All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

The Nostalgia Box, Australia’s first interactive video game console museum, offers families a unique journey through gaming history in the heart of Northbridge, Perth. This engaging museum combines educational exhibits with hands-on gaming experiences that both parents and children will enjoy.   Buggybuddys Review   The Nostalgia Box, Perth             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Silvia (@singaporemuminperth) Read more…

Hotham Valley Railway offers a nostalgic journey through the picturesque Darling Range on restored heritage trains. Located in Dwellingup, about 1.5 hours from Perth, the railway features several unique experiences including the popular Steam Ranger service and Restaurant Train dining experiences. Perfect for families and train enthusiasts, visitors can enjoy scenic forest views while traveling in vintage carriages behind historic steam and diesel locomotives. The railway operates various themed journeys throughout the year, making it an engaging attraction for all ages. Buggybuddys Review Hotham Valley Railway – Dwellingup   Read more…

Mojo Park in Cockburn Central is a brilliant suburban Playground and recreation space tucked within the colourful Mojo Urban Living estate. Despite being slightly hidden away in the estate, the park itself feels open and spacious, with a large grassed area, tall gum trees and a good mix of play equipment that suits a range of ages and abilities. The main Playground combines nature play elements with more traditional structures. Underfoot you’ll find a mix of soft fall, sand and wood chips, so kids can run, climb and explore with a bit of variety in textures. The large central play Read more…

Cilantro Park, nestled in Stockland’s Calleya Estate in Banjup, is a fantastic local Playground that offers a good mix of active play, nature play and space to run around. Previously known as Calleya Playground, this park continues to be a popular spot with families thanks to its variety of equipment and large open grassed area. The main play structure features two slides: a very high twisty slide that will appeal to more adventurous kids, and a smaller hill slide ideal for younger ones or those still building confidence. Kids can climb, explore and race each other down the different slide Read more…

Set in the heart of beautiful Perth Hills spot, Roleystone, Borrello Park has something for kids of all ages. Recently, the play area at the much-loved park was replaced. This park is only 15 minutes’ drive from Armadale town center, and yet it feels like you’ve travelled hours down south. It’s close to Araluen Botanic Park too.  The leafy park is particularly special during late autumn (May), when the golden leaves of the deciduous tree park begin to fall.  The new play structures include an easily accessed walkway, fort and slides. The wood-chip based area is partially shaded by sails.  Read more…

Kingsway Regional Playground, affectionately known as the Kingsway Dinosaur Park, is a brilliant, all‑ages destination tucked inside Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex in Madeley. Set a short walk north of the rugby and soccer fields, it blends a huge themed Playground, a modern aquatic play space and more traditional play equipment, all wrapped in plenty of open space that’s perfect for family time. The star attraction for many families is the Kingsway Aquatic Play Space, a fully fenced, zero‑depth splash pad with a fun dinosaur theme. Kids can dash through sprays and jets that burst up from the ground and rain Read more…

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 “naturescape” style stepping stones and Read more…

The Quarter Acre Hotel in Applecross is a bright and spacious venue. This modern establishment offers a perfect blend of sophisticated dining and family-friendly features, accommodating up to 400 guests. With its lush greenery and airy atmosphere, it provides both indoor and outdoor seating options. Standout Family Features: Outdoor sandpit with provided toys (spades, shovels, buckets, tracks) Board games for older kids (Guess Who, Connect Four, UNO) Colouring sheets and pencils available Dedicated kids menu Baby changing facilities Dog-friendly outdoor area Plenty of space for prams Top Tip: Grab a table near the sandpit in the outdoor area where you Read more…

Frye Park or Pirate Park in Kelmscott is a great park which features a large pirate ship but also has a fenced toddler playground and picnic tables in the same area. The toddler area and picnic tables are covered with shade sails in summer. The pirate ship has plenty to do with three slides, climbing challenges and treasure hunts. The pirate ship has seats underneath and the area is high enough that my Miss 3.5 could walk around with no problem. She liked the idea of having her snacks where the pirates have lunch. Up on top deck is quite Read more…

