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Buggybuddys Guide to Parks in Perth and Playgrounds in Perth
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The ultimate guide to the best playgrounds and parks in Perth! Kids love burning off energy at parks and playgrounds, and Perth’s got some of the best in the world. We’ve seen many new super parks open up recently with some impressive play equipment, features and facilities. Best of all, they’re all FREE!
We’ve listed sand and no-sand parks as we know this can be an issue with some parents not wanting their kids to play in sand. We’ve added categories to filter parks with water features, enclosed fenced playgrounds, partly fenced and non-fenced. Those with open water where you can visit the ducks and enjoy some wildlife during your trip to the park. Many parks have toilets. However, some local community playgrounds don’t, which can be a deal breaker if you’re potty training your little one or want to stay longer than an hour. So we’ve listed parks with toilets available.
Lastly, we’ve added details of where playgrounds are close to local coffee shops, cafes and restaurants. Therefore you can grab a bite to eat before or after your play, or grab a takeaway coffee.
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Have you checked out Mills Park Skate Plaza? If you have children that love to skate, next time you’re in the area be sure to throw the skateboards and scooters in your car. The skate park is located at the brilliant Mills Park, where there’s also a HUGE play area, lots of grassed space to kick a footy and an excellent café (Fika on Brix) too. The skate park has plenty to keep kids from beginner to advanced level skaters entertained. There’s a lot to encourage kids to work on their skills at the concrete park, and the City of Read more…
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If you’re looking for a new spot to let the kids burn off some energy while soaking up stunning estuary views, the brand new South East Dawesville Foreshore Playground is well worth a visit. This beautifully designed, fully fenced nature play area is perfect for all ages and abilities, with something to keep everyone entertained. There’s a dedicated wooden climbing structure for the older kids featuring climbing nets, a slide and a fireman’s pole. And a smaller version for the little ones too! South East Dawesville Foreshore Playground includes all types of swings, including a toddler, parent/child, traditional and even Read more…
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Variety Place Playground is located on Saw Avenue in Kings Park The natural design beautifully incorporates the bush, wood, rock and other pieces of nature. The previous park at Saw Avenue also used natural materials, and was enjoyed by Perth patrons for three generations! I love educating myself and the kids while we play! Signs like these are scattered around Variety Place Playground. There is a birds nest swing and lots of logs to balance on! Climbing nets will keep kids busy and active! Variety Place Playground has many opportunities for climbing, including several stairways cut from timber logs. Read more…
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Kadidjiny Park, Melville Kadidjiny Park, also known as The Dr Seuss playground, is located in the suburb of Melville. With sensory elements, swings and slides, a picnic area and more, this park has something for the whole family. The playground is very different to your traditional playground. There are no multi-purpose climbing frames. Instead there is more of a focus on ‘nature play’. What makes Kadidjiny Park so different are the hill mounds that make up the play area and make you feel as though you are in Teletubby land! My Miss 8 enjoyed running up and down these, Read more…
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Pitstop Playground is located at Discovery Park, Banksia Grove and it’s pretty special – in fact I’ve not seen anything like it! The central theme of Pitstop Playgrounds, if you haven’t already guessed it, is racing. It has a great racing track that twists and turns around the park complete with Pitstop area where you can chalk your names up on the blackboards and race each other. So if you are planning on visiting don’t forget your bike or scooters, however, do keep an eye on them as we have heard reports already of scooters going missing. Miss 4 had Read more…
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Hillarys Beach Park, Whitfords Nodes Hillarys Beach Park at Whitfords Nodes has undergone a revamp. This family friendly picnic spot now features a new playground including both traditional and nature play equipment. With it’s inclusive design, this park is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! We were surprised at the size of this park. This was our first visit and I’m not sure if I’ve ever seen so many picnic tables in one place! Approaching the playground, Miss 5 was excited to see all the new equipment. She headed straight for the traditional section first, Read more…
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Located in the heart of the new community at Mandogalup, Florence Estate Park is the new playground that beautifully incorporates wooden beams for its play equipment. This spacious playground is nested beside rows of mature trees, providing scenic greenery, and playing in the park feels like you’re right next to nature. My girls headed straight to the main play area, where the big slide is. The tall climbing structure consists of different climbing wall panels for the kids to climb onto. Missy 6 had no trouble climbing onto all of them, but younger toddlers might find the tallest one daunting. Read more…
