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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Located within the Beachside precinct of Capricorn Yanchep, Campground Adventure Park is a hillside Playground with a real “holiday park” feel. Set on the former Club Capricorn Resort camping ground, it makes the most of the natural slope and mature trees, and has been cleverly designed with nostalgic touches that parents will appreciate as much as the kids. The first thing you’ll notice is the retro caravan theme. A large picnic shelter shaped like an old-school caravan sits near the main play area, giving the park a fun, quirky character. In the toddler zone, a smaller open caravan structure continues Read more…
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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 more…
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Tucked into the coastal Golden Bay estate, Treehouse Cove Playground is a fantastic destination park for families who love nature play with a bit of adventure. Opened in mid‑2022, the space is wrapped around existing coastal bushland and rehabilitation planting, so it feels like you’re playing in a pocket of natural dunes rather than a standard suburban park. There’s plenty of open grass for a runaround, a kick of the footy or a picnic rug, along with picnic tables and BBQs for longer visits. The hero of the park is the impressive multi-storey treehouse tower, which is a dream Read more…
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Tucked away in The Vines is Emms Green which is home to a quirky little playground. The playground has a focus on imaginative play. There is a large cubby house which contains a set of whisper poles at each end for secret chats. There are wooden planks to run through. And wooden poles to climb. I love the upturned tree which features carvings of Australian wildlife on it. There is also a cute caterpillar rocker. If your child is a natural performer they won’t be able to resist giving an impromptu performance on the little stage area. There is a Read more…
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Dyoondalup Point Walter Playground, set along the stunning Swan River foreshore and next to Walter’s River Café, has been transformed with a beautiful new play space that celebrates Noongar culture and the natural landscape. The centrepiece of the Playground is a striking tower structure, designed in collaboration with Noongar artist Sharyn Egan. It reflects stories of Djunda, a tall female spirit with long flowing white hair, and honours Dyoondalup (Point Walter) as a “place of white sand.” The result is a thoughtfully designed, culturally rich Playground that offers much more than just a run-of-the-mill play experience. This is a very Read more…
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Wandi Playing Fields Playground is a brilliant community space that really suits a whole day out with the kids. Tucked alongside the playing fields and opposite Honeywood Primary School, this modern Playground combines big open spaces, nature play, water play and active zones for older kids. It’s one of those parks where families can easily spend hours, with enough variety to keep toddlers, primary schoolers and tweens all happy. The first thing that grabs kids’ attention is the impressive 30-metre double flying fox. One cable has a standard pommel seat and the other features an all-abilities harness seat, making it Read more…
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Lake Monger (now officially Galup Reserve) has long been a favourite spot for Perth families to walk, scoot and enjoy the open space, and the South West Playground adds a big dose of adventure especially for older kids. Designed with children aged 5 and over in mind, this is a brilliant option if your bigger kids have outgrown the toddler Playgrounds elsewhere around the lake and are ready for more of a challenge. As you arrive, the striking ninja-style rope obstacle course immediately grabs attention. My five-year-old couldn’t wait to jump on and declared it a real-life “Roblox obby”. The Read more…
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Dick Lawrence Oval Playground in Beaconsfield is a welcoming, leafy community space that’s ideal for families with children of different ages. The centrepiece of the Playground is a striking three-level treehouse-style cubby, complete with a twisty slide and a smaller dual flat slide. Kids can reach the cubby via a ramp, a through-the-floor ladder, a timber climbing wall and a rock-climbing wall, so there are options suited to both cautious climbers and confident adventurers. In the middle of the Playground there’s a large timber climber featuring a cargo rope ladder, balancing logs and climbing ramps along the side, giving kids Read more…
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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 Fremantle’s busy port, this hillside park in East Fremantle combines big climbing challenges with natural play elements and wide‑open grass – plus you’re just a short stroll from the famous rainbow shipping containers and the George Street café strip. The main drawcard is the huge rope climbing structure, which immediately appeals to confident climbers and school‑aged kids. It’s the kind of piece that invites them to scramble, hang, balance and test their limits, and the elevated position means Read more…
