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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Leafy Somerly Park in the northern suburb of Clarkson features a bright playground suitable for kids of all ages, including traditional play equipment mixed with some sensory play. On arriving and walking down the path and under a tall gazebo to the playground, the first things to grab Miss 4’s attention was the musical play equipment. A board with different shapes to drum on and chiming pipes of different heights and pitch stand at one end along with two spring rockers and a spinning toy. From here, she began exploring the main play structure, starting with the rubber swinging platforms. Read more…
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Calleya Grandis Playground in Treeby is an exciting neighbourhood park that packs a lot into its compact space, making it a great destination for families with children of all ages. Tucked inside the Calleya Estate on Hydrangea Road, this cleverly designed Playground caters for little climbers, budding ninjas, sand play enthusiasts and even active teens and adults who want to squeeze in a workout or a hit of tennis. The most eye‑catching feature as you arrive is the giant tower and ropes course. The extensive climbing rope structure is perfect for a “ninja course” or classic “Floor is Lava” challenge, Read more…
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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 that’s 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 more…
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Just off of Main Street in Balcatta is Conway Reserve, a bright, colourful playground surrounded by a grassy park. Conway Reserve is partially fenced with a path running from Harrison Street to Archibald Street, and a large grassed area for ball games or exercising the dog. The playground structure features two slides of different sizes, climbing ladders, a fireman pole, a tunnel and a bridge. At one end there is a flying fox and bars for older children to climb and swing on. Separate to this, there are two swings, both normal and toddler, and two spring rockers, one a single Read more…
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The Busselton Foreshore Toddler Playground is a charming, low-key play space designed especially for little ones right on the Busselton Jetty foreshore. Tucked on the opposite side of the Busselton Foreshore Adventure “Sea Play on the Bay” Playground, is perfectly placed for families to enjoy a relaxed play with beautiful ocean views and easy access to cafés and the jetty precinct. This is a sand-based nature Playground with shade sails over parts of the play area, making it more comfortable on warm days. Soft sand underfoot invites barefoot play, digging and pottering, while the surrounding grassy areas are ideal for 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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Novara Foreshore Reserve in Falcon is a beautiful, family-friendly spot along the estuary that’s ideal for relaxed picnics, a play, and time on the water. Families will find several picnic gazebos dotted along the grassed foreshore, making it easy to set up for a morning or afternoon with friends. There are barbecues close by, so you can bring sausages or burgers and cook while the kids play. The setting is very much “Mandurah chill” – grassy areas, water views, and a laid-back local feel, with space for kids to run around or ride scooters along the paths. The Playground area Read more…
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If you love finding parks that genuinely cater to a mix of ages, Giger Park in Alkimos is well worth adding to your list. It may look fairly modest at first glance, but once the kids start exploring, it quickly becomes clear that this Playground packs a lot into a smaller space. It has that lovely hidden-gem feel, with enough variety to keep toddlers busy while still offering plenty to tempt bigger, more adventurous kids. One of the best things about Giger Park is how well it balances play for different age groups. Little ones are well catered for with Read more…
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Tucked away in the Mussel Pool East precinct, Whiteman Park Dog Park is a brilliant off‑lead spot for dogs to stretch their legs while the family enjoys a day out in one of Perth’s favourite bushland parks. This fully fenced 2.5‑hectare dog exercise area sits within the wider Whiteman Park grounds, just a short distance from the Mussel Pool picnic areas and the all‑abilities Pia’s Place Playground, making it very easy to combine a visit with a play or picnic nearby. The dog park itself is divided into two grassed enclosures, both surrounded by secure fencing and accessed via double‑gated Read more…
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If you’re looking for a peaceful playground surrounded by trees and birds singing, then playground at Ian Robbins Park is for you. Situated at the centre of the park is a great playground, which has recently been upgraded with new equipment and fresh white sand. This is covered with shade sails for much of day and has a few bench seats located close by. The play structure is suitable for toddlers and upwards, though young children may require some assistance with some of the equipment. This is a great playground for kids who love to climb. The top of the Read more…
