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? Youโre in the right place. Whether youโve got a toddler who loves gentle slides and swings, primary school kids who want to climb everything in sight, or tweens chasing a bigger challenge, Perth is packed with incredible play spaces โ and they are completely FREE.
Buggybuddysโ directory brings together everything from neighbourhood gems to big destination super parks, plus nature play spaces, foreshore and beachside parks, and adventure Playgrounds with climbing towers, flying foxes, pump tracks and more. We know the practical stuff matters too, so youโll find options that suit real-life parenting: fenced Playgrounds, parks with toilets, shade, water play, and even listings near cafรฉs for that essential post-play coffee.
Use the filters to narrow down what you need (sand vs non-sand, all-abilities, toddler-friendly, scooter & bike parks and more), then pick a spot and get outside. Perthโs Playground scene is seriously world-class โ happy exploring!
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Leisure Park Playground near Yanchep Lagoon is a fantastic spot for families who enjoy a relaxed, coastal day out with plenty of play opportunities. Itโs easy to combine a visit with a swim at the lagoon or a beach walk, making it well worth the drive for a full family day trip. The Playground itself has a laid-back, open layout that feels welcoming while still offering lots to do. It is not fenced, so youโll need to keep a close eye on younger children, especially with nearby roads and the general openness of the area. Shade sails cover sections of Read moreโฆ
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North CY OโConnor Beach Playground is a gorgeous little nautical-themed spot right on the North Coogee foreshore, perfect for a play before or after a run on the dog beach. Tucked beside the car park at the end of Rollinson Road and Robb Road, the Playground makes the most of its seaside setting with sweeping ocean views, grassy picnic spaces and direct access to CY OโConnor Beach. The star of the show is the SS Wyola steam tugโinspired play structure, a custom-built tugboat that celebrates the historic wreck just offshore. Kids can clamber aboard using rope ladders and nets and Read moreโฆ
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Britannia Reserve Pump Track Britannia Reserve Pump Track is a 1.2km pump track and nature bike trail in Leederville. Close to the city, it’s a great spot to take active kids of all ages out riding. Britannia Reserve Pump Track was originally installed as part of a Pop-Up Play initiative in April 2019. It has quickly become a permanent fixture. Britannia Reserve is one of City of Vincent’s largest open parklands. The pump track was created using natural materials. It is a space for children of all ages to meet their friends, ride their bikes and enjoy the outdoors. Read moreโฆ
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Tucked within Somerly in Clarkson, Drimmie Park is a compact suburban Playground that packs in plenty of adventure for local families. Set along Aviator Boulevard, this bright and playful park is perfect for a quick after-school run-around or a weekend play stop when you donโt want to travel far from home. The hero of Drimmie Park is the striking bright red World War IIโstyle Catalina seaplane structure. Kids will love clambering up the soft-fall hill to reach the plane, tackling the climbing nets and whooshing back down the huge tunnel slide. The design invites loads of imaginative play โ think Read moreโฆ
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Calista Bike Skills Track Playground is a brilliant spot for scooter and bike-mad kids, purpose-built to help little riders learn road rules in a fun, low-stress way. Opened in 2023 and set amongst shady trees at Calista Oval, the track sits right next to Kwinana Adventure Playground and The Edge Skate Park, making this area a fantastic all-day destination for families. The bike skills track is laid out like a mini road network with smooth flat paths. Kids can follow roundabouts, negotiate speed bumps, stop at traffic lights and stop signs, and practise giving way at pedestrian crossings. There are Read moreโฆ
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Perched high above the Indian Ocean at the western end of Reflection Boulevard, Eden Beach Lookout and Play Space in Jindalee is made for older kids who love to move. This modern coastal park combines parkour-style equipment, scooter and skate ramps, and a half basketball court with sweeping ocean views, making it a brilliant spot for active families to hang out, especially later in the day when the sun begins to set. The heart of the space is the concrete scooter and skate area. Here youโll find low and medium ramps and banks that are perfect for scooters, skateboards and Read moreโฆ
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Garvey Park is a great local park just at the end of Fauntleroy Avenue on the riverโs edge in Ascot. The kids love the playground as it has something to suit both my sensible 5 year old and my adventurous almost 3 year old! The play equipment is all on sand with a large sail shade over most of the equipment which is great in the warmer months. Thereโs a toddler section with a small slide, lotsย for the bigger kids to climb on and the large spinning wheel is always a hit! Weโve had a few picnics here over the Read moreโฆ
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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. Itโs 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 moreโฆ
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Robinson Reserve in Tuart Hill is a brilliant all-round community park, offering something for everyone from toddlers through to tweens and teens. Tucked alongside a big green sports oval and Osborne Park Library, the main Playground is fully fenced and shaded, making it a relaxed choice for local families and a handy stop if youโre in the area. The central Playground is set over soft white sand and fresh turf, with generous shade sails overhead. Younger kids are drawn straight to the wooden โshopโ cubby, perfect for imaginative games of cafรฉs, ice-cream stands or even a pretend jail. The sand Read moreโฆ
