All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

The Village West Playground at Whiteman Park has undergone a complete reconstruction with all new play equipment and shade sails. It’s a perfect park for summer days with almost the entire park covered by shade.  It is still fully fenced with only one open entrance near the picnic tables. There are three main play equipment areas surrounded by a soft fall walkway which is painted with train tracks and great for little ones pretending to be a train. The equipment is suitable for a range of children’s ages with a variety of equipment to keep them entertained. There are swings, Read more…

Treehouse Cove Playground is Golden Bay’s newest playground. The treehouse-inspired playground opened in July 2022 and features nature-based play elements, slides, seesaws, a toddler play space, lots of open turf areas and picnic and BBQ facilities. The main feature is the treehouse climbing structure, and it is every little climber’s dream come true! It features rope bridges, rope tunnels, rope ladders and climbing obstacles underneath.  The treehouse also features two big tunnel slides. Treehouse Cove Playground playground also features two seesaws, a traditional log seesaw and a modern net seesaw. Two roundabouts, a fun rope roundabout and a wheelchair-accessible roundabout. Read more…

Located on the banks of the Swan River, The Left Bank is one of the most popular Riverside Pubs in Fremantle. Enjoy good food, friendly service and amazing river views in a relaxed atmosphere every day of the week. Thursdays is the best day for families as the venues hosts a Kids Night from 5-7pm. The little ones are entertained with face painting, colouring and activities, while parents can sit back and relax with a drink. Make the most of the KIDS EAT FREE special and get one free kids meal with every full-price main meal purchased.   Buggybuddys Review Read more…

Mandurah Forum is a family-focused shopping centre that offers exceptional facilities and services for parents shopping with children. Stand-Out Features for Parents and Families: Parent Rooms: Coastal-themed facilities Enclosed play areas for older children Private feeding areas Microwaves available Baby change tables Parent and child toilet cubicles with toddler restraints Multiple locations: near Woolworths, Target, Alfresco Dining Precinct and Food Court Family-Friendly Parking: Designated yellow Parents with Pram parking bays on each level Play Areas: Adventure and Family Playgrounds in the food court area Indoor seating area with interactive touchscreen games ‘Play Along the Way’ zones near Kmart Coastal-themed play Read more…

This shipwreck-themed playground which opened in March 2018 is one of twenty parks planned within the in the thriving Yanchep Golf Estate! Perfect for toddlers and kids under 10, it certainly ticks a lot of boxes, and this is only stage one of the two-hectare park. As we arrived the first thing that caught my 8 year olds eye was the flying fox. She was a little disappointed it was only a single flying fox so she was unable to have races with her friend, instead, they happily took turns. The playground is sand based with a large blue soft-fall mountain Read more…

The classic Andrew Lloyd Webber phenomenon returns to Perth in a fresh, contemporary production that’s fun for all ages. Based on T.S. Eliot’s beloved poems, CATS follows the Jellicle cats on the night one is chosen to ascend to the Heaviside Layer—featuring showstoppers like “Memory,” “Mr. Mistoffelees,” “Skimbleshanks,” and more. This West Australian-led staging spotlights local talent with dazzling choreography and spectacular design, perfect for a family night at the theatre.   Venue: Crown Theatre Perth, Burswood Dates: 8 November –6th December 2025    Buggybuddys Review CATS the Musical – A Purr-fect Introduction to Theatre for Perth Families   Read more…

Gravity ETC is an exciting trampoline centre located at 43 Norton Promenade in Dalyellup, just 5 minutes south of Bunbury. This all-weather facility offers a range of bouncing activities suitable for all ages and skill levels. The centre features specialized programs including Parkour classes where participants can learn essential skills like flipping, jumping, climbing, and rolling. For younger visitors, dedicated pre-school sessions provide safe, supervised bouncing fun. Read more…

My kids and I visit a lot of playgrounds… but the brand new Wandi Playing Fields Playground is hands down our favourite playground in Perth (big call right!) – while there is no crazy slide or huge tower, there is lots of different play areas and something for kids of all ages and abilities! We were there for hours (much longer than anticipated) and not once did one of my kids complain they were bored or wanted to go home. As we arrived my 7 year old ran straight to the 30 meter double flying fox with one pommel seat and Read more…