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Tucked within the Lakelands development on Dragonfly Boulevard, Lakelands Park is a lovely little nature play space that’s perfect for a morning tea stop, after school play or a quick run around on the way to or from Mandurah. It’s around a six‑minute drive from Lakelands Shopping Centre and Lakelands Library on Mandurah Road, making it easy to pair with a coffee stop or errands. The Playground is nestled between mature trees and an open grassy area, giving it a peaceful bushy feel despite being in a new estate. Being close to Paganoni Reserve, you may even be lucky enough Read more…
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Hidden amongst trees along the Swan River foreshore, in the shadow of Optus Stadium, the Chevron Parkland is a wonderful nature play experience in Perth. The 2.6 hectares of rehabilitated parklands and nature-based playgrounds were opened as part of Stadium Park in 2018, and the area has grown and matured in that time. While the below aerial image is dated, it may help you to locate some of the play elements that are well hidden by the now-mature trees and bushes. There are six nature play areas within the Chevron Parkland, all designed to encourage children to explore, each play Read more…
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Mundaring Community Sculpture Park is a beautiful family-friendly destination in the Perth Hills, set on the site of the former Mundaring Railway Station and right beside the Railway Reserves Heritage Trail. Located on Jacoby Street opposite the Mundaring Hotel, it’s easy to find and there’s plenty of free parking along the roadside. The park combines an excellent Playground with nature play, public art and shady picnic spaces, making it a great spot to spend a few hours or to break up a day exploring the hills. The first thing kids notice is the emphasis on nature play. Scattered throughout the Read more…
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A park for big and little kids, with shade sails, soft flooring, multiple ways to play, and a fully fenced area, sounds perfect. Bracadale Park, All Abilities Playground in Canning Vale, is just that. It is designed so that all kids of varying abilities can enjoy and play. The standout for me is that this park is fully fenced. Even with just one kid you feel like you can never look away, with two kids or even more, it’s impossible trying to find a playground trip relaxing. The park is secure and large enough that you can easily spend a Read more…
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If you’re looking for a playground that’s great for imaginative play, Albacore Park in Sorrento might be for you. It has a fun castle play structure that’s sure to get little imaginations going. Unlike a lot of playgrounds, Albacore Park’s 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 fireman’s pole comes down at one end, and a ladder of stacked rubber platforms that Read more…
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Tucked away in Trinity Estate, Alkimos, Fontana Park is a compact yet exciting neighbourhood Playground that’s perfect for a quick play or a relaxed picnic stop. It has a modern coastal feel and rewards families who seek it out with a mix of fun equipment and lovely views from the higher level of the park. The standout feature is the big log swing, which is wide enough for multiple kids to share and tends to be the first thing they run to. Nearby, a rock climbing wall leads adventurous kids up to an impressive slide. The slide is fast and Read more…
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Hawaiian’s Mezz in Mount Hawthorn features a welcoming outdoor Playground that makes shopping with kids much easier. Tucked within the shopping centre’s open-air courtyard, the space has a relaxed community feel, with greenery, shade and nearby cafes creating a comfortable spot for families to pause, play and refuel. The main attraction is the wooden nature play structure, designed to appeal to a broad age range from toddlers through to tweens. Kids can climb up ladders, zip down the slide, or test their bravery on the fireman’s pole. Part of the structure is sheltered under a small roof, which naturally lends Read more…
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Wicca Park is a great park with green grass, lovely large trees, picnic facilities, playground and huge rope climbing structure. It is located in Kewdale not far from the Belmont Forum and Reading Cinemas. The playground is sand based and has swings, slide and climbing frame. The swings are normal swings. The climbing structure has monkey bars, small flying fox and slide. This area is shaded naturally by the trees surrounding it. It was nicely shaded the day we visited. Not far away from this playground is the rope climbing structure which is on a soft fall base. Again this Read more…