  Westfield Carousel is one of Perth’s largest shopping centres, located in Cannington. Following a $350 million redevelopment completed in 2018, it has become a premier retail and entertainment destination. Stand-Out Features for Parents and Families: Parent Rooms & Family Facilities: Multiple parent rooms throughout the centre featuring: Private feeding areas Change tables Microwave facilities Children’s toilets Play areas within parent rooms Family parking spaces Wide corridors for pram access Children’s Play Areas: Indoor playground near the food court Interactive play zones Entertainment precinct with: Event Cinema complex iPlay arcade Kids entertainment venues Dining & Food: Extensive food court Family-friendly Read more…

If you’ve got a dinosaur-obsessed toddler, Dino Park in Sienna Wood is absolutely worth the drive. Tucked into the growing family community of Sienna Wood in Hilbert, this compact prehistoric-themed Playground has been designed especially with under-fives in mind, making it a great option for younger siblings who can sometimes be overwhelmed by larger, busier play spaces. The park is set at the intersection of Pembina Parade and Brighstone Avenue, and as you arrive you’ll spot the star of the show – a giant T-Rex skeleton structure that little ones can clamber over, under, through and around. It’s low to Read more…

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, castle‑style 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 – one aimed at older, more confident climbers and another that is perfect Read more…

Perth Makers Market is a premium handmade-only market showcasing exclusively Western Australian craftspeople and makers. The market operates regularly at Goolugatup Heathcote (9:30am-3:30pm on selected Sundays) and hosts special twilight events at Supreme Court Gardens. Featuring live music, delicious food vendors, and dedicated seating areas, the market creates a vibrant atmosphere where families can discover unique locally-made products. The market supports the community through partnerships with non-profit organizations and offers opportunities for emerging artists and students. Top Tip: Check their event calendar before visiting as the market operates on specific dates rather than weekly. For the Heathcote Sunday Markets, arrive Read more…

Catalina park features a playground to one side, with winding pathways through garden beds packed with native plants. On the other side of the bushy garden is the grassed area which has a soccer goal at one end and plenty of room to run and kick a ball about. The playground is set right next to the path and road although there are some limestone walls alongside the play areas. It’s a unique design with varying levels for children to climb and explore. At the top is a large nature play based area, with logs set in sand. Perfect for Read more…

Adrenaline Vault offers premier indoor climbing experiences at two locations in Belmont and Cockburn Central. The facilities feature bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing walls suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced climbers. No booking required for casual visits. The centres offer climbing courses, yoga classes, birthday parties, and private lessons. Equipment rental available.  Extended opening hours seven days a week make it perfect for family adventures, fitness enthusiasts, and social climbing. BUGGYBUDDYS REVIEW  Adrenaline Vault, Belmont   Read more…

Siena’s is a large, family-friendly Italian restaurant located in the heart of Leederville, offering casual dining with a Mediterranean atmosphere. The restaurant specializes in traditional Italian fare and is particularly well-suited for family gatherings and group dining. Stand-Out Features: Dedicated kids’ playroom with glass wall for easy supervision Play area includes: Soft flooring Climbing structure Reading corner TV screen showing kids’ movies Foosball table Wall-mounted toys for toddlers Educational reading and number charts Top Tip: Request seating near the glass-walled playroom for the best view of your children while dining. Buggybuddys Review Siena’s Restaurant, Leederville   Read more…

Canning Libraries offer diverse programs and activities for children and youth, creating safe and welcoming spaces for learning and entertainment. With a strong focus on early literacy, multicultural engagement, and digital skills, the libraries provide both traditional and modern programs for young people from birth to teens. Regular Programs Early Years (0-5) Stories and Rhymes sessions ABCD English Pre-kindergarten English language development Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3-5) Stories in English and other languages Better Beginnings Program Early literacy support for ages 0-5 Daily reading and singing encouraged School-Age Programs Weekend Activities After School Programs School Holiday Programs LibraryCraft (Ages 7-17)   Read more…

The town of Williams is a good place to stop if you are on a road trip heading to/from Denmark or Albany. We recently stopped here on the way back from Denmark and found the quick park stop really helped to burn some energy and break up the journey. Williams Lions Park is nestled on the banks of the Williams River alongside the Albany Hwy and Williams Sports and Recreation area. The park has toilets, bbq and picnic tables, benches, a nature play area, a long flying fox, large numbat sculpture and parking. If you don’t have a picnic or Read more…

