All Things to Do for Kids in Perth

Atwell Oval Playground has had a complete upgrade and it’s quite awesome! The main feature is a large spider-web climbing frame.   There are a smaller climbing spider-web frame and monkey bars. A 6-swing swing set!  Perfect for the “Who can go the highest?” competitions. There is so much space for ball games. Unfortunately, unless the clubrooms are open there are no toilet facilities at Atwell Oval Playground but there is a drinking fountain. Find more playgrounds in Perth [wpautbox authorid=”9″] Read more…

If you are after a Sunday afternoon hike with the whole family, fur babies included, Ellis Brook Valley Reserve is an absolute MUST! Recognised as the richest wildflower location in the Perth Metropolitan Area, Ellis Brook Valley is home to over 500 species of wildflowers, a 60 foot waterfall and only a 35 minute drive from Perth. Unlike National Parks, entry to Ellis Brook Valley Reserve is free, the gates are open from 8am to 5pm every day, but will be closed on days of very high or extreme fire danger. There are four walk trails of varying degrees of Read more…

Cockburn Libraries offer an extensive range of engaging programs for children across their branches, focusing on early literacy, creativity, technology, and multicultural engagement. Their diverse programming caters to babies through to school-aged children with regular sessions and special holiday activities. Regular Programs: Early Years: Pram Jam (for babies and parents) Toddler Tales (learning through play) Storytime (stories, songs, rhymes, and craft) Toddlers Sing And Play (music-making and instruments) Multicultural Programs: 中文儿歌会 (Rhymes in Chinese) Contação de História em Português (Stories in Portuguese) Learning English Through Storytime (LETS) (for 3-4 year olds learning English) STEAM & Creative Programs: STEAM Club (science, Read more…

Highland Range, nestled in the foothills of the Darling Ranges and surrounded by nature, is a new estate in Jane Brook with a brand new playground! The wood chip playground includes a variety of natural play areas for children to explore. There there are stepping logs, a large climbing ladder, stepping poles, balancing logs, and a web swing. At the centre of the nature play is a playground structure with multiple things to occupy the kids including two slides, climbing ladders, climbing walls, a metal tunnel to climb through and a fireman pole. The playground also includes a basketball hoop Read more…

The Bibra Lake Regional Playground is packed with unique features designed to promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity for people of all ages and abilities. You’ll find a double flying fox that includes rubber path access to the landing and a hoist seat with a seat belt was very popular.  It is also very easy for younger/smaller kids to pull back up to the top of the landing. Bibra Lake Regional Playground incorporates local Aboriginal heritage throughout the park including the Yarning Circle with talking rocks. The giant talking rocks “speak” in Nyungar to teach local stories and features of the lake Read more…

McIntyre Park is located on McIntyre Avenue in Burns Beach and it offers a large grassy oval situated next to a nautical-themed playground, fringed by picnic shelters. McIntyre Park playground is largely constructed with wood and is unique in design with its nautical theme.  The playground is sand based with a soft fall pathway. I love the little seagulls that are dotted about on pieces of the play equipment. There is a large slide which you access by climbing two sets of internal wooden ladders. Shade sails are erected over the slide during the warmer months. Unfortunately there is no other shade Read more…

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 more…

Tucked into a cosy little dip in Alkimos Aura, Kaiser Park is the perfect hideaway for young families. When we stumbled across it 8 months ago, it didn’t even have a name. Now, it proudly sports its shiny nameplate—but trust us, it’s more than just a name. What sets Kaiser Park apart? For starters, the sand here is so clean you’d think it had been personally sifted by angels. If you’ve ever worried about where to let your crawler roam free, this sand is the game changer you didn’t know you needed. My almost one-year-old happily crawls around like a Read more…

John Forrest National Park is Western Australia’s oldest national park, established in 1900. Located in the Darling Scarp east of Perth, this historic park offers visitors: Beautiful walking trails including the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail and the John Forrest Heritage Trail Scenic waterfalls including National Park Falls and Hovea Falls Abundant native wildlife viewing opportunities Historic railway tunnels Picnic facilities and BBQ areas Stunning wildflower displays in spring Mountain biking trails Visitor center and tavern Just 30 minutes from Perth CBD For the most up-to-date information about facilities, entry fees and opening hours, visitors should contact the park directly or Read more…

If you’re looking for your family’s next favourite hangout spot, let me tell you — Expedition Park in Clarkson’s Catalina Green is an absolute gem. Expedition Park is not just big — it’s mega. Thoughtfully designed with integrated play spaces, grassy areas perfect for picnics and parties, BBQ stations, shaded picnic tables, and bike/scooter paths flowing all around. Bring a hat, sunscreen, picnic blanket, and your wheels — this place is ready for all-day fun!   Right at the entrance, you’re greeted by something brand new and seriously cool — the Yalp Memo, an Interactive Activity Zone that merges tech, Read more…

