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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Tucked just a short stroll from busy Westfield Innaloo, Millet Park โ affectionately known as โSpider-Man Parkโ โ is a leafy local favourite with plenty to keep active kids busy. The park combines a classic Playground, a huge climbing web, junior bike skills track and a beginner-friendly skate area, with lots of open space and paths for riding and scooting. The Playground gets its superhero nickname from the large rope climbing โwebโ that towers over the play space. The structure has two sides with rubber crowโs nest-style platforms near the top, giving confident climbers a fun challenge and a great Read moreโฆ
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Iluka Foreshore Park is a nautical themed nature playground that kids of all ages are guaranteed to love! Iluka Foreshore Park is separated into three sections, the first consists of a wooden boat, it was perfect for my toddler to play on, he loved steering the boat and climbing the steps to the slide. On the other side of the boat is a netted ladder for the bigger kids who were having just as much fun as my toddler on the boat pretending to be pirates. There is a sandpit at the end of the slide, and rubber softfall flooring 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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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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Tucked inside the Apsley Estate in Mandogalup, Mokare Reserve Adventure Playground is a brilliant all-ages destination that feels like a bushland adventure just off Rowley Road. As you enter the estate youโll spot the expansive play space spread out across rolling lawn, winding footpaths and clusters of mature trees, with plenty of room for kids to run, climb and explore. The hero of the park is the towering 12โmetre treehouse-style tower and slide. The climb to the top is an adventure in itself, with a mix of steps, platforms and rope ladders wrapping around the structure. Confident older kids will Read moreโฆ
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Kwinana Adventure Park, also known as The Adventure Park, is one of Perthโs 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, itโs 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 childrenโs ages and confidence levels. The Read moreโฆ
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Tucked along the banks of Bannister Creek in Lynwood, Bannister Creek Nature Playground is a small, leafy neighbourhood park that blends classic play equipment with plenty of natural elements. Itโs the sort of space that invites kids to scramble, climb, balance and imagine, rather than just sliding and swinging in straight lines. The Playground sits beside Bannister Creek, which runs along the edge of the reserve behind a fence, giving children a chance to be close to water and wildlife without easy access to the creek itself. The play space is mostly sand and woodchip, and itโs shaded by mature Read moreโฆ
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Canning River Regional Park is a large park and wetlands area covering about 6kms located around the Canning River. We usually go to the Kent St Weir area which also has the Canning River Cafe there but recently we discovered another playground a short walk away. This new playground has been designed based on feedback from the community and includes nature and adventure play and plenty of natural shade. The playground is located off Ferndale Crescent, Ferndale. You could drive there and park in the car park or you can park at the Canning River Cafe and take a short Read moreโฆ
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Tucked along the western end of Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine Reserve Playground is a brilliant allโrounder for families, with something to suit toddlers through to tweens. The fully fenced, doubleโgated play space feels safe and contained, making it ideal for busy little explorers and a popular choice for birthday parties and weekend catchโups. The Playground combines traditional equipment with nature and sensory play. As you enter from the main car park, kids are usually drawn straight to the big, flat roundabout โ perfect for spinning while standing, sitting or running around the edge. Nearby, a smaller roundabout wrapped in rope netting Read moreโฆ
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Tucked within the leafy Byford on the Scarp estate, Ridge Park Byford stretches over 1.7 hectares and feels wonderfully โbushyโ despite being in the suburbs. Mature trees, big open lawns and two separate Playground areas make this a great destination for families with kids of different ages, especially if youโve got both little toddlers and more adventurous big kids to keep happy. The lower Playground, accessed from Military Pass, is ideal for younger children. The centrepiece is an adorable train-themed play structure made up of several โcarriagesโ, each with its own style of imaginative play. Toddlers can โdriveโ the train 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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Tucked away in Trinity Estate, Alkimos, Fontana Park is a compact yet exciting neighbourhood Playground thatโs perfect for a quick play or a relaxed picnic stop. It has a modern coastal feel and rewards families who seek it out with a mix of fun equipment and lovely views from the higher level of the park. The standout feature is the big log swing, which is wide enough for multiple kids to share and tends to be the first thing they run to. Nearby, a rock climbing wall leads adventurous kids up to an impressive slide. The slide is fast and Read moreโฆ
