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Mills Park in Beckenham is a huge 24-hectare community hub that combines beautiful wetlands, excellent sporting facilities and one of Perthโs best nature play spaces. Tucked just off Brixton Street and adjacent to Roe Highway, itโs the kind of park where you can easily spend a whole day โ with coffee in hand โ while the kids run, climb and explore. The nature play space is spread out over a large area, so it never feels too crowded. Paths wind around and through the Playground, connecting to the surrounding wetlands, which makes it great for bikes and scooters as well 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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Maniana Park is a huge destination Playground in Queens Park, perfect for hours of family fun. Youโll find it on the corner of Whitlock and Gibbs Streets, tucked behind the Sam Kerr Soccer Stadium. Playground highlights A large main play structure with three slides, varied climbing challenges, multi-level platforms, and a bridge connecting zones. Underneath, kids will love the cute role-play cafรฉ. A great mix of nature play, water play, swings, monkey bars and climbing equipmentโsomething for all ages. A dedicated toddler zone with a small slide and crawl tunnel. Nature play elements including a teepee, balancing and climbing rocks, Read moreโฆ
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Harbour Playground in Secret Harbour is an awardโwinning, fully fenced and inclusive play space set right on the Secret Harbour foreshore, alongside the Secret Harbour Surf Life Saving Club. Also known as Palermo Cove Reserve, this bright oceanโthemed park has been thoughtfully designed so families of all ages and abilities can play together, with accessible equipment, softโfall throughout and multiple quiet corners to retreat to. The standout feature of Harbour Playground is the huge underwater cave structure crowned by a giant octopus. Kids can climb the brightly coloured tentacles, scramble over the tunnel or tackle different climbing routes to reach 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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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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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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Sandy Beach Reserve has long been one of Bassendeanโs most loved riverside spots, and the addition of the Sandy Beach Playspace has truly transformed it into a destination Playground. Tucked at the end of West Road right on the banks of the Swan River, the reserve combines wide open grass, shady mature trees and a sprawling nature play area that invites kids of all ages to climb, splash and explore for hours. The heart of the playspace is an impressive multi-level tower structure that immediately grabs the attention of adventurous kids. Two large timber towers are linked by bridges and 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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Adventurescape in the Austin Lakes Estate at South Yunderup is a true destination Playground and an easy day trip from Perth. Around an hourโs drive south of the city and about 15 minutes from Mandurah, this awardโwinning, farmyardโthemed park wraps a huge Playground around a pretty lake, with plenty of space for kids of all ages to roam, climb and explore. Designed as one of Perthโs โbest Playgroundsโ and a hero feature of the Austin Lakes development, itโs become a spot families are happy to travel for. The star of the park is the towering windmill climbing frame. Standing around 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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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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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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Tucked along the western end of Wordsworth Avenue, Yokine Reserve Playground is a brilliant allโrounder for families, with something to suit toddlers through to tweens. The fully fenced, doubleโgated play space feels safe and contained, making it ideal for busy little explorers and a popular choice for birthday parties and weekend catchโups. The Playground combines traditional equipment with nature and sensory play. As you enter from the main car park, kids are usually drawn straight to the big, flat roundabout โ perfect for spinning while standing, sitting or running around the edge. Nearby, a smaller roundabout wrapped in rope netting Read moreโฆ
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Set right next to the iconic Busselton Jetty on the sparkling shores of Geographe Bay, the Busselton Foreshore Adventure Play Space is a mustโvisit stop for families exploring the South West. This impressive oceanโthemed Playground brings Busseltonโs maritime history to life with a giant wooden clipper ship, leaping whale, and a bright orange Kraken, all set against lush grass and shady pines. Itโs a brilliant spot to break up a road trip, or spend a few relaxed hours by the water while the kids burn off energy. The centrepiece of the play space is the enormous โcapsizingโ ship perched on Read moreโฆ
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Revolution Park -previously Kinkuna Adventure Playground, sits at the heart of Allara Estate in Eglinton, forming part of the broader Revolution Park precinct. Itโs a big, modern โsuper parkโ that blends adventure play, nature play and a fantastic seasonal water play area, making it an easy fullโday outing for families in Perthโs northern suburbs. The main drawcard is the impressive timber fort in the centre of the park. A series of large wooden towers are linked by ladders, climbing ropes, tunnels and rope bridges, with two slides of different sizes shooting off the structure. There are climbing walls and rope Read moreโฆ
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The UFO-inspired Bob Gordon Reserve Play Space is out-of-this-world fun! The fully fenced playground features everything from UFOs, swings, flying foxes, slides, and water play to all the essentials like toilets, BBQs, picnic shelters, shade and ample parking. The main feature and the inspiration for the playground is the replica of the old Leach Highway Spaceship, Futuro House, which I’m sure parents and grandparents from the 70s and 80s will remember fondly! The new Futuro features a small slide, fireman pole and is fully wheelchair accessible. Inside, you’ll find control panels, speaking tubes, finger mazes, and alien noughts and crosses. 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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The Caterpillar Playground in Mandurah, also known as Milgar Street Reserve, is a muchโloved local favourite, and itโs easy to see why. Tucked just off Park Road with plenty of parking, this colourful, fully fenced Playground makes an ideal spot for families with younger children, especially if you have a โrunnerโ who likes to explore. Thereโs also pedestrian access from Reserve Drive, which is handy if youโre walking or cycling through the area. Do be aware that on weekends it can get busy, as the Playground sits right next to the BMX track and parking can fill quickly during events Read moreโฆ
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Koala Cove Park in Movida Estate, Midvale is one of those Playgrounds that kids spot from the car and instantly beg to visit. Tucked within a new residential estate in the City of Swan, this koalaโthemed park combines big wowโfactor play equipment with thoughtful touches for younger children, making it a great stop for families exploring Perthโs eastern suburbs and the Swan Valley. The star of the show is the towering koala climbing structure that rises up in the middle of the park. Itโs an eyeโcatching centrepiece and a real adventure for confident climbers, with multiple ways to ascend and Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away in the heart of Gosnells, amongst 22 hectares of wetlands at Mary Carroll Park, you’ll find an amazing all-abilities playground. This gem of a playground blends nature and learning, offering kids a fun and educational space to connect with the outdoors. Street parking and a small car park are available along Eudoria Street in Gosnells. The playground is fully fenced (a must if you have an escape artist like I do) with 2 entry/exit gates at either end. Toilets are located next to the carpark just outside of the fence, a good idea to make sure everyone goes Read moreโฆ


























