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Hinckley Park in Hocking is one of those Playground-and-park combos that can easily fill an entire morning, especially if your kids are the kind who like to keep moving. Set across a big neighbourhood reserve, itโs been designed as a true โdestination parkโ with multiple zones rather than just one main play structure. The standout is how much space there is to spread out, so it works just as well for a relaxed picnic as it does for a high-energy playdate. If you only remember one thing before you go, make it this: bring wheels. The childrenโs bike circuit is Read moreโฆ
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Bathers Park at Alkimos Beach has fast become a real destination Playground in Perthโs north. Set on around 2.5 hectares at the ocean end of Leatherback Boulevard, this $2.8 million foreshore park combines big-ticket play equipment with a stunning coastal backdrop and plenty of space for the whole family to spread out and play. The hero of the park is the surf rescue-themed play tower that soars an impressive seven metres into the air. Kids can climb up via a broad staircase or tackle the more challenging rope โwormholeโ to reach the higher decks. From the top platforms there are Read moreโฆ
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Opportunity Playspace at Rotary Park has long been one of Wannerooโs most loved playgrounds, and after visiting again following the Stage One upgrade completed in July 2024, itโs easy to see why this space continues to draw families back year after year. Originally opened in 1979, the park still carries a sense of history and character, yet it remains well-maintained and thoughtfully updated by the City of Wanneroo. The biggest change is the replacement of the original wooden fort, now a large mostly-metal play structure with some timber elements. While the materials mean it can get warm on hot days, 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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Hidden amongst trees along the Swan River foreshore, in the shadow of Optus Stadium, the Chevron Parkland is a wonderful nature play experience in Perth. The 2.6 hectares of rehabilitated parklands and nature-based playgrounds were opened as part of Stadium Park in 2018, and the area has grown and matured in that time. While the below aerial image is dated, it may help you to locate some of the play elements that are well hidden by the now-mature trees and bushes. There are six nature play areas within the Chevron Parkland, all designed to encourage children to explore, each play 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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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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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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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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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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Mandurahโs Eastern Foreshore has had a massive glow-up, and the Mandurah Eastern Foreshore Reserve Playground makes the most of that waterfront transformation. Sitting right on Mandurah Terrace, this fully fenced, partly shaded Playground is a brilliant all-abilities space where kids can burn energy while adults soak up those estuary views, grab a coffee, or wander the foreshore. The Playground has a strong nautical theme that celebrates Mandurahโs coastal and crabbing heritage. Little details like crab scoops, fishing lures and buoys are woven into the design, and families will be happy to see the much-loved yellow boat from the old Playground Read moreโฆ
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Koolaanga Waabiny on Mandurahโs Western Foreshore is one of those Playgrounds that really lives up to the โepicโ label. Set right on the estuary at Hall Park in Halls Head, this destination play space is part of the Mandurah Waterfront redevelopment and sits beside the popular Mandurah Skate Park. Its Noongar name is pronounced โkool-lung-ga waa-binโ and beautifully translates to โchildren playingโ, while also referencing the local Swamp Sheoak trees that inspired the Playgroundโs design. The hero of the Playground is the incredible 12โmetre-high climbing tower, shaped to echo the Swamp Sheoak trees that line the foreshore. Adventurous kids can Read moreโฆ
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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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Kalbarri Nature Playground is a fantastic family hub on the Kalbarri Foreshore, overlooking the sparkling Murchison River and shaded by mature trees. Set right on Grey Street near the jetty, itโs surrounded by cafรฉs, restaurants and the local pub, so it naturally becomes part of your daily holiday rhythm. The shared path running along the foreshore makes it easy to ride scooters or bikes to the Playground, then keep cruising along the riverfront afterwards. The Playground was driven by the Kalbarri Development Association, with funding support from Lotterywest and the Shire of Northampton, and is designed as a relaxed, natureโthemed 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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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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Katanning All Ages Playground is one of those rare, iconic country Playgrounds that kids โ and their parents โ remember for years afterwards. Originally built in the 1980s and lovingly refreshed with a $5 million upgrade, it still has that old-school โgiant Playgroundโ feel, but with modern safety and family facilities. If youโre heading to Albany or Denmark, itโs absolutely worth planning your break here rather than at a roadside servo. Original slide in the 1980s. Image courtesy of Katanning All Ages Playground Facebook Page The first thing youโll spot is the towering bright red spiral slide standing 10 metres Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away at the end of Banrock Drive in the Annieโs Landing estate, this beautiful district playspace is a brilliant destination park for families in Ellenbrook and the Swan Valley. The Playground sits within Brockman Park and has been designed to blend into its natural bushland setting, with plenty of sand, logs, rocks and trees creating a real โadventure in the bushโ feel rather than a standard suburban park. The playspace is laid out in โplay pocketsโ for different age groups, all linked by meandering pathways. Older kids are drawn straight to the big-ticket equipment, including a large spider-web climbing 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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The Rivergums Adventure Park is a monster inspired nature-based adventure playground and is the perfect place to let your child’s imagination run wild! From the moment my 2 year old spotted the huge monster feet he was roaring with excitement!!! The main feature is the monsters nest climbing tower and a 6-metre high slide – my 8 year old could have stayed and played for hours. The monster nest includes two climbing towers, with a sturdy rope bridge linking them. There are staggered rubber steps to climb halfway up the climb to the top, which will avoid any nasty falls. Read moreโฆ
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Thereโs a good reason to get outside in Rivervale with stage 2 of the Wilson Park Precinct Plan now completed. You donโt want to miss this EPIC new playground and upgraded community spaces, made possible only through joint funding from the City of Belmont, the Federal Government, and the State Government through Lotterywest. This revitalised park now has a modern pump track with a dedicated skate zone, nature-inspired play equipment and a sensory play zone for children of all abilities and ages, wheelchair-friendly pathways and inviting community spaces for families to come together. The highlight of the park would be Read moreโฆ

























