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Buggybuddys Guide to Parks in Perth and Playgrounds in Perth
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Looking for the best Playgrounds and parks in Perth for your next family outing? You’re in the right place. Whether you’ve got a toddler who loves gentle slides and swings, primary school kids who want to climb everything in sight, or tweens chasing a bigger challenge, Perth is packed with incredible play spaces — and they are completely FREE.
Buggybuddys’ directory brings together everything from neighbourhood gems to big destination super parks, plus nature play spaces, foreshore and beachside parks, and adventure Playgrounds with climbing towers, flying foxes, pump tracks and more. We know the practical stuff matters too, so you’ll find options that suit real-life parenting: fenced Playgrounds, parks with toilets, shade, water play, and even listings near cafés for that essential post-play coffee.
Use the filters to narrow down what you need (sand vs non-sand, all-abilities, toddler-friendly, scooter & bike parks and more), then pick a spot and get outside. Perth’s Playground scene is seriously world-class — happy exploring!
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Located on Pulchella Ramble is a perfect toddler friendly playground. It is fully fenced, which is perfect to stop the little ones escaping. There is a variety of play equipment for the little ones to crawl/walk over, rock on, slide down, swing on etc. As a mum of a 10 month old, my highlight was the bucket swing! There are shade sails above the playground as well as trees for plenty of shade. Located outside the gated area is two picnic tables and seating, as well as BBQs. The playground overlooks a large grassed area, perfect for kicking a ball Read more…
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Capricorn Beach Foreshore Adventure Playground, is a FUNtastic ocean-themed playground is perfect for kids of all ages and is located just minutes away from the Yanchep Lagoon and right across from Yanchep Beach Club 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 Read more…
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Karragarup Play Space in Australind is a brilliant family stop-off on the drive down south, and a destination in its own right if you’re holidaying in the Harvey Region. Located on the Ridley Place Foreshore, the Playground overlooks the calm waters of the Leschenault Estuary and has a distinctly coastal Australian feel, celebrating its setting and local Noongar culture. “Karragarup” comes from the local Wardandi Noongar language and means “place of the crabs”, a nod to the bay’s famed blue swimmer crab population, and that theme runs strongly throughout the play space. The hero of the Playground is the enormous Read more…
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Eden Beach Foreshore Playground in Jindalee is a standout coastal play space, perched above the sparkling Indian Ocean at the end of Reflection Boulevard. Set within the Eden Beach estate, the Playground overlooks the foreshore and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped parkland, making it a gorgeous spot for families to enjoy both the park and the beach in one outing. The main drawcard for big kids is the huge enclosed tube slide, reached by climbing up a series of multi-level cubes and nets. Confident climbers will love scaling the different ladders, nets and platforms before shooting back down the slide, Read more…
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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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Tucked within the Myella Estate on the northern banks of Lake Joondalup, this compact neighbourhood Playground makes a fun stop for local families or anyone exploring the Wanneroo area. The bright orange climbing structure immediately catches the eye and provides a bit of a challenge for confident climbers. Kids can test their skills on the nets and ladders before rewarding themselves with a speedy ride down the slide into the soft sand below. Younger children are well catered for too, with a sandpit area that includes a small tripod swing. It’s a great spot for toddlers to potter about with 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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Close to the cafe strip in Mount Lawley, we discovered a lush, green park with a shaded playground, lawn to run on and paths to ride a bike or scooter. The play equipment here includes a traditional playground with various climbing ladders, a fireman pole, a chain bridge for balancing, a twisty slide, monkey bars and a flying fox. Across a brick path, there are also two individual spring rockers shaped like a train and a plane, and a four-way rocker with frogs and horses heads, two toddler swings and two regular swings, a rope net spinner, and ball-shaped spinner. 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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Just 4km from Mandurah City Centre, Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve in Erskine is a gorgeous estuary-side spot that combines a fantastic nature play space with wide-open green areas, scenic walking paths and plenty of space for family adventures. Set along the Mandurah Estuary, it’s the kind of park where you can easily spend a few hours – or the whole day – between the Playground, foreshore, barbecues and exploring the riverbank. The first thing kids usually spot is the series of nature play mazes. There’s a wooden and rope maze to weave through and a log maze that challenges kids Read more…