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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, it’s a lovely place for families to combine a Playground visit with riverside walks, wildlife spotting, a paddle on the water or a relaxed café meal nearby. The setting really is the star: big river views, plenty of birdlife and a relaxed, community feel, especially on weekends when it’s buzzing with families, cyclists and kayakers. The Playground itself is nature based, with lots Read more…
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Tucked away on a quiet suburban corner just a block from Daglish Train Station, Jersey Street Playground in Jolimont is a lovely little surprise for families. This teeny, local pocket park is compact but thoughtfully designed, combining traditional Playground favourites with nature play to create a fun stop for kids from around 3 years and up. The play space centres around a wooden, fort-like structure that’s perfect for imaginative games. Children can climb up in two different ways – either via a gently sloping climbing net that’s great for more cautious or younger climbers, or by tackling the more challenging Read more…
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Rutter Park is a leafy, family-friendly Playground tucked into the heart of Wembley, offering a great mix of traditional play equipment, nature play and open green space. With something to suit toddlers through to bigger kids, it’s an easy place to spend a few hours burning energy, catching up with friends or hosting a casual family gathering. The main Playground area features modern traditional play equipment set in sand. Kids who love to climb are well catered for, with climbing walls, rope ladders, a chain ladder and a rope bridge all built into the main structure. Two slides offer options Read more…
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Mawson Park Public Playground in Hillarys has been transformed into a fantastic all-in-one family destination, where a refreshed main Playground, much-loved nature play area and picturesque lakeside paths all flow together. Just over 20 minutes north of Perth, this spacious, leafy park now offers families a full day out in one spot, with equipment to suit toddlers through to older children, plenty of room to roam and a relaxed, scenic setting by the water. Parking is available along Mawson Crescent, with a short stroll down a gentle grassy hill leading into the heart of the park. The first area you’ll Read more…
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MacDonald Park in Padbury is a fantastic all-rounder for families, combining an engaging scooter and bike skills track, a fun mix of nature and traditional play, and a huge sporting oval. Tucked away in a residential pocket, it offers plenty of space to run, ride and explore, making it a brilliant spot for everything from quick after-school visits to weekend playdates and sports sessions. The standout feature is the traffic-themed scooter and bike track designed especially for younger riders. Kids can weave their way around roundabouts, speed humps and twisting roads, all lined with mini road signs, pedestrian crossings and Read more…
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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 you’re 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 more…
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Gingin Outdoor Activity Space is a fantastic family-friendly destination in the heart of this small, historic township, offering a huge variety of play opportunities for children of all ages. Set in a picturesque, country-town setting, the Playground combines nature play, active play and community facilities, making it well worth the drive from Perth for a day out. The centrepiece of the space is the impressive Gingin Tower, a nature-inspired climbing structure that immediately catches the eye. Kids can climb up using rope ladders and bridges before choosing from two different slides to zoom back down. Surrounding the main tower are Read more…
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In the heart of Armadale you’ll find Memorial Park, a leafy, central Playground with a fun train theme that’s a hit with kids of all ages. The park was redeveloped with a vintage railway feel – perfect if your little ones love trains, climbing and imaginative play, and you want somewhere with plenty of grass and shade to relax. The centrepiece of the Playground is the big train-shaped play frame and “station”. The train is styled like an old steam engine, complete with platform steps to climb aboard. Kids can crawl through the tunnel where the boiler would be, clamber Read more…
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We discovered this great little park just around the corner from Little Banksia Cafe in Kensington. It has a lot of features including a nature play area and playground. The main play area is covered with shade sails and the nature play area is shaded naturally. The afternoon we went was warm so the natural shade and trees around the park were lovely. The playground area is sand based and has a good range of equipment. It has a double swing, one toddler and one normal and a bouncy balance board. There is a monkey bar activity for large older Read more…
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As part of Perth Zoo’s Master Plan 2040, Perth Zoo’s playground has been revitalized into a bigger and better nature-based play space accessible to children of all abilities to enjoy. This award-winning playground is designed to celebrate Perth Zoo’s animals and their work in conservation and breeding, and it has already been recognised as having the region’s best landscape architecture! This state-of-the-art playground includes a ‘cloud’ deck, climbable giant numbat, 40m rope tunnels, feather hammocks, sand pit and nature play trail. At the heart of the playground is the ‘cloud’ deck, which has a mist system that stimulates clouds while Read more…
