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Buggbuddys guide to playgrounds with fitness equipment Perth! The ultimate guide to the best playgrounds and parks with fitness equipment 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!
The playground isn’t just for kids running amok anymore! More and more playgrounds are including adult playground fitness equipment.
Outdoor sports and fitness playground equipment allows parents, grandparents and kids to get active while having fun. Most are resistance training based, using your own weight. Stretch, run and lift yourself to a newer, fitter you. Have fun with the kids while exercising and set a great example of living a healthy lifestyle.
We’ve added details of where playgrounds are close to local coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Therefore you can grab a bite to eat after your play and workout, or grab a takeaway coffee on the way. Don’t forget your reusable coffee mug!
Wyong Reserve in Bentley is a great little park with a lot going on. The playground is fully fenced and has a pathway running around it that is designed as a road to ride scooters and bikes along. There a few large speed humps, and we said next time we come we will have to bring the scooter. There are benches around the playground and an undercover area with BBQs and picnic benches. There is also a drink fountain and bins. It was nice that they kept some of the big trees in the development of the playground and fitted Read more…
If you’re looking for your family’s next favourite hangout spot, let me tell you — Expedition Park in Clarkson’s Catalina Green is an absolute gem. Expedition Park is not just big — it’s mega. Thoughtfully designed with integrated play spaces, grassy areas perfect for picnics and parties, BBQ stations, shaded picnic tables, and bike/scooter paths flowing all around. Bring a hat, sunscreen, picnic blanket, and your wheels — this place is ready for all-day fun! Right at the entrance, you’re greeted by something brand new and seriously cool — the Yalp Memo, an Interactive Activity Zone that merges tech, Read more…
Alkimos Beach has a thrilling new addition—the Leatherback Plaza Ninja Warrior Course, the third of its kind in Western Australia! Located right next to the Leatherback Pavilion, this obstacle course is designed for teens and adults (ages 12 and up) looking to test their agility, strength, and speed in a fun and challenging way. The course kicks off with the classic Quintuple Steps, challenging your coordination right from the start. Next, you navigate the Rock Hop, requiring balance and precision, before tackling the Inside Out Bars, a true test of upper body strength. From there, you climb an elevated cargo Read more…
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 more…
Considering Wanneroo is built on old market garden land, it is very fitting that the recently upgraded Frederick Duffy Park is farming themed. This great little park has something for everyone. Set amongst mature gum trees the park has plenty of shade for playing and picnics. At the centre of the park is a big gazebo with a BBQ, picnic tables and a water fountain. Leading off from the picnic area is a circular concreted path, great for little kids on scooters and bikes. Connecting the picnic area to the toddler playground are some “naturescape” style stepping stones and Read more…
Whitfords Nodes Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hillarys which has been dubbed Jacob’s Ladder of the North due to the 21m fitness staircase opened in September 2019. The multipurpose fitness hub is not only for fitness junkies, it also a great spot for families to stay fit and active together. The staircase is an easy 145 steps (keeping in mind the real Jacob’s Ladder is 242 steps) to the top where you’ll find panoramic views of the coastline and Hillarys Boat Harbour. There’s plenty of signage on the way up and down so you know how far you’ve come and Read more…
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 10,000sq m 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, Read more…
Found in a new inner city housing estate, Montario Playground in Shenton Playground is wonderful place to let the kids explore. There’s lots of fun and fantastical elements packed into this compact playground including some “Alice in Wonderland” style giant toadstools and even some giant eggs. The focus of the playground is a treehouse play structure, which has ropes and ladders to climb up to the top, and a big blue slide to take back town to the sand. There is a large area of sand to play in, which is partly shaded by a few big yellow umbrellas. As Read more…
Enright Reserve playground in Hamilton Hill is a great place for the whole family! With a nature-based playground, modern playground, and exercise equipment – there is something for everyone. The nature-based playground is great for children of all ages, my toddler could easily climb the old tyres to the plastic tunnel slide. My older children loved the challenge of the brightly coloured obstacle course. Other features include a teepee. A plastic tunnel to crawl through or walk across. As well as balancing and stepping logs. The modern playground has a great verity of equipment for different ages Read more…
If you’re looking for a new park to explore with the kids, Napoli Park in Catalina Beach, Mindarie is well worth a visit. Located at the end of Portofino Promenade, this 1.62-hectare park is a beautifully designed space with plenty to offer for families. With a mix of adventure, nature, and relaxation, it’s a great spot for kids to burn off energy while parents unwind. The playground is packed with fun and interactive elements. A multi-level play tower sits at the heart of the space, complete with climbing nets and a fireman’s pole for little daredevils. Nearby, two smaller Read more…
Weeip Park is a NEW (Sept 2021) public open space in Midland that’s perfect for the whole family. It’s got everything from a nature playground to climbing equipment, and it’s all yours to explore! The park was named after Weeip who was the traditional leader of the Boora clan (Boya Ngura people) at the time of European settlement. Weeip Park includes a new nature playground, the redevelopment of Midland Oval and a youth zone area. This unique children’s playground includes a variety of educational and fun activities for kids to explore, including a wetland play area, climbing equipment, a huge Read more…
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…
When driving to the Great Southern town of Albany, we took a little detour off Albany Highway to visit the NEW Hotham River Foreshore Adventure Play Park in Boddington. Found on the banks of the Hotham River, the fantastic playground truly has something for kids of all ages, as well as providing a welcome rest stop for a picnic. As we arrived, Little Chef ran straight for the double flying fox, with one pommel seat and a harness seat for littlies. Clamber up the big boulders to the top of the hill where you can explore the tunnels. There is Read more…
Jackadder Lake Playground is a picturesque park just north west of the city. This lovely lakeside spot features a shaded children’s playground, exercise equipment and paths perfect for bikes and scooters. As of the beginning of August 2023, the playground has been refreshed with new climbing equipment, a new and improved juniors area, and new picnic facilities. Miss 9 was excited to check out the new play equipment. Gone is the crumbling soft fall rubber, and in place there is soft white sand. In place of the old stained slide, there is now a longer colourful tube slide. There are Read more…
Dianella BMX Track As of July 2021, Dianella Regional Open Space now features a stunning new BMX track. Dianella BMX Track is naturally shaded and the perfect spot for kids of all ages to race off some energy. Stage One and Stage Two of the new track, built by City of Stirling, was completed in July. The third and finally stage is currently awaiting funding. Dianella BMX Track is made up of two parts. One half is made of compacted limestone. This includes rock climbs, balance beams and drop offs. This track is rough and bumpy, and just made for Read more…
Built within a reserve full of shady native trees, Homestead Park in Thornlie has a fun playground with a mix nature play and traditional equipment. There’s sure to be something all the whole family will enjoy. On arrival, Miss 9 was excited to explore the playground. This is made up of mainly wood. The main part being a wooden fort with a rope ladder and a slide. There is also a wooden ladder and a climbing wall to get up. The base has a small shop window built in for imaginative play. Adjacent to the fort, there is a climbing Read more…