Mardalup Playground is a popular location in East Perth for family picnics as it’s right on the banks of the Swan River, opposite Optus Stadium. Mardalup is a Nyungar term meaning ‘place of small marsupial’. The playground is on a soft fall surfaces, making it great for toddlers and kids of all ages, though with the river being so close, be mindful of toddlers playing in the area. The play area is only partially fenced. The main piece of equipment is a large metal structure which has a curvy slide with steps, ropes and ladders to climb. It’s great for older children. There’s lots of other Read more…

JH Abrahams Reserve is a great park and playground located on the Swan River in Crawley. There is a shaded playground area, plenty of grass space for running and ball games, picnic tables, BBQs, drinking fountains, toilets and great views. There is a bike/walk path along the river if you want to include a walk or ride. The river is below the river wall and quite a distance from the playground. There was a small beach area with shells when we visited but this will vary with tides. The water is shallow enough to wade in. JH Abrahams Reserve playground Read more…

Perth’s northern suburbs have welcomed an exciting new addition to their recreational spaces with the opening of Riverlinks All Abilities Playground in Clarkson. This innovative playground offers an impressive array of inclusive play equipment and activities that cater to children of all abilities and age groups. Play Areas Western Zone (Older Children) Large climbing structure with rope climb and rock wall Exciting whirly slide for adventurous kids Thoughtfully placed toddler slide nearby, allowing families to stay together Advanced climbing equipment Eastern Zone (Toddlers) Pirate-themed boat playground with soft flooring Ground-level activities perfect for new walkers: Hammocks Interactive games Binoculars Steering Read more…

Situated within the Allura Estate in Eglinton, in the northern suburbs, is Kinkuna Adventure Playground. This large playground with a mix of nature play, water play and traditional play equipment has something for everyone to enjoy. Kinkuna Adventure Playground features a series of big wooden towers interconnected with ladders, climbing ropes, a tunnel and a rope bridge. There are two slides of different sizes. This is a great playground for older children, under 3s will need help navigating the ropes and tall stairs. At one end of the play structure, there is a tall climbing wall with a rubbery mat/ladder 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…

We recently found a new bee themed park in Beckenham. The park has bee themed play equipment and hexagonal design features keeping the bee theme. In the largest hexagonal the play equipment features a bee platform with a slide that is accessed from a wooden bridge or climbing ropes on either side. There are two swings, one toddler and one normal. Also in this area is a bouncing helicopter. There are two smaller hexagonal play areas one features a small cubbyhouse and the other some balancing equipment. The park has shade sails over the play equipment, meandering pathways, grass areas, several Read more…

Aqualife in Victoria Park is a modern aquatic and fitness facility offering year-round swimming and recreation for families. The centre features both pool and gym facilities with extended operating hours to suit various schedules. The pools are open Monday to Friday from 5:30am to 8:30pm, and weekends from 7am to 6pm. Facilities include a swim school program, various aquatic clubs, and group fitness classes. The centre also features a swim shop for your convenience. Buggybuddys Review Aqualife Victoria Park Read more…

Tucked behind the Mundaring Village shopping centre is Lion Pioneer Park, a large grassed area with a playground, park benches and a covered picnic table. It can be found off the Stoneville Road entrance or via ramp or stairs from the shopping centre near the Post Office. The play equipment and grass is shaded naturally by the large trees around the area. We visited late afternoon and it was well shaded. The play equipment is over a sand base and has swings, see-saw and play structure with slide and climbing. The main play equipment at Lion Pioneer Park has everything Read more…

Found overlooking the Swan River and Fremantle’s bustling port, is the fantastic Tuckfield Oval playground where you might even spot a rainbow! The newish play area is in East Fremantle, near to the George Street coffee strip, is close to the iconic shipping container “rainbow” too. Just a hop, skip and jump across the road. The playground features a HUGE rope climbing structure. My Son headed straight to the large hill!  There’s also a large stripy hill, covered in soft fall and some rock-climbing style holds, for climbing to the top. It’s worth even the adults getting up there to 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…

WA’s largest roller skating and blading rink, located at 299 Victoria Road, Malaga. Features include a world-class hardwood sprung timber floor, handrail-equipped rink, disco lighting, and music video big screen. Offers public skating sessions, birthday parties, learn-to-skate classes, and adult social skates. Facilities include café with barista coffee, spectator grandstand, arcade machines, and pro shop. Family-owned and fully supervised, with disabled access available. No bookings required for public sessions. Buggybuddys Review Rollerzone Malaga   Read more…

