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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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Cracknell Park in Rivervale is a small park with lots to offer and it has recently had an upgrade to the play equipment. It is a small park with amazing river views, a basketball hoop, ping pong table and a good area of grass. There is a picnic bench near the play equipment. The play structure has monkey bars, two slides, a flying fox, climbing equipment and a birds nest swing. The day we were there the equipment was being well used by a range of ages, the smaller children were enjoying the smaller slide and some of the ground Read more…
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Kinross Park Playground also known as Falklands Park is a small local park with little facilities or attraction but worth a quick visit as it’s set back off the main road and has a large open space for the kids to run around. During the autumn and winter months the park gets very busy at weekends with Auskick games. The playframe consists of 2 slides, ladders, tunnel, climbing walls, monkey bars, noughts and crosses and a flying fox. There’s also a seesaw, rocker and 2 swings. The cricket nets, basketball net and toilets are across the other side of the field. Read more…
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Ashfield Reserve Play Space Ashfield Reserve Play Space in Perth’s eastern suburbs is a hidden gem. Sharing the parkland with Ashfield Oval, this spot has something for all ages. We dropped in for a play during school holidays to burn off some energy. This was a great spot for it, too! Miss 5 enjoyed that there is lots to climb at Ashfield Reserve Play Space. This playground is packed with climbing ropes, climbing walls and ladders. The rope web was a particular favourite. The playground also features a curly slide and two regular slides, a wobbly bridge, and a Read more…
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Banksia Grove Nature Playground is a small nature-based playground located between Dragonfly Road and Potoroo Street on the Eastern Side of Banksia Grove. The wooden play equipment is perfect for helping children with balance, coordination and confidence. The equipment features balance posts with rope, twisted net, shaky bridge, balancing beam and a little wooden table with posts for chairs. In addition to the nature-based play equipment is a tripod swing – a favourite with my children as they can all fit on together and being a smaller park there wasn’t a wait to get on. Banksia Grove Nature Playground does Read more…
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Found at Movida Estate, Willuna Park in Midvale, offers a fun new playground. Just minutes form Midland, the park features a great mix of traditional equipment, nature play, sand play and even soccer goals that will keep kids aged from about 3 years and up entertained. The small playground has a wooden fort-like play structure that is great for a little imaginative play. There are two ways to get up to the fort, a sloping climbing nets and also a vertical tube climbing net. Of course, the best way to get down from the fort is via the red slide! Read more…
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At one time, the Donnybrook Apple Fun Park was the largest free entry playground in Australia. This beloved playground has now reopened (October 2021) with a thoughtful and fun transformation! We were lucky enough to get a look the day before it opened to the public. And it gets a massive tick of approval from us. Donnybrook Apple Fun Park is approximately two and a half hours drive south from Perth city. Situated in the heart of the country town of Donnybrook, famous for its apple growing, the huge playground has a fruit theme running through it. From the enormous 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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Yokine Reserve Playground is a fabulous space for kids of all ages! The playground is fully fenced and double-gated, which is perfect for containing little escape artists. The play equipment is a mix of traditional playground equipment and sensory and nature play. Entering the main gate from the car park, heading to the right into the main part of the play area, you’re presented with a open, flat roundabout. My Miss 10 likes to stand up and walk on it to make it spin, while many kids like to either sit and push with their feet or hold onto Read more…
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Bert Wright Park is a small nature playground located behind the library and community centre in Bayswater. For a small area, there is plenty to offer, the park has a nature play area, Basketball hoop, expanse of grass, concrete pathway and BBQ and covered picnic table. The playground was popular even on a cold winter morning, with a number families enjoying the nature play. Most of the park has been created out of recycled timber and rocks and provided good climbing and balancing play. There is also a birds nest swing and a concrete slide. The park is a combination Read more…
