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Buggybuddys Guide to Parks in Perth and Playgrounds in Perth
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Looking for the best Playgrounds and parks in Perth for your next family outing? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve 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 — and they are completely FREE.
Buggybuddys’ 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 you’ll find options that suit real-life parenting: fenced Playgrounds, parks with toilets, shade, water play, and even listings near cafés 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. Perth’s Playground scene is seriously world-class — happy exploring!
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Northern Parklands is a brand new playground as part of a redevelopment in Bentley. The parklands were created with the input of local school children and teachers and the outcome was a play space that is quite different from the norm. There’s a street games strip which is such a great idea and includes hopscotch, noughts and crosses, basketball and netball, a climbing frame mini obstacle course and mini skateboarding course. There’s also a nature play area which includes a flying fox and a nest swing. My favourites were the running track and learn to cycle course! It was a Read more…
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Edinboro Street Reserve in Mount Hawthorn is a tranquil, fully fenced neighbourhood park that has had a major Playground refresh, turning it into a fantastic nature‑inspired space for local families. Tucked away on Edinboro Street, the reserve feels cosy and green, with big established trees providing natural shade around the edges and plenty of lawn for kids to run around or kick a ball. Dogs are welcome on lead, making it an easy spot for the whole family to enjoy a relaxed play and stroll. The revamped Playground sits on a mix of rubber and soft-fall mulch surfaces and has Read more…
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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 “run, climb and burn off energy” kind of park – 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 more…
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At the new Clementine Estate, in Upper Swan, there’s a new playground to explore. It’s worth a little look, if you happen to be near the northern end of the Swan Valley. Found on Citrus Road, the small but mighty playground is decked out in vibrant citrus colours. There’s a huge lush lawn too, to run about, kick a ball and even take a roll down the hilly embankment. The wood chipped based play area has a distinct nature play feel, with the majority of the equipment being climbing orientated. There’s stepping logs, colourful climbing walls, as well as giant Read more…
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Serpentine Dam has long been a favourite Perth Hills day trip, and the Playground here makes it even more enticing for families. The fenced and gated play space is inspired by the surrounding forest and rocky landscape, and sits just a short stroll from the dam and Bistro By the Dam café. It’s a brilliant base for a full day of exploring, playing and picnicking. The Playground has been designed with a wide range of ages in mind, with most of the equipment low to the ground so even toddlers can confidently have a go. Little ones will love the Read more…
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Just 4km from Mandurah City Centre, Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve in Erskine is a gorgeous estuary-side spot that combines a fantastic nature play space with wide-open green areas, scenic walking paths and plenty of space for family adventures. Set along the Mandurah Estuary, it’s the kind of park where you can easily spend a few hours – or the whole day – between the Playground, foreshore, barbecues and exploring the riverbank. The first thing kids usually spot is the series of nature play mazes. There’s a wooden and rope maze to weave through and a log maze that challenges kids Read more…
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Tucked into the south‑eastern corner of Fremantle’s Esplanade Reserve on Marine Terrace, Esplanade Youth Plaza is a brilliant inner‑city hangout for active kids, teens and families. Opened in 2014 after a $1.6 million redevelopment, the plaza has been thoughtfully designed as a social hub where young people can skate, ride, climb, jump and hang out right in the heart of Freo. The centrepiece of the plaza is its world‑class skate park. With a long, continuous street run plus stair sets, hubbas, rails, ledges and gaps, it caters for everyone from first‑timers through to confident skaters. It’s also hugely popular with Read more…
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Looking for a fresh spot to burn off energy with the kiddos? We checked out the new $9 million Duncraig Adventure Hub at Percy Doyle Reserve with Miss 9 and Master 11, and it’s a big hit! This vibrant community space sits right next to the Duncraig Library, making it ideal for a play-and-library combo. The mega playground has two distinct zones Sensory Monsters Playground and The Lotterywest Bike and Skate Hubs. The brightly coloured Sensory Monsters Playground adds an inclusive touch, offering textures, so many climbing elements and imaginative play for younger kids and sensory seekers. There’s a few Read more…
