Buggbuddys guide to playgrounds near cafes in Perth! The ultimate guide to the best playgrounds and parks near cafes and restaurants in Perth! Kids love burning off energy at parks and playgrounds, and Perthโs got some of the best in the world. Best of all, playgrounds are FREE! Why not stop off for a coffee or bite to eat and make a day of it?
Why do we love playgrounds near cafes?
Kids love going wild in at a park. But sometimes parenting is hard or tiring, what with sleepless nights, teething and everything else. Sometimes parents and carers need to exercise self-care. Stopping at a family-friendly coffee shop or restaurant while taking the kids out to a playground can help. Adults can grab a much-needed coffee or bite to eat. Likewise, kids can enjoy a toy corner and very soon cut loose in the park. Everyone wins!
For this reasons, 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 on the way. Donโt forget your reusable coffee mug!
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Avon Park in York, also known locally as Pioneer Avon Park, has been extensively redeveloped and is now one of the Avon Valleyโs standout family Playground destinations. Set along the banks of the Avon River on Lowe Street, it combines a big, grassy riverside park with a brilliant nature play space, skate park and plenty of facilities, making it an ideal stop on a York day trip or overnighter. The nature-based Playground uses lots of timber, stone and natural elements, and thereโs a good amount of shade from both trees and shelters. Families will find multiple sheltered picnic tables, free Read moreโฆ
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Tucked into the Village precinct of Whiteman Park, Village West Playground is a fantastic, family-friendly play space thatโs ideal for a full day out. The Playground sits just a short stroll (around 200 metres) from the Visitor Information Centre, with the closest parking in Car Park 6, though itโs easily reached from anywhere in the Village area of the park. The Playground is fully fenced, with a single entrance beside the picnic tables. This layout makes it easy to keep track of little ones, even when the Playground is busy. Almost the entire space is shaded by sails and mature Read moreโฆ
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Set right on the Scarborough foreshore, Whale Playground is one of those parks where you can easily spend hours while the kids disappear into imaginative play. Inspired by Noongar culture and the form of a blue whale skeleton, this $1.4 million Lotterywestโfunded Playground is a real hero of the Scarborough Reserve redevelopment and a mustโdo on a family day at the beach. The centrepiece is the giant whale structure. Little ones usually start at the whaleโs head, which doubles as a small concrete slide โ itโs perfectly sized for toddlers and younger children, but it is quite fast, so a Read moreโฆ
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The Canning River Regional Park extends over 6km and offers a range of activities to suit all the family. The Kent St Weir area offers a great family day out with lots of facilities including toilets, drink fountains bike repair kit. There are seven things you can do with the family at Kent St Weir. Have a Picnic – The Kent Street Weir area is perfect for a picnic with family or friends. There are large expanses of grass and some shady trees to throw your rug down. If you prefer there are a few covered gazebos with picnic tables Read moreโฆ
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Woodbridge Riverside Park in Woodbridge is one of those rare Playgrounds that really does have a bit of everything. Tucked alongside the Swan River near Guildford, this fully fenced, allโabilities park is worth the drive for a big morning out. The main gates have safety latches, giving parents of speedy toddlers a bit more peace of mind while the kids roam between the many different play zones. The central sand play area is a huge hit with younger children. Here youโll find a big pirate boat complete with climbing ropes, a firemanโs pole and lots of space underneath for imaginative 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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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 moreโฆ
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Shorehavenโs Treasure Island Adventure Playground in Alkimos is one of those rare parks where the theming is so good that it genuinely feels like youโve stepped onto a storybook pirate island. Perched above the coast and looking out towards the Alkimos shipwreck, this large, oceanโthemed Playground combines big, exciting play equipment with an imaginative treasure hunt that keeps kids exploring long after theyโve tired themselves out on the slides. The star attraction is the deconstructed โshipwreckโ play structure. Kids can scramble up the 8โmetre climbing frame, weave through rope nets and platforms, and then whoosh back down via a long Read moreโฆ
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If you’re looking for a playground that truly caters to everyoneโfrom toddlers to grandparentsโBallajura Intergenerational Playspace โ 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 areasโParkland, Industrial Vibe and Nature PlayโWeitj 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 moreโฆ
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Geraldton Foreshore Youth Precinct Playground is a brilliant stop for families road-tripping up the coast or holidaying in Geraldton. Set right on the town foreshore outside the Geraldton Yacht Club, it overlooks sparkling Geraldton Bay and makes an ideal spot for kids to burn off energy while adults enjoy the ocean views. The Playground has a real โsuper parkโ feel and is best suited to confident climbers and kids roughly 4 years and up, though there are a few elements younger children can enjoy with supervision. The standout feature is the impressive Sky Walk โ a towering rope and bridge Read moreโฆ
