Kells Park and Bush Trail Adventure

If you haven’t discovered Kells Park yet, it’s time to save this hidden gem to your weekend list — because it’s everything you’d want in an outdoor family day out, and more. Just 30 minutes North of Perth, this park is tucked into the heart of Alkimos but quietly nestled between a coastal estate and natural bushland. This park is both surprisingly public and charmingly hidden.

At first glance, you’ll spot the beautifully landscaped playground with its large wooden fort structure — complete with viewing platforms, climbing nets, a slide, and plenty of ropes and ladders to keep energetic kids moving. It’s a three-level play zone that captures the imagination and challenges motor skills.

There’s also a spinning Supernova, ping pong table (BYO paddles!), musical drums, and talking tubes tucked throughout for interactive fun.

Got toddlers who love digging? The huge sand area is a dream, so don’t forget your buckets and spades.

There’s plenty of grass for running, cartwheeling or kicking a ball around, plus sheltered picnic seating and bench seats throughout. While there’s no bathroom on site, the nearby Santorini Cafe is a short stroll away and perfect for a post-play coffee or emergency toilet break.

But what truly sets Kells Park apart is what’s behind it — the magical Kells Park Bush Trail. This path winds through natural, retained bushland, full of banksia trees and native plants, giving kids and parents the perfect place to walk, explore, or ride bikes. After a big rain? It’s puddle-jumping heaven. You feel completely transported — as if you’ve left the suburbs behind for a wild, coastal forest.

There’s even a little naturescape area where stone steps lead into a semi-cave under a small bridge — kids can run over the top or hide underneath, imagining they’re on a bear hunt, jungle mission, or fairy tale adventure. It’s the kind of open-ended play that invites curiosity, creativity, and connection.

Whether you bring a picnic, meet friends, or just come for a spontaneous afternoon out, Kells Park is a spot that invites you to stay longer, breathe deeper, and let the kids go wilder.

Plan your next outdoor adventure and bring along another mama with kids  — this one’s too good to keep to yourself!