Mullaloo Beach Pirate Playground

Mullaloo Beach Pirate Playground is a brilliant little spot for seaside play, especially for younger kids who love to imagine they’re sailing the high seas. Set on the Mullaloo Beach foreshore along Mullaloo Drive, just south of the Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club and Mullaloo Beach Hotel, this sand-based Playground combines ocean views with plenty of shade and space to run around.

The star of the show is the timber pirate ship and wooden boat, both set in soft sand. Kids can scramble aboard, “sail” out to sea, walk the plank, and create endless pirate adventures. There’s a bit of climbing involved to get up into the structures, so it’s best suited from about two years and up, but confident toddlers and older siblings will all find something to enjoy. 

A large basket (birds nest) swing and see-saw rocker add to the fun, and the surrounding grass is perfect for cartwheels, ball games or just stretching out in the sun.

One of the big drawcards here is how comfortable it is for families to stay and play for a while. Shade sails and mature trees provide excellent coverage over much of the play area and surrounding lawn. A large shelter with tables and benches overlooks the Playground, giving parents a clear line of sight while they relax with a coffee or snack. There are also free electric barbecues nearby, making it an easy spot for a casual birthday gathering or sausage sizzle after a swim.

Active kids aren’t limited to the pirate ship either. There’s a basketball hoop/court close by, and the dual-use path along the foreshore is ideal for scooters and bikes. From the Playground it’s only a short stroll over the dunes to the beautiful white sand of Mullaloo Beach, so you can easily split your visit between the park and the ocean. Toilets and change rooms with outdoor showers are located near the surf club, which is handy if you’re heading home after a sandy, salty play.

For even more play options, the larger Tom Simpson Park Playground is located just across the car park to the north. This Playground caters to a wider age range with a wooden fort, climbing nets, monkey bars, and a tunnel slide, as well as water play features.

Food and coffee are well covered at Mullaloo. Across the road and around the foreshore you’ll find Swell Mullaloo, Dome Mullaloo, Mullaloo Beach Hotel (including its Oceanside Fish & Chips), and local favourites like Mullaloo Fish Bar just up the road, so you can grab anything from a take-away coffee and ice creams to a full family meal. It’s very easy to turn a quick Playground stop into a relaxed half-day outing.

Parking is generally good, with bays close to the surf club and foreshore, but on hot summer days and weekends it does get busy. If the main car park is full, there’s additional parking a short walk away near Tom Simpson Park and further along Mullaloo Drive. Pram access is straightforward with paved paths leading from the car parks to the Playground and beach.

With its pirate theme, ocean backdrop, shady spots and easy access to facilities, Mullaloo Beach Pirate Playground is a fantastic family-friendly destination. Pair a morning of sandcastle building and paddling at the beach with pirate play, or pop down for an evening picnic to watch the sunset – it really does feel like a mini beach holiday just north of the city.

Mullaloo Beach Pirate Playground

Address: Mullaloo Beach Foreshore, Mullaloo Drive, Mullaloo WA 6027
Official website: Mullaloo Beach – City of Joondalup

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