The Buggbuddys guide to parks with toilets in Perth! The ultimate guide to the best playgrounds and parks with toilet facilities 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!
What’s great about parks with toilets?
Playgrounds and parks with toilets are a blessing when you’re toilet training! Many community parks are foregoing these facilities. However, if you’re in the middle of toilet-training or have a child with a tiny bladder, this may mean you only stay for an hour or so. Why not plan a longer play date? Find a park or playground with public toilets and make a morning or even a day or it!
In addition, 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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Carine Open Space Playground remains a muchโloved local gem for families, dog walkers and young riders, with plenty of space to explore and play. Set within the broader Carine Open Space reserve on Davallia Road, itโs the kind of place where you can easily spend a whole morning or afternoon, especially if you bring scooters, bikes and the family dog. A big drawcard is the network of paths that loop around the main Playground area and wetlands. The paved pedestrian path is smooth and flat, making it great for prams, scooters and little kids gaining confidence on their bikes. Read moreโฆ
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Claughton Reserve in Bayswater is a gorgeous riverside park tucked away at the bottom of Katanning Street, right on the banks of the Swan River. This reserve combines a fun nature play space, a whimsical fairy trail and wide open green spaces, making it a lovely destination for families with kids of all ages. The Playground at Claughton Reserve has been designed to feel adventurous while still being accessible for younger children. Built largely from logs and ropes with a woodchip base, it offers plenty of climbing, balancing and imaginative play without the worry of sand-filled shoes on the way Read moreโฆ
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If you love a walk or ride along the Swan River like we do, be sure to add the Scented Gardens Playground on the South Perth foreshore to your list of places to stop. The Scented Gardens are found Sir James Mitchell Park, about half way between the Mends Street Jetty and Coode Street Jetty. The manicured gardens themselves are a delight for the senses to walk around, featuring fragrant plants like lavender and rosemary โ my guess is that kids will make a dash for the playground found right next to it! The large, shaded playground has equipment for Read moreโฆ
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At our weekly shop on Saturday we were very excited to see that Floreat Forum shopping centre has just opened a new playground in the outdoor area by the cafes/restaurants. Previously there had just been a couple of small things for toddlers to play on but now there is a proper playground complete with shade sails. Features of Floreat Forum playground include a little โcafรฉโ with a table and chairs and a counter, complete with prices on a board at the front. There are a couple of noughts and crosses games build in and the playground comes with a wobbly 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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If youโre in the Margaret River region and looking for a playground where kids can burn off energy, (thatโs NOT at a brewery or winery) Riflebutts Reserve in Prevelly is the perfect stop. This playground, nestled amongst dunes near the beach, is a great spot for families to relax outdoors. The play space, inspired by historic beach shacks, has nature play elements including timber steppers, logs and more. The playground has something for most ages, with equipment designed to entertain and challenge. From climbing walls to nest swings, parent-todler swings, slides, and imaginative play areas, thereโs plenty to keep little Read moreโฆ
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The Manning Community Hub in Manning is a fantastic family destination, combining great Playgrounds, wide open spaces and handy community facilities in one spot. Located beside James Miller Oval on Bradshaw Crescent, itโs an easy place to spend a whole morning playing, exploring and even popping into the library. The Hub features two separate Playgrounds positioned on opposite sides of the oval, so kids get the best of both worlds. The first, larger Playground is best suited to children around three and over. Here youโll find a big climbing structure with ropes, climbing walls and monkey bars, plus two slides Read moreโฆ
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The $ 6.7 million Youth Entertainment Space (YES) at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale, and it has quickly become one of the top hotspots for local teens to hang out! This state-of-the-art facility thatโs fully sheltered (the first of its kind in Perth Metro area!) is designed closely with local young people to ensure the space is inclusive and inviting, and is the perfect one-stop recreational hub for everyone in the community to enjoy all year round! What we love: Vibrant urban play area with hangout zone that features social swings and platform seatings. Challenging climbing walls and a huge roll-runner 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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Hillarys Beach Park at Whitfords Nodes has grown into one of the northern suburbsโ best allโround coastal parks โ a big, shady picnic spot with a great allโabilities Playground, direct beach access and the added bonus of the famous exercise stairway and ninja warriorโstyle fitness course just a short walk away. The Playground itself is large and thoughtfully laid out, with a mix of traditional and nature play spread through soft white sand and rubber softfall. Younger children are drawn straight to the main climbing structure, which you can access via a gentle ramp. Along the way there are musical Read moreโฆ
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Being only a couple of minutesโ drive off Indian Ocean Drive makes Ledge Point a great little stopover, either for a 5 minute break or a couple of days. Ledge Point is 1hr 25mins north of the Perth CBD. The town is well known for its beaches and fishing but the park is also a great place to stretch your legs on a road trip. Situated just behind the local tennis courts the playground has recently undergone a renovation. This shady park has something for all the kids. Being set back a few streets off the coast and in a Read moreโฆ
