Whiteman Park Water Playground

Whiteman Park’s Mini Water Playground is a fantastic spot for little ones to cool off on a warm day, with a shallow 30cm-deep wading pool and fun waterspouts.

The fully fenced, gated area is free to use and is open 10.00am to 5.00pm daily during the warmer months (usually from the October school holidays through to the end of the April school holidays, weather and permits permitting).

There’s plenty of shade around the pool, with shelters and shaded floor space that are perfect for laying out a towel and supervising the kids. Poolside loungers add to the relaxed, “mini-resort” vibe for parents and carers.

The area is especially popular for family catch-ups and kids’ birthday parties. While parties aren’t allowed inside the pool enclosure itself, there are several nearby picnic shelters that are ideal bases for a celebration, including shelters F, J1, Shade Shelter WP and PP. These have features such as picnic tables, power and nearby barbecues, and do book out in advance, so contact the Whiteman Park Bookings Office if you want to secure one.

Next to the water play area you’ll find the Village East Playground which is covered by shade sails in summer, so kids can swap between splashing and climbing.

Directly opposite the Mini Water Playground is The Village Café, open daily (generally 10.00am – 3.30pm), serving snacks, meals and cool treats like ice-creams. Public toilets are located close by, making it very convenient with young children.

Important info & rules

From the official Whiteman Park page, key conditions include:

• Children must be supervised at all times.
• Young children must wear a swimsuit or swim nappy.
• The facility is for children under 10 years of age.
• Glass is not permitted in the pool area.
• Shade areas are reserved for parents and guardians supervising children – no parties or functions inside the pool area.
• Please leave the area immediately if requested by staff or when the alarm sounds.
• The Mini Water Playground may close at short notice for operational reasons, and it closes at 4.00pm on Christmas Day.

The best place to park when visiting the water park at Whiteman Park is car park number 7.

@buggybuddys 📍 Whiteman Park Mini Water Playground = the ultimate little kids cool-down spot 💦 ✅ Why parents love it: FREE + fully fenced & gated Shallow 30cm wading pool + fun water spouts Heaps of shade + shelters (towel down, relax) Poolside loungers = mini resort vibes Next to a regular Playground so kids can swap splash ➝ climb The Village Café right opposite for snacks + ice creams Toilets close by 🕙 Open 10am–5pm daily in the warmer months (usually Oct school hols ➝ end of April school hols, weather/permits permitting). 👧 Best for kids under 10 (swim nappy required for littlies). Birthday tip: no parties inside the enclosure, but nearby shelters are great (book ahead if you can). 🚗 Best parking: Car park #7. More info: Buggybuddys guide @family_friendly_perth ♬ original sound – Buggybuddys – Kids in Perth

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