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Warradale Park in Landsdale is home to one of Perthโs most heartfelt and thoughtfully designed play spaces. The fully fenced nature Playground on Southmead Drive was created in memory of toddler Sam Trott and stands as a beautiful tribute to the community spirit that surrounded his family. The City of Wanneroo worked closely with Samโs family and the Autism Association of Western Australia to design a space that celebrates play while being especially considerate of childrenโs sensory needs and inclusivity, making this much more than a standard suburban park. You can read more about the background of the project on Read moreโฆ
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Tucked alongside the modern Wembley Sports Pavilion on Selby Street, this Playground offers a fun blend of nature play and traditional equipment that keeps kids moving from one activity to the next. Set back from the road with plenty of parking out the front, itโs an easy stop for families looking to let the kids burn off energy before or after sport, or as a dedicated Playground visit. The first play area you come to from the car park is a natural-style space with balancing logs, rubbery mounds and woodchips underfoot. Itโs perfect for little climbers who like to scramble, Read moreโฆ
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Tucked on the corner of Royal and Lockwood Streets in Yokine, Royal Lockwood Reserve is a modern fenced Playground that blends nature play with traditional equipment, making it a handy little spot for local families, especially those with toddlers and young primary schoolers. Once you step through the gate, youโre greeted by a sweet nature play area to the right. Here youโll find balancing logs, stepping logs and a wooden teepee, all set on a thick bed of woodchips and surrounded by established shade trees that were retained when the Playground was built. Itโs a lovely spot for kids to Read moreโฆ
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Clarkson Reserve, Maylands Clarkson Reserve is a hidden gem in the leafy suburb of Maylands. It features a small nature playground, bike and scooter paths and gorgeous river views. On arriving, Miss 4 raced to the play area. This is mostly sand-based and features wooden balancing beams and flat logs to hop across. There is also a large birds nest swing surrounded by a wood chip base. This was a hit! Miss 4 kept going back to play here. The main feature of the playground, however, is the wooden play fort. Children can access this via a climbing wall Read moreโฆ
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Britannia Reserve Pump Track Britannia Reserve Pump Track is a 1.2km pump track and nature bike trail in Leederville. Close to the city, it’s a great spot to take active kids of all ages out riding. Britannia Reserve Pump Track was originally installed as part of a Pop-Up Play initiative in April 2019. It has quickly become a permanent fixture. Britannia Reserve is one of City of Vincent’s largest open parklands. The pump track was created using natural materials. It is a space for children of all ages to meet their friends, ride their bikes and enjoy the outdoors. Read moreโฆ
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Nestled in the heart of Illyarrie Estate in Sinagra, Lillypilly Park is a refreshing blend of nature play, adventure, and peaceful vibes. Youโll find it conveniently located right next to the Sales and Information Centre (yes, you can park there!), making your visit super easy. Spread out over a sloping block, the park is cleverly tiered: the top level is where the main playground action happens, the middle tier has benches perfect for a mum catch-up or solo book session, and the lower section is still being finished, with native planting and bushland vibes. Now, letโs talk about that slide! Read moreโฆ
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Nestled within the beautifully revitalised Elizabeth Baillie Park in East Victoria Park, the Mildred Creak Playground is fast becoming one of Perth’s most beloved family destinations. Named in honour of Mildred Creak โ a pioneering child psychiatrist whose groundbreaking work helped shape early diagnostic criteria for autism โ this Playground has been thoughtfully designed with inclusivity, creativity and community at its heart. It offers a genuinely welcoming space where children of all abilities can come together to play, explore and connect. The Playground sits at the centre of the park’s impressive $8.1 million transformation, which was delivered by the Town 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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Koala Cove Park in Movida Estate, Midvale is one of those Playgrounds that kids spot from the car and instantly beg to visit. Tucked within a new residential estate in the City of Swan, this koalaโthemed park combines big wowโfactor play equipment with