Capilano Park is a lovely little neighbourhood park tucked within the Vertex Estate in Yanchep. While it’s compact, it’s thoughtfully designed and ideal for younger children who love to climb, dig and explore in a relaxed setting away from busy roads and large crowds.
The main feature is a large wooden climbing frame that offers plenty of ways for kids to test their skills and confidence. Children can choose from a rock-climbing wall, wooden steps and rope elements to make their way to the top platform. Once up high, the fireman’s pole is always a hit for those who enjoy a bit of a thrill on the way down. The structure is set over sand, so little ones who are more interested in digging than climbing will also be happily occupied playing underneath in the shade.
From the main tower, kids can zoom down the double slide – perfect for siblings or friends to slide together – and then head back around to tackle the structure again.
Nearby, a nest swing provides a fun spot for children to swing alone or share with a friend, and there are wooden stepping logs that invite balancing, hopping and imaginative play.
Musical drums add an extra sensory element and are great for toddlers and preschoolers who enjoy making noise and experimenting with sound.
The park has a welcoming community feel, with two undercover bench-and-table settings that make it easy for families to bring snacks or lunch and settle in for a while. Additional benches around the perimeter provide good vantage points to keep an eye on children playing on the equipment or running on the grass. A generous grassed area beside the Playground is perfect for kicking a ball, playing chasey, or laying out a picnic rug on a sunny day.
There are a couple of things to plan for before you visit. Capilano Park does not have toilets or BBQ facilities, so it’s best suited to shorter playdates or visits where you’re happy to bring simple snacks rather than cook a full lunch. Being a sand-based Playground, it’s also worth packing hats, sunscreen and maybe a change of clothes if you have a dedicated sand digger in the family.
Capilano Park is a great option for local families or those visiting Yanchep who are looking for a smaller, quieter Playground where younger children can play confidently and safely. With its climbing opportunities, sensory play elements, shaded seating and open grass, it’s a sweet little spot for a relaxed play and picnic.
Capilano Park
Address: Ariane View, Yanchep WA 6035
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