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Scarborough Beach Skate Park, AKA The Snake Pit, is one of the biggest and most diverse Skate Parks in the country. The Snake Pit is a competition grade skate bowl and is just one of many highlights of the Scarborough Beach skate park. The skate park has various rails, ramps and jumps suitable for all levels of experiences … skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes. In the middle of the park there is a climbing wall that has a challenge for all ages and has a padded floor all around. There is a half-court basketball court at the end of the Read more…
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Lake Monger Reserve is a fantastic destination for a family walk in Perth with kids of all ages. There are a few parking spots around Lake Monger Reserve, 3 of which are on Lake Monger Drive. If you use the car park nearest St Vincents Avenue you’ll see a wishing well and the largest playground in the reserve. The larger playground is shaded and partly sand and soft fall based, it is also fully fenced and gated. The playground has disability friendly apparatus including ramps and swing. There’s also a slide, climbing walls, swings and rocker. The playground is Read more…
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Whiteman Park Dog Park is a little known secret among the dog community The fully fenced and grassed 2.5-hectare playground has a doggie obstacle course and plenty of natural shade from mature trees. There’s even a separate enclosure for smaller dog breeds. There’s a 500m walkway around the circumference of the park so you can exercise yourself as well as your friend. Water taps and troughs are also available inside each enclosure. You can park yourself on one of the many benches provided whilst your dog enjoys the company of others. Parking is directly outside the enclosures, which have one entrance Read more…
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Alkimos Park is situated in a newly established family suburb estate, north of Butler (NOR). The park offers school-aged kids lots of nature play equipment as well as some interesting items I’ve not seen in other parks yet. Alkimos Park is a mix of sand and soft fall with a main wooded climbing structure, nets and slide. This is quite shaded whilst you’re in the structure but otherwise, the park has no shade to offer until the trees mature around it. Adjacent to the main structure is a rocked bridge area with a rather interesting feature underneath! A Chalkboard! Other Read more…
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Do your kids watch ninja warrior shows and tell you that they want to challenge one? Then you have to bring them down to Radiata Park at Aubin Grove to give them a taste of the ninja warrior-style obstacle course! Not only that, Radiata Park has a pump track, skate park, and even a toddler-friendly playground! This smallish pump track inside the park is great for beginners. The girls had no trouble looping around it with their bicycle and scooter. I like that the trees around it provided some shade onto the track. Next to it is a 3-3 basketball 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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Set in the heart of beautiful Perth Hills spot, Roleystone, Borrello Park has something for kids of all ages. Recently, the play area at the much-loved park was replaced. This park is only 15 minutes’ drive from Armadale town center, and yet it feels like you’ve travelled hours down south. It’s close to Araluen Botanic Park too. The leafy park is particularly special during late autumn (May), when the golden leaves of the deciduous tree park begin to fall. The new play structures include an easily accessed walkway, fort and slides. The wood-chip based area is partially shaded by sails. Read more…
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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 Jetty 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. 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. There are also lots of climbing nets, Read more…
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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 more…
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Dazzle Park is a vibrant and colourful playground located at lluma Estate in Bennett springs. This unusual playground is situated within a hedge maze which we are sure will provide lots of extra fun once it matures. This playground is definitely one for the kids not afraid of heights. Located in the centre of the hedge maze is the main feature of the playground, a large climbing wall that leads to a high yellow slide. You’ll also find a colourful xylophone with music sheets for a wide range of nursery rhymes and a cool birds nest swing. Bring your scooter Read more…
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We all know and love the beautiful Bells Rapids, but just a few Kilometres up the road is a peaceful spot known as Jumbuck Hill Park. Located on rolling hills in Brigadoon, this park is the most peaceful spot we have been to, and at the moment with so much rain you can hear the water flowing in the rocks in different areas of the park. Known for being a great spot for hiking, Jumbuck Hill has the most breathtaking views. You’ll also find two picnic areas. The 1st area has a shelter, bbq, seats and a grassed area where Read more…
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Harborne Ruislip Playground, Wembley Harborne Ruislip Playground is a neat fenced park in Wembley. It may be small, but it’s packed with features kids will enjoy! The first thing that grabbed Miss 8’s attention was the wooden play structure. The main feature of the playground, it has a baby swing and a birds nest style swing. There’s a climbing wall and stairs made of logs of various heights. There’s a bridge to cross over, and a slide or fireman pole to come down. In the sandpit, there is a recycled tree stump. The stump has been set into the Read more…
