Curtis Park in Girrawheen is a lovely, naturally shaded neighbourhood park tucked between Curtis Way and Hatfield Way, just off Marangaroo Drive. With its mix of play equipment, climbing challenges, scooter-friendly paths and unique, life-sized maths board games, it’s a great spot for kids to burn off energy and sneak in some learning at the same time.
The main Playground is bright and inviting, with three different slides to suit a range of ages and confidence levels – a straight slide, a curved slide and a fun corkscrew slide. The structure is spread over several levels and linked by ladders and wooden bridges, including a wobbly bridge with rope and chain that is about 5ft off the ground. Younger children may need a hand here, but many will relish the challenge of testing their balance and bravery. The whole play area is surrounded by rubber soft-fall, which offers a bit more peace of mind if they do take a tumble.
There’s also a freestanding spring rocker see-saw for little ones who love bouncing play.
Nearby, older children will appreciate the more adventurous elements including a rope climbing web, monkey bars, a flying fox and a fireman’s pole – plenty to help build strength, coordination and confidence. A rebound wall close to the Playground is perfect for kicking or bouncing a ball, or practising handballing a footy when you bring a ball from home.
Just over a small bridge you’ll find a separate swing zone. Curtis Park has two toddler bucket swings and two regular swings as well as a birds nest swing that’s ideal for children who like to swing together or need a bit more support. The swing area is set over woodchips rather than sand, which many families will appreciate if they’re not keen on sandy shoes and clothes.
What really sets Curtis Park apart are its life-sized, insect-themed board games. These colourful games are painted onto the ground and each has a clear instruction board so you can easily work out how to play. “The Abacus” ladybird game uses a spinner instead of dice and is great for simple counting and turn-taking.
The “Counting / Take Away Game” features a cute caterpillar with body segments numbered 1–20 and encourages children to add or subtract as they jump along the segments.
Nearby, the butterfly “Times” game adds another level of challenge by using multiplication to decide how far to move. These games are a fantastic, active way for school-aged kids to practise maths skills, while younger children will still enjoy hopping along the paths and exploring the bright bug illustrations in their own way.
The park has plenty of paths winding through and around the play areas, making it a good choice for bringing along scooters or skates for a gentle loop. Although Curtis Park isn’t fenced, the main Playground is set well back from the road and the surrounding streets are generally quiet, which helps lessen worries about little runners. As always, some supervision is still needed, especially given the multi-level equipment and the nearby paths that invite kids to zip around on wheels.
Curtis Park doesn’t feature sand pits or water play, but its combination of shade, varied equipment, quiet location and those unique educational games makes it an appealing local park for a wide range of ages – from toddlers enjoying the swings and see-saw through to primary school children tackling the flying fox, rebound wall and times tables butterfly.
Overall, Curtis Park in Girrawheen is a charming community Playground with a bit of a twist, perfect for a quick after-school play, a weekend scooter session or a low-key meet-up with friends.
Curtis Park Girrawheen
Address: Curtis Park, between Curtis Way and Hatfield Way, Girrawheen WA 6064 (parking best off Hatfield Way via Amberton Avenue)
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