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Buggybuddys Guide to Parks in Perth and Playgrounds in Perth
Find Playgrounds near me
Looking for the best Playgrounds and parks in Perth for your next family outing? Youโre in the right place. Whether youโve got a toddler who loves gentle slides and swings, primary school kids who want to climb everything in sight, or tweens chasing a bigger challenge, Perth is packed with incredible play spaces โ and they are completely FREE.
Buggybuddysโ directory brings together everything from neighbourhood gems to big destination super parks, plus nature play spaces, foreshore and beachside parks, and adventure Playgrounds with climbing towers, flying foxes, pump tracks and more. We know the practical stuff matters too, so youโll find options that suit real-life parenting: fenced Playgrounds, parks with toilets, shade, water play, and even listings near cafรฉs for that essential post-play coffee.
Use the filters to narrow down what you need (sand vs non-sand, all-abilities, toddler-friendly, scooter & bike parks and more), then pick a spot and get outside. Perthโs Playground scene is seriously world-class โ happy exploring!
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Barwon Park Craigiesituated in the family-friendly suburb of Craigie, Barwon Park Craigie has a great mixture of play equipment and green space to keep most active kids busy. On our visit, my Miss 3 immediately headed to the wood chip area first. This is a good spot for toddlers and kids who like imaginative play. It features a tunnel to crawl through, noughts and crosses, an abacus, and a playhouse with seating. This area also has two lots of fun balancing logs of different heights, with a third in the sandpit area. Miss 3 had a ball hopping across these. Read moreโฆ
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Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails in Yellagonga Regional Park are a brilliant new addition to Perthโs northern suburbs, offering an easy-to-access, family-friendly spot to get out on the bike. Tucked off Lakeside Drive on the northโwestern side of Lake Joondalup, this compact network makes the most of the natural bushland and lake views, creating a fun place to ride without needing to head for the hills. The trail network offers around 7km of crossโcountry and flow trails designed for beginner and intermediate riders. Trails are clearly graded using the standard colour system โ green trails are easy and best suited to Read moreโฆ
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At our weekly shop on Saturday we were very excited to see that Floreat Forum shopping centre has just opened a new playground in the outdoor area by the cafes/restaurants. Previously there had just been a couple of small things for toddlers to play on but now there is a proper playground complete with shade sails. Features of Floreat Forum playground include a little โcafรฉโ with a table and chairs and a counter, complete with prices on a board at the front. There are a couple of noughts and crosses games build in and the playground comes with a wobbly Read moreโฆ
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John Tonkin Reserve in East Fremantle is a beautiful riverside spot thatโs ideal for relaxed family outings. Set right on the banks of the Swan River, the park has a lovely open feel with big mature trees providing plenty of shade over grassy areas, picnic shelters and park benches. Itโs the kind of place you can easily spend a few hours, between playing, picnicking and pottering along the riverbank. The main Playground is a large, boatโthemed sand play space that really makes the most of its riverfront location. In warmer months, shade sails are installed over the equipment, making it Read moreโฆ
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In the heart ofย Glen Forrest youโll find an absolute hidden gem of a playground atย Morgan John Morgan Reserve.ย ย Theย leafyย spotย in the Perth Hills isย known locally as โThe Train Parkโ. Itโs made up of a large sandpitย area with a playย frame, butย what really makes it unique is its life sizeย replicaย train! Little train fanatics that love Thomas orย Chuggingtonย will love some imaginative play on theย locomotive, which alsoย featuresย two carriages. Kidsย canย climb up the small ladder, ontoย the train andย be a driver or sit in the carriage! There are even shaded table and chairs insideย the carriage, so itโs a fun spot to have lunch! The train also features aย slideย and some Read moreโฆ
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Kids just love a skate park, though some of the larger spots can be teeming with older and faster kids. The brilliant Madox Playground and Pumptrack in Forrestdale has a smaller bowl than youโd usually find at a skate park โ perfect for beginners โ as well as a great little playground. The playground features a rope climbing frame, scooter/bike track, a sand fall toddler play area, as well as really unique features like a foosball table, painted balancing logs and a treasure hunt. Anything with wheels โ scooters, bikes and even skateboards are a must at Madox. Thereโs a Read moreโฆ