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Located in one of Hammond Park’s newest estates, Vivente, Parco Park playground is just a stone’s 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 more…
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If you’re looking for a playground that truly caters to everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace – Weitj Park is a must-visit. This $6.5 million playspace on Oxleigh Drive, Ballajura, is thoughtfully designed to encourage active play, creativity and social connection across all generations. With three distinct play areas—Parkland, Industrial Vibe and Nature Play—Weitj Park offers shared play experiences that set it apart from other Perth playgrounds. Whether it’s grandparents swinging their grandkids, parents and children racing through the ninja course or toddlers making new friends while building a cubby, this space brings families and the community together in a Read more…
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The Jo Wheatley All Abilities Play Space is an amazing park purpose-built for all ages and abilities. Carefully built around and under existing trees, covering 10,000sqm with wheelchair access throughout, a sensory garden, flying fox, climbing obstacles, slides, swings, picnic areas, water play, toilet facilities and fully fenced… it certainly ticks all the boxes!!! The main wooden structure has ramp and stair access, decks, two slides, and a balancing beam. Underneath there is a cubby house with a shop window and fun coloured glass blocks. There is a nature play area that backs onto the wooden structure, it is step Read more…
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Lathlain Park is found to the north of Mineral Resources Park – aka the home of the mighty West Coast Eagles! It’s a lovely little spot, across the road from the small but mighty Lathlain cafe strip, and larger playgrounds at both Rayment Park and Tom Wright Park. We’ve been along with some takeaways from Laika Café in the school holidays and been lucky enough to spy the Eagles training. As well as Laika (with it’s own basketball court), there’s Kettle Café and a fab new bakery to check out on the strip too. It really is a gem of Read more…
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Riverlinks All Abilities Playground in Clarkson is an innovative playground featuring an impressive array of inclusive play equipment and activities for 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 wheel Musical elements Upper deck features: Toddler-friendly climbing stairs Spyglass Safe sliding options Additional Features Activity Zones Read more…
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Woodbridge Riverside Park in Woodbridge is one of those rare Playgrounds that really does have a bit of everything. Tucked alongside the Swan River near Guildford, this fully fenced, all‑abilities park is worth the drive for a big morning out. The main gates have safety latches, giving parents of speedy toddlers a bit more peace of mind while the kids roam between the many different play zones. The central sand play area is a huge hit with younger children. Here you’ll find a big pirate boat complete with climbing ropes, a fireman’s pole and lots of space underneath for imaginative Read more…
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Kadidjiny Park, affectionately known as the “Dr Seuss Playground”, 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 all‑round destination for families. The park sits on the former Melville Primary School site, and its name, “Kadidjiny”, is a Noongar word meaning “learning”, 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 more…
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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 more…
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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, it’s 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 more…
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Enright Reserve in Hamilton Hill is a fantastic all-rounder park that caters for a wide range of ages and abilities. Tucked away in a quiet residential area, it combines a nature play space, a more traditional Playground, fitness equipment and a big oval, so it’s easy to fill a whole morning or afternoon here with the kids. The nature-based Playground is ideal for little climbers and imaginative play. Younger children can confidently tackle the old tyres that lead up to a plastic tunnel slide, and there’s a second plastic tunnel to crawl through or balance across, which is great for Read more…
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Just 5 minutes drive from Garden City Shopping Centre, atop Wireless Hill, is a beautiful is Wireless Hill Nature Playspace. We arrived in the middle of the day, and amazingly the play area is naturally shaded by the surrounding trees, even at noon. It was so quiet and peaceful, with by birdsong come from the surrounding bush land. Miss almost 3 really enjoyed Wireless Hill Nature Playspace . She found lots of balancing beams, logs and rocks to climb. There are steps carved out of logs running up to a platform. A lot of the play area is surrounded by Read more…