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Perched on the lively West Deck at Karrinyup Shopping Centre, The Cubby is a true โsuper Playgroundโ and an easy favourite for families looking to combine shopping, dining and playtime. Part of Karrinyupโs huge redevelopment, this 950sqm outdoor play space feels more like a destination in its own right than a typical shopping centre Playground. The hero of the space is the enormous multi-level cubby house. At around 16 metres long and 5 metres high, it towers over the play area and instantly draws kids in. The structure is packed with ways to climb, slide and explore, including ladders, ropes, Read moreโฆ
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Moresby Street Reserve in Kensington is a lovely little neighbourhood Playground thatโs especially well suited to toddlers and younger children. Tucked on the corner of Moresby Street and South Terrace, it feels like a quiet local spot, but still has enough equipment and open space to keep little ones happily occupied. A big bonus is that Hoopla Cafรฉ is just across the road, making it easy to grab a coffee or snack before or after a play. The Playground is sand-based and designed with younger children in mind. Thereโs a small climbing structure featuring a double slide, a mini Read moreโฆ
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Jackadder Lake Reserve is a lovely family park ideal for a morning or afternoon of fun play and scooting/cycling around the beautiful lake and spotting the wildlife. ย The playground is suitable for kids of all age and is set in a mixture of sand and soft play flooring. Kids can enjoy wiggly slides, straight slides, and curly slides all of which aren’t particularly steep so great for the toddlers. There’s a few steps up to some of the structures and lots of platforms and climbing fun. The platform walkways surround the main structure and the kids enjoyed some fantasy play Read moreโฆ
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The Burns Beach Playground is found at a grassy park, overlooking Burns Beach. Itโs location, as well as it being slap, bang opposite the delicious Sista’s Burns Beach Cafรฉ, make it an ideal spot to combine a play at the park with a swim, walk along the coastal pathway or family meal. The cafรฉ also makes it a good spot to grab a takeaway coffee and snacks to enjoy while the kids play. The metal playground structure keeps the ocean theme, as itโs shaped like a boat. There are two slides, a climbing wall, monkey bars, tunnel, firemanโs pole, as Read moreโฆ
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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 Perthโs most familyโfriendly beaches. Set on the foreshore of South Beach Reserve, the Playground combines a fun, boatโthemed play space with a huge grassed area, barbecues and easy access to the sand and cafe, making it an easy fullโmorning or fullโday outing for families. The main drawcard is the large pirateโstyle boat structure. Kids can clamber up to the โdeckโ, scale ladders and platforms, and take on the role of captain as they climb the Read moreโฆ
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Tucked behind the Mundaring Village shopping centre is Lion Pioneer Park, a large grassed area with a playground, park benches and a covered picnic table. It can be found off the Stoneville Road entrance or via ramp or stairs from the shopping centre near the Post Office. The play equipment and grass is shaded naturally by the large trees around the area. We visited late afternoon and it was well shaded. The play equipment is over a sand base and has swings, see-saw and play structure with slide and climbing. The main play equipment at Lion Pioneer Park has everything Read moreโฆ
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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 fencedย 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,ย a โwindsurfโ, flying fox, see-saw and plenty more. ย ย everybodyโs 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 moreโฆ
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Tucked between Geraldton and Kalbarri, the little seaside town of Horrocks feels wonderfully oldโschool โ more classic fishing village than busy resort. With very little traffic and everything within walking or riding distance, itโs the sort of place where kids can safely roam on bikes while you wander between the jetty, the general store and the foreshore. The sheltered bay is the real hero here. A fringing reef protects Horrocks Beach from much of the swell, creating calm, shallow water thatโs ideal for children to paddle, swim and snorkel. In the warmer months a pontoon is anchored in the bay 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 on the beautiful South Perth foreshore is Hurlingham Rd Park a playground designed for able bodied and less able bodied children. The main play structure can be accessed by a wheelchair ramp. This area is sand based and covered by shade sails in summer. This play structure can also be accessed by different steps, ladders and climbing walls, depending on the ability of your child. There are two slides. One is a standard straight slide, the other is a slightly curved enclosed slide. The play structure has plenty more of room for little ones to play underneath and has Read moreโฆ