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If you’re in the Margaret River region and looking for a playground where kids can burn off energy, (that’s NOT at a brewery or winery) Riflebutts Reserve in Prevelly is the perfect stop. This new playground, nestled amongst dunes near the beach, is a great spot for families to relax outdoors. The play space, inspired by historic beach shacks, has nature play elements including timber steppers, logs and more. The playground has something for most ages, with equipment designed to entertain and challenge. From climbing walls to nest swings, parent-todler swings, slides, and imaginative play areas, there’s plenty to keep Read more…
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If you’re in the stunning Southern Forest town of Manjimup, no doubt you will have taken the kids along to the amazing Timber Park You know, the one with the ginormous slide and beautiful carved wooden birds hiding in the play area? Well, there’s another playground in Manji that’s well worth a visit – The Manjin Playground and Skate Park! If you find yourself in the more central area of Manjimup town, The Manjin Playground and Skate Park is a great spot for children of all ages to scoot, play explore. The Park boasts many quality facilities including a children’s playground, Read more…
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Have you checked out the Victoria Park Skate Park/ Vic Park Bowl at McCallum Park? If you have children that love to skate, next time you’re in the area be sure to throw the skateboards and scooters in your car. The skate park is located near to the Causeway, where there’s also lots of grassed space to kick a footy. The river side bike paths make it a great place to couple a visit the skate park with a scoot/walk/ride along the Swan River. East to Burswood Park and Optus Stadium, or West to Coode St and South Perth. The Read more…
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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…
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If you have little skater boys and girls – be sure to check out the Belmont Skate Park. Do your kids love to skate, scoot and ride their BMX’s? Next time you’re in the area, be sure to throw the skateboards and scooters in the back of the car. They will love it! The skate park is located right next to the Belmont Leisure Centre (perfect for cooling off after a ride). And there’s also the neighboring “volcano park” – a HUGE play area, lots of picnic spots, the Belmont Library and an excellent café (8 Yolks) within about 350 Read more…
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A playground has opened at Serpentine Dam, replacing an older, smaller play area. The fenced and gated spot, has been inspired by the surrounding natural landscape of the Perth Hills. Serpentine Dam has been a popular day trip spot for decades. Now, the area has even more to enjoy and explore. The playground is suited to most ages, with low equipment that even tiny tots can explore. There’s a nest swing, small slide, merry go round net thingy (lol). There’s so much climbing-based equipment. There’s loads of nature based stepping logs and stones too. As well as the new fun playground, Read more…
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All aboard the good ship “Investigator”! We found ourselves at the Flinders Bay Playground in Augusta, quite by accident, literally. What started as a family day out at Hamelin Bay, ended at the small seaside town after a trip to the Augusta Hospital (gotta love a fishhook in the leg!). Anyway, our next trip to Augusta is already planned, after this great little find. The “ship playground” is found at a brilliant park right on the ocean. The nature-based playground itself is a pearler, with a beautiful Jarrah ship (which could be a pirate ship or “friendly” ship in imaginative Read more…
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The Veterans Memorial Park Port Kennedy has something to suit the whole family, from tiny tots to teens! The large park includes two playgrounds, the new-ish Port Kennedy skate park and a memorial dedicated to our war veterans. The city of Rockingham’s largest skate park features lots of trails, bowls, ramps and an adjacent snake run. Though it’s very popular it’s large enough to ensure plenty of room. There was a mix of younger children on scooters, as well as teens busting moves on their skateboards. There are covered seating areas for parents and kids to have a break from Read more…
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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…
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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…
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Just when you thought Bunbury couldn’t get any more kid-friendly – along comes another fantastic playground! Joining Sykes Foreshore Splash Park, Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct (skate park) and Koombana Foreshore Playground, Mangrove Cove is a spot where nature and adventure collide. This nature playground invites families to pause by the Leschenault Inlet and enjoy a little outdoor fun. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip down south or simply seeking somewhere new to explore in Bunno, this newly opened playground promises plenty to discover. The Mangrove Cove car park is found across the road from the Dolphin Discovery Centre. Here, there’s Read more…
