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WA has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Check out our guide to WA & Perth Beaches suitable for kids of all ages. Try out a new beach or paddle in the shallow waters of the Swan River, tried and tested for you by our Buggybuddys families.

North

Hillarys and Iluka Foreshore Park have fantastic family friendly beaches. Iluka has a nautical themed nature playground that kids of all ages are guaranteed to love. Hillarys and Rosslare Park in Mindarie have wonderful shallow beaches suitable for little ones. Mullaloo Beach and Clarko Reserve in Trigg have great playgrounds with a cafe close by.

South

Visit Quarantine Park in Bicton has a nice fenced playground with barbecue facilities and access to the shallow river waters of the Bicton Bathes. Port Coogee Marina is a gorgeous spot for families to relax. The marina area offers a pram friendly, sheltered beach with calm waters – perfect for a paddle in.

Perth Hills

Lake Leschenaultia is the perfect place for a family day trip. The calm waters of the lake teamed with it’s sandy beaches make it the ideal spot for small children to paddle in. For the older family members, you could choose to swim out to the pontoon off the main beach or hire a canoe and take a tour around the lake.

Mandurah

The Lido, also known as the Children’s Beach, is shallow and calm. Perfect for children and those too scared of rough waters. Keith Holmes Reserve is located off the Mandurah Quay Footbridge. The quirky playground overlooking the man-made beach makes this a great little spot for a playdate, family BBQs, picnics and parties.




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    Coogee Beach Playground

    

    Coogee Beach Playground is a relaxed, family‑friendly spot where a simple day at the beach easily turns into hours of play. Set along the beautiful Coogee foreshore on Powell Road, it combines a classic coastal Playground with a wide grassy reserve and direct access to the sheltered waters of Coogee Beach. The first thing you notice is the generous strip of lush grass running alongside the sand. It’s ideal for spreading out a picnic blanket, kicking a footy, playing cricket or just letting the kids run laps. Little ones will happily turn it into their own “race track”, while parents Read more…
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    Bicton Quarantine Park

    

    Situated on the site of the old quarantine station, on the hill above the Bicton Baths with an awesome view of the river, Bicton Quarantine Park is a picturesque spot for a family barbecue or picnic. Bicton Quarantine Park features a playground with a fence and shade sails. The main playground structure here has two slides of different sizes, climbing ladders, monkey bars, a tunnel, a rope bridge, and a climbing wall. Separate, there is a spring rocker, and two swings, a toddler swing and a regular swing. There are a number of paths running through the park and down Read more…
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    Whitfords Nodes Park

    

    Whitfords Nodes Park is a beautiful park for family BBQs, picnics and mums’ groups during, Autumn, Spring and Winter months.  It’s also a great place to walk through with scooters/bikes if you’re heading out for a family walk. The Whitfords Nodes Park area consists of several playframes, slides, sandpits, BBQ’s and picnic shelters and lots of trees providing shade if you’re having a picnic. The beach is also very close although you can’t see it from the park there are many pathways directly to the beach from the main grassed park area.  So be WARNED that little ones who tend Read more…
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    Mrs Herbert’s Park, Claremont

    

    Tucked away on the calm waters of Freshwater Bay in Claremont, Mrs Herbert’s Park is a gorgeous, pirate-themed Playground that feels like a true hidden gem. Set alongside the historic Claremont Museum (which was originally Mrs Herbert’s school), this riverside spot is perfect for families looking for a mix of adventure play, nature, and a relaxing picnic by the water. The sand-based Playground is centred around an impressive pirate ship that immediately captures kids’ imaginations. The ship is packed with different climbing elements, including rope nets, steps and a slide, offering plenty of opportunities for children to scramble, balance and Read more…
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    Keith Holmes Reserve, Mandurah

    

      Found by the Mandurah Ocean Marina Keith Holmes Reserve is a popular spot for families in Mandurah. Whether you’re here for the day, or a local of this coastal town, it’s a leafy spot for a picnic or BBQ. Throw in the man-made Lido beach and the markets and cafes of Dolphin Quay, and you’ve got yourself a fun day out! Kids will love pretending to be a pirate in the boat play structure. I can imagine this would be great for a child’s pirate-themed birthday party. There’s also a small shady playground. There’s enough equipment to keep most Read more…
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    Rosslare Park Mindarie