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Eden Beach Foreshore Playground in Jindalee is a standout coastal play space, perched above the sparkling Indian Ocean at the end of Reflection Boulevard. Set within the Eden Beach estate, the Playground overlooks the foreshore and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped parkland, making it a gorgeous spot for families to enjoy both the park and the beach in one outing. The main drawcard for big kids is the huge enclosed tube slide, reached by climbing up a series of multi-level cubes and nets. Confident climbers will love scaling the different ladders, nets and platforms before shooting back down the slide, Read more…
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Tucked within the family‑friendly Providence Estate in Wellard, Bullrush Park XL Adventure Playground is a fantastic destination for kids who love a good climbing challenge. The hero of the park is the impressive 8‑metre rope climbing tower, which instantly draws in adventurous kids and tweens keen to scramble up high and take in the views before whooshing back down one of the slides. The split‑level design of the Playground means there’s something to suit a wide range of ages and confidence levels. Older children will be drawn to the tall tower and its twisty enclosed slide, while the bumpy slide Read more…
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Flamewood Park Playground in Brabham is a compact local park that’s all about climbing, balancing and burning off energy. Tucked along Woollcott Avenue, it’s an easy stop if you’re already out exploring the Swan Valley or heading to nearby Jungle Park. The first thing you’ll notice is the bold, bright orange climbing structure that dominates the Playground. It’s designed with primary school kids in mind, though confident toddlers who love to climb will also find plenty to challenge them with close supervision. The whole play space sits in sand, making it softer under little feet and giving younger kids a Read more…
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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, it’s 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. It’s perfect for little climbers who like to scramble, Read more…
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The playground at Vista Estate Park on Majorelle Way in Karnup is a fantastic spot for kids to let off steam or enjoy a picnic. It offers a variety of play equipment, including nature-themed and steel structures, catering to different play preferences. The playground is located prominently by the road without a fence, so it’s important to keep a close eye on active children. The play equipment features slides, swings, a musical xylophone, climbing logs, a mini climbing frame, and a sand/wet play table. In addition, there’s a spacious grassy area, a half basketball court, exercise equipment, picnic tables, barbecues, Read more…
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Since the opening of Optus Stadium in 2018, the iconic Subiaco Oval, which originally opened in 1908, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once a bustling hub for AFL games, it has now been reimagined into a vibrant community space. The Subiaco Oval area is a beautiful spot where families, sports lovers, and history enthusiasts can come together to relive old memories and create new ones. The newly revamped site offers a fantastic playground, perfect for younger children. The nature-based playground is fully sheltered and features a range of equipment, including seesaws, a shopfront, a cooking station, a small climbing structure, Read more…
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Joseph Banks Gardens in Banksia Grove is a huge, nature-inspired park that offers something for every little adventurer. Whether you’re here for a morning play or making a full day of it with a stop at nearby Pitstop Playground, this spot is definitely worth your time—especially if your kids love space to run, ride, and climb. This park is spread over gentle hills and dips, with bike paths weaving throughout, so don’t forget the bikes or scooters! There are benches placed all around for resting or watching the kids, and shaded picnic tables for snack time. A water fountain is Read more…
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Jackadder Lake Reserve is a lovely family park ideal for a morning or afternoon of fun play and scooting/cycling around the beautiful lake and spotting the wildlife. The playground is suitable for kids of all age and is set in a mixture of sand and soft play flooring. Kids can enjoy wiggly slides, straight slides, and curly slides all of which aren’t particularly steep so great for the toddlers. There’s a few steps up to some of the structures and lots of platforms and climbing fun. The platform walkways surround the main structure and the kids enjoyed some fantasy play Read more…
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Beecroft Park is found opposite Empire Village Shopping Centre in City Beach and is popular with local families. The playground is sand fall based and naturally shaded by mature trees, as well as shade sails. The sand is littered with a lot of leaf and sticks, so little ones may prefer to keep their shoes on. There is a variety of steel framed play equipment for children of all ages. They will find slides, a fireman’s pole, flying fox, swings, see saw, climbing obstacles and more. Beyond the playground, you’ll find a basketball and netball court. There are footy goals too and lots of space to kick a ball, fly a Read more…
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Previously known as Orange Grove Community Reserve, Boyle Lane All Abilities Playground is the NEWest playground that has received a $242,000 upgrade from the City of Gosnells in Orange Grove. Located at the intersection of Boyle Lane and Maddington Road, this fully fenced inclusive play space might be on the smaller scale, but it has all the sensory play elements and equipment for kids of all ages to enjoy and makes a good pit-stop to let the kids loose when you are around the area. The Boral Truck Rocker (kindly donated by Boral) was a huge hit among Read more…