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Livviโs Place Playground at Whiteman Edge in Brabham is a brilliant all-abilities community space, created through a partnership between Stockland and the Touched By Olivia Foundation. As Western Australiaโs first Livviโs Place, it has been thoughtfully designed with input from local school children and with accessibility at its heart. The play equipment and layout cater for children with autism spectrum disorders as well as physical, visual, hearing and mobility impairments, while still feeling like an exciting, modern Playground for every child. The Playground stretches over a generous fully fenced area, which is a huge plus for families with little runners. Read moreโฆ
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Tucked in behind The Bayswater Hotel on Coode Street, Halliday Park is a relaxed neighbourhood park with loads of open green space and a simple, sand-based Playground thatโs ideal for a low-key play. Named after early Bayswater settler Henry Thomas Halliday, the park has a welcoming, local feel and plenty of room for kids to burn off energy. The main play structure sits in a generous sandpit and suits a mix of ages. Bigger kids can tackle the two rock climbing walls, test their strength on the monkey bars, or zip down the firemanโs pole. Thereโs also a rope spiderweb Read moreโฆ
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Edwardes Park Nature Playground is an extension to the existing small playground and sits adjacent to a large oval. Made from recycled material it makes a nice addition to the suburban area and utilises material from the Henderson waste treatment facility. Edwardes Park Nature Playground features a double flying fox including one to suit disabled children with an access ramp. I found it to be particularly high and struggled to hold it and get my daughter in. The playground hosted a large black pipe to climb on or slide down with tyre steps leading to it. This was a perfect Read moreโฆ
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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, itโs the kind of park where you can easily spend a few hours โ or the whole day โ between the Playground, foreshore, barbecues and exploring the riverbank. The first thing kids usually spot is the series of nature play mazes. Thereโs a wooden and rope maze to weave through and a log maze that challenges kids Read moreโฆ
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Mills Park in Beckenham has long been a favourite with Perth families, and the newer all-abilities Playground has made it an even better spot for kids of all ages and needs. Tucked beside the BBQs and grassed picnic areas and only a short stroll from the main nature play space and skate plaza, this fenced Playground is a great โbase campโ for families who want a safer, more contained area without missing out on all the action. The all-abilities Playground is fully fenced and double gated, which is especially reassuring for families with toddlers, runners or children who need a Read moreโฆ
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Did you know that thereโs a nature play area in the Perth foothills suburb of Bushmead. While itโs much smaller than the estateโs โGiant Parkโ, the simple Ridge Hill Green Nature Playground can provide plenty of entertainment for children that love to be in the great outdoors and love to climb. The beautifully made timber play structure features a double slide โ perfect for kids to race siblings or friends. Image: Bushmead Estate Very small children may have trouble reaching this, as thereโs a flat net to climb to get to it, as well as big logs to climb. On Read moreโฆ
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The Swanbourne Beach Foreshore Playground is set in between the beach and The Shorehouse Restaurant.ย ย This is a fantastic spot to grab a picnic or BBQ and let the kids run around the grassed area and play in the small pirate themed fenced playground. There is a small car park in front of the playgroundย with much more parking further round towards the surf club. Swanbourne Beach Foreshore Playgroundย is set in both sand and asphalt and consists of several play frames with a pirate ship theme. Ahoy me hearties! ย Great fun for the kids to have some pretend playtime. Lots of Read moreโฆ
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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, childrenโs playgrounds, a โkick-aboutโ area and facilities for a future community garden. There are heaps of benches & a gorgeous built-in table Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away on McIntyre Avenue, McIntyre Park in Burns Beach is a brilliant neighbourhood Playground with a real โwowโ factor for pirate fans. A large green oval sits alongside a nauticalโthemed wooden Playground, with picnic shelters dotted around the edge, making it a great spot for a casual play or a lowโkey birthday getโtogether. The Playground itself is mostly constructed from timber, giving it a natural coastal feel that suits its beachside location. The main play area is sand based with a soft-fall pathway running through it, so kids can play barefoot or in thongs. Cute little seagull details are Read moreโฆ
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Donnybrookโs much-loved Apple Fun Park has long been a must-stop for families road-tripping through WAโs South West โ and after its 2021 revamp, itโs better than ever. Once known as Australiaโs largest free-entry Playground, the renewed park still packs a serious โwowโ factor, with modern equipment, beautiful theming and loads of thoughtful touches for kids of all ages and abilities. Set in the heart of Donnybrook, around two and a half hoursโ drive south of Perth, Apple Fun Park sits just off the South Western Highway, close to shops and cafรฉs for that essential coffee stop. The Playground celebrates Donnybrookโs Read moreโฆ