Dunnell Park is a great little neighbourhood Playground that really ticks the boxes for younger kids and families looking for a shaded, low‑mess place to play. Tucked within a residential area, it feels safe, contained and very family-friendly, making it a handy option for a quick play after school or a relaxed weekend visit. One of the standout features is the excellent shade. Large shade sails cover the main play structure, helping to keep equipment cool and protecting little ones from the harsh sun. The entire Playground sits on soft-fall rubber rather than sand, which is a big plus if Read more…

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 more…

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 more…

Delamere Park in Currambine is a fantastic all‑rounder for families, with a great mix of play equipment and open space to keep kids active for ages. The main play structures cater well for a wide range of ages, from toddlers through to primary‑school kids who love to climb and explore. The central Playground area features two main structures, including a swirly slide, climbing wall and easy‑access steps. Confident kids will enjoy the small flying fox, parallel monkey bars and various climbing ropes, which are perfect for testing strength and agility or creating their own obstacle courses.   Nearby there’s a Read more…

Located at the corner of Ocean Keys Boulevard and Key Largo Drive in Clarkson, The Whale & Ale offers a welcoming family tavern experience with excellent amenities for children. Standout Features: Outdoor kids’ playground Dedicated children’s area Family-friendly dining atmosphere Warm fireplaces in winter Open plan design for summer Three  bars for adults Perfect for: Family meals, casual dining, special occasions, and relaxed family outings where children can enjoy the playground while parents dine.   Read more…

Lake Treeby Adventure Playground has settled in as one of the go-to adventure Playgrounds south of the river. Set in the scenic suburb of Treeby, it offers a mix of nature play, big climbing structures and lakeside paths the whole family can enjoy. Parking is available along Torwood Avenue. As the name suggests, this playground is situated beside a beautiful man made lake and surrounded by large shady trees which are perfect as we enter the warmer months!   The playground has many exciting areas, there are two slides, one tall slide for the big kids and a smaller slide Read more…

Lake Leschenaultia, found close to Mundaring, is a top day out in the Perth Hills for families. There’s swimming, bike riding, bushwalking, picnicking and now there’s even more reason to visit. The tired old metal boat play equipment has gone – replaced by a beautifully crafted timber train playground! Found next to the campsite office, the new playground (opened December 2023) features a train and slide, as well as many nature play elements, like stepping logs. The lake was constructed over a century ago to provide water for the passing steam trains. It’s lovely to see a train, station and Read more…

Shepherds Bush Park in Kingsley is a brilliant spot for families with kids who love bikes, scooters and exploring nature. Tucked alongside Barridale Drive and backing onto Shepherds Bush Reserve, it combines a fantastic bike skills area and Playground with access to bush trails and the wider Robertson Road Cycleway, so you can easily turn a Playground visit into a longer ride or walk through the reserve. The first thing most kids notice is the mini road network, designed especially for scooters and little bikes. A winding track of “streets” comes complete with painted lane markings, arrows, road signs, pedestrian Read more…

Coodanup Foreshore Park, tucked along Peel Parade to the south east of Mandurah town centre, is a lovely estuary-side spot that has been steadily evolving thanks to major upgrades from the City of Mandurah. The reserve stretches along the northern edge of the Peel‑Harvey Estuary, offering families a mix of traditional Playground equipment, nature play, open space and shallow water access, all with that relaxed “by the water” Mandurah feel. The foreshore features two distinct Playground areas. One is designed with younger children in mind, with equipment suited to toddlers and early primary-aged kids. The second focuses more on climbing Read more…

Leisure World in Thornlie is a comprehensive health and fitness facility featuring an indoor heated 25-meter swimming pool alongside a dedicated learner and toddler pool complete with water features and slide. Key Features: Indoor heated 25m swimming pool Learner and toddler pool with water features Fully equipped gym Group fitness classes Professional swim school programs Crèche with qualified childcare staff Spa, sauna, and steam room facilities Buggybuddys Review Leisure World, Thornlie   Read more…