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Fragola Park Playground, next to the big open grass field of Fragola Park in Landsdale, is a lovely little local spot that’s well worth a visit – especially if you’re based in Perth’s northern suburbs. Arriving is straightforward, with a designated parking area right by the Playground. While the play space isn’t fully fenced, it is semi closed off from the parking zone, which offers some reassurance while you supervise. There are no toilets on site, so it’s definitely one of those parks where a bathroom stop before you arrive is a must. A drink fountain is available, which is Read more…
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Deep Water Point Reserve in Mount Pleasant is a long‑time favourite for families who enjoy riverside play, picnics and a coffee catch up. Set on the banks of the Swan River along The Esplanade, it combines shallow water access, grassy foreshore, barbecues and a Dome Café with two separate play areas, making it an easy all‑in‑one outing for a wide range of ages. The Playgrounds are the main family drawcard. The playspace closest to Dome has been designed especially with younger children in mind and is themed around the local Little Black Cormorant. At the heart of the structure is Read more…
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Tucked within Taylor Estate in Caversham, Flindell Park is a peaceful neighbourhood Playground that feels a little like a green island in the suburbs. With its big open lawn, scattered benches and relaxed atmosphere, it’s an inviting spot for families to spread out a picnic rug while the kids explore. The Playground itself is sand-based, which is always a hit with younger children who love to dig, pour and build. A dedicated sand table encourages imaginative, sensory play and is perfect for toddlers who might not be quite ready for the larger climbing structures but still want to join Read more…
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Abbeville Park, in the northern coastal suburb of Mindarie, is a bright, energetic Playground set within a large active reserve. This is very much a “run, climb and burn off energy” kind of park – ideal for active kids who love to scramble, swing, and explore, while still offering enough quieter corners and sensory elements to keep younger children engaged. Where Abbeville Park really stands out is its range of climbing and physical play options. Kids can challenge themselves on steppers, a mini zipline, rope bridges, a rope spider web, rope tunnels, vertical climbing tubes, a climbing wall, and more Read more…
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Ernest Johnson Reserve in South Perth is a welcoming community space with a great little Playground, wide open ovals and facilities that make it easy to spend a few relaxed hours with the family. Located on Pilgrim Street, it’s set back from busy roads and has its own car park, so access is straightforward, even with prams and younger kids in tow. The Playground is spread across several smaller play zones rather than one big structure, which helps to keep different ages occupied without it feeling overcrowded. Each section has benches or seating close by, making it easy for parents 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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Colour Block Park, affectionately known as “The LEGO Park”, is a compact but seriously eye-catching neighbourhood Playground tucked into the coastal suburb of Golden Bay. The bright, block-inspired design gives it instant wow factor, and it makes a great stop-off if you’re exploring the southern beaches or visiting nearby Shipwreck Cove and other Golden Bay parks. The hero of the Playground is the colourful climbing structure built to look like giant building blocks. Kids can scramble up the “bricks” to reach a central platform, then choose between crossing a rope bridge or taking the ladder up to the enclosed tunnel Read more…
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Previously known as Orange Grove Community Reserve, Boyle Lane All Abilities Playground is the NEWest playground that has received a $242,000 upgrade from the City of Gosnells in Orange Grove. Located at the intersection of Boyle Lane and Maddington Road, this fully fenced inclusive play space might be on the smaller scale, but it has all the sensory play elements and equipment for kids of all ages to enjoy and makes a good pit-stop to let the kids loose when you are around the area. The Boral Truck Rocker (kindly donated by Boral) was a huge hit among Read more…
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Tucked away in the northern suburbs, Trethowan Park is one of those hidden gems you might drive past without even knowing it’s there—especially since it stretches over multiple blocks and has no obvious signage! But once you discover it (starting at Trethowan Promenade in Alkimos, just 33 minutes north of Perth), you’ll be glad you made the stop. The park begins with a spacious grassy zone and leads into a fully enclosed playground—a big win for parents with speedy toddlers. Inside the sandy play area, kids can enjoy a basket swing, digger machine, a seesaw, and a climbing structure made Read more…
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Tucked away in the suburb of Yanchep, just 47 minutes north of Perth, Firewood Park is a modest playground that’s ideal for a short stop during your day out. While it doesn’t have bathrooms or structured shade, its quiet charm and sand-based play area make it a lovely option for families with younger children. The play area sits in a large sandpit, so be sure to bring sand toys for extra fun. There’s no overhead shade sails or roofed shelter, but a few trees provide natural shade nearby, and there are benches scattered around the space for a quick rest Read more…