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Situated in the Shorehaven Estate is Shorehaven Boulevard Playground – a lovely, partially fenced playground that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Shorehaven Boulevard Playground features some play equipment we hadn’t come across before, and Miss 3 had a great time exploring. In the sand area, we found lots of colourful wood and plastic based play equipment. The lowest parts are made up of interconnected stations and feature some sensory play. One part has different knobs, balls and a spinning bullseye you can move around, and a cute owl on top that twirls. Another adjoining section was like a little Read more…
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Strive Park, Girrawheen Strive Park is a small park located in the Blackmore Park Estate, in Girrawheen. The playground here features nature play elements, some traditional play elements, and a bike and scooter track. It’s sure to be a hit with the kids! Miss 6 loved the traditional part of the playground first. She headed straight for the swings and climbing equipment. There are three swings available. Two regular swings and a birds nest swing. Adjacent to the swing are wooden climbing poles with foot hold pegs. These are quite tall and great for kids who enjoy climbing. On Read more…
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Nestled in the heart of Dianella is the lovely Wake Pola Reserve. This parkland has a good sized playground with shade sails and natural shading. The playground features a large play structure with two slides, a noughts and crosses game, shop front, fireman pole and flying fox. There are stairs to climb, a tunnel to crawl through and an arched bridge to cross. Separately, there are swings, both toddler and regular, and some spring rockers, including a 4-way see-saw rocker. These are mostly under shade, but depending on the time of day, may see some sun. So worth checking before Read more…
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Germano Park is a peaceful, leafy park with a playground to suit most kids located in Wanneroo. If your kids love to climb, they’ll love this park. What struck me first when we arrived at Germano Park was how quiet and green it was. The park is full of trees and soft birdsong. The playground area is covered by shade sails with a sand base. This features climbing rope equipment in the form of a rope tunnel, a rope ladder, and ropes with plastic platforms to balance across. Miss 3 was very proud of herself for getting across the platforms! Read more…
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Delamere Park in Currambine is a fantastic all‑rounder for families, with a great mix of play equipment and open space to keep kids active for ages. The main play structures cater well for a wide range of ages, from toddlers through to primary‑school kids who love to climb and explore. The central Playground area features two main structures, including a swirly slide, climbing wall and easy‑access steps. Confident kids will enjoy the small flying fox, parallel monkey bars and various climbing ropes, which are perfect for testing strength and agility or creating their own obstacle courses. Nearby there’s a Read more…
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Calling all climbers! The recently revamped play space at Flinders Park in Hillarys is ideal for kids who love a challenge. The playground reopened several months ago and now boasts various rope ladders and climbing frames, plus balance and stepping logs for kids to test their agility. The play structures are best suited to older children but my toddler was still able to climb up some of the ladders and enjoy the slides. Underneath is a pretend ‘store’ where all ages can employ their imagination. There is ample space for digging and sand play so it’s a good idea to Read more…
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Did you know that the May Drive Parklands located in Kings Park and Botanic Garden was the very first environmental playground and community area of its kind in Australia? Previously known as the Synergy Parklands, this fun spot with golf course green-worthy lawns, is still a BIG hit with families in Perth. The park is fondly known as “The Dinosaur Playground”, since it’s home to many climbable dinosaur sculptures. May Drive Parklands features a 75m-long elevated walkway, a two-tiered island fort, life sized replicas of dinosaurs and extinct Australian Fauna (like the giant croc!), a timber boardwalk and an interactive 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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A little off the beaten track is a neighbourhood gem – Robin Reserve in Sorrento. There’s lots of fun to be had at this bright and vibrant playground including lots of traditional equipment, sand play and so much space to run and play a game of footy. There’s a stack of shaded parking, opposite the oval. From here it’s a short one minute walk to the playground around the corner. Take a scooter along for kids to ride on the pavement. The metal play equipment is partly shaded by trees and built on a mix of sand and soft fall Read more…
