Best Perth Playgrounds

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There’s nothing better than a visit to one of Perth’s playgrounds and parks on a glorious sunny Perth day. Perth has so many wonderful playgrounds with lots of different features to get the kids outside and active. We’ll check out the best of the best of Perth’s playgrounds and let you know all about them – so you can plan an awesome day in the sun with the family.

North of the River South of the River
East / Hills City / Central

North of the River

Blaxland Ave Two Rocks

Suburban adventure playgrounds with cubby house climb feature

No Toilets | No BBQs | Picnic Shelter | MAP


Flying Fox Playground Amberton Estate – Eglinton (sth of Yanch ep)

Huge double cable flying fox and big grassed area

Play Equipment | Flying Fox | Large Grassed Area | No Toilets


Escarpment Park Alkimos

Feels like this park is based on a story book theme, a spread out, colourful park that kids will love to explore!

Playground | BBQ’s | Picnic Shelters | Water Fountains | Footpaths | Limited Parking | No Toilets | Recommended for 2yrs+


Reflection Boulevarde Jindalee

Great playground for active kids with lots of rope challenges

Playground | Picnic Tables | BBQs | MAP


Rosslare Park Mindarie

Small fully fenced playground at a beautiful picnic and swimming spot at the north end of the Mindarie Marina

Fully Fenced Playground | Picnic Tables | Toilets | Carpark


Stage Teal Park Burns Beach

Funky park with pirate ship shaped wooden play structures, tall slide and nautical toddler cubby house.

Picnic Shelters | BBQ | Large Grassed Area | Soccer Goals | No Toilets


Annie’s Landing Playground Ellenbrook

Fantastic adventure play park set in a natural bush setting

Adventure Play | Toddler Play Area | Flying Fox | BBQs | Picnic Shelters | Water Fountain | Toilets


Pitstop Playground Banksia Grove

Race track playground with climbing frames and big slides for the little adventurer.

Playground | Race Track | BBQs | Picnic Shelters | Footpaths | No toilets | Limited parking


Wanneroo Rotary Park

More than you expect at this is a massive adventure playground!

Playground | Toilets | Footpaths | BBQs | Picnic Shelters


Neil Hawkins Park Joondalup

Nature at its best, great toddler playground

Toddler Playground | Picnic Shelters | BBQs | Bush walks


Joondalup Square Play Area

Full Fenced Toddler Playground | Seonsory Play | Cafes/Restaurants/Takeaway Nearby | Toilets (nearby) | Seating | Free Parking


Mirror Park Ocean Reef

Cute little playground, right next to this great skate and bmx park – so it’s a great place to go if you have big and little kids!

Playground | Skate Park | Toilets | Footpaths


Korella Park Mullaloo

Beautiful new little park with big car play feature all kids are bound to love

Playground | Toilets  | Nature Play | Bush Walks


Mullaloo Pirate Ship Playground

Adorable little pirate ship playground located on the Mullaloo Beach foreshore – great for little climbers

Playground | BBQs  | Picnic Shelters | Water Fountain | Toilets


Rannoch Tay Reserve Hamersley

Fantastic little hidden nature based playground – located in quiet bushland

Nature based play | BBQ | Picnic Shelter | Water fountain | Large Grassed Area | Playground


Mawson Park Hillarys

Massive playground set in a beautiful park with a small lake. Great place for a catch up with friends or for a special family occasion.

Playground | Sensory Play | Climbing Frames | BBQ | Small Lake | Grassed Area | Footpaths | Basketball Hoop | Toilets | Picnic Shelters


Hillarys Boat Harbour

Great playground right on the water’s edge

Playground | Toilets nearby | Cafe | Shaded in summer | Showers | Dinosaur Sighting | Pontoon


Broadbeach Park Hillarys

New boat shaped playground with smaller toddler play structure. Nice lake to walk or ride around and fantastic flying fox.

Flying Fox | Lake Walk | Picnic Tables | BBQ | No Toilets | Map


Carine Open Space

Playground | Toilets | BBQ | Picnic Shelters | Footpaths | Water Fountain | Shops Nearby


Watermans Bay

Beautifully fully fenced playground right near great swimming area.