The Kingsley Tavern offers a modern dining experience with excellent facilities for families with children. Standout Features: Fenced outdoor play area Well-shaded beer garden Spacious interior Fresh, modern atmosphere Perfect for: Family lunches and dinners Group gatherings Casual dining Post-activity meals (near Shepherds Bush park) Tip: For families with children, requesting outdoor seating near the play area is recommended for the best experience. Buggybuddys Review Kingsley Tavern   Read more…

Santorini Café in Alkimos is a bright and welcoming family-friendly venue that successfully balances the needs of both families and those seeking a quieter café experience. Standout Family Features: Dedicated play area located to one side of the café Kid-friendly menu options Both breakfast and lunch options for children Welcoming atmosphere for families Playground across the road Top Tip: Consider visiting the toilets before settling in, as they’re located outside the café building. Combine your visit with some time at the playground across the road for a longer family outing.   Buggybuddys Review Santorini Café, Alkimos   Read more…

Pitstop Playground is located at Discovery Park, Banksia Grove and it’s pretty special – in fact I’ve not seen anything like it! The central theme of Pitstop Playgrounds, if you haven’t already guessed it, is racing. It has a great racing track that twists and turns around the park complete with Pitstop area where you can chalk your names up on the blackboards and race each other. So if you are planning on visiting don’t forget your bike or scooters, however, do keep an eye on them as we have heard reports already of scooters going missing. Miss 4 had Read more…

A charming family-owned rural café nestled in Banjup, offering a unique farm-to-table experience behind an iconic Perth residence. Visitors can enjoy fresh-baked treats and quality coffee while taking in views of peaceful paddocks where farm animals roam. Everything is made from scratch daily using real ingredients, combining the charm of country living with café culture. Perfect for families seeking a peaceful escape and authentic farm experience while enjoying homemade refreshments. A hidden gem that supports local, family-run business while providing a tranquil rural setting close to Perth Buggybuddys Review Banjup Local   Read more…

Northern Parklands is a brand new playground as part of a redevelopment in Bentley. The parklands were created with the input of local school children and teachers and the outcome was a play space that is quite different from the norm. There’s a street games strip which is such a great idea and includes hopscotch, noughts and crosses, basketball and netball, a climbing frame mini obstacle course and mini skateboarding course. There’s also a nature play area which includes a flying fox and a nest swing. My favourites were the running track and learn to cycle course! It was a Read more…

Port Coogee Marina is a gorgeous spot for families to relax and enjoy one of Perth’s gorgeous summer days. Nestled in the Port Coogee estate, the marina area offers a pram friendly, sheltered beach with calm waters – perfect for a paddle in. However, you do need to stay close to young children as the water gets quite deep suddenly several metres from the shoreline. You can visually see where this happens as the water changes colour. Right next to the beach is a small splash pad area which is guaranteed to keep young children happy! The splash pad operates Read more…

Riverton Jetty playground is located next to the Lo Quay River Cafe in Wilson. Riverton Jetty playground is a nature based playground that features 2 slides, 2 swings, a spinning rope frame, a hammock swing and lots of different balance/walking challenges.   The playground is decorated with lots of new plant, animal wood carvings and sand/water flow activities.   The playground has a fence between it and the road and between it and river keeping the kids safe (please note, it is not fully enclosed). There is great access to this playground by foot or bike, via the large Canning River Read more…

Step back in time at this beautifully preserved 1871 Victorian-Georgian homestead, Canning’s oldest residential building. Built by British architect Francis Bird, this heritage-listed gem offers fascinating glimpses into colonial life with six ground-floor rooms, an attic, and cellar filled with period artifacts and vintage toys that captivate kids. Explore the magnificent gardens featuring Bird’s original plantings including English roses, fig trees, and a rare Bunya Pine. Don’t miss the historic Blacksmith’s Workshop ruins and the charming “Church with a Chimney” wedding chapel. Cost: Free entry (donations welcome) Facilities: Toilets with baby change, free parking, pram-friendly paths Open: 1st & 3rd Read more…