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Tom Simpson Park in Mullaloo is a brilliant family spot, combining a modern coastal Playground with a huge grassy foreshore and stunning ocean views. Set along Oceanside Promenade, the playspace is a favourite with local families, offering something for toddlers through to tweens, all just a short stroll from Mullaloo Beach. The main drawcard is the large wooden fort-style structure, best suited to older or more confident children. Access to the top is via climbing nets and other challenging elements, giving kids plenty of chances to test their strength, balance and bravery. From the top of the fort, an enclosed Read more…
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Mawson Park Public Playground in Hillarys has been transformed into a fantastic all-in-one family destination, where a refreshed main Playground, much-loved nature play area and picturesque lakeside paths all flow together. Just over 20 minutes north of Perth, this spacious, leafy park now offers families a full day out in one spot, with equipment to suit toddlers through to older children, plenty of room to roam and a relaxed, scenic setting by the water. Parking is available along Mawson Crescent, with a short stroll down a gentle grassy hill leading into the heart of the park. The first area you’ll Read more…
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Tucked away in suburban Balcatta, Grindleford Reserve is a lovely option if you’re looking for a quieter, neighbourhood-style Playground with plenty of space to run and play. The park enjoys a mix of natural shade from mature trees and shade sails over the sandpit, making it a good choice for warmer days. The Playground offers modern equipment and clean white sand, and is set well back from the road. A small car park sits between the street and the play area, adding an extra buffer for little wanderers. Families will find a mix of equipment that caters to both younger Read more…
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Tucked within Calleya Estate in Treeby, Allure North Park is a brilliant combo of junior BMX pump track and adventure Playground, making it a top spot for kids who love to ride, climb and explore. Located on Sapphire Drive, this community park is designed with active families in mind, with plenty to keep both confident riders and younger children entertained. The standout feature at Allure North Park is the junior BMX pump track. This smooth bitumen circuit is popular with BMX riders, kids on regular bikes, skateboarders and scooter riders. The track includes gentle rollers and curved walls that allow 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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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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Gear up for an adrenaline-fueled day out at the Bayswater BMX and Mountain Bike Facility, nestled beneath the arches of the Mooro-Beeloo Bridge in Bayswater. This exciting addition to the outdoor adventure scene caters to riders of all skill levels, promising thrills and spills for beginners and seasoned daredevils. At the heart of the action lies a junior pump track, perfect for budding riders to hone their skills on gentle bumps and turns. Meanwhile, intermediate riders can test their ability on the versatile pump track, offering a variety of routes to suit every level of bravery. For those craving a more Read more…
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Port Coogee Parkside Retreat is a fantastic little neighbourhood Playground tucked away in the Parkside Retreat estate, just a short five-minute walk from Ngarkal Beach and the Port Coogee water park. Its coastal location makes it perfect for combining a park visit with a beach or marina wander, and it has a great community feel despite being a local pocket park. The standout feature of the Playground is the large slide attached to an up-ended sea container. Kids can choose from two different climbing routes to reach the top – either heading around the back to scale the outside up Read more…
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Marlinspike Park in Jindalee is a bright, modern coastal Playground that’s popular with local families and visitors exploring the northern suburbs. Set beside the primary school playing fields, the park feels open and airy, with ocean breezes and plenty of space for kids to run around, kick a ball or enjoy a picnic. The Playground’s design has a contemporary, almost industrial feel, with lots of rope structures and climbing frames that encourage kids to scramble, balance and swing. Children who love to climb will be in heaven here – there are rope nets, tunnels and fortress-style structures that are perfect Read more…
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Located on Scarborough Beach Road, Braithwaite Park has long been cherished by Perth families for its innovative nature playground. The park has recently undergone an exciting transformation with a complete renovation of its toddler area, creating a comprehensive play space that caters to children of all ages. Newly Renovated Toddler Area The original toddler playground built in 2003 has been completely reimagined as a purpose-built space specifically designed for the youngest visitors. This thoughtfully designed area features: Full fencing for safety and peace of mind Soft flooring throughout to cushion tumbles Three distinct play zones catering to different developmental stages 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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Tucked into Iluma Estate in Bennett Springs, Dazzle Park is a bright, modern community hub that really lives up to its name. The colourful Playground is wrapped in a living hedge maze, so even the walk in feels like a little adventure. As the hedges have grown, the maze has become an attraction in itself, adding a fun “find your way in and out” element to every visit. The standout feature in the centre of the maze is the impressive climbing structure. Confident climbers will love scrambling up the large climbing wall to reach the high, bright yellow slide. Read more…