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Carawatha Park in Willagee is a brilliant allโages community space that combines nature play, teen hangโout zones and fitness facilities in one beautifully landscaped park. Tucked along Archibald Street, this awardโwinning Playground is designed to be inclusive and intergenerational, with something to keep toddlers, big kids, teens and even adults happily occupied. With established trees, shady lawns and a cafรฉ just across the road, itโs an easy spot to settle in for a few hours of play. The main nature play area is a big drawcard. Kids can clamber over timber balancing beams, stepping stones and chunky logs, or head 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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In the heart of Armadale youโll find Memorial Park, a leafy, central Playground with a fun train theme thatโs a hit with kids of all ages. The park was redeveloped with a vintage railway feel โ perfect if your little ones love trains, climbing and imaginative play, and you want somewhere with plenty of grass and shade to relax. The centrepiece of the Playground is the big train-shaped play frame and โstationโ. The train is styled like an old steam engine, complete with platform steps to climb aboard. Kids can crawl through the tunnel where the boiler would be, clamber Read moreโฆ
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Let the games begin! If your kids love little athletics they’ll absolutely love Pegasus Park in Bennett Springs!!! The Olympic themed play space is completely different from any other playground in Perth, it includes a range of kidsโ activities inspired by little athletics, with plenty of space to kick a ball, swing a bat or shoot hoops. The first thing we noticed was the half-court basketball court, which includes a basketball hoop, netball ring, four square, hopscotch and a target practice wall – the kids couldnโt wait to go and explore. On the other side of the basketball court is Read moreโฆ
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John Tonkin Reserve in East Fremantle is a beautiful riverside spot thatโs ideal for relaxed family outings. Set right on the banks of the Swan River, the park has a lovely open feel with big mature trees providing plenty of shade over grassy areas, picnic shelters and park benches. Itโs the kind of place you can easily spend a few hours, between playing, picnicking and pottering along the riverbank. The main Playground is a large, boatโthemed sand play space that really makes the most of its riverfront location. In warmer months, shade sails are installed over the equipment, making it Read moreโฆ
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As part of Perth Zooโs Master Plan 2040, Perth Zooโs playground has been revitalized into a bigger and better nature-based play space accessible to children of all abilities to enjoy. This award-winning playground is designed to celebrate Perth Zooโs animals and their work in conservation and breeding, and it has already been recognised as having the regionโs best landscape architecture! This state-of-the-art playground includes a โcloudโ deck, climbable giant numbat, 40m rope tunnels, feather hammocks, sand pit and nature play trail. At the heart of the playground is the โcloudโ deck, which has a mist system that stimulates clouds while Read moreโฆ
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Tucked inside Kings Parkโs Poolgarla Family Area, Ivey Watson Playground is purposeโbuilt for little ones, with play equipment designed specifically for children aged six and under Poolgarla Family Area โ Kings Park. The Playground is set within a large fenced precinct, but there are a couple of open entry points and access via the cafรฉ, so itโs very much a โshoes on, eyes openโ kind of outing if you have speedy toddlers or mini escape artists. Access is via Kings Park Road, opposite Outram Street, with plenty of parking in the Poolgarla Family Area carpark and along Kulunga Grove. Pramโfriendly 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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Grado Park is one of those local parks that doesnโt try to be flashy, but once youโve experienced it, youโll keep coming back. Nestled on the corner of Piazza Link and Grado Way, this hilltop park offers a peaceful, nature-rich space thatโs ideal for families with older kids, sunset chasers, and anyone needing a breather from the daily grind. The park is built around a natural rise, and while itโs not a steep mountain, youโll definitely feel the gentle uphill walk, whether you choose the ramps or stone stairs, it adds a little adventure to the visit. Natural mulch, mature Read moreโฆ
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Bayswater Riverside Gardens is a muchโloved riverside Playground and parkland thatโs especially perfect for toddlers and young children. Stretching along both Milne Street and King William Street in Bayswater, it combines a fully fenced play space with big open lawns, river views and easy paths, making it a spot where families can comfortably spend a whole morning or afternoon. The Playground itself is designed with little ones in mind. Itโs fully fenced and gated, with rubber soft fall underfoot and shade sails overhead in the warmer months, giving parents a bit more peace of mind. Inside the fence youโll find Read moreโฆ
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Rayment Park in Lathlain is a fantastic all-rounder for families, offering a big green space, three distinct play areas, and lots of room for kids of different ages to spread out and explore. Set opposite a local school and across the road from popular Kettle Cafe, itโs easy to make a morning or afternoon of your visit with play, coffee, and a walk or scoot. The junior Playground is a real highlight for families with toddlers and preschoolers. Fully fenced, with entry via a Magna lock-style gate and protected by shade sails, it feels safe and secure for little ones Read moreโฆ
