Did you know that the May Drive Parklands located in Kings Park and Botanic Garden was the very first environmental playground and community area of its kind in Australia? Previously known as the Synergy Parklands, this fun spot with golf course green-worthy lawns, is still a BIG hit with families in Perth.
The park is fondly known as “The Dinosaur Playground”, since it’s home to many climbable dino sculptures.
May Drive Parklands features a 75m-long elevated walkway, a two-tiered island fort, life sized replicas of dinosaurs and extinct Australian Fauna (like the giant croc!), a timber boardwalk and an interactive water misting forest. The park is a must visit for any little dinosaur fans!
The walkway zig zags over the lake (and slime!) to the “Lycopod Island” fort playground is fun for kids.
There’s interesting facts along the way, about the ancient Stromatolites that “live” here.
The Island Fort features misters (though they wern’t working the day we visited).
A twisty slide.
And a firemans pole. This was a hit with lil Miss 7, though she went on it so much, she started getting blisters on her hands.
The elevated walkway complete with bridges, slides, ladders and fireman’s poles is lots of fun.
There’s plenty of opportunities for kids who like to climb.
The swings -aren’t shaded so can get very hot – especially if you are the one doing the pushing!
May Drive Parklands is great for the entire family, with the playground particularly suitable for children over six years. Buggybuddys do not particularly recommend this park for toddlers as the centerpiece of the park is a large open water lake. For young children, you are best visiting the Lottery West Playground. No skateboards, scooters or bikes are allowed in the park.
The park is perfect for social get-togethers, as there is lots of open space, shady trees and plenty of free BBQs to enjoy.
Zamia Cafe is found within the parkland area, overlooking the lake and picnic areas. It is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week. The Cafe also provides a large range of cakes, hot meals coffees, ice-creams, cold drinks and takeaway food.
If you are planning on holding a kids party in the park, Zamia Café can provide the catering. You need to provide at least 48 hours notice.
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