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If you’re looking for a playground to suit active older kids and younger siblings, Crimea Skate Park and Playground might be just the play space for you. The skate park was opened in March 2008, and features a number of ramps, rails and ledges. The park is described as a “medium-sized technical street park”, and was designed with skaters to encourage creative lines within the park. At opposite ends of the skate park, there are a large ramped grind box and a curves ramp grind box, with rails and skate-able benches in between. The park also has four different concrete 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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Robert Thompson Reserve is a large grassy park located opposite the Noranda Village Shopping Centre. In the centre of this lovely park is a playground with equipment to suit most children. The ground surrounding the play equipment is a mix of sand and rubbery soft-fall. There are shade sails up in the warmer months, and there are a few small trees shading parts of the playground. At one end of the playground, there is a fenced toddler area with two magnetic gates. The main feature in here is a bus-shaped climbing frame. The bottom level is decked out with seats Read more…
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Perth’s newest beachside playground, Capricorn Beach Foreshore Adventure Playground, is now open. The FUNtastic ocean-themed playground is perfect for kids of all ages and is located just minutes away from the Yanchep Lagoon. Arriving at the playground, my kids ran straight to the big tunnel slides, they had a ball racing each other down the slides and trying to work out which slide was the fastest. Beside the slides is a tricky cargo rope obstacle kids can tackle to get back up, there are also stairs. A super fun rope roundabout is in the sand at the end of the Read more…
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I don’t know about you but I am hanging out for these summer days to arrive and take advantage of the long warm days! However, as a family, it can be hard to find a spot which ticks all the boxes for everyone, so look no further than this hidden little gem located in Mandurah. Named McLennan Park, it is a 15-minute car ride from Mandurah located in the suburb of Madora Bay, which also has the added bonus of having a bus stop right at the park if you will be arriving by public transport. Located one side of Read more…
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Penistone Park is a large green park in Greenwood surrounded by tall shady gum trees. A new playground has recently been installed, and it is a delightful mix of traditional play equipment and nature play. On arriving, Miss 4 took off and headed straight to the traditional play section with rope ladders. This area includes a double rope ladder, like one might find on a ship. Miss 4 was proud to reach the top! Attached to this is bars for swinging. Perfect for bigger kids with more upper body strength. This joins to another section via some steps, leading to 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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Fairway Park has recently been upgraded by the City of Cockburn. It is a gorgeous little space with a sweet Fairy theme. The playground has been designed with imaginative play in mind with a fairy theme, there is a gum leaf pod cubby house just alongside a mushroom table & chairs set, perfect for your little fairies, pixies, gnomes or pirates to have a snack while planning their next adventure. A hollow log with mushroom climbing steps and a ride-on snail to add to the fantasy play. In the sandpit you will find a see-saw and also some hidden fossils. Read more…
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The City of Gosnells has unveiled its latest inclusive play space at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale. This exciting development marks the first completed project of the Sutherlands Park Master Plan, with a Youth Entertainment Space still to come. The playground is one of ten all-abilities playgrounds being developed by the City of Gosnells to create more inclusive play spaces throughout the community. This thoughtfully designed, fully-fenced playground features an array of accessible equipment including trampolines, swings, a carousel, and charming pretend play areas complete with a shopfront and petrol kiosk. Built on soft-fall rubber surfacing, the playground offers generous spacing Read more…
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The Mokare Reserve Adventure Playground has something to offer for all ages! Adults and kids will both enjoy climbing the 12m treehouse tower to reach the slide. The climb is made up of a mix of steps and rope ladders. Smaller children may need a hand getting up the steps. The slide is worth the climb, quite fun! There is a Ninja Obstacle course perfect for racing your friends or just building your strength and working on your monkey skills. The playground offers traditional swings that include a baby harness and also a bird nest swing which is Read more…