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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 moreโฆ
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Perth is now home to an epic new sevenโkilometre โLong Parkโ that runs beneath the elevated Metronet Armadale train line from Carlisle Station through to Beckenham. What was once an underused corridor has been transformed into 14 vibrant community spaces, linking four new Playgrounds, a nature play area, youth plazas, skate and scooter zones, fitness equipment, courts, dog parks, BBQ spots and picnic areas, all connected by walking and cycling paths and Perthโs longest public art trail. Itโs a brilliant spot for families to explore in stages or tackle in one big adventure, and it feels like something new to Read moreโฆ
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Koombana Foreshore Playground sits right at the heart of Bunburyโs stunning waterfront and is one of those places where you can easily break a journey โ and then end up staying for hours. Part of the awardโwinning Koombana Bay foreshore redevelopment, it combines an eyeโcatching, nauticalโthemed Playground with a calm swimming beach, shady lawns, BBQs and a lively cafรฉ, making it a brilliant stop-off if youโre travelling through to the South West or staying locally. The first thing the kids will spot are the two huge bright red โfunnelsโ that tower over the main play area. These are linked by Read moreโฆ
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Set on the sheltered beach at the vibrant Hillarys Boat Harbour is this lovely playground. With a nautical theme including its very own rocking boat, there are steps and ladders, bridges and even a double slide to race down. The equipment is well designed for younger children with toddlers confidently navigating their way around. The boat is very popular and has a few seats and steering wheel for the captain and, unlike others I’ve seen before,ย it has some open sides so younger children can also climb up and down themselves. The main structure has plenty to do including a sand Read moreโฆ
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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, itโs clear how much thought has gone into the design. Kids can rock, climb, slide, and spin to their heartsโ content, with equipment that sparks imagination and encourages plenty of active play. The forest-and-sea Read moreโฆ
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Located within the Beachside precinct of Capricorn Yanchep, Campground Adventure Park is a hillside Playground with a real โholiday parkโ feel. Set on the former Club Capricorn Resort camping ground, it makes the most of the natural slope and mature trees, and has been cleverly designed with nostalgic touches that parents will appreciate as much as the kids. The first thing youโll notice is the retro caravan theme. A large picnic shelter shaped like an old-school caravan sits near the main play area, giving the park a fun, quirky character. In the toddler zone, a smaller open caravan structure continues Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away on a quiet suburban street in Duncraig, right next to Davallia Primary School, Juniper Park is a compact but brilliant neighbourhood Playground thatโs ideal for a quick after-school play or a weekend run-around. The park blends traditional play equipment with nature play, offering plenty to climb, balance on and explore in a small, easy-to-supervise space. The main drawcard is the fort-like central play structure, which is quite different to standard Playground towers. Spread over multiple levels in a sand base, it features three different slides, climbing walls, climbing ropes and various platforms and nooks to scramble over. Itโs Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away among mature trees beside the Swan River at Minim Cove, Russell Brown Adventure Park is one of Perthโs most immersive nature Playgrounds. Built as a community project in partnership with the Town of Mosman Park and local groups including the Mosman Park Rotary Club, itโs designed to feel like an extension of the bush rather than a traditional suburban park, with logs, boulders, ropes and creeks inviting kids to climb, balance, splash and explore. The main adventure area sits on the river flats below McCabe Street, within Minim Cove Park. Most families park at the Mosman Park Tennis Read moreโฆ
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Alkimos Beach Fitness Park is a brilliant spot for active families, bringing together a coastal workout hub and a compact Playground so adults and kids can enjoy the space at the same time. Set on a grassy rise in Alkimos, itโs designed as a community fitness circuit with the bonus of ocean views from the top. The park centres around a dedicated freeletics area, where adults and older kids can work through bodyweight exercises. Thereโs also a purpose-built parkour section with low walls and bars that invite climbing, jumping and balancing โ a big hit with confident school-aged kids who Read moreโฆ
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Langley Park Playground is an ideal playground if you’re visiting the city on a family day trip as it’s conveniently located in East Perth. ย The playground is suitable for kids age 3yrs plus (despite the sign saying 4yrs) and there are toilets directly next to the park. The park is covered with shade sails and is partially fenced. ย Bear in mind this playground is located on a main road and although it is fenced facing towards the road the other side of the park is open. The park appears to be split in two with play equipment more suited to Read moreโฆ