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Rickman Delawney Reserve in leafy Balcatta is a brilliant all‑rounder for families, with something to suit toddlers through to sporty teens. The park sits within a large green reserve with mature trees and wide open spaces. It is an accessible Playground with sail‑shaded play areas, picnic shelters and public toilets, making it an easy choice for a relaxed morning or afternoon out with kids of different ages and abilities. The star attraction is the impressive rope tower and tube slide. Children climb a web of ropes up to a high, covered pod, then cross a rope bridge to reach the Read more…
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Seldon Street Playground is located in a small park on Eton Street, North Perth. The street is fairly quiet, with plenty of roadside parking available. The playground area is fenced with two Maglock gates, and the equipment is surrounded by rubbery softfall. Shade sails cover most of the playground, with shady trees outside the fence helping to increase the shaded area. The main play structure features a tall twisty slide, ladders and a bridge to climb, as well as a rope web and two different sized climbing walls. At one end is a fireman pole, monkey bars and a flying Read more…
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Des Penman Reserve is a large grassy reserve located in Nollamara. It is one of the largest of its kind in the area. Set aside in one corner, there is a neat playground, which is staggered over a number of levels for the kids to explore. The main climbing frame has two plastic slides, a straight one and a twisty corkscrew slide. There are various climbing ladders, an abacus with blue plastic balls, a steering wheel for imaginative play, and a flying fox. There is a cute spring rocker that looks like a lizard or maybe dinosaur. This was a Read more…
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Coniston Park in Butler is a cheerful and family-friendly neighbourhood Playground that’s perfect for a relaxed morning outing with the kids. Set slightly below street level with stairs leading down into the play area, it has a cosy, tucked-away feel that helps it feel sheltered from the surrounding streets. The entire Playground is set in soft sand and shaded by large shade sails, which is ideal for sunny days and for little ones who love to play barefoot. Parking is straightforward, with plenty of street parking available around the park. Paved paths loop around the Playground, making it a great Read more…
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5If you’re looking for a small adventurous playground, Migrant Park in Kelmscott is the place for you. It’s great because it caters for all kids, no matter their age. It has two different sized slides, a rock-climbing wall and a rope climb to reach the main slide. There’s also a nature-based play area with balancing logs and a xylophone, perfect for sensory play. You’ll also find a little cubby area designed for water and sand play. There’s also a shelter with a table, chairs and a bbq for parents to sit and watch the kids play. There are no toilets, Read more…
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Huntington Park is a lovely small park, with most of the space dedicated to various wonderful play structures which are all set on sand. The biggest draw for slightly older children would be the giant flying fox swings. There are two running parallel to each other, great for racing your friends! You pull the swing up onto a platform and go flying across the length of the park, all whilst seated on, and holding on tightly to the swing. There are several normal swings including a round nest style and baby swing. The main section with the rest of the Read more…
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With so much new and exciting development going on in Baldivis you would expect a new play park to match up…. and Baldivis Parks doesn’t disappoint! Located in the new Baldivis Parks Estate, the play park is made unique by having four mini in-ground trampolines. These are super for kids of all ages and really are something different for them to find at a play park. There is a large rope climbing frame, a sandpit area and a cool nest swing. This is all next to half basketball court, making the area suitable for children of all ages to explore and Read more…
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Just down the road from Waldecks Stirling is a neat little playground on a leafy street, is Candella Square Playground. This is a well maintained small playground. The main playground structure includes a twisty slide, a curved flying fox, a wooden climbing wall, a climbing pole as well as the usual steps and ladders. Miss 2.5 found a steering wheel and a telescope near the top for imaginative play. There is a climbing tube with a metal ladder and handle holds inside that I don’t think I’ve come across before. Great for stronger, older children. Outside the main structure, the Read more…