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Treehouse Cove Playground is Golden Bay’s newest playground. The treehouse-inspired playground opened in July 2022 and features nature-based play elements, slides, seesaws, a toddler play space, lots of open turf areas and picnic and BBQ facilities. The main feature is the treehouse climbing structure, and it is every little climber’s dream come true! It features rope bridges, rope tunnels, rope ladders and climbing obstacles underneath. The treehouse also features two big tunnel slides. Treehouse Cove Playground playground also features two seesaws, a traditional log seesaw and a modern net seesaw. Two roundabouts, a fun rope roundabout and a wheelchair-accessible roundabout. 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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We had an absolute blast at Bathers Park, the newest addition to Alkimos Beach. Nestled alongside the Alkimos Beach foreshore, Bathers Park stretches across 2.5 hectares at the ocean end of Leatherback Boulevard. This vibrant beach-themed was an instant hit with my kids and completely captured their imaginations! The highlight of our visit was the impressive surf rescue play tower, soaring seven meters high. The tower boasts a large tunnel slide, speaking tubes, a lookout point, climbing ropes, and a “4 in a row” game. Beyond its entertainment value, the tower also serves an educational purpose. The kids were eager 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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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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Bayswater Riverside Gardens located along Milne and King William Streets is a fabulous playground to visit with toddlers. Bayswater Riverside Gardens has great age-appropriate play equipment, fully fenced and gated, features rubber soft fall and is covered with shade sails. There is a set of swings that caters for both babies, toddlers and older children. A fun roundabout A fun spinning pole that Miss 2 loved! A low-level climbing frame complete with walkways, bridges, tunnels, cubby houses and 3 different height slides. A fun springy seesaw and surfboard. For older children, there is a climbing net. Read more…
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Bullrush Park XL Adventure Playground located in the Providence Estate Wellard is a fabulous playground which boasts an 8m rope climbing tower!! The split-level playground has a variety of equipment to suit all ages. There is a twisty slide … A bumpy slide … And a very cool slide that is made of rollers … There are tunnels & rocks to climb. Log balancing and stepping stones. Tripod swing and traditional swings. The sand building equipment was favourite with my son, he spent quite a lot of time moving sand from area to another and making pictures with the stencils. Read more…
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Located adjacent to the Dwellingup Trails and Visitor Centre, the Dwellingup Playground offers an exciting recreational space for families exploring this historic Western Australian town. Whether you’re taking a break from mountain biking adventures, 4WD trails, or visiting the iconic Hotham Valley Railway, this playground provides entertainment for children of all ages. Playground Features Train-Themed Play Area Charming miniature train station perfect for toddlers Interactive train play structure with driver’s cabin and passenger seating Located within earshot of the real Hotham Valley Railway, adding to the authentic experience Diverse Play Equipment Tall rope pyramid for adventurous climbers Sand-based play areas Read more…
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Have you heard about the new housing estate in Jandakot? The Glen Iris estate sounds like a nature lovers dream and with future parks still to be built, we’ll be back to tell you more in the future too! Located directly off Dean Road in Jandakot, where the Glen Iris golf course used to be, is a BRAND NEW nature-themed playground. I took my three kids to check it out, along with a sunset dinner, and it was nothing short of amazing. The first thing you notice is the beautifully landscaped gardens and the leafy trees that surround the park; Read more…
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Greenhouse Park is a unique space located in Mandurah Mandurah Junction is a newly developing 15-hectare site located next to Mandurah train station which will offer high-quality residential development, a vibrant community with a distinctive laid-back Mandurah vibe. The development will be pedestrian and bicycle-friendly and retain significant public open space featuring creative public art. This 4.4 hectare Public Open Space is also known as Greenhouse Park. It features walking and bicycle paths, art pieces, boardwalks, barbecue areas, children’s playgrounds, a ‘kick-about’ area and facilities for a future community garden. There are heaps of benches & a gorgeous built-in table Read more…
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Located hillside of City Beach Oval is a BRAND NEW playground full of personality and adventure! The highlight for the kids was definitely twin mirrored hill racing slides! Although fast they are suitable for most ages, and big enough for us parents to take our little ones down! The nature-based playground also includes a variety of balancing and stepping logs. Balancing ropes for little monkeys. A basket swing. And plenty of opportunities for imaginative play, Spence had so much fun pretending he was camping and building a campfire. My favourite feature of the City Beach Oval Playground is The Happy Read more…
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Clarko Reserve is a coastal reserve located at Trigg Beach at the end of Karrinyup Road. The jewel colours of the verdant green grass and shimmering blue sea beyond the dunes is a feast for the eyes. At a sheltered end of the reserve, near the beach car park, is a good sized playground with equipment to suit a range of children. I feel toddlers through to six year olds would probably enjoy this one most. The playground has three slides, including a tall corkscrew slide, noughts and crosses blocks, a coloured ball abacus, and a fireman pole. Soft sand surrounds Read more…
