We stumbled across the best Playground by complete chance. We hadn’t planned to go, so there were no bikes or scooters in the car. It didn’t matter one bit, because my son had the time of his life pretending that we were the cars.
Ric Vosper Reserve in Brentwood reopened in December 2025 after an upgrade of roughly $400,000 by the City of Melville. The Playground was relocated and expanded on the eastern side of the park. The western side stays as open lawn.
My “loves anything with wheels” boy went straight for the pretend mini town. The learn-to-ride track has bitumen roads with zebra crossings, stop and give way signs, speed bumps, a roundabout, parking bays and even a little gravel off-road section. It’s designed as a training circuit for little riders, so it’s perfect for bikes and scooters. He spent ages running up to the petrol station to fill up before zooming off down the track.
There’s also a train area with a crossing, tracks and a ticket station, and an ice cream van off to the side. He was lost in his own little world, and I was his favourite customer.
Beyond the road track, the Playground has plenty to offer. The main structure has a sand base and two slides, one smaller and one bigger, that suit kids under 10. There are monkey bars, a fireman pole, ladders and a small metal flying fox. You’ll find standard baby and kid swings plus a big nest swing. There are also wooden balancing logs and steps.
The whole Playground is covered in gorgeous artwork.
Bigger kids and siblings are looked after too. The basketball court was renewed and extended, and now has a three-point line. Right next to the Playground is a large grass oval that’s great for kicking a ball. Dogs are allowed off leash on the oval, so keep that in mind. Dogs are also allowed in the Playground, but they must be on a leash there.
A few practical tips if you’re planning a visit. We didn’t find any toilets or drinking fountains, so pack extra drink bottles and make a bathroom stop before you head over. There’s an electric BBQ, and there are two park shelters with picnic tables plus bench seating scattered around. You get a mix of natural shade from trees and undercover shade. The Playground isn’t fenced off from the roads. We saw some partial fencing with no gates separating the oval from the play area, so keep a close eye on little ones. Street parking is available along each side of the reserve.
We’re 100% coming back soon, and next time we’ll remember to pack the bikes!
Ric Vosper Reserve
Address: 14 Reddington Way, Brentwood WA 6153
Opening hours: Open public reserve, no set hours
Website: melvillecity.com.au/things-to-do/find-parks-and-reserves/ric-vosper-reserve
Location
Place Categories: Scooter & Bike Parks, Playgrounds, and Non Sand Based