thoughtful touches for younger children, making it a great stop for families exploring Perthโs eastern suburbs and the Swan Valley. The star of the show is the towering koala climbing structure that rises up in the middle of the park. Itโs an eyeโcatching centrepiece and a real adventure for confident climbers, with multiple ways to ascend and Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away in the growing suburb of Dayton, Featherflower Park is a beautiful nature-inspired space that combines wetlands, walking paths, play areas and fitness equipment in one thoughtfully designed reserve. Itโs the kind of park where you can easily spend a whole morning wandering, playing and relaxing, with something to interest everyone from toddlers to active older kids and adults. One of the standout features of Featherflower Park is its natural wetland setting. A perimeter footpath loops around the wetlands, making it ideal for a gentle family stroll, scooters or bikes, and prams โ the paths offer great pram Read moreโฆ
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The Caterpillar Playground in Mandurah, also known as Milgar Street Reserve, is a muchโloved local favourite, and itโs easy to see why. Tucked just off Park Road with plenty of parking, this colourful, fully fenced Playground makes an ideal spot for families with younger children, especially if you have a โrunnerโ who likes to explore. Thereโs also pedestrian access from Reserve Drive, which is handy if youโre walking or cycling through the area. Do be aware that on weekends it can get busy, as the Playground sits right next to the BMX track and parking can fill quickly during events 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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Did you know that thereโs a nature play area in the Perth foothills suburb of Bushmead. While itโs much smaller than the estateโs โGiant Parkโ, the simple Ridge Hill Green Nature Playground can provide plenty of entertainment for children that love to be in the great outdoors and love to climb. The beautifully made timber play structure features a double slide โ perfect for kids to race siblings or friends. Image: Bushmead Estate Very small children may have trouble reaching this, as thereโs a flat net to climb to get to it, as well as big logs to climb. On Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away in the heart of Gosnells, amongst 22 hectares of wetlands at Mary Carroll Park, you’ll find an amazing all-abilities playground. This gem of a playground blends nature and learning, offering kids a fun and educational space to connect with the outdoors. Street parking and a small car park are available along Eudoria Street in Gosnells. The playground is fully fenced (a must if you have an escape artist like I do) with 2 entry/exit gates at either end. Toilets are located next to the carpark just outside of the fence, a good idea to make sure everyone goes Read moreโฆ
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Set in the heart of beautiful Perth Hills spot, Roleystone, Borrello Park has something for kids of all ages. Recently, the play area at the much-loved park was replaced. This park is only 15 minutes’ drive from Armadale town center, and yet it feels like you’ve travelled hours down south. It’s close to Araluen Botanic Park too. The leafy park is particularly special during late autumn (May), when the golden leaves of the deciduous tree park begin to fall. The new play structures include an easily accessed walkway, fort and slides. The wood-chip based area is partially shaded by sails. Read moreโฆ
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Tucked off Montreal Street, Booyeembara Park is one of those Fremantle gems that feels bigger once youโre actually inside it. Itโs a wide, open stretch of parkland with bushy edges, walking circuits and a central manโmade lake that gives the whole space a calm, โexhaleโ vibeโgreat when you want to get the kids outdoors without committing to a full day trip. The Playground here is small but memorable, and it suits older kids best. The standout is the quirky fiveโway swing set, designed for ages 6โ12. Itโs a fun, social piece of equipment that feels a bit different to your Read moreโฆ
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Tom Wright Park in Carlisle has long been a brilliant all-round destination for families, and with the brand-new Baillie Hill Precinct now open, itโs better than ever for kids of all ages. Located opposite the West Coast Eagles training ground, this large community precinct blends nature play, epic climbing challenges, water and sand play, sports courts, a scooter and skate park, plus a fully fenced dog park โ making it an easy full-day outing. The main Playground is nestled amongst mature trees, so thereโs plenty of natural shade throughout the day. Kids who love to climb and scramble will make Read moreโฆ
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Tucked just behind Subiaco Arts Centre on Hamersley Road, Theatre Gardens Playspace feels like a little green escape in the middle of busy Subi. Mature trees, wide lawns and a meandering creek make this a gorgeous spot for kids to burn off energy while grown-ups relax under the shade. The centrepiece of the playspace is the water play. A fountain at the top of the area feeds a trickling brook that winds its way down through rocks and channels. Kids can experiment with building dams, blocking the flow and then lifting the hatches to release a rush of Read moreโฆ