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The Walyalup Koort Play Space Fremantle has opened! Found in Freo’s heart, the Kings Square play space has been inspired by the port city’s industrial history and close links with nature. There are vibrant design features such as cranes, bridges, train tracks and shipping containers, as well as natural elements like water and trees. The fun play area has been created with toddlers through to primary school aged children in mind. While the soft fall is a good safety feature, there is little shade around. Be sure to slip, slap , slop! There’s a fun crane fort, with nest swing. As Read more…
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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…
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Set in reclaimed parkland alongside Railway Street in Cottesloe, you can find a one of Perth’s newest nature playgrounds, East Cottesloe Nature Play Trail. Including a scooter track, a fenced toddler park and wooden climbing equipment, this nature playground has something to suit kids from tiny tots to teens. Opening in September 2023, this new nature trail replaces an older pre-existing playground, known as the Purple Dinosaur Park. The parkland has since been extended, running a number of blocks. The new play area now includes a fenced toddler park at the Perth Street end – What we thought of as Read more…
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The impressive $1.5m The Edge Skatepark Calista is one of WA’s biggest skating facilities. The skatepark’s main features are a competition-level bowl, street section, beginner’s area (great for little ones on scooters), parkour obstacles and a basketball half-court. Skateboards, scooters, BMX bikes and even rollerblades are welcome. The big skate park is large enough to still ensure plenty of room to ride. There is a mix of younger children on scooters, as well as teens on their skateboards. The various skating zones allow kids of all ages and skill levels to enjoy this inclusive space. The main features include: a Read more…
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Claughton Reserve, Bayswater Claughton Reserve, Bayswater, is a picturesque park located by the Swan River. This play space features a nature play area that kids of all ages will love. In addition, there is a colourful fairy trail to be explored. The new playground area at Claughton Reserve was completed in December 2020, and designed to provide a sense of adventure and challenge for children aged 2-12. The design includes accessible pathways and a basket swing to ensure children of all abilities have the opportunity to enjoy the play space. On arrival, Miss 7 headed straight for the playground area. Read more…
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Kids love a skate park, though little learners may find larger skate spots intimidating. The One71 Pump track and playground in Baldivis has smaller bowls than your average skate park. This is lots of fun and perfect for beginners wanting to hone their skills, before trying to bust some moves at a full sized skate park. Anything with wheels goes at the One71 pump track and playground– scooters, bikes and even skateboards. The pump track has lots of super fun bumps and humps, as well as mini-bowls. There’s a concrete bike path that loops the whole park. As well as Read more…
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Wow! If your kids are into riding bikes – whatever age they are, John Dunn Challenge Park in Kelmscott is amazing. There are four bike tracks, plus a trainer track, mini track, intermediate track and advanced track – meaning there is a level to suit everyone here. The new (as of May 2022) bike challenge park caters for all things on two wheels – specifically mountain bikes and BMXs. If your kiddos love to ride their bike, be sure to bring them here. The John Dunn Challenge Park is ideal for little ones on balance bikes and training wheels, right Read more…
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There’s yet another reason to make the South West town of Bunbury a stop on your next road trip – its brilliant new Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct. Koolambidi Woola is Noongar for ‘celebrating young people’. Here there’s a basketball court, parkour (for big and little kids), massive beach climbing net, skate park, and even mini golf! Next time you head south with your family, be sure to pack the skateboards and scooters! The new multi-million-dollar Youth Precinct opened recently (July 2022), on the Bunbury. The new skate and scooter facilities are fantastic. Catering for beginner to advanced level skaters there Read more…
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Did you know that Lake Leschenaultia has a pump track? If you want to start the kid’s love of mountain biking early, Lake Lesch is a perfect place to begin, with wide, flat gravel pathways and a fun pump track too. Found near the main entrance of lovely Lake Leschenaultia, the Lake Leschenaultia Pump Track will get the whole family’s heart rate up! Not sure what a pump track is exactly? It’s a continuous loop track (gravel in this case), that you can ride with a minimal amount of peddling, simply using momentum. The idea is the rider gets used Read more…
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Pat O’Hara Reserve, Morley As of June 2021 a new playground has been installed at Pat O’Hara Reserve in Morley. This fantastic new play area consists of traditional equipment, nature play elements and a new netball court adjacent to a huge oval. With all this, it’s a great park to take kids of all ages. On arriving, Miss 7 dashed straight for the nature playground. The main part of this has wood chips as a base, which is great if you’re not a fan of sand. The nature play consists mainly of wood and rope equipment. There are logs Read more…