Canning Libraries offer diverse programs and activities for children and youth, creating safe and welcoming spaces for learning and entertainment. With a strong focus on early literacy, multicultural engagement, and digital skills, the libraries provide both traditional and modern programs for young people from birth to teens. Regular Programs Early Years (0-5) Stories and Rhymes sessions ABCD English Pre-kindergarten English language development Bilingual Storytime (Ages 3-5) Stories in English and other languages Better Beginnings Program Early literacy support for ages 0-5 Daily reading and singing encouraged School-Age Programs Weekend Activities After School Programs School Holiday Programs LibraryCraft (Ages 7-17) Read more…

Situated close by to Subiaco Train Station and Domain Stadium is the pretty and peaceful Market Square Park. We discovered the park after a visit to a nearby cafe, and Miss almost 3 loved it! It was quiet and leafy, full of birdsong with the sound of the occasional train going by. Market Square Park has a small playground covered with shade sails and with thick rubber soft fall matting as a base. The main part Miss loved was the curly slide, climbing it and sliding down repeatedly. There are also climbing ladders, a small chain ladder, a steering wheel Read more…

The City of Wanneroo Libraries offer an extensive range of regular activities for children and families across their branches (Clarkson, Girrawheen, Wanneroo, and Yanchep/Two Rocks). With programs designed for different age groups from babies to teens, these libraries provide engaging, educational, and fun activities that support early literacy, social interaction, and creative development. Regular Activities (During Term Time): It’s All About Rhymes (Ages 0-2): Clarkson: Wednesday & Friday 10:30am Girrawheen: Thursday 10:30am Wanneroo: Wednesday 10:30am Yanchep/Two Rocks: Wednesday 10:30am It’s All About Stories (Ages 2-5): Clarkson: Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am Girrawheen: Friday 10:30am Wanneroo: Thursday 10:30am Yanchep/Two Rocks: Thursday 10:30am Read more…

Marchwood Park in Butler, is a lovely little local gem that’s ideal for a quick play stop or a relaxed afternoon outdoors. Its semi-enclosed design is a big plus for families; a solid fence and wall surround much of the park, so there’s no direct road access from the main play area. This creates a safer, more contained space where kids can roam and explore while parents keep a more relaxed eye on them. The Playground itself is fully set in soft sand, making it perfect for bare feet and active play. The main climbing structure is best suited to Read more…

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 more…

Wandi Playing Fields Playground is a brilliant community space that really suits a whole day out with the kids. Tucked alongside the playing fields and opposite Honeywood Primary School, this modern Playground combines big open spaces, nature play, water play and active zones for older kids. It’s one of those parks where families can easily spend hours, with enough variety to keep toddlers, primary schoolers and tweens all happy. The first thing that grabs kids’ attention is the impressive 30-metre double flying fox. One cable has a standard pommel seat and the other features an all-abilities harness seat, making it Read more…

Wow! If your kids are into riding bikes – whatever age they are, John Dunn Challenge Park in Kelmscott is amazing. There are four bike tracks, plus a trainer track, mini track, intermediate track and advanced track – meaning there is a level to suit everyone here. The bike challenge park caters for all things on two wheels – specifically mountain bikes and BMXs. If your kiddos love to ride their bike, be sure to bring them here. The John Dunn Challenge Park is ideal for little ones on balance bikes and training wheels, right up to experienced teens and Read more…

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 more…

Located across multiple locations in Perth, Varsity offers an American-style sports bar and restaurant experience that caters well to families. Standout Features: Kids eat FREE every Tuesday from 3pm Arcade games and bowling available at select venues Multiple TV screens for sports viewing Casual, relaxed atmosphere Menu Highlights: Extensive burger selection Pizza options Kids’ menu available Variety of sides and snacks Milkshakes and soft drinks Additional Features: Multiple locations across Perth including: Joondalup Fremantle Northbridge Morley Waterford Whitfords Perfect for: Family dining, casual meals, and sports viewing where kids can enjoy their meal while parents watch the game. Location: Multiple Read more…

The Pink Cafe in Kelmscott is a sweet, family‑friendly spot in the foothills with a big menu, great coffee and loads of options for kids, including one of the most extensive children’s menus around. It’s a lovely choice for breakfast, brunch or a treat stop with little ones. Stand Out Feature A huge kids’ menu plus a small outdoor play‑kitchen area, blackboard, children’s books and a book exchange to keep youngsters busy while you relax with your coffee. Top Tip Sit at one of the outside tables near the play area so you can sip your drink while the kids 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…