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Catalina park features a playground to one side, with winding pathways through garden beds packed with native plants. On the other side of the bushy garden is the grassed area which has a soccer goal at one end and plenty of room to run and kick a ball about. The playground is set right next to the path and road although there are some limestone walls alongside the play areas. It’s a unique design with varying levels for children to climb and explore. At the top is a large nature play based area, with logs set in sand. Perfect for Read more…
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Des Penman Reserve is a large grassy reserve located in Nollamara. It is one of the largest of its kind in the area. Set aside in one corner, there is a neat playground, which is staggered over a number of levels for the kids to explore. The main climbing frame has two plastic slides, a straight one and a twisty corkscrew slide. There are various climbing ladders, an abacus with blue plastic balls, a steering wheel for imaginative play, and a flying fox. There is a cute spring rocker that looks like a lizard or maybe dinosaur. This was a Read more…
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Cimbrone Circuit Park is a compact neighbourhood Playground in Landsdale’s Salita Estate, and it certainly makes the most of its small footprint. Tucked into a quiet residential street, this pocket park delivers a good mix of adventurous climbing, inclusive play and relaxed picnic space, making it a handy local spot for families with kids of different ages. The standout feature is the striking Salita Tower, which is definitely one for confident climbers rather than the fainthearted. The A‑frame structure is accessed via climbing nets and a wooden ladder, leading up to an elevated bird’s nest and cubby‑style lookout. From here, Read more…
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Yanchep Golf Estate Playground is a brilliant little neighbourhood gem tucked between new homes and the rolling fairways of the golf course. Designed as a shipwreck-themed adventure space, it’s ideal for toddlers and primary-aged kids and works really well as a stop on a Yanchep day out or as your local “pop down for a play” park if you live nearby. The first thing that tends to grab kids’ attention is the flying fox. It’s a single cable rather than a dual racing style, but children still love taking turns and seeing who can launch the fastest. Because it runs Read more…
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The Caterpillar Playground in Mandurah, also known as Milgar Street Reserve, is a much‑loved local favourite, and it’s 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 “runner” who likes to explore. There’s also pedestrian access from Reserve Drive, which is handy if you’re 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 more…
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Ahoy, Mateys! It is time to set sail for Roebuck Park, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Eglinton! This shipwreck-themed playground offers a modest yet enchanting escape for families in search of outdoor adventure. At the heart of Roebuck Park stands the towering lookout, commanding a bird’s eye view of the playground and its surroundings. It’s the perfect perch for young buccaneers to survey their surroundings before plunging down two thrilling tunnel slides, accessible by stairs or cargo net. But the real treasure lies in the wooden shipwreck, igniting imaginations and sparking epic adventures. Who knows? You might Read more…
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The Burns Beach Playground is found at a grassy park, overlooking Burns Beach. It’s location, as well as it being slap, bang opposite the delicious Sista’s Burns Beach Café, make it an ideal spot to combine a play at the park with a swim, walk along the coastal pathway or family meal. The café 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 it’s shaped like a boat. There are two slides, a climbing wall, monkey bars, tunnel, fireman’s pole, as Read more…
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Found along Southwest Highway, in the quaint country town of Waroona, Railside Park caters to every age group of kids. Whether you’re a local or traveller seeking a place to stretch your legs, this park promises plenty to entertain the kids, enjoy a picnic, and more to explore. The first thing that catches your eye is the windmill slide. Children of all ages will love exploring the many play features, from the climbing frames and swings that offer endless entertainment. The windmill is best for older kids, as its slide is accessed by a ladder. An accessible merry go round Read more…
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Rockingham has a fantastic reason for families to get outdoors and play: the Churchill Playground is a SEAsational destination for kids and parents alike. Designed to take little explorers on an adventure that flows from the forest to the sea, this much-loved space offers a mix of fun that keeps children entertained and grown-ups happy all year round. From the moment you step into the playground, it’s clear how much thought has gone into the design. Kids can rock, climb, slide, and spin to their hearts’ content, with equipment that sparks imagination and encourages plenty of active play. The forest-and-sea 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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Hyde Park in North Perth is one of those rare inner‑city spots where you can easily spend a whole day without the kids getting bored. Set on the corner of Vincent and Throssell Streets, just a few kilometres from the CBD, this leafy heritage park wraps a beautiful lake, shady lawns, multiple Playgrounds and a popular water Playground into one very family‑friendly package. The main Playground, near the corner of Vincent and Throssell Streets, has a fantastic castle‑themed structure that immediately draws kids in. Little knights and princesses can climb up via ramps, stairs and platforms before choosing from curly Read more…