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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. It’s an especially good option if you’re 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 that’s 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 more…
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There’s a good reason to get outside in Rivervale with stage 2 of the Wilson Park Precinct Plan now completed. You don’t want to miss this EPIC new playground and upgraded community spaces, made possible only through joint funding from the City of Belmont, the Federal Government, and the State Government through Lotterywest. This revitalised park now has a modern pump track with a dedicated skate zone, nature-inspired play equipment and a sensory play zone for children of all abilities and ages, wheelchair-friendly pathways and inviting community spaces for families to come together. The highlight of the park would be Read more…
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Perched high above the coastline in the Golden Bay estate, Sunset Hill Park lives up to its name with sweeping views over the Indian Ocean and a relaxed, beachy vibe. This elevated neighbourhood park combines classic play equipment, nature play elements and open space, making it a lovely stop for local families or anyone exploring the southern coastal suburbs. The first thing that grabs your attention is the dual flying fox that stretches across the front of the Playground. Kids can choose between a secure harness seat or a standard disc seat, and both cables can run at the same Read more…
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Mandurah’s Eastern Foreshore has had a massive glow-up, and the Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Reserve Playground makes the most of that waterfront transformation. Sitting right on Mandurah Terrace, this fully fenced, partly shaded Playground is a brilliant all-abilities space where kids can burn energy while adults soak up those estuary views, grab a coffee, or wander the foreshore. The Playground has a strong nautical theme that celebrates Mandurah’s coastal and crabbing heritage. Little details like crab scoops, fishing lures and buoys are woven into the design, and families will be happy to see the much-loved yellow boat from the old Playground Read more…
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The new Shelley Beach playground is a great playground to visit. It’s right on the river, and around the enclosed playground is plenty of grass to kick a ball on, BBQs and gazebos and, of course, the beautiful river. My 10-year-old was impressed with the park, especially the X-park obstacle course. The course is set up with a starting point and different obstacles throughout, including climbing, balancing and swinging. Many of the older kids seemed to enjoy the challenge of this part of the playground. As we entered the playground, we saw a mini trampoline and a swing set with 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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Tucked within the leafy Frasers Landing estate in Coodanup, this bright red Playground really pops against the surrounding bush and water. As you drive along Lakewood Parkway the first thing you’ll spot is the striking “bird’s nest” tower, which ties in beautifully with the estate’s riverside, nature-focused setting and resident birdlife. It feels like a hidden local gem rather than a big destination Playground, but there’s still plenty here to keep kids happily exploring. The main feature is the tall bird’s nest structure. Confident climbers can choose their own adventure to the top, with a rock-climbing wall, net rope ladder Read more…
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Cheltondale Park is a gorgeous little park, with two innovative playground areas, which has recently sprung up in the suburb of Madeley in the City of Wanneroo. The park is filled with over 100 mature trees and bountiful natural bush areas, as well as green lawns ideal for picnics under the shade of the trees. Located in the grassed area is a small playground on a woodchip surface. The play equipment is decorated in vibrant and colourful abstract patterns that lend a fun and cheerful vibe to the playground and encourage a lot of imaginative play. The “Grafic Games” play equipment is the first Read more…
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Found besides the waters of Lake Claremont is a small, but lovely nature playground. The play area has been designed for primary school aged kids, though little ones will love the sand play! The main fort structure is suitable for older kids, as it is made up of wooden steps and rope to climb up to the top. Once you’re at the top, the “floor” is also made out of rope, so there’s no solid surface to stand and play on. There’s a large concrete sand-play table, with a tyre to scoop up the course red sand, attached to a Read more…
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Tucked along the leafy banks of the Hotham River, the Hotham River Foreshore Adventure Play Park in Boddington (also known as Hotham Park) has quickly become a favourite family stop for road trips and country getaways. Just off Albany Highway and around 1 hour 40 minutes (about 130km) south-east of Perth, it’s an easy detour for a leg stretch, play and picnic, or a relaxed day trip in its own right. The adventure Playground makes the most of its sloping riverside setting. Many kids will make a beeline for the double flying fox, which has both a pommel seat and Read more…