Fully fenced playground | Shaded in summer | BBQ | Shower | Water Fountain | No toilets (5 mins walk) | Parking limited


Charles Riley Reserve North Beach

Big playground with double cable flying fox, sand play, sensory play and more

Playground | Flying Fox | Sand Play | Sensory Sound Play | Toilets | BBQ | Picnic Tables


Stirling Civic Gardens

Huge playground, surrounded by beautiful gardens, with a great little lake for tadpoling

Playground | Picnic Shelters | Toilets | BBQs | Small Lake | Footpaths | Close to Train Station | Lots of free parking


Millet “Spiderman” Park Innaloo

Also know as “Spiderman Park” – massive climbing frame and nature play area the kids will love!

Toddler Playground | Climbing Frame | Nature Play | Toilets | Exercise Stations | Large Grassed Area


J ackadder Lake Reserve Woodlands

Take in a walk around the lake then have a play on the huge playground!

Playground | Toddler Playground | Footpath Around Lake | Cafe Nearby | Water Fountain | Toilets | Large Shelter | Picnic Shelters | BBQs


Dianella PlaySpace

Big adventure playground with nature based play, water play, mulit sports court, toddler playground and more!

Toilets | BBQ | Toddler Playground | Nature Play | Water Play | Multi Sports Court | Picnic Table | Water Fountain


Herdsman Lake Osborne Park

Great little playground just off Jon Sanders Drive alongside Herdsman Lake

Playground | Bushwalks | No toilets | Large Lake


Perry Lakes Reserve Ropes Challenge Playground

Challenge their balancing, swinging and coordinator skills at this fantastic ropes challenge park!

Ropes Playground | Swing | Nature Play | Seating | Water Fountain | Short Lake Walk | Cycle Path | Recommended for Kids 3yrs+


Mrs Herberts Park Claremont

Beautiful park right on the Swan River foreshore, perfect spot for a picnic on the grass under the trees and a splash in the river.

Playground | Picnic Tables | BBQ | Toilets | Swimming Spot


Riverside Gardens Bayswater

Fully fenced playground located in the beautiful Riverside Gardens in Bayswater

Fully Fenced Playground | Toilets | BBQs


Macaulay Park Inglewood

This is a great park, if you are looking for a different playground experience. Great features for big and little kids

Playground | Toddler Playground | BBQs | Drink Fountain


Yokine Playground

Nature play, musical instruments, climbing features, your kids will love this huge playground

Fully Fenced, Double Gated Playground | Toilets | Water Play Feature | Nature Play | Sensory Play | Lots of Parking | Large Grassed Area


Dianella Playspace

Great playground for the little adventurer with climbing area made from blocks, a cave, nature play, water feature and unique balancing & swinging play equipment.  Multi sports court next to the playground too!

Playground | Nature Play | Water Play | Multi Sports Court | Toilets | BBQ’s | Picnic Shelters | Water Fountain | Large Grassed Area | Cycle/Foot Paths | Recommended for Kids 12months+


Bob Thompson Reserve Noranda

Delightful little playground with fully fenced toddler area and little adventurers can search for a t-rex dinosaur skeleton in the sand

Playground | Toddler Playground | Dinosaur Sighting | Toilets | Large Grassed Area | Water Fountain | BBQs


Braithwaite Park Mt Hawthorn

Beautifully shaded fully fenced playground. Amazing new nature play space with flying fox,  water play and of course lots of nature play. The nature play space is designed for kids 10yrs+, but younger kids will love it too

Toilets | Partly Fenced Playground | Nature Playspace | Flying Fox | Water Play | BBQ


Kyilla Park North Perth

This park is like going to 4 different playgrounds in 1! It has 4 seperate sections with lots of different play equipment to suit kids of all ages

Playground | Large Grassed Area | Toilets | Shelter | Drink Fountain | Basketball Ring | Cricket Nets


Bardon Park Maylands

Beautiful playground overlooking the Swan River, with big flying fox, nature based play and lots more.

Two Playgrounds | Flying Fox | Nature Play | Water Play Features | Toilets | BBQs | Walk / Cycle Path


Jersey St Nature Playground Subiaco

Small suburban nature based playground with beautiful natural shade. Just a short walk from the Daglish Train Station

Street Parking | Picnic Table | Nature Play | No Toilