Ariella Adventure Park

Tucked within Ariella Estate in Brabham, Ariella Adventure Park is a fantastic destination for kids who love to climb, explore and play outdoors. The star of the park is the bright dragonfly-themed play structure, which instantly grabs little ones’ attention as you arrive. The dragonfly’s body is made up of two large rope climbing frames joined by a bridge, leading to a tall enclosed slide that offers a good, speedy ride down. Confident climbers will love making their way right up to the top, traversing across the ropes and then racing each other down the slide again and again.

Around the main structure, the park offers a lovely mix of traditional and nature play. There is a circular tree swing that’s great for siblings or friends to share, and a wobbling balancing rope bridge that adds a fun challenge for school-aged kids working on their balance and coordination. Scattered throughout the space are timber logs, stepping poles, balance beams and stepping stones, encouraging children to create their own obstacle courses and explore different routes around the Playground. These natural elements blend beautifully with the surrounding mature trees and landscaping, giving the park a relaxed bushland feel.

Ariella Adventure Park also features some fun sensory play. A marble play structure lets children spin the mechanism and watch and listen as the marbles swirl around inside, creating a gentle, soothing sound. This simple feature kept the kids intrigued, and is a nice quieter option away from the big climbing frame. The combination of rope, timber, movement and sound play means children of different ages and abilities can find something that suits their interests and comfort levels.

Picnic facilities are well catered for, making this a convenient spot for a casual family outing or a small gathering with friends. There are barbecues and a picnic shelter close to the Playground, ideal for a sausage sizzle or simple picnic lunch while the kids play nearby. Much of the play area is surfaced with woodchips and dirt rather than soft-fall rubber, and there isn’t a lot of grass immediately next to the equipment, so bringing a picnic rug or a couple of camp chairs will make things more comfortable for supervising adults. Many families also like to set up on the small area of artificial turf with a mat while keeping an eye on their children.

For active kids, there’s a large open grassed area that’s perfect for kicking a footy, throwing a frisbee or playing tag. A looping walking trail circles through the park, so it’s a great idea to bring along bikes or scooters for a ride while younger siblings enjoy the play equipment. Families can easily spend a good chunk of time here burning off energy, whether that’s on the equipment, exploring the paths or running on the grass.

Shade is provided mainly by the retained Marri and Melaleuca trees surrounding the park, which give pleasant natural cover over parts of the play space and walking path. The open grassed “kick-about” area is more exposed, so sun hats, sunscreen and water are essential, especially on warmer days. As with many local parks, it’s worth being prepared for a bit of dust and dirt – younger children in particular will likely end up happily digging and exploring on the ground around the equipment.

Overall, Ariella Adventure Park is a great family-friendly Playground in the growing suburb of Brabham. With its striking dragonfly tower and slide, mix of nature play and sensory elements, roomy grassed space and handy barbecue facilities, it’s a park that invites kids to climb, imagine and stay a while. Its location within Ariella Estate also makes it an easy inclusion in a wider day out exploring nearby Whiteman Park or the Swan Valley.

Ariella Adventure Park

Address: Estoril Approach, Ariella Private Estate, Brabham WA 6055
Opening hours: Public open space (check local signage for any restrictions)
Website: Parks & Playgrounds – Ariella Private Estate (Cedar Woods)

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