The City of Belmont has a very cool new edition a Forster Park – a bike pump track! There’s the regular pump track circuit and then there are some pretty large jumps. This is so much fun – even just watching is very entertaining. Only bikes with air-filled tyres are allowed on the track as scooters and plastic wheeled toys can damage it. Next to the pump track, a brand new playground has also been installed. This is a mixture of traditional play equipment and nature play elements, based on wood chips. The main structure is a wooden forte with Read more…

Stirling Leisure – Scarborough Beach is a stunning beachside aquatic facility located at 171 The Esplanade, Scarborough. This modern complex offers year-round swimming with spectacular ocean views. Features include: 50m outdoor pool (8 lanes plus four 25m lanes) geothermally heated to 27°C Leisure pool heated to 29°C Aqua Fitness classes Outdoor group fitness including Yoga and HIIT Learn to Swim programs (October-April for Aquababies/preschool, October-July for Levels 1-14) Squad and adult swimming lessons Opening Hours: Summer (October-April): Monday-Friday: 5:00am-9:00pm Weekends: 6:30am-8:00pm Winter (May-September): Monday-Friday: 5:30am-8:00pm Weekends: 7:00am-6:00pm Buggybuddys Review Scarborough Beach Pool Read more…

Osprey Waters Foreshore Reserve is located 4km from the Mandurah City Centre and is the perfect spot for a great family day out! Not only does the nature based playground ‘tick all the right boxes’, the possibilities for fun and adventure seem endless, from water based fun such as fishing, kayaking or swimming to a leisurely walk, bike ride or simply relaxing with a book under a shady tree on the grass. As we entered the playground my 5 year old nephew couldn’t wait to try to make his way through the wood and rope maze. After getting lost a Read more…

Millet Park, Innaloo Around the corner, not far away from busy Westfield Innaloo, is Millet “Spider-Man” Park. This green leafy park features climbing equipment, a small traditional playground, and now a skate facility and junior bike track. There’s something for everyone!  The park gets its nickname from the large climbing “web” that is a prominent feature. It has two sides with rubber crows nest type platforms near the top. In the bottom level, there are six Tarzan-style pommel swings to hang from. Kids aged four and over will get the most out of these climbing ropes. For younger children, there Read more…

Found besides the waters of Lake Claremont is a small, but lovely nature playground. The newish play area opened in July 2018 and has been designed for primary school aged kids, though little ones will love the sand play! The main fort structure is suitable for older kids, as it is made up of wooden steps and rope to climb up to the top. Once you’re at the top, the “floor” is also made out of rope, so there’s no solid surface to stand and play on. There’s a large concrete sand-play table, with a tyre to scoop up the course Read more…

Rockingham Aquatic Centre, located at 61 Council Avenue, is a popular summer family aquatic facility open from late September to mid-April each year. Features include: Heated 50m pool 25m pool Shaded toddlers’ pool Children’s playground Free BBQ facilities Kiosk Landscaped gardens and shady grassed areas Monster inflatable (during Fun Day Sundays and Super Saturdays) Programs offered: Learn to Swim lessons (4+ years) Aquarobics classes Water polo School holiday activities Swimming programs Birthday party facilities Summer Opening Hours (Nov-Mar): Monday-Thursday: 6am-7:30pm Friday: 6am-6pm Saturday: 7am-6pm Sunday/Public Holidays: 10am-6pm Closed Christmas Day Buggybuddys Review Rockingham Aquatic Centre   Read more…

The Perry Lakes Reserve is a 200 acre nature reserve found on the eastern edge of the larger Bold Park reserve in Floreat. There are two playgrounds here, set amongst beautiful trees, large grassed areas and two lakes. The older playground on the western side of the reserve is shaded by trees, it also has the extra sun protection of shade sails throughout. A lot of the traditional metal play equipment is accessible for people in wheelchairs and less able bodied people, as there are ramps throughout the main structure and also a disability swing. There are two large metal Read more…