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Yalbunullup Mountain Bike Trails in Yellagonga Regional Park are a brilliant new addition to Perth’s northern suburbs, offering an easy-to-access, family-friendly spot to get out on the bike. Tucked off Lakeside Drive on the north‑western 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 cross‑country and flow trails designed for beginner and intermediate riders. Trails are clearly graded using the standard colour system – green trails are easy and best suited to Read more…
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Sandow Park is a little gem of a park is hidden away in Clarkson. It’s located on the corner of Marmion Ave and Hester Ave but you wouldn’t know it from within the park itself. It’s set downhill and behind trees hiding most of the traffic and ensuring that children and pets can’t dash onto busy roads. It’s a small local park, with no barbecues, shelters or toilets but it’s got some of our favourite play equipment. There are swings and slides, various climbing opportunities and steep bridges to cross. One low part of the climbing structure is perfect for Read more…
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Cantwell Park in Pinjarra is a brilliant stop on a road trip to WA’s south west. The massive park is right in the heart of the town, on the banks of the Murray River. We usually grab some freshly baked treats from the yummy Pinjarra Bakery and eat them at the park. You may have passed Cantwell Park and not noticed, as you drove over the South West Highway bridge. Many mature trees provide lots of natural cover from the sun, with plenty of shade sails protecting the main playground. The park has a lot of big features – a Read more…
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Banks Reserve in Mount Lawley is a beautiful riverside park on Joel Terrace, right on the banks of the Swan River. The large, leafy reserve is built around magnificent mature trees, which provide plenty of natural shade and give the area a relaxed, bushy feel. It’s a popular spot for families looking for a Playground, open space and access to the river, all just minutes from the city. The standout feature of the Playground is the impressive treehouse. Built around one of the huge existing trees, it offers loads of climbing opportunities and a sense of adventure for confident kids. Read more…
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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…
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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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Tucked behind the Victoria Park Library, John MacMillan Park is a brilliant little green hub that combines nature play, community events and plenty of open space. The park offers a welcoming mix of shady trees, clever play zones and amenities that make it easy for families to linger. The nature Playground blends beautifully with the mature trees, using mostly wooden structures with both natural shade and shade sails overhead. The play areas are broken up into smaller “pockets” linked by pathways, so kids can wander from one activity to the next while adults keep an eye on them from nearby Read more…
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Ahoy! Azure Park Playground is the NEW shipwreck-themed playground located off Azure Terrace in Lake Coogee. This toddler-friendly playground consists of 2 different play areas with nature play elements, a wooden ship structure, an accessible nest swing and even a small scooter path around it. Little pirates will have fun shouting “Aye, Aye Captain” while steering the helm at the front of the ship! Little ones can get onto the ship deck by using the ramp and crossing a bridge. The deck is spacious enough to run around with an escape hole in the middle for them to Read more…
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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 Lotterywest‑funded Playground is a real hero of the Scarborough Reserve redevelopment and a must‑do on a family day at the beach. The centrepiece is the giant whale structure. Little ones usually start at the whale’s head, which doubles as a small concrete slide – it’s perfectly sized for toddlers and younger children, but it is quite fast, so a Read more…
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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, it’s surrounded by cafés, 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, nature‑themed Read more…
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Rossmoyne Park Playground on Central Road is a lovely all-rounder local park that combines classic Playground fun with a peaceful nature walk and handy nearby amenities. Tucked just a short stroll from Rossmoyne Shopping Centre, it’s an easy spot to visit for a relaxed play, stretch the legs, and then grab a coffee or groceries on the way home. One of the standout features of Rossmoyne Park is the short paved nature walk that runs beside the main play area. This little trail is great for scooters, prams and curious kids wanting to explore. Along the way there are benches Read more…