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Located at Webber Reserve is a unique nature based playspace designedย to inspire kids to imagine, invent and create. The playspace is located in the far corner of the reserve and is naturally shaded by the nearby trees. Key senses that the playspace addresses are sight, sound, smell, touch, imagination, navigation and balance. There are cubby houses made of huge sticks which children can add to by finding additional sticks and leaves. Huge astro turf covered tyres with ropes attached provide a host of options for creative play. Or try your hand at balancing along the rope covered logs. Located Read moreโฆ
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Subiaco Common is a great space for all the family, including your furry friend. Located in Subiaco Centro this space has a recently redeveloped play space, green spaces, lots of trees, a lake, BBQs and picnic benches. For a small area, the play space has fitted a lot in. There is a sand play area, birds nest swing and climbing structure with a slide and fireman’s pole. The main climbing structure has two platforms joined by a closed in rope bridge. One platform has a slide and one has a fireman’s pole. Access into the structure is from the large Read moreโฆ
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Located just around Harrisdale Nature Reserve, Harrisdale Green Sensory Park is the all-new interactive sensory park for children of all abilities at the new Harrisdale Green Estate. When we first drove past, this cute playground caught our attention with its vibrant colours. The scale of this playground is smallish and more suited for younger toddlers. Older kids might find that there is limited play equipment for them here, but donโt worry, there is another bigger playground located at Green Link Park, which is just a few minutes walk away. The highlight of this playground has to be the sensory play Read moreโฆ
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Lake Treeby Adventure Playground has settled in as one of the go-to adventure Playgrounds south of the river. Set in the scenic suburb of Treeby, it offers a mix of nature play, big climbing structures and lakeside paths the whole family can enjoy. Parking is available along Torwood Avenue. As the name suggests, this playground is situated beside a beautiful man made lake and surrounded by large shady trees which are perfect as we enter the warmer months! The playground has many exciting areas, there are two slides, one tall slide for the big kids and a smaller slide Read moreโฆ
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Forster Park in Cloverdale is a brilliant destination for active families, combining a flowing bike pump track, a fun Playground and a huge sporting oval in one convenient spot. Tucked along Keane Street, this is the kind of community park where you can easily spend a couple of hours while the kids burn off energy on bikes, scooters and the play equipment. The standout feature is the dedicated bike pump track, built by the City of Belmont. The circuit includes a regular loop with rollers and berms as well as a line of bigger jumps for more confident riders, making Read moreโฆ
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Tucked within the Lakelands development on Dragonfly Boulevard, Lakelands Park is a lovely little nature play space thatโs perfect for a morning tea stop, after school play or a quick run around on the way to or from Mandurah. Itโs around a sixโminute drive from Lakelands Shopping Centre and Lakelands Library on Mandurah Road, making it easy to pair with a coffee stop or errands. The Playground is nestled between mature trees and an open grassy area, giving it a peaceful bushy feel despite being in a new estate. Being close to Paganoni Reserve, you may even be lucky enough Read moreโฆ
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Kingsway Regional Playground, affectionately known as the Kingsway Dinosaur Park, is a brilliant, allโages 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 thatโs perfect for family time. The star attraction for many families is the Kingsway Aquatic Play Space, a fully fenced, zeroโdepth splash pad with a fun dinosaur theme. Kids can dash through sprays and jets that burst up from the ground and rain Read moreโฆ
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Koolaanga Waabiny on Mandurahโs Western Foreshore is one of those Playgrounds that really lives up to the โepicโ label. Set right on the estuary at Hall Park in Halls Head, this destination play space is part of the Mandurah Waterfront redevelopment and sits beside the popular Mandurah Skate Park. Its Noongar name is pronounced โkool-lung-ga waa-binโ and beautifully translates to โchildren playingโ, while also referencing the local Swamp Sheoak trees that inspired the Playgroundโs design. The hero of the Playground is the incredible 12โmetre-high climbing tower, shaped to echo the Swamp Sheoak trees that line the foreshore. Adventurous kids can 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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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












