Partridge Way Reserve in Thornlie boasts some excellent equipment. This park is suited to kids aged 3 and up as the climbing frames are quite large. There is an obstacle course for older kids to try out their strength and coordination. If you like to play sports then there is a basketball hoop, cricket pitch and plenty of lawn area to set up on. For the younger children, an under shade area with climbing ropes and a slide will keep them active. The nets are quite big so smaller kids will struggle. There are no BBQ facilities but there are Read more…

Faulkner Park is better known as Volcano Park due to the large volcano that is the feature of the park. It is quite a large park with a separate area suited to young ones and toddlers, making it a great day out for the whole family. There is water play, sand play, flying fox and plenty of playground equipment including swings and slides. It is fully fenced and has two entrances which are gated with self-locking gates. Volcano park was recently closed and reopened on 12 May with brand new equipment installed. The first piece is a wooden pirate ship Read more…

 Kwinana Adventure Park is TOTALLY AMAZING! It is as if someone handed them a wish list of what the ultimate playground should be and Kwinana Council have gone ahead and created it. Not only that – they exceeded all expectations! Kwinana Adventure Park is larger than Donnybrook Apple Fun Park, has more water play than Hyde Park, features amazing nature play like Naturescape Kings Park and is accessible to all ages and abilities like Yokine Play Space. Costing $5.2 million to create, the Kwinana Adventure Park features an enormous 11,000 square metres of play space under a large canopy of Read more…

Bullrush Park XL Adventure Playground located in the  Providence Estate Wellard is a fabulous playground which boasts an 8m rope climbing tower!! The split-level playground has a variety of equipment to suit all ages. There is a twisty slide … A bumpy slide … And a very cool slide that is made of rollers … There are tunnels & rocks to climb. Log balancing and stepping stones. Tripod swing and traditional swings. The sand building equipment was favourite with my son, he spent quite a lot of time moving sand from area to another and making pictures with the stencils. Read more…

Opened in September 2009, Amherst Village Library is a vibrant and popular community facility located within the Amherst Village Community Centre in Southern River. This modern library offers an exciting range of programs and activities for all ages, including a Nintendo Switch gaming console for members to enjoy. The library shares its space with the Underground Youth Centre, Community Hall, and Meeting Rooms, making it a true community hub. Regular Activities: Story Time (Wednesdays & Fridays) – For ages 3-5 years Baby Rhyme Time – Separate sessions for pre-crawlers and crawlers Toddler Time (ages 1-3) Creators and Thinkers – After-school Read more…

Nestled in the quiet suburb of Yanchep, about 47 minutes north of Perth, Parktree Park is a lovely local discovery for families with young children. While it doesn’t have bathroom facilities, it offers a great mix of open space, fun play equipment, and a peaceful setting away from busy roads. The open grassy area is perfect for a relaxed picnic, a run-around, or some ball games. The playground itself caters for both little ones and slightly older kids with: Swings (baby and standard) Two slides (one spiral, one gently curved) A spring seesaw car Rope climbing bridge and wall, rock Read more…

If you’re looking for a new spot to let the kids burn off some energy while soaking up stunning estuary views, the brand new South East Dawesville Foreshore Playground is well worth a visit. This beautifully designed, fully fenced nature play area is perfect for all ages and abilities, with something to keep everyone entertained. There’s a dedicated wooden climbing structure for the older kids featuring climbing nets, a slide and a fireman’s pole. And a smaller version for the little ones too! South East Dawesville Foreshore Playground includes all types of swings, including a toddler, parent/child, traditional and even Read more…

Annie’s Landing District Playspace in Ellenbrook  is a treat for both older and younger children. Annie’s Landing District Playspace is located at the very end of Bandrock Drive in Ellenbrook. Just keep following the signs for the Annie’s Landing display village and you won’t be able to miss it. The playground has been sympathetically designed to make use of its natural bushland setting. There are lots of nature play aspects to the park including balancing logs and a stream that runs along the perimeter. For the big kids there is a spider net climbing structure, birds nest swing and a Read more…