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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 Freoโs 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. Itโs 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 moreโฆ
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Located just off Great Eastern Highway in Ascot, Adachi Park is a lovely little spot for families needing a play break or a peaceful stroll by the Swan River. Many will recognise it from the quirky little brick house visible from the highway, but thereโs much more here than meets the eye, including upgraded play equipment, riverside paths and shady picnic spots. The Playground itself is compact but well designed, with a focus on climbing and active play. The main structure features two slides and lots of rope elements that encourage kids to scramble, balance and climb. The larger slide Read moreโฆ
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Heading to Collie to checkout the AMAZING Wellington Dam wall mural? Well, you may also find yourself in the town itself, looking for a bite to eat, or place for the kids to play. Collieโs Central Park and Water Play Space is a fab spot for children to roam and explore the many mini blue hills and bumps. The playground features both soft fall and nature play areas โ packing a lot into a relatively small area. There are spinners, rope bridges, a nest swing, and more, with much of the equipment found under shade sails. And thereโs also this Read moreโฆ
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Set in the heart of Manjimup, around three hoursโ drive south of Perth, Manjimup Timber and Heritage Park is an absolute mustโvisit for families exploring the Southern Forests. Spread over 12 hectares of landscaped parkland and natural bush, it combines one of WAโs most impressive regional adventure Playgrounds with museums, heritage buildings and tranquil picnic spots, making it very easy to spend a whole day here. The adventure Playground is the big drawcard and it truly offers something for all ages. Little ones are well catered for with a shaded toddler and preโschool area featuring a small climbing structure and Read moreโฆ
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Mullaloo Beach Pirate Playground is a brilliant little spot for seaside play, especially for younger kids who love to imagine theyโre sailing the high seas. Set on the Mullaloo Beach foreshore along Mullaloo Drive, just south of the Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club and Mullaloo Beach Hotel, this sand-based Playground combines ocean views with plenty of shade and space to run around. The star of the show is the timber pirate ship and wooden boat, both set in soft sand. Kids can scramble aboard, โsailโ out to sea, walk the plank, and create endless pirate adventures. Thereโs a bit of Read moreโฆ
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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 Parkโs sweeping lawns and towering Norfolk Island pines, itโs an easy place to base yourself for a few hours in Freo โ 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 thatโs also home to the Esplanade Youth Plaza skate park and the Fremantle Read moreโฆ
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Little train lovers can now enjoy a train-themed all-abilities playground at Gosnells Oval that comes with its own train station, locomotives and the resemblance of a railway roundhouse! Located on the eastern side of the Gosnells Ovalโs ground at Stalker Road, this steam train-themed playground pays homage to Gosnellโs history and heritage and complements the railway that runs in close proximity (you can also find the Gosnells Railway Markets nearby). Being one of the 10 new All-Abilities playgrounds that the City of Gosnells has committed to delivering to the local community to make play more accessible, children are sure to Read moreโฆ
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If youโve explored your fair share of shopping centre playgrounds, youโll know they can often feel a little repetitive. Ocean Keys Shopping Centre in Clarkson has taken a completely different approach โ creating a space that is intentional, inclusive and genuinely engaging for children and their caregivers. This isnโt just somewhere to pass the time. Itโs a place where children can move, explore, regulate and connect โ and where parents and caregivers can actually enjoy the experience too. Inspired by WAโs Coastline The design is one of the first things that stands out. Inspired by the Western Australian coastline and Read moreโฆ
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Joondalup Square Playground is a small but very handy fenced play space set within Joondalup Square shopping complex on the corner of Joondalup Drive and Sundew Rise. Tucked opposite the large Bunnings Warehouse and surrounded by casual eateries, itโs a super convenient stop for families needing a coffee break, a bite to eat or a quick play while running errands. The Playground is fully fenced and gated, with two separate gates. One opens to a pram-friendly ramp with railings, and the other has a couple of steps down, as the play area itself is slightly sunken. This layout helps keep Read moreโฆ
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Tucked within Princess Wallington Reserve, Bina Parkland is a vibrant neighbourhood Playground that offers a good mix of traditional equipment and nature play, with plenty to keep energetic kids busy. The space feels open and welcoming, with large mature trees providing natural shade and the play elements spread out so families donโt feel crowded. The main drawcard is the impressive rope climbing structure. Rope ladders lead up to a series of birds nest pods at different heights, connected by ladders and a rope bridge that feeds onto a slide. Confident climbers will love scrambling up high and testing their balance, 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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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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Riverlinks All Abilities Playground in Clarkson is an innovative playground featuring an impressive array of inclusive play equipment and activities for children of all abilities and age groups. Play Areas Western Zone (Older Children) Large climbing structure with rope climb and rock wall Exciting whirly slide for adventurous kids Thoughtfully placed toddler slide nearby, allowing families to stay together Advanced climbing equipment Eastern Zone (Toddlers) Pirate-themed boat playground with soft flooring Ground-level activities perfect for new walkers: Hammocks Interactive games Binoculars Steering wheel Musical elements Upper deck features: Toddler-friendly climbing stairs Spyglass Safe sliding options Additional Features Activity Zones Read moreโฆ
