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Fremantle Playgrounds – if you’re planning a day trip to Fremantle then check out our guide to the best parks and playgrounds in Fremantle to visit.

Fremantle has some fantastic playgrounds available. Younger children will love the maritime themed playgrounds at North CY O’Connor Beach in North Coogee and South Beach Playground in South Fremantle. Pretend to be pirates or the ships captain, and let your imaginations run wild.

Head to Booyeembara Park to enjoy open space and bushland, situated around a man-made lake. Load up your bikes and scooters and explore the walking circuits. Let the kids loose in the small, quirky playground with an abundance of swings.

For older kids, take a trip to Esplanade Youth Plaza. This is a world-class skate park catering for skaters of all abilities.

Alternatively, if you have kids of a range of ages, stop at Fremantle Esplanade Playground opposite the Esplanade Hotel. This is suitable for toddlers to teenagers with swings, climbing equipment, a rope structure and more. Take a picnic or stop off at the nearby cafe.

We’ve listed the best Fremantle family attractions suitable for kids of all ages. There is truly something for everyone.




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    Virginia Ryan Park

    

    If you are looking for a relaxed outdoor spot in Fremantle where the whole family can unwind, Virginia Ryan Park is worth discovering. Tucked away yet easy to reach from Watkins Street and Bolton Way, this leafy park feels welcoming from the moment you arrive, with its colourful, distinctive entry sign setting the tone for what is to come. The recent playground upgrade creates a beautiful new space that combines active play with sensory experiences and natural elements. Drawing inspiration from the colours and floral design elements on the entry signage, this custom playground creates a unique identity that reflects Read more…
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    Glasson Park, East Fremantle

    

    Glasson park is a fully-gated and fenced playground, with a track around it for kids to safely scoot around in their trikes or scooters. There are plenty of shaded grass areas too. Inside the fenced area, you can also find benches and seats as well as BBQ-pits. Perfect for a picnic or even a party. The play area includes a toddler dinosaur slide, larger climbing slide play zone, a ‘windsurf’, flying fox, see-saw and plenty more.     everybody’s gone surfing.. interesting see-saw On the other side, there’s also swings and a basketball court. Endless fun. swings and a basketball court Find Read more…
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    Esplanade Youth Plaza, Fremantle

    

    Tucked into the south‑eastern corner of Fremantle’s Esplanade Reserve on Marine Terrace, Esplanade Youth Plaza is a brilliant inner‑city hangout for active kids, teens and families. Opened in 2014 after a $1.6 million redevelopment, the plaza has been thoughtfully designed as a social hub where young people can skate, ride, climb, jump and hang out right in the heart of Freo. The centrepiece of the plaza is its world‑class skate park. With a long, continuous street run plus stair sets, hubbas, rails, ledges and gaps, it caters for everyone from first‑timers through to confident skaters. It’s also hugely popular with Read more…
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    Walyalup Koort Play Space, Fremantle

    

    Walyalup Koort Play Space is a vibrant inner-city Playground in the very heart of Fremantle, set within the redeveloped Kings Square precinct now known as Walyalup Koort. Inspired by Freo’s industrial and maritime history, the design cleverly weaves in miniature cranes, bridges, railway tracks and shipping containers, softened with trees, water elements and plenty of colour. It’s a fun, busy space that suits toddlers through to primary school-aged children, and makes a brilliant stop on a family day out in Fremantle. The main crane-themed fort is the first thing most kids run to. It features climbing opportunities, platforms to explore Read more…
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    Esplanade Playground Fremantle

    

    The Esplanade Playground in Fremantle is a much-loved family stop, perfectly positioned on Marine Terrace opposite the Esplanade Hotel and only a short stroll from Fishing Boat Harbour and the Cappuccino Strip. Set within Esplanade Park’s sweeping lawns and towering Norfolk Island pines, it’s an easy place to base yourself for a few hours in Freo – kids can burn off energy while parents relax in the shade or grab a takeaway coffee nearby. The Playground sits in the middle of Esplanade Park, a large public reserve that’s also home to the Esplanade Youth Plaza skate park and the Fremantle Read more…
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    North CY O’Connor Beach Playground, North Coogee

    

    North CY O’Connor 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 O’Connor Beach. The star of the show is the SS Wyola steam tug–inspired play structure, a custom-built tugboat that celebrates the historic wreck just offshore. Kids can clamber aboard using rope ladders and nets and Read more…
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    Booyeembara Park, Fremantle

    

    Tucked off Montreal Street, Booyeembara Park is one of those Fremantle gems that feels bigger once you’re actually inside it. It’s a wide, open stretch of parkland with bushy edges, walking circuits and a central man‑made lake that gives the whole space a calm, “exhale” vibe—great when you want to get the kids outdoors without committing to a full day trip. The Playground here is small but memorable, and it suits older kids best. The standout is the quirky five‑way swing set, designed for ages 6–12. It’s a fun, social piece of equipment that feels a bit different to your Read more…
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    South Beach Playground, South Fremantle

    

    South Beach Playground in South Fremantle is a brilliant spot for little pirates to run wild, with the bonus of being right on one of Perth’s most family‑friendly beaches. Set on the foreshore of South Beach Reserve, the Playground combines a fun, boat‑themed play space with a huge grassed area, barbecues and easy access to the sand and cafe, making it an easy full‑morning or full‑day outing for families.  The main drawcard is the large pirate‑style boat structure. Kids can clamber up to the “deck”, scale ladders and platforms, and take on the role of captain as they climb the Read more…
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    Tuckfield Oval, East Fremantle

    

    Tuckfield Oval is a brilliant spot for families looking for a Playground with a view. Perched high above the Swan River and Fremantle’s busy port, this hillside park in East Fremantle combines big climbing challenges with natural play elements and wide‑open grass – plus you’re just a short stroll from the famous rainbow shipping containers and the George Street café strip. The main drawcard is the huge rope climbing structure, which immediately appeals to confident climbers and school‑aged kids. It’s the kind of piece that invites them to scramble, hang, balance and test their limits, and the elevated position means Read more…



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