Buggybuddys guide to toddler Playgrounds in Perth โ your ultimate directory to the best toddlerโfriendly parks and play spaces across Perth and WA. Kids love burning off energy at parks, and Perth is packed with amazing new Playgrounds featuring modern equipment, nature play, water play and allโabilities facilities. Best of all, theyโre all FREE!
Whatโs so great about toddler Playgrounds in Perth?
These parks are designed especially for little ones. Toddlers can safely practise their climbing and sliding, explore educational and sensory elements, and enjoy musical play, water play, mud kitchens and sand tables with friends. Many toddler Playgrounds are fully or partially fenced, helping keep speedy little runners away from roads and car parks.
Our listings also include handy details like nearby coffee shops, cafรฉs and familyโfriendly restaurants, so you can grab a takeaway or enjoy a meal before or after your play. Make a day of it and create some amazing memories with your little ones at Perthโs best toddler Playgrounds.
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Seldon Street Playground is located in a small park on Eton Street, North Perth. The street is fairly quiet, with plenty of roadside parking available. The playground area is fenced with two Maglock gates, and the equipment is surrounded by rubbery softfall. Shade sails cover most of the playground, with shady trees outside the fence helping to increase the shaded area. The main play structure features a tall twisty slide, ladders and a bridge to climb, as well as a rope web and two different sized climbing walls. At one end is a fireman pole, monkey bars and a flying 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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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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Joseph Banks Gardens in Banksia Grove is a huge, nature-inspired park that offers something for every little adventurer. Whether youโre here for a morning play or making a full day of it with a stop at nearby Pitstop Playground, this spot is definitely worth your timeโespecially if your kids love space to run, ride, and climb. This park is spread over gentle hills and dips, with bike paths weaving throughout, so donโt forget the bikes or scooters! There are benches placed all around for resting or watching the kids, and shaded picnic tables for snack time. A water fountain is Read moreโฆ
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Tucked away in the northern suburbs, Trethowan Park is one of those hidden gems you might drive past without even knowing itโs thereโespecially since it stretches over multiple blocks and has no obvious signage! But once you discover it (starting at Trethowan Promenade in Alkimos, just 33 minutes north of Perth), youโll be glad you made the stop. The park begins with a spacious grassy zone and leads into a fully enclosed playgroundโa big win for parents with speedy toddlers. Inside the sandy play area, kids can enjoy a basket swing, digger machine, a seesaw, and a climbing structure made Read moreโฆ
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Les Lilleyman Reserve, North Perth Les Lilleyman Reserve in North Perth features a fenced playground surrounded by shady trees. Tucked away under the trees, this playground features swings, climbing equipment and nature play elements the kids will love! Les Lilleyman Reserve offers something for everyone. To begin with, there are two swings. One is a regular swing, the other is a mobility swing with a harness. My Miss 8 was busting to get on these when we arrived! Adjacent to this, there is a wooden climbing frame with a tube slide. To access the slide, children have multiple climbing Read moreโฆ
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Tucked inside Mindarie Marina, Rosslare Park feels like a bit of a local secret, and itโs a brilliant spot for young families who want a beach day without waves and crowds. The little beach here sits in a sheltered enclave of the marina, so the water is shallow and very calm. Itโs ideal for toddlers and younger children to paddle, splash and play without the worry of big swells, and perfect for floating a small blowโup dinghy or other gentle water toys. The calm, protected waters also make it a fantastic spot for older kids and adults to try out Read moreโฆ
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Iluka Foreshore Park is a nautical themed nature playground that kids of all ages are guaranteed to love! Iluka Foreshore Park is separated into three sections, the first consists of a wooden boat, it was perfect for my toddler to play on, he loved steering the boat and climbing the steps to the slide. On the other side of the boat is a netted ladder for the bigger kids who were having just as much fun as my toddler on the boat pretending to be pirates. There is a sandpit at the end of the slide, and rubber softfall flooring Read moreโฆ
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Nestled at the corner of Mason Road and Doryanthes Avenue, Newhaven Robot Park is a must-visit destination for families in Perth. This vibrant and imaginative park offers something for everyone, with its standout robot-themed playground and a variety of engaging activities for kids of all ages. Robot-Themed Playground: The parkโs centrepiece is a giant fallen robot, designed to spark creativity and adventure. The robotโs head and body are a climberโs paradise, featuring rock climbing walls, ramps, a twisty slide, and a large climbing net. A fun โhamster wheelโ adds an extra element of excitement. The robotโs ‘feet’ house Read moreโฆ
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Walter Day Park is a brilliant family Playground nestled within the St Leonards Private Estate at the gateway to the Swan Valley. Set off Arthur Street in Dayton, this neighbourhood park combines a big, castleโstyle play structure with plenty of green open space, making it a great stop before or after exploring the nearby Swan Valley attractions. The estate itself has been designed around community parks and Playgrounds, so this spot really is the heart of the local area. The Playground is divided into two main zones โ one aimed at older, more confident climbers and another that is perfect Read moreโฆ