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Just a short drive south of Cottesloe, you can find the Dutch Inn Playground located on Marine Parade, near Princes Street. This upgraded playground was completed in 2021, that offers a great range of features and activities for families to enjoy. With its ship-themed play structure, ninja-style obstacle course, and nature-based play area, this playground promises an adventurous experience against a stunning coastal backdrop. The main attraction of the playground is the boat-shaped play structure known as “Warton’s Wreck,” named after the Elizabeth, which ran ashore in 1839. For the maritime history enthusiasts, the remnants of this historic wreck can Read moreโฆ
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South Perth Esplanade Playground is set within the Sir James Mitchell Park and is a short walk from the Mends Street Jettyย making this an ideal playground to visit on public transport. The playground is sand based and covered with shade sails. South Perth Esplanade Playground overlooks the River Swan and is surrounded by mature trees, large grassy areas, a cycle path, picnic shelters and BBQs. ย Making this a great playground and park for birthday parties, picnics and playdates. There is a great selection of play equipment for toddlers including this fun bus. ย There are also lots of climbing nets, Read moreโฆ
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As part of Perth Zooโs Master Plan 2040, Perth Zooโs 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 Zooโs animals and their work in conservation and breeding, and it has already been recognised as having the regionโs best landscape architecture! This state-of-the-art playground includes a โcloudโ deck, climbable giant numbat, 40m rope tunnels, feather hammocks, sand pit and nature play trail. At the heart of the playground is the โcloudโ deck, which has a mist system that stimulates clouds while 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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The $ 6.7 million Youth Entertainment Space (YES) at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale, and it has quickly become one of the top hotspots for local teens to hang out! This state-of-the-art facility thatโs fully sheltered (the first of its kind in Perth Metro area!) is designed closely with local young people to ensure the space is inclusive and inviting, and is the perfect one-stop recreational hub for everyone in the community to enjoy all year round! What we love: Vibrant urban play area with hangout zone that features social swings and platform seatings. Challenging climbing walls and a huge roll-runner Read moreโฆ
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The Burns Beach Playground is found at a grassy park, overlooking Burns Beach. Itโs location, as well as it being slap, bang opposite the delicious Sista’s Burns Beach Cafรฉ, make it an ideal spot to combine a play at the park with a swim, walk along the coastal pathway or family meal. The cafรฉ also makes it a good spot to grab a takeaway coffee and snacks to enjoy while the kids play. The metal playground structure keeps the ocean theme, as itโs shaped like a boat. There are two slides, a climbing wall, monkey bars, tunnel, firemanโs pole, as 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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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 moreโฆ
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Abbeville Park, in the northern coastal suburb of Mindarie, is a bright, energetic Playground set within a large active reserve. This is very much a โrun, climb and burn off energyโ kind of park โ ideal for active kids who love to scramble, swing, and explore, while still offering enough quieter corners and sensory elements to keep younger children engaged. Where Abbeville Park really stands out is its range of climbing and physical play options. Kids can challenge themselves on steppers, a mini zipline, rope bridges, a rope spider web, rope tunnels, vertical climbing tubes, a climbing wall, and more Read moreโฆ
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In the heart of Armadale youโll find Memorial Park, a leafy, central Playground with a fun train theme thatโs a hit with kids of all ages. The park was redeveloped with a vintage railway feel โ 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 โstationโ. 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 moreโฆ
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Just off of Beach Road in Girrawheen, we discovered Tendring Park, a neat little park with a life sized snakes and ladders game. The main play structure in the playground features a twisty slide, a climbing wall, a rope climbing web, a fireman pole, some balancing platforms, monkey bars, and a little steering wheel at the top for imagination play. There is also a spring-rocker in the sand nearby. Lots to challenge kids of all ages. This park also has swings in abundance. There are five swings all up! A pair of toddler swings, a pair of regular swings and Read moreโฆ
