city convenience and a genuinely inclusive play space, Oxford Street Reserve in Leederville is hard to beat. Tucked just off the bustling Leederville cafรฉ strip, this fully fenced and gated Playground offers a calm little oasis right in the heart of the action, making it an ideal stop for families before or after a meal or a bit of shopping. The Playground sits directly alongside Cranked Coffee, so grabbing a takeaway latte or a relaxed sitโdown breakfast or lunch is wonderfully easy. Inside the cafรฉ there are plenty of high Read moreโฆ
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Located in the leafy foothills of Armadale, Lions Park is a small but cleverly designed neighbourhood Playground with a fun roadโandโraceโtrack theme. Itโs an ideal spot for little ones who are learning to ride their scooter or balance bike, with smooth pathways and painted track markings creating plenty of opportunities for imaginative play. The main drawcard is the circuit of paths laid out like miniature roads. Blue and red directional arrows, stop and give way signs, and various safety signs turn a simple scoot or ride into a game of โdrivingโ. Kids can pretend theyโre on a racetrack or heading Read moreโฆ
















