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Gingin Outdoor Activity Space is a fantastic family-friendly destination in the heart of this small, historic township, offering a huge variety of play opportunities for children of all ages. Set in a picturesque, country-town setting, the Playground combines nature play, active play and community facilities, making it well worth the drive from Perth for a day out. The centrepiece of the space is the impressive Gingin Tower, a nature-inspired climbing structure that immediately catches the eye. Kids can climb up using rope ladders and bridges before choosing from two different slides to zoom back down. Surrounding the main tower are Read moreโฆ
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Need to do groceries? Kids need a play? Combine them both at Forrestfield Forum. The Junction is the new community space at Forrestfield Forum and includes a nature playground and alfresco area.ย The play area is under shade sale and partly fenced along the side that is close to the car park. The whole area is on soft fall rubber. There are benches around the area.ย There are a number of play areas including balancing logs, climbing frame and a fort with fireman’s pole and slide. There is also a bouncy rabbit and a spinning top. You could grab a Read moreโฆ
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Located in the leafy foothills of Armadale, Lions Park is a small but cleverly designed neighbourhood Playground with a fun roadโandโraceโtrack theme. Itโs an ideal spot for little ones who are learning to ride their scooter or balance bike, with smooth pathways and painted track markings creating plenty of opportunities for imaginative play. The main drawcard is the circuit of paths laid out like miniature roads. Blue and red directional arrows, stop and give way signs, and various safety signs turn a simple scoot or ride into a game of โdrivingโ. Kids can pretend theyโre on a racetrack or heading Read moreโฆ
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Cantwell Park in Pinjarra is a brilliant stop on a road trip to WAโs south west. The massive park is right in the heart of the town, on the banks of the Murray River. We usually grab some freshly baked treats from the yummy Pinjarra Bakery and eat them at the park. You may have passed Cantwell Park and not noticed, as you drove over the South West Highway bridge. Many mature trees provide lots of natural cover from the sun, with plenty of shade sails protecting the main playground. The park has a lot of big features โ a 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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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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Birdwood Square in the City of Vincent has had a major upgrade, transforming it into an inner-city gem for families. The new playground, nestled beside the parkour area, offers an exciting mix of activities for kids of all ages. The play space boasts swings (including a basket swing), slides, climbing nets, a flying fox, a rock wall, and a timber-and-rope bridge. Other fun features include a fire pole, monkey bars, steppers, and talk tubes to keep little adventurers engaged for hours. The shade sails provide excellent cover, making it a go-to spot even on sunny days. Parents will love the Read moreโฆ
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Wanneroo Showgrounds Playground is a lovely little spot tucked inside the secure grounds of Wanneroo Showgrounds, making it a great option if youโve got speedy little runners who like to explore. Accessed via Ariti Avenue, the Playground shares the space with the long-established skate park and community tennis courts, so thereโs plenty here to keep a mix of ages entertained. The Playground itself is compact but engaging, with a fun green and purple colour scheme and equipment that suits younger children. Kids will love zooming down the curved slide, having a go on the swings or climbing aboard the rowboat 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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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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Nature play in the heart of Perth. So large and magical you almost forget youโre in a city. Flowing creeks, waterfalls, rope climbs, mud kitchens and make your own cubbies. The possibilities here are endless. Rio Tinto Naturescape provides a picturesque place for your childrenโs imagination to run wild. There are multiple different areas that all seem to merge seamlessly into one perfect nature playground. The areas are great for big kids and toddlers with a lot of care and supervision in certain areas. The mud kitchen was a good first option for my daughter to get her stuck into 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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Thereโs yet another reason to make the South West town of Bunbury a stop on your next road trip โ its brilliant Koolambidi Woola Youth Precinct. Koolambidi Woola is Noongar for โcelebrating young peopleโ. Here thereโs a basketball court, parkour (for big and little kids), massive beach climbing net, skate park, and even mini golf! Next time you head south with your family, be sure to pack the skateboards and scooters! The new skate and scooter facilities are fantastic. Catering for beginner to advanced level skaters there are a lot of jumps, ramps and rails to encourage kids to work Read moreโฆ
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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 couldnโt wait to jump on and declared it a real-life โRoblox obbyโ. The Read moreโฆ
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Dianella Open Space Playground, part of the Dianella Regional Open Space, is one of the most exciting and challenging Playgrounds in Perth for adventurous kids. Located just off Light Street, this large natureโinspired playspace is tucked into the surrounding bushland. This gives it a an explore and discover feeling. With a mix of sand and rubber play areas and big climbing opportunities, there are plenty of ways for kids to test out their balance and bravery. The toddler area features play equipment designed with younger children in mind, which is covered by shade sails in the summer months. This 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















