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Claughton Reserve in Bayswater is a gorgeous riverside park tucked away at the bottom of Katanning Street, right on the banks of the Swan River. This reserve combines a fun nature play space, a whimsical fairy trail and wide open green spaces, making it a lovely destination for families with kids of all ages. The Playground at Claughton Reserve has been designed to feel adventurous while still being accessible for younger children. Built largely from logs and ropes with a woodchip base, it offers plenty of climbing, balancing and imaginative play without the worry of sand-filled shoes on the way Read moreโฆ
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Perched high above the Indian Ocean at the western end of Reflection Boulevard, Eden Beach Lookout and Play Space in Jindalee is made for older kids who love to move. This modern coastal park combines parkour-style equipment, scooter and skate ramps, and a half basketball court with sweeping ocean views, making it a brilliant spot for active families to hang out, especially later in the day when the sun begins to set. The heart of the space is the concrete scooter and skate area. Here youโll find low and medium ramps and banks that are perfect for scooters, skateboards and Read moreโฆ
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Karragarup Play Space in Australind is a brilliant family stop-off on the drive down south, and a destination in its own right if youโre holidaying in the Harvey Region. Located on the Ridley Place Foreshore, the Playground overlooks the calm waters of the Leschenault Estuary and has a distinctly coastal Australian feel, celebrating its setting and local Noongar culture. โKarragarupโ comes from the local Wardandi Noongar language and means โplace of the crabsโ, a nod to the bayโs famed blue swimmer crab population, and that theme runs strongly throughout the play space. The hero of the Playground is the enormous Read moreโฆ
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Scarborough Beach Skate Park, nicknamed โThe Snake Pitโ, is a massive and seriously impressive skate destination right on the Scarborough foreshore. Overlooking the Indian Ocean and framed by the surrounding cafes, grassed terraces and Whale Playground, itโs a spot where you can easily spend the whole day with kids and teens of all ages. The centrepiece of the skate park is the competitionโgrade bowl known as The Snake Pit. Itโs designed for more advanced skaters, scooter riders, and BMX riders who love speed and big lines, but there are plenty of other features that cater to beginners and intermediate riders Read moreโฆ
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Kalbarri Nature Playground is a fantastic family hub on the Kalbarri Foreshore, overlooking the sparkling Murchison River and shaded by mature trees. Set right on Grey Street near the jetty, itโs surrounded by cafรฉs, restaurants and the local pub, so it naturally becomes part of your daily holiday rhythm. The shared path running along the foreshore makes it easy to ride scooters or bikes to the Playground, then keep cruising along the riverfront afterwards. The Playground was driven by the Kalbarri Development Association, with funding support from Lotterywest and the Shire of Northampton, and is designed as a relaxed, natureโthemed Read moreโฆ
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If youโre looking for a playground thatโs great for imaginative play, Albacore Park in Sorrento might be for you. It has a fun castle play structure thatโs sure to get little imaginations going. Unlike a lot of playgrounds, Albacore Parkโs main structure is wooden, giving it a more nature-based feel. The first thing we spotted was the two slides, one straight, one bumpy. These are connected by a low middle platform with a wooden ladder and a rope ladder leading up to the slides. A firemanโs pole comes down at one end, and a ladder of stacked rubber platforms that Read moreโฆ
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Curtis Park in Girrawheen is a lovely, naturally shaded neighbourhood park tucked between Curtis Way and Hatfield Way, just off Marangaroo Drive. With its mix of play equipment, climbing challenges, scooter-friendly paths and unique, life-sized maths board games, itโs a great spot for kids to burn off energy and sneak in some learning at the same time. The main Playground is bright and inviting, with three different slides to suit a range of ages and confidence levels โ a straight slide, a curved slide and a fun corkscrew slide. The structure is spread over several levels and linked by ladders Read moreโฆ