Calleya Grandis playground is packed full of features suitable for all ages. The extensive climbing rope structure provides a great ninja course or a “Floor is Lava” challenge. At the end of the ropes challenge, you come across the large tower with a tunnel slide. You can either climb up the net at the side of the treehouse or go up through the funnel net ladder. The coloured windows in the treehouse look fantastic and give you a pretty cool view of the surrounding playground area before heading down the tunnel slide. The 3 inground mini trampolines are lots of Read more…

Bilgoman Aquatic Centre is a family-friendly summer swimming facility located at the corner of Lionel Road and Great Eastern Highway in Darlington. Features include: 50-metre heated Olympic-sized pool with access ramp Shaded toddler pool with beach entry Diving pool with two 1-metre diving boards Pool slide Shaded playground and climbing frame Extensive shaded lawn areas Kiosk BBQ facilities Opening Hours (Summer Season): Monday to Friday: 5:30am – 7pm Extended hours (Dec-Feb): Open until 8pm Mon-Fri Weekends/Public Holidays: 7am – 7pm Closed Christmas Day and Easter Buggybuddys Review Bilgoman Swimming Pool, Darlington   Read more…

The Aviation Heritage Museum located in Bull Creek provides a unique museum that collects, conserves, and gives a home to aircraft and other artefacts which make up Western Australian’s rich aviation history. The museum is the focus for many Royal Australian Air Force Association (RAAFA) commemoration activities with displays commemorating the achievements and sacrifice of Air Force personnel in war and peace. The Aviation Heritage Museum’s talented volunteers have designed, donated, and built an amazing array of aviation displays that include 30 aircraft and thousands of aviation pieces to help tell the story of our aviation history and heritage. The Read more…

HOYTS Garden City, located within Westfield Garden City, is a modern cinema complex offering a range of movie experiences. The cinema serves the southern suburbs of Perth with both mainstream and speciality programming. Cinema Experience Options: Xtremescreen: Premium large format screen with enhanced sound Standard screens with comfortable seating 3D capability Open Captioning services Party Area for celebrations Special Programs: Prams at the Pix (Wednesday mornings): Baby-friendly environment Dimmed lighting Reduced sound levels Easy pram access Comfortable atmosphere for parents Sensory Screenings: Adjusted light and sound levels Relaxed environment Freedom to move around No pre-show advertisements Trained staff present Parking: Read more…

Claremont Aquatic Centre is a family-oriented outdoor facility located at 12 Davies Road, Claremont. The center features naturally heated pools through an eco-friendly geothermal system maintaining comfortable 28°C water temperature year-round. Facilities include: 50-metre pool (8 lanes, depth 1.05m-1.8m) 25-metre pool (7 lanes, depth 0.95m-1m) Dive pool (depth 1.8m-3.8m) Interactive water playground with splash pad 1000L mega bucket, water jets and misters Weekend pool inflatables (November-March) Free BBQ and picnic areas Café Swimming merchandise shop Family changerooms Accessible facilities including pool hoist and aquatic wheelchair Buggybuddys Review Claremont Aquatic Centre, Claremont   Read more…

Brown Park is a grassy park with shady trees and a playground covered by shade sails set among the leafy streets of Mosman Park. It’s a spot that’s sure to have something to appeal to everyone. The main play structure has lots to offer, with monkey bars, two slides of different sizes and a tunnel to crawl through. There’s a steering wheel and two different climbing walls. One plastic, one wooden. One of Miss almost three’s favourite parts was the wobbly wooden bridge. Smaller children will need to hold on to the ropes to get across, which adds to the 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 City of Melville Libraries offer an inclusive and vibrant environment for families with young children, featuring an extensive range of multicultural and bilingual programs. With locations at AH Bracks, Bull Creek, Civic Square, and Wilgi Kaartdijin Mia Willagee, these libraries provide engaging activities that celebrate diversity while fostering early literacy and social development. Regular Activities Storytime Sessions (Ages 2-5): Interactive storytelling sessions featuring stories, rhymes, and creative play, available multiple times per week across different branches. Sessions run for 30 minutes and include parent/carer participation. Rhyme Time (Ages 0-2): Engaging sessions designed for babies and toddlers, featuring interactive stories, Read more…

Manning Park in Spearwood is the perfect spot to take the kids out for a picnic and play in the park. The reserve is huge with four car parks in total and plenty of wide open grassed areas. The playground itself is quite amazing, plenty for all ages, stages and abilities. There are shade sails over each section and plenty of trees to pull up under too. The day we went it was 40 degrees but the shade and grass definitely brought the temp down. The only negative I would have is the placement of the drinking fountain which was Read more…