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I’ve recently rediscovered Woodbridge Riverside Park and I think it’s great! It’s located on the river in Woodbridge, near Guildford. This is a fully fenced park with safety latch gates at the main entrance. Although it’s not that close to us I’ve found it worth the drive as Miss 3 and friends have loved it each time we’ve been. There are so many play areas to explore, sand, nature and water play, slides, flying fox, tunnels, swings and a large expanse of green grass. The kids can move from area to area and spend hundreds of hours exploring everything. There 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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Tucked away in The Vines is Emms Green which is home to a quirky little playground. The playground has a focus on imaginative play. There is a large cubby house which contains a set of whisper poles at each end for secret chats. There are wooden planks to run through. And wooden poles to climb. I love the upturned tree which features carvings of Australian wildlife on it. There is also a cute caterpillar rocker. If your child is a natural performer they won’t be able to resist giving an impromptu performance on the little stage area. There is a Read more…
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Situated on the beach in Amberton Estate, Eglinton, this brand new playground is perfect for toddlers and is also fenced! Whilst not fully fenced, the majority is gated/fenced with the only escape being some wooden logs that leave it open, parents can sit on the grass near the logs through which I did, to catch any little escapees! Overlooking the ocean, the park is at the back of the estate with beautiful views. There is a new staircase down to the water, showers, lots of beautiful green grass and most importantly SHADE 🌳 The playground is fully covered with shade Read more…
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Sunset Hill Park is a fantastic new play area in Golden Bay estate, with views of the Indian Ocean, BBQ areas, sheltered picnic tables, a flying fox and nature play. It has lots to offer all the family. Instantly you will see the dual flying fox that runs across the front of the play park generating much excitement for older children and parents! There are two styles of flying fox one with a secure harness and one with a small seat. They run on separate cables and can be used at the same time or individually. Sunset Hill Park has Read more…
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If you’re looking for a quieter park for a play, Grindleford Reserve in Balcatta may fit the bill. It has natural shade from large trees, as well as shade sails. The playground here has been recently replaced with brand new equipment and fresh white sand. It’s set well back from the road, with a small car park in between, so should be safe for little wanderers. The playground is made up of two larger structures, with a freestanding birds nest swing, traditional-style toddler and regular swing, and a spring rocker. The smaller of the play structures is toward the front Read more…
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The Village at Wellard Playground offers something for all ages! There is 7m rope climbing frame they can come down the slide at the middle or keep climbing to the 2 stories above. In front of the climbing slide there is a jumble of jungle ropes including a couple of hammocks to get a quick rest in before more energy burning. There is a dome climbing frame that also has a ladder in the centre and along the outside music can be made with a drum, tambourine and noise maker. There is a 3-way swing perfect for swinging competitions with Read more…
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If you’re looking for a playground that truly caters to everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—Ballajura Intergenerational Playspace – Weitj Park is a must-visit. This $6.5 million playspace on Oxleigh Drive, Ballajura, is thoughtfully designed to encourage active play, creativity and social connection across all generations. With three distinct play areas—Parkland, Industrial Vibe and Nature Play—Weitj Park offers shared play experiences that set it apart from other Perth playgrounds. Whether it’s grandparents swinging their grandkids, parents and children racing through the ninja course or toddlers making new friends while building a cubby, this space brings families and the community together in a Read more…
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Was on the way to Claremont Quarter when we stumbled across a fantastic playground just a stone’s throw away from CQ. Rowe Park consists of, a playground, separate sand pit area, lush greenery, benches, basketball court, tennis courts, drinks fountain and plenty of shade. There is also BBQ pits and picnic tables in the near future. The playground features 2 slides, drums, rocking frog, see-saw, spider-web climbing ropes, wobbly bridge, swings, rock climbing, monkey bars, tic-tac-toe and a huge sandpit. It is definitely one for all ages. Lots of parking can be found just adjacent to the playground. Spiderweb climbing Read more…
