Kingsway Regional Playground, affectionately known as the Kingsway Dinosaur Park, is a brilliant, all‑ages destination tucked inside Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex in Madeley. Set a short walk north of the rugby and soccer fields, it blends a huge themed Playground, a modern aquatic play space and more traditional play equipment, all wrapped in plenty of open space that’s perfect for family time.
The star attraction for many families is the Kingsway Aquatic Play Space, a fully fenced, zero‑depth splash pad with a fun dinosaur theme.
Kids can dash through sprays and jets that burst up from the ground and rain down from above, with a small tipping bucket adding to the excitement.
The area is shaded, making it more comfortable on hot days, and the water features run in 10‑minute bursts activated by a push button just inside the gate. The splash pad is open daily from 8am to 7pm between October and April each year, subject to water testing and conditions, and can be re‑activated as often as you like during opening hours.
Right beside the splash pad is the much‑loved dinosaur Playground, dominated by a large climbable dinosaur nicknamed “Ozraptor”. Keen climbers will love scrambling up and over this prehistoric giant, and it makes a great backdrop for photos too.
Dinosaur‑mad kids can continue the adventure in the sandpit, where “fossils” and dinosaur bones are buried, ready to be uncovered with buckets and spades.
The main play zone is suitable for a wide range of ages, with low rockers, a spinning disc and small slides for younger children, and more challenging equipment like a bird’s nest swing and a spinning ring for older kids who like a bit of speed and motion.
There’s also a generous, shaded sand play area with play tables and water play features where children can pour, scoop and build to their hearts’ content.
Around the Playground, nature‑play elements are woven into the design: limestone stepping stones, timber logs and boulders invite kids to balance, hop and climb, giving plenty of opportunities for imaginative games and gross motor practice.
A shared path loops around the park and is dotted with dinosaur footprints, which little ones love to follow on scooters and bikes.
Kingsway Regional Playground has some thoughtful inclusive features as well. Bright pops of colour help kids with low vision to navigate the space, and braille signage includes each letter of the alphabet alongside its English translation, adding a subtle educational element for all children and making the park more accessible for vision‑impaired visitors.
Families will also appreciate the nearby outdoor exercise equipment, which gives teens and adults a chance to fit in a workout while the kids play.
The fun doesn’t stop with the dinosaur zone. Directly adjacent to the aquatic play space is a large, more traditional Playground with a bold blue and orange colour scheme.
It’s packed with Playground favourites such as swings, multiple slides, a sand digger, a spider‑web climbing net, monkey bars, a flying fox and plenty of ladders and platforms. This area is not fully shaded, although surrounding trees offer some relief at certain times of day, so hats and sunscreen are still important.
On the opposite side of the Dinosaur Park, a path leads to a pretty pond where families can spot ducks and koi fish and cross a small bridge – a nice quiet break from the busier play zones.
Close to the pond you’ll find a third, smaller Playground that’s fully fenced, making it ideal for toddlers or children who need a more contained space to play. With three distinct play areas in one precinct, it’s easy to spend several hours here without the kids running out of things to do.
Practicalities are well covered. There is plenty of parking within Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, as well as toilets and BBQs nearby, so you can pack a picnic or sausage sizzle and settle in for the day. Being part of a large sporting complex also means you’re surrounded by open fields and walking paths, which are perfect for ball games, bike riding and burning off even more energy.
Altogether, Kingsway Regional Playground offers a fantastic mix of water play, nature play, inclusive design and classic Playground favourites, making it one of the northern suburbs’ best all‑round family parks for hot summer days and cooler play sessions alike.
Kingsway Regional Playground
Address: Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex, Spectator Drive, Madeley WA 6065
Opening hours:
Playgrounds and park areas: generally open daily (daylight hours).
Kingsway Aquatic Play Space: open daily from 8:00am – 7:00pm, October to April each year (subject to water testing and conditions – check the City of Wanneroo website for any updates or closures).
Official website: City of Wanneroo – Aquatic Play Spaces (Kingsway Aquatic Play Space)
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