Walyalup Koort Play Space is a vibrant inner-city Playground in the very heart of Fremantle, set within the redeveloped Kings Square precinct now known as Walyalup Koort. Inspired by Freo’s industrial and maritime history, the design cleverly weaves in miniature cranes, bridges, railway tracks and shipping containers, softened with trees, water elements and plenty of colour. It’s a fun, busy space that suits toddlers through to primary school-aged children, and makes a brilliant stop on a family day out in Fremantle.
The main crane-themed fort is the first thing most kids run to. It features climbing opportunities, platforms to explore and a popular nest swing underneath, which is great for siblings or friends to share. Nearby, a second fort with a wide slide invites kids to race each other to the bottom. Ground-level play continues with an in-ground trampoline, balancing logs and tactile and musical elements that encourage children to stomp, jump, bang and explore with their whole bodies.
Water play is always a hit, and the simple water pump here gives kids a chance to get hands-on and experiment with cause and effect.
Monkey bars at a lower height mean younger or less confident children can have a go without them feeling too intimidating. The play space is laid with soft fall, which offers a safety buffer for tumbles, but there is limited built shade. On hot or sunny days it’s worth coming early or later in the afternoon, packing hats and sunscreen, and bringing water bottles.
One of the bonuses of this Playground is everything that surrounds it. Just across from the play space is the Walyalup Civic Centre and the excellent Fremantle Library, making it easy to pair Playground time with stories, Lego, homework help or library events. On the paved area opposite the Civic Centre you’ll also find outdoor ping pong tables complete with bats and balls, which are great for tweens, teens and parents to join in. There’s a grassed embankment above the library that kids may be tempted to roll down, but be mindful that it ends on hard surfaces, so it’s worth supervising closely or redirecting that energy back to the play equipment.
Toilets are located inside the Walyalup Civic Centre, the Wanjoo Lounge and the Fremantle Library. The lower ground floor toilets at the library include baby change facilities, which is handy for families with little ones. These amenities are available during the Civic Centre and library’s opening hours, so if you are planning an early morning or evening play it’s worth keeping in mind that toilets may not be accessible outside of those times.
Being in the middle of Fremantle, you are spoiled for food and coffee options. FOMO Freo is only a few steps away with loads of family-friendly eateries and treats, and you’re also within easy walking distance of the Cappuccino Strip and many of Freo’s cafes, pubs and restaurants. Public transport is simple too – Walyalup Koort is around a five-minute walk from Fremantle Train Station and main bus stops, and there are several paid car parks in the streets surrounding the square, including near FOMO and on William Street.
Walyalup Koort Play Space is an excellent choice if you want a Playground that can anchor a whole day in Fremantle. Kids can burn energy on the equipment, cool off with water play, and then wander to the library, markets, museums or the harbour. It’s colourful, central and full of character – very much a reflection of Fremantle itself.
Walyalup Koort Play Space, Fremantle
Address: Kings Square (Walyalup Koort), High Street, Fremantle WA 6160
Opening hours: Public outdoor play space – open daily (toilets available during Walyalup Civic Centre and Fremantle Library opening hours)
Official website: https://www.walyalupkoort.com
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Place Categories: Fremantle, Playgrounds, Playgrounds, Near Cafes, Non Sand Based, With Toilets, and With Water Play