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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. Itโs 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 kidsโ 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 moreโฆ
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Frye Park or Pirate Park in Kelmscott is a great park which features a large pirate ship but also has a fenced toddler playground and picnic tables in the same area. The toddler area and picnic tables are covered with shade sails in summer. The pirate ship has plenty to do with three slides, climbing challenges and treasure hunts. The pirate ship has seats underneath and the area is high enough that my Miss 3.5 could walk around with no problem. She liked the idea of having her snacks where the pirates have lunch. Up on top deck is quite Read moreโฆ
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My kids think the Catalina Beach Park in Mindarie is AWESOME! The first thing the kids did when we arrived was climb to the top of the 8-metre tall tower, before racing down ‘the steepest slide they have ever seen’! As they raced down one by one they let out terrifying screams… then immediately raced back to the top to go down again and again! The climb to the top of the tower is an easy and safe climb for confident kids. To reach the first platform there is a steel or rope ladder. On this level there is a Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away at the end of Banrock Drive in the Annieโs Landing estate, this beautiful district playspace is a brilliant destination park for families in Ellenbrook and the Swan Valley. The Playground sits within Brockman Park and has been designed to blend into its natural bushland setting, with plenty of sand, logs, rocks and trees creating a real โadventure in the bushโ feel rather than a standard suburban park. The playspace is laid out in โplay pocketsโ for different age groups, all linked by meandering pathways. Older kids are drawn straight to the big-ticket equipment, including a large spider-web climbing Read moreโฆ
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Tucked in behind The Bayswater Hotel on Coode Street, Halliday Park is a relaxed neighbourhood park with loads of open green space and a simple, sand-based Playground thatโs ideal for a low-key play. Named after early Bayswater settler Henry Thomas Halliday, the park has a welcoming, local feel and plenty of room for kids to burn off energy. The main play structure sits in a generous sandpit and suits a mix of ages. Bigger kids can tackle the two rock climbing walls, test their strength on the monkey bars, or zip down the firemanโs pole. Thereโs also a rope spiderweb Read moreโฆ
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Tucked into the New Junction redevelopment in the heart of Midland, Weeip Park has quickly grown from a โnewโ Playground into a much-loved community hub. Just a short stroll from Midland Gate Shopping Centre and the Cale Street cafรฉ strip, this large public open space combines a nature-inspired Playground, youth zone, kick-about oval and public art celebrating local history and culture, all in one spot. The park is named in honour of Weeip, the traditional leader of the Boora clan (Boya Ngura people), who was responsible for much of the City of Swan area during early European settlement. In 1834 Read moreโฆ
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South Beach Playground in South Fremantle is a brilliant spot for little pirates to run wild, with the bonus of being right on one of Perthโs most familyโfriendly beaches. Set on the foreshore of South Beach Reserve, the Playground combines a fun, boatโthemed play space with a huge grassed area, barbecues and easy access to the sand and cafe, making it an easy fullโmorning or fullโday outing for families. The main drawcard is the large pirateโstyle boat structure. Kids can clamber up to the โdeckโ, scale ladders and platforms, and take on the role of captain as they climb the Read moreโฆ
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Maylands Waterland is WA’s premier outdoor water playground, beautifully situated on the Maylands Peninsula overlooking the Swan River. This FREE family-friendly facility operates seasonally from September until April, with water features running daily from 9am to 5pm. The park features a water feature stream flowing into a variable depth splash pool, nature playgrounds, and extensive grassed areas perfect for picnics. Facilities include free accessible BBQs, picnic shelters, toilet and shower amenities, and a dedicated party space with kitchenette available for hire. While the water features are seasonal, the parklands, playground, BBQs, toilets, and picnic areas remain open year-round during daylight Read moreโฆ