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Situated in the Shorehaven Estate is Shorehaven Boulevard Playground – a lovely, partially fenced playground that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Shorehaven Boulevard Playground features some play equipment we hadn’t come across before, and Miss 3 had a great time exploring. In the sand area, we found lots of colourful wood and plastic based play equipment. The lowest parts are made up of interconnected stations and feature some sensory play. One part has different knobs, balls and a spinning bullseye you can move around, and a cute owl on top that twirls. Another adjoining section was like a little 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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Pirate Playground in Ellenbrook is a compact, fully fenced neighbourhood park that packs in a lot of fun for young children, especially pirate-loving toddlers and preschoolers. Located just off Verbana Drive near Cashman Avenue, this themed Playground is designed for imaginative play, with plenty of soft fall and sand underfoot to cushion little tumbles. While the fencing gives parents peace of mind, there are a few gaps under sections of the fence where determined little escape artists could squeeze through, so itโs still worth keeping a close eye on very young children. The centrepiece of the Playground is the impressive Read moreโฆ
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The City of Gosnells has unveiled its latest inclusive play space at Sutherlands Park in Huntingdale. This exciting development marks the first completed project of the Sutherlands Park Master Plan, with a Youth Entertainment Space still to come. The playground is one of ten all-abilities playgrounds being developed by the City of Gosnells to create more inclusive play spaces throughout the community. This thoughtfully designed, fully-fenced playground features an array of accessible equipment including trampolines, swings, a carousel, and charming pretend play areas complete with a shopfront and petrol kiosk. Built on soft-fall rubber surfacing, the playground offers generous spacing Read moreโฆ
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Considering Wanneroo is built on old market garden land, it is very fitting that the recently upgraded Frederick Duffy Park is farming themed. This great little park has something for everyone. Set amongst mature gum trees the park has plenty of shade for playing and picnics. At the centre of the park is a big gazebo with a BBQ, picnic tables and a water fountain. Leading off from the picnic area is a circular concreted path, great for little kids on scooters and bikes. Connecting the picnic area to the toddler playground are some โnaturescapeโ style stepping stones and Read moreโฆ
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Rickman Delawney Reserve in leafy Balcatta is a brilliant allโrounder for families, with something to suit toddlers through to sporty teens. The park sits within a large green reserve with mature trees and wide open spaces. It is an accessible Playground with sailโshaded play areas, picnic shelters and public toilets, making it an easy choice for a relaxed morning or afternoon out with kids of different ages and abilities. The star attraction is the impressive rope tower and tube slide. Children climb a web of ropes up to a high, covered pod, then cross a rope bridge to reach the 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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Pack the scooters, balance bikes and trikes โ The Avenueโs Traffic Park and Playground in Hilbert is made for little transport lovers. Set within The Avenue Estate in the City of Armadale, this compact but cleverly designed park has a fun roadโrules theme thatโs ideal for toddlers and junior primary kids who are just getting confident on wheels. The star of the space is the custom bike and scooter track that loops around the park. Kids can follow the path through mini roundabouts, over โspeed bumpsโ and past stop signs, crosswalks and traffic cones, giving you lots of opportunities to Read moreโฆ
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We all know shopping with kids isn’t easy, but the kids will be begging to go to Mandurah Forum’s beach-inspired playground! The state-of-the-art playground is part of the $350 million redevelopment, completed in March 2018 the two fully enclosed play areas are the perfect place to take a break while the kids burn off some energy. The main feature is an 8-metre high climbing structure in the shape of a cray pot with internal climbing nets and two twisting tunnel slides, it is great for adventurous kids who are confident climbers. Dotted on the softfall are different sea creatures to Read moreโฆ
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Tucked behind the Victoria Park Library, John MacMillan Park is a brilliant little green hub that combines nature play, community events and plenty of open space. The park offers a welcoming mix of shady trees, clever play zones and amenities that make it easy for families to linger. The nature Playground blends beautifully with the mature trees, using mostly wooden structures with both natural shade and shade sails overhead. The play areas are broken up into smaller โpocketsโ linked by pathways, so kids can wander from one activity to the next while adults keep an eye on them from nearby Read moreโฆ
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Burswood Park is located on the river near the Crown Hotel complex. You access it from Glenn Place and there is parking provided. If the small parking area near the park is full, there is other parking available within easy walking distance. It is a lovely park with manicured gardens, lots of open space and great views. The playground is fully fenced and has good shade cover from the beautiful old tree in the middle of the playground and the surrounding trees. There are three entry points to the playground, the gates are not self-latching and easily opened by my Read moreโฆ
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Set in reclaimed parkland alongside Railway Street in Cottesloe, you can find a one of Perth’s newest nature playgrounds, East Cottesloe Nature Play Trail. Including a scooter track, a fenced toddler park and wooden climbing equipment, this nature playground has something to suit kids from tiny tots to teens. Opening in September 2023, this new nature trail replaces an older pre-existing playground, known as the Purple Dinosaur Park. The parkland has since been extended, running a number of blocks. The new play area now includes a fenced toddler park at the Perth Street end – What we thought of as Read moreโฆ
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Harborne Ruislip Playground, Wembley Harborne Ruislip Playground is a neat fenced park in Wembley. It may be small, but it’s packed with features kids will enjoy! The first thing that grabbed Miss 8’s attention was the wooden play structure. The main feature of the playground, it has a baby swing and a birds nest style swing. There’s a climbing wall and stairs made of logs of various heights. There’s a bridge to cross over, and a slide or fireman pole to come down. In the sandpit, there is a recycled tree stump. The stump has been set into the Read moreโฆ



