Located on the Murray River banks just 1 hour from Perth, Ranger Red’s Zoo is a boutique, hands-on wildlife park home to over 100 species of animals. Visitors can enjoy unique interactive experiences including hand-feeding animals, holding snakes, patting rufous bettongs, and close encounters with koalas, wombats, dingoes, and crocodiles. The zoo offers special experiences like Junior Zookeeper programs, nocturnal tours with BBQ dinner, and various animal encounters. Facilities include free BBQ areas for visitors. Educational programs and conservation initiatives focus on endangered species awareness. Open daily (check website for times). Advance booking available for special encounters. Located in Pinjarra. Read more…

The ‘Giants of Mandurah’ is a free outdoor exhibition celebrating the extraordinary beauty and importance of protecting our natural world, including Mandurah’s globally significant Ramsar-listed wetlands, unique waterways, bushland and wildlife. The magical world of internationally renowned artist Thomas Dambo arrives in Mandurah on 12th November 2022 and runs for at least 12 months https://www.giantsofmandurah.com.au/ Buggybuddys Review     Read more…

Experience the magic of movies under the stars at Kookaburra Outdoor Cinema, a unique outdoor theatre nestled in the Perth Hills. Set against the backdrop of state forest, this cherished seasonal cinema offers an enchanting evening entertainment experience that combines nature, nostalgia, and modern movie magic. Seasonal Operation: November to April only Gates open: 6:30pm (Nov-Feb), 6:15pm (Mar-Apr) Movie starts: 7:45pm (Nov-Feb), 7:30pm (Mar-Apr) Unique Features: Outdoor cinema experience Natural forest backdrop Starlit viewing Family-friendly environment BYO low-backed chairs welcome Deck chair seating available Read more…

The Swanbourne Beach Foreshore Playground is set in between the beach and The Shorehouse Restaurant.   This is a fantastic spot to grab a picnic or BBQ and let the kids run around the grassed area and play in the small pirate themed fenced playground. There is a small car park in front of the playground with much more parking further round towards the surf club. Swanbourne Beach Foreshore Playground is set in both sand and asphalt and consists of several play frames with a pirate ship theme. Ahoy me hearties!  Great fun for the kids to have some pretend playtime. Lots of Read more…

HOYTS Warwick is a state-of-the-art cinema complex offering multiple viewing experiences. The cinema features the latest in movie entertainment technology and premium comfort options, making it a premier entertainment destination in Perth’s northern suburbs. Premium Experiences: HOYTS LUX: Premium dine-in cinema experience with fine wine and gourmet food options Xtremescreen: Enhanced viewing experience with larger screen and superior sound system Recliner Seating: Available in selected theaters for ultimate comfort Special Programs: Prams at the Pix runs every Wednesday morning, providing a welcoming environment for parents and carers with babies. These sessions feature: Dimmed lighting instead of complete darkness Reduced sound Read more…

Set on 100 acres of beautiful and blissful countryside in Waroona, Western Australia; Greener Pastures Sanctuary is a family-run Sanctuary for animals who have been neglected, abandoned, mistreated, abused and rescued from slaughter. It’s a place where animals get to really live, where they’re loved just as much as any pet. They’ll never be sold for food or fashion. Instead, they spend their days helping around the house, celebrating their birthdays, bathing in the mud and showing the other animals who really rules the roost! As a registered charity, we rely on the kindness of animal lovers, fellow rescuers, and Read more…

Holland Park in Piara Waters is yet another brilliant playground in the popular family suburb. There’s lots of elements packed into this park including nature play, as well as a fun fort! The wooden play equipment is built on woodchip, giving the space a rustic vibe and there’s a sandpit too. Let’s explore… The main attraction is a wooden fort, with balancing ropes and logs to scale to the top. Little Chef particularly liked the climbing ropes and logs up to the fort. This may be a little difficult for younger children, who may need a helping hand. There’s a Read more…