  Surrounding by a road and houses this sleepy hollow park is a gem of a find! It looks like many other parks in Perth with a playframe, slide, climbing, fireman’s pole, rocker, seasaw, swings etc.. There’s even a fully fenced pond/water feature What makes this park truly interesting is this!! Yes it’s a Hobbit Hole and tunnel! Set alongside the playframe is a dome shaped mound/hill with a very long tunnel through it! Great for the older kids to run through and play in.  There was a cut down tree ontop of the hill when I went so not Read more…

The State Library of Western Australia, located in the Perth Cultural Centre, offers free children’s activities that promote early literacy and learning through play. Their welcoming Children’s Library space provides a perfect setting for families to enjoy stories, rhymes and creative activities together. Regular Programs Story Time & Play Time Interactive stories and play activities For children aged 2-5 years Free, no bookings required Rhyme Time & Play Time Songs, rhymes and movement For babies and toddlers Free, no bookings required Read more…

The much awaited Akimos Beach Fitness Park is now open! If you are into fitness, then this park has it all. It features a “ freeletics “ area where you train with your own body weight, and also an area to practice parkour ( Miss 7 loved this ). There is a beautiful lush green Yoga Lawn adjacent and also a kids play area including awesome slide, swings and a log balance area which is perfect as adults can work out while keeping an eye on the kids the whole time, perfect! All the play equipment featured soft fall ground Read more…

 Fontana Park is a brand new (April 2022) little park is hidden away in Trinity Estate, Alkimos. Whilst not big, it kept my 3 children busy for easily over an hour. There is a huge log swing which they loved and lots of room for everyone!   The rock climbing wall was popular with my younger 2 children, which takes you up to the epic slide! They spent ages racing each other down the slide, it goes FAST and the kids absolutely loved it! ( shade sails above which was a bonus! ) There’s also a seesaw, and lots of Read more…

Clarko Reserve is a coastal reserve located at Trigg Beach at the end of Karrinyup Road. The jewel colours of the verdant green grass and shimmering blue sea beyond the dunes is a feast for the eyes. At a sheltered end of the reserve, near the beach car park, is a good sized playground with equipment to suit a range of children. I feel toddlers through to six year olds would probably enjoy this one most. The playground has three slides, including a tall corkscrew slide, noughts and crosses blocks, a coloured ball abacus, and a fireman pole. Soft sand surrounds Read more…

If you haven’t heard about the amazing Jungle Park near Whiteman Park, you’d have had to be living under a rock. Little Chef and I were heading there for a play, after lunch in the Swan Valley. On our way, we stumbled on a brand new spot that we’d never heard about – Flamewood Park Playground in Brabham. Flamewood Park is a small, but brilliant playground that is mainly focused on climbing equipment. The vibrant orange ropes will keep primary school aged children scrambling around for ages, as well as confident toddlers that love to climb. The sand-fall playground lots Read more…

Harold Boas Gardens Quick Guide Age group: Toddlers to primary schoolers Playground: Brand-new upgrade with toddler and big-kid zones Nearest coffee: Molo across the road, E-Sense open weekends Facilities: Toilets, water, bins, seating Parking: Paid street parking, easier on weekends Dog friendly: Yes, on-lead Water features nearby — supervision essential Pram-friendly: Paths throughout the gardens, however some stairs. Mulch surface in the play area. Tucked just off bustling Wellington Street, Harold Boas Gardens is one of Perth’s most enchanting family destinations — where imagination blooms, ducks drift by and adventurous play is just a hop, climb and slide away. Whether Read more…

Discovery Parks – Swan Valley is in the heart of the Swan Valley wine region and just 25 minutes from Perth CBD. Located on Benara Road and within walking distance to FUNK cider, Maison Saint-Honore and more indulge in world-class wine, gourmet food, fresh produce and delicious free tastings.  After a long day return to our holiday park and enjoy the modern comforts of our self- contained cabins or powered sites. Onsite facilities include swimming pool, pedal karts, games room, playground, amenity blocks with pet friendly options available in cabins & sites. Buggybuddys Review Discovery Park – Swan Valley Read more…

  Lakeside Joondalup is one of Perth’s premium shopping destinations, located just 20 minutes north of Perth CBD. With over 300 speciality stores, it’s one of the largest shopping centres in Western Australia and uniquely features its own train station at its doorstep. Stand-Out Features for Parents and Families: Little Lakesider Program: Free monthly events for children up to 6 years old Held on the first Tuesday of every month Located on the Ground Floor outside Myer Family-friendly entertainment and activities Parent Facilities: State-of-the-art parent rooms First accredited Changing Places facility in a WA shopping centre (located Ground Floor Food Read more…