    

    Tucked inside Mindarie Marina, Rosslare Park feels like a bit of a local secret, and it’s a brilliant spot for young families who want a beach day without waves and crowds. The little beach here sits in a sheltered enclave of the marina, so the water is shallow and very calm. It’s ideal for toddlers and younger children to paddle, splash and play without the worry of big swells, and perfect for floating a small blow‑up dinghy or other gentle water toys. The calm, protected waters also make it a fantastic spot for older kids and adults to try out Read more…
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    Clarko Reserve, Trigg

    

    Clarko Reserve is a coastal reserve located at Trigg Beach at the end of Karrinyup Road. The jewel colours of the verdant green grass and shimmering blue sea beyond the dunes is a feast for the eyes. At a sheltered end of the reserve, near the beach car park, is a good sized playground with equipment to suit a range of children. I feel toddlers through to six year olds would probably enjoy this one most. The playground has three slides, including a tall corkscrew slide, noughts and crosses blocks, a coloured ball abacus, and a fireman pole. Soft sand surrounds Read more…
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    Kwillena Gabi Pool

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    Iluka Foreshore Park

    

    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 more…
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    Rockingham Foreshore

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    Yanchep Lagoon

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    Lake Leschenaultia

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    Discover the natural playground of Lake Leschenaultia, a hidden gem in Perth’s hills! This beautiful lake offers endless fun for families with: Crystal clear waters perfect for swimming and splashing Easy walking trails where you might spot local wildlife Shady picnic spots for family lunches Fun canoe and paddleboard adventures Mountain bike trails for riders of all ages Grassy areas ideal for games and relaxation Family-friendly camping under the stars Safe swimming areas for kids BBQ facilities for outdoor cooking Pack your sunscreen and bring the whole family for a day of outdoor adventure! Whether you’re planning a peaceful picnic, Read more…
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    Chidley Point Reserve

    

    Chidley Point Reserve is a real hidden gem on the Swan River and one of those spots that feels like a little holiday without leaving Perth. Tucked away at the eastern tip of Mosman Park, this riverside reserve offers calm water, soft sand and beautiful natural bushland, making it a gorgeous place for a relaxed play, paddle and picnic with the kids. Set along Chidley Way, the reserve is spread over a steep, tree‑covered slope that leads down to a sheltered sandy beach on the river’s edge. The upper area is more open and grassy, with mature trees providing shade Read more…
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    The Lido, Mandurah

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    Looking for a calm beach spot for kids to play in Mandurah? The Lido, also known as Marina South Harbour Beach and the Children’s Beach, is found next to Keith Holmes Reserve. It’s an ideal place for a family get-together or picnic, with plenty of facilities and being right by the marina at Mandurah’s Dolphin Quay. The protected waters are shallow and calm at The Lido. Its accessibility is what makes it a brilliant spot for a splash for all. From the footpath, there are pathways through the sand directly into the water, and to the shade structures, making getting Read more…
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    Bicton Baths

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    Bicton Baths is a beautiful, family-friendly swimming spot on the Swan River, offering calm, sheltered water and plenty of space for kids to play. The distinctive U-shaped jetty is a big hit with confident swimmers who love jumping in and climbing back up the ladders, while the shallow areas closer to shore are ideal for toddlers and less confident swimmers to paddle and splash. Families can enjoy shell collecting, nature play and even a bit of snorkelling, with clear water and plenty of marine life to spot. On the grassed reserve above the river there are shady picnic areas, free Read more…
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    Port Coogee Marina

    

    Port Coogee Marina, home to sheltered Ngarkal Beach, is a fantastic spot for families to enjoy a relaxed day by the water. Tucked into the Port Coogee estate in North Coogee, around 10 minutes south of Fremantle, the marina feels like a little seaside village with calm swimming, a fun splash pad and cafés all within a short stroll. The beach here is very pram‑friendly, with a gently sloping, protected shoreline that is perfect for babies and toddlers to sit and splash in the shallows. The water is usually glassy‑calm thanks to the marina walls, making it ideal for nervous Read more…



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