Bike Safety Course, Alkimos Beach

Tucked into the north‑west corner of Leatherback Oval in Alkimos Beach, the Bike Safety Course is a fantastic little spot for kids to learn road rules in a fun, low‑pressure way. Designed as a miniature version of Perth’s streets, it’s perfect for children on bikes, balance bikes, trikes or scooters, and especially handy for kids who are just getting confident to ride beyond the backyard.

The course is laid out as a realistic road network with a two‑way path, zebra crossings, roundabouts and plenty of signs, including Stop and Give Way, just like they’ll see on real roads. There are speed humps to roll over, crosswalks to practice stopping at, and traffic lights to obey, so children aged roughly 4 to 11 can get hands‑on experience with both bike handling and basic traffic awareness while still feeling safe off the road network around Alkimos Beach.

Younger siblings are not left out – little ones on trikes or scooters can happily potter around the loops at their own pace.

A highlight for many kids is the bike repair station or “tool stop” at the bottom of the course. Here you’ll find a collection of real tools, such as spanners and screwdrivers, securely attached so children can pretend to give their bike a tune‑up. It’s a great spot for imaginative play and also handy if you genuinely need to tighten a seat or straighten a handlebar.

There’s even a pretend petrol hose so children can “fill up” before heading back out on the track. A picnic bench offers a simple place for parents and carers to sit and watch while the kids lap the course again and again.

The Bike Safety Course sits beside the Leatherback Sports Pavilion and Oval and next to Alkimos Beach Primary School, so it feels like part of a bigger community hub rather than a stand‑alone facility. It was specifically designed to give kids the skills and confidence to ride safely on the wider bike paths around the estate, with road markings and signage that mirror what they’ll see out and about in Alkimos Beach itself.

Toilets and a water fountain are located nearby at the oval, making it easy to extend your visit. Families often bring a ball or frisbee to use on the grass once the kids have had their fill of riding. The surface of the course is fully paved and non‑sand based, which is ideal for scooters and prams and means you won’t be shaking sand out of shoes and wheels afterwards.

Another big bonus is what’s now popped up right next door. The broader Leatherback Park precinct includes the Leatherback Plaza Youth Zone, home to a ninja warrior‑style obstacle course, bouldering wall, two half basketball courts and a netball court. This makes the Bike Safety Course part of a great all‑ages destination: younger kids can ride and play “mechanic” on their bikes, while tweens and teens tackle the ninja course or shoot hoops nearby.

In terms of practicality, the course is easy to find, sitting on the corner of Fairy Parade and Painted Parkway at Leatherback Oval. Street parking is available in the surrounding streets. The space works best in cooler parts of the day; like many newer parks, shade can be limited, so hats, sunscreen and water are a must on warm days. 

Overall, the Bike Safety Course at Alkimos Beach is a brilliant, free local asset for families in Perth’s northern suburbs. It turns learning about road safety into a game, encourages kids to ride more confidently and slots neatly into a larger precinct full of active play options. It’s well worth a visit, especially if you have children at different ages and stages who all need something engaging to do in the same place.

Bike Safety Course, Alkimos Beach

Address: 1 Fairy Parade, Alkimos WA 6038 (north‑west corner of Leatherback Oval, at the corner of Fairy Parade and Painted Parkway)