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Since the opening of Optus Stadium in 2018, the iconic Subiaco Oval, which originally opened in 1908, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once a bustling hub for AFL games, it has now been reimagined into a vibrant community space. The Subiaco Oval area is a beautiful spot where families, sports lovers, and history enthusiasts can come together to relive old memories and create new ones. The newly revamped site offers a fantastic playground, perfect for younger children. The nature-based playground is fully sheltered and features a range of equipment, including seesaws, a shopfront, a cooking station, a small climbing structure, Read moreโฆ
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Heathcote Reserve in Applecross is one of Perthโs original โsuper Playgroundsโ and it still feels like a proper day-out destination rather than just a quick local park stop. Perched high above the Swan River, it offers sweeping views across to the city skyline, big lawns for picnics and play, and loads of space for kids to burn energy while adults actually relax for a moment. Being part of the broader Goolugatup Heathcote cultural precinct means thereโs more to explore here than โjustโ a Playground, so itโs a spot that works well for repeat visits and for impressing out-of-town visitors. The Read moreโฆ
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Delamere Park in Currambine is a fantastic allโrounder for families, with a great mix of play equipment and open space to keep kids active for ages. The main play structures cater well for a wide range of ages, from toddlers through to primaryโschool kids who love to climb and explore. The central Playground area features two main structures, including a swirly slide, climbing wall and easyโaccess steps. Confident kids will enjoy the small flying fox, parallel monkey bars and various climbing ropes, which are perfect for testing strength and agility or creating their own obstacle courses. Nearby thereโs a Read moreโฆ
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Dyoondalup Point Walter Playground, set along the stunning Swan River foreshore and next to Walterโs River Cafรฉ, has been transformed with a beautiful new play space that celebrates Noongar culture and the natural landscape. The centrepiece of the Playground is a striking tower structure, designed in collaboration with Noongar artist Sharyn Egan. It reflects stories of Djunda, a tall female spirit with long flowing white hair, and honours Dyoondalup (Point Walter) as a โplace of white sand.โ The result is a thoughtfully designed, culturally rich Playground that offers much more than just a run-of-the-mill play experience. This is a very Read moreโฆ
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Nestled within the beautifully revitalised Elizabeth Baillie Park in East Victoria Park, the Mildred Creak Playground is fast becoming one of Perth’s most beloved family destinations. Named in honour of Mildred Creak โ a pioneering child psychiatrist whose groundbreaking work helped shape early diagnostic criteria for autism โ this Playground has been thoughtfully designed with inclusivity, creativity and community at its heart. It offers a genuinely welcoming space where children of all abilities can come together to play, explore and connect. The Playground sits at the centre of the park’s impressive $8.1 million transformation, which was delivered by the Town Read moreโฆ
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Set right in the middle of the new, vibrant dining and entertainment precinct at Westfield Whitford City is a beautifully unique play area for children. Overlooked by many of the restaurants and sheltered underneath shade sails, the play area is unlike any I’ve ever seen before. Forgoing traditional play equipment, which tends to be age specific, the mix of wooden stepping stones, ceramic arches and decorative metal poles appeared to appeal to children of all ages. Throughout the evening I saw all age groups from toddlers to preteens climbing and jumping and running, all thoroughly engaged and having plenty of Read moreโฆ
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Point Fraser Foreshore Reserve has a fresh new look thanks to a complete Playground renewal, transforming the space into a natureโbased play area right on the edge of the Swan River. Just a short stroll from the Perth CBD along Riverside Drive, this is a great stop for families with schoolโaged kids who love climbing, balancing and exploring, with the bonus of gorgeous river views and wetlands all around. The original Point Fraser Playground, built in 2005, has been replaced with a more natural, landscaped play space designed to better meet community needs. The new layout still makes the most Read moreโฆ
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Frederick Stubbs Park is a small park right on the coast in Quinns Rocks. It offers a small grassed area and a playground set on sand. The playground has a limestone retaining wall/steps, which along with the hill, would slow down any dashes towards the road which is nearby. Fitting in with its location, the play equipment is shaped like a boat and has a steering wheel and compass to help navigate the way! There are several different climbing opportunities, including a rock climbing wall and ladder although younger toddlers will need help climbing up. There’s a slide, fireman’s pole, Read moreโฆ
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Hawaiianโs Mezz in Mount Hawthorn features a welcoming outdoor Playground that makes shopping with kids much easier. Tucked within the shopping centreโs open-air courtyard, the space has a relaxed community feel, with greenery, shade and nearby cafes creating a comfortable spot for families to pause, play and refuel. The main attraction is the wooden nature play structure, designed to appeal to a broad age range from toddlers through to tweens. Kids can climb up ladders, zip down the slide, or test their bravery on the firemanโs pole. Part of the structure is sheltered under a small roof, which naturally lends Read moreโฆ















