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Stadium Park at Optus Stadium is not just for big events! In fact, when it’s a little quieter, it’s a brilliant place to explore, with two great playgrounds, including the Optus Stadium Sensory Playground, mini golf and more. Optus Stadium Sensory Playground is a compact, fully fenced gem thatโs ideal for a play with the whole family – having elements to excite all ages. Designed with sensory play in mind, itโs one of those parks where you can easily lose an hour while the kids swing, climb and explore. The first thing that grabs kidsโ attention is the large rope Read moreโฆ
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Picasso Park in Alkimos Vista is a striking, art-inspired Playground that really stands out in Perthโs northern corridor. Spread over 2.5 hectares of green space, the park has been thoughtfully designed so families of all ages can play, explore and relax together. Magenta slides, bold structures and shady spaces tie into Alkimos Vistaโs colourful streetscape and make the whole area feel vibrant and modern. The hero of the park is the impressive two-storey undercover play structure. Its fully roofed design means kids can play here in the heat of summer or on drizzly winter days, and the top level sits Read moreโฆ
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Pat OโHara Reserve in Morley is a fantastic local park that caters well for a wide age range, combining a large nature play area, a more traditional Playground, multiโsports court and a big open oval. Tucked between Walter Road West and Magini Street, itโs the kind of spot where you can easily spend a couple of hours while the kids run off energy. The first thing that grabs kidsโ attention is the nature play zone. Set on woodchips (great if youโre trying to avoid taking half the sandpit home in your shoes), this area is built mostly from timber and Read moreโฆ
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Forster Park in Cloverdale is a brilliant destination for active families, combining a flowing bike pump track, a fun Playground and a huge sporting oval in one convenient spot. Tucked along Keane Street, this is the kind of community park where you can easily spend a couple of hours while the kids burn off energy on bikes, scooters and the play equipment. The standout feature is the dedicated bike pump track, built by the City of Belmont. The circuit includes a regular loop with rollers and berms as well as a line of bigger jumps for more confident riders, making Read moreโฆ
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Koolaanga Waabiny on Mandurahโs Western Foreshore is one of those Playgrounds that really lives up to the โepicโ label. Set right on the estuary at Hall Park in Halls Head, this destination play space is part of the Mandurah Waterfront redevelopment and sits beside the popular Mandurah Skate Park. Its Noongar name is pronounced โkool-lung-ga waa-binโ and beautifully translates to โchildren playingโ, while also referencing the local Swamp Sheoak trees that inspired the Playgroundโs design. The hero of the Playground is the incredible 12โmetre-high climbing tower, shaped to echo the Swamp Sheoak trees that line the foreshore. Adventurous kids can Read moreโฆ
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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 moreโฆ
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Prince Regent Park Playground in Heathridge is a lovely everyday play spot for local families, especially if youโre already in Perthโs northern suburbs. The wider reserve is a large multi-purpose sporting facility with plenty of open grass, but the Playground area itself feels nicely tucked away, relaxed and family-friendly. Parking is available on the street just above the Playground. From here, you follow a gentle slope down to the play area, which is set within a sandpit and surrounded by mature trees. Parents will appreciate that the Playground sits below street level, adding a sense of separation from the road Read moreโฆ
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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 moreโฆ
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Located in the growing coastal suburb of Yanchep, around 47 minutes north of Perth, Viridis Park is a small, rope-focused playground thatโs best suited for older kids who love to climb, swing, and test their balance. Itโs not a main attraction on its own, but it makes a fun stop during a day out in Yanchep, especially for families doing a bike loop or casual drive through the area. Set right against a quiet residential street, the park is still road-adjacent, so keep an eye on younger children. The good news is, it has its own small designated parking area, Read moreโฆ
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If youโve got a dinosaur-obsessed toddler, Dino Park in Sienna Wood is absolutely worth the drive. Tucked into the growing family community of Sienna Wood in Hilbert, this compact prehistoric-themed Playground has been designed especially with under-fives in mind, making it a great option for younger siblings who can sometimes be overwhelmed by larger, busier play spaces. The park is set at the intersection of Pembina Parade and Brighstone Avenue, and as you arrive youโll spot the star of the show โ a giant T-Rex skeleton structure that little ones can clamber over, under, through and around. Itโs low to Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away in the quiet Glen Iris Estate in South Lake, Fairway Park is a lovely little neighbourhood Playground with a strong imaginative play focus and a whimsical fairy theme. Itโs a great spot for local families with young children who enjoy makeโbelieve games and gentle, natureโinspired play. The heart of the park is the fairyโthemed play area. A gum leaf pod cubby house invites little ones to climb inside, hide, and roleโplay, while the nearby mushroom table and chairs make a sweet โfairy tea partyโ setting. Children can sit and snack, draw in the sand, or plan their next Read moreโฆ











