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Les Lilleyman Reserve, North Perth Les Lilleyman Reserve in North Perth features a fenced playground surrounded by shady trees. Tucked away under the trees, this playground features swings, climbing equipment and nature play elements the kids will love! Les Lilleyman Reserve offers something for everyone. To begin with, there are two swings. One is a regular swing, the other is a mobility swing with a harness. My Miss 8 was busting to get on these when we arrived! Adjacent to this, there is a wooden climbing frame with a tube slide. To access the slide, children have multiple climbing 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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If you’re a parent to a toddler, a fenced and gated playground is a must! Allen Park in Swanbourne is a brilliant spot for wandering toddlers to play. The small sand-fall playground is partly shaded by mature trees. The traditional metal framed playground has lots of features to keep kids entertained. Toddlers will find the stairs up to the small slide easy enough. Though they might want to pass on the climbing ropes. There’s also a larger slide, tunnel, climbing walls and fireman’s pole. There’s some interactive and imaginative play elements with a “shop”, car dashboard and movable clock. The Read more…
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Watermans Bay Playground is a hidden treasure, set back off the main West Coast Drive over-looking the sea. You can easily miss the turning as it’s such a small off-road down to a car park for approximately 30 cars. You’ll first come to the BBQs and picnic table and carry on and you’ll see the walk-way to the small bit of beach and rocks. Next you’ll see the full fenced playground and a large area of grass suitable for ball games. The fenced playground is set in sand and consists of a play frame with climbing nets and slide. There are 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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If you’re looking for somewhere near the beach for coffee and a play date, Coogee Beach Playground, with its ship themed play structure, could be just the place for you. The structure itself is mainly wooden with a sand pit base and features a wavy slide and rope ladders. There’s a rope bridge, a telescope and portholes to look through as well as an alphabet and numbers game. Based on the height of the playground, I’d say this one is for kids two and over. Especially with the rope ladders and rope bridge, littler ones will need watching and assistance. Read more…
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Mojo Park in Cockburn Central is a brilliant suburban Playground and recreation space tucked within the colourful Mojo Urban Living estate. Despite being slightly hidden away in the estate, the park itself feels open and spacious, with a large grassed area, tall gum trees and a good mix of play equipment that suits a range of ages and abilities. The main Playground combines nature play elements with more traditional structures. Underfoot you’ll find a mix of soft fall, sand and wood chips, so kids can run, climb and explore with a bit of variety in textures. The large central play Read more…
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Marri Park is a great little spot to take the kids to burn off some extra energy. This park is also dog-friendly, so you could even bring your fur baby along. There is a large grass oval with soccer goals at the top end of the park, so don’t forget your ball for a kick around. There are footpaths that run around the outside, as well as through the middle of the playground. Miss 4 loved riding her bike around with her friends. One thing I do appreciate when going to a park, is having toilets available. Nothing worse than Read more…
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Revolution Park -previously Kinkuna Adventure Playground, sits at the heart of Allara Estate in Eglinton, forming part of the broader Revolution Park precinct. It’s a big, modern “super park” that blends adventure play, nature play and a fantastic seasonal water play area, making it an easy full‑day outing for families in Perth’s northern suburbs. The main drawcard is the impressive timber fort in the centre of the park. A series of large wooden towers are linked by ladders, climbing ropes, tunnels and rope bridges, with two slides of different sizes shooting off the structure. There are climbing walls and rope 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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Fancote Park is located behind Stargate Shops in Kelmscott. As we drove past the big forte caught our eye so we stopped for a look and a play. The park has wide open grassed spaces for ball games or running around, sand-based playground, exercise equipment and the forte. The park is also equipped with a covered BBQ, picnic tables and benches around the play equipment. There is a drinking fountain near the picnic tables. The park has lovely mature trees which provide some shade for the picnic tables and exercise equipment. There is a fence between the park and the Read more…
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Hilton Park is tucked away in the middle of Duncraig. You can access it from the end of 6 cul-de-sacs, one being Hilton Place. This is great as there are no busy roads running alongside it though it means there isn’t a lot of parking available. Hilton Park is a large park with plenty of tall trees offering shade. There’s a unique playground set on sand, with a climbing wall for the offer children- this looked like a lot of fun and I had to have a go! There are a few different climbing challenges, including the wall, a curved 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…