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The beautiful Lake Jualbup playground is located in the leafy suburb of Shenton Park, and is surrounded by a lovely well-kept park with rolling green lawns. โJualbupโ is an aboriginal term meaning โa place where water rises in the season of springโ. The lake can dry up during the summer months, but when we visited it was full and had a variety of pretty birdlife including Black Swans and assorted ducks. Under the trees, there is an older small playground that is suitable for toddlers, as well as two sets of conventional swings. But the most exciting part of Lake Read moreโฆ
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Mills Park in Beckenham is a huge 24-hectare community hub that combines beautiful wetlands, excellent sporting facilities and one of Perthโs best nature play spaces. Tucked just off Brixton Street and adjacent to Roe Highway, itโs the kind of park where you can easily spend a whole day โ with coffee in hand โ while the kids run, climb and explore. The nature play space is spread out over a large area, so it never feels too crowded. Paths wind around and through the Playground, connecting to the surrounding wetlands, which makes it great for bikes and scooters as well Read moreโฆ
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Peet Park in Kewdale is a handy neighbourhood Playground and sports reserve, ideal for a run around before or after school or a casual catchโup with friends. Tucked alongside the large oval and community centre on Wright Street, the Playground has modern equipment on a bright, colourful soft fall surface and is naturally shaded by mature trees. The main play structure is well designed for a mix of ages. There are three slides in total โ a small, gentle slide for toddlers, a midโsized slide and a taller twisty slide thatโs perfect for more confident climbers. Kids can choose how Read moreโฆ
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Sunstone Park โ previously known to locals as Adventure Tower Park โ is a standout neighbourhood Playground in the Calleya Estate, set along Sunstone Boulevard in Treeby. Surrounded by new homes and wide streets, itโs very much the communityโs central โadventureโ space, with a huge tower, plenty of grass to run on and familyโfriendly facilities that make it an easy meetโup spot. The hero of the park is the towering adventure structure, rising around eight metres above the ground. Confident climbers can make their way up via metal ladders to the lower level, where a smaller slide gives younger children Read moreโฆ
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Burswood Park is located on the river near the Crown Hotel complex. You access it from Glenn Place and there is parking provided. If the small parking area near the park is full, there is other parking available within easy walking distance. It is a lovely park with manicured gardens, lots of open space and great views. The playground is fully fenced and has good shade cover from the beautiful old tree in the middle of the playground and the surrounding trees. There are three entry points to the playground, the gates are not self-latching and easily opened by my Read moreโฆ
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Tucked alongside a tranquil lake and large expanse of lawn, Lakeside Estate Playground in Success is a lovely neighbourhood spot for families to relax and play. Set on Jubilee Avenue within the Lakeside private estate, the park has a peaceful outlook over the water and plenty of open space, making it ideal for a casual catch up with friends or a laidโback afternoon picnic. The main play structure offers a good challenge for older kids, with climbing walls and an obstacleโstyle layout that invites them to scramble, balance and explore different routes. Underneath the structure youโll find classic Playground favourites Read moreโฆ
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Donnybrookโs much-loved Apple Fun Park has long been a must-stop for families road-tripping through WAโs South West โ and after its 2021 revamp, itโs better than ever. Once known as Australiaโs largest free-entry Playground, the renewed park still packs a serious โwowโ factor, with modern equipment, beautiful theming and loads of thoughtful touches for kids of all ages and abilities. Set in the heart of Donnybrook, around two and a half hoursโ drive south of Perth, Apple Fun Park sits just off the South Western Highway, close to shops and cafรฉs for that essential coffee stop. The Playground celebrates Donnybrookโs Read moreโฆ
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Just off Ocean Reef Road, thereโs a fantastic playground found at Edgewater Park in Edgewater! Thereโs many fun elements to this playground including a traditional play structure and a little nature play too. And good news if youโve just cleaned your carโฆ thereโs no sand! Found next to the Edgewater Shopping Centre, thereโs plenty of parking and facilities here. The IGA makes it handy to grab a drink or snack to enjoy in the park. The dual metal slide is perfect for racing a friend! Itโs quite fast, surrounded by soft fall, making it easy to scramble up the slope Read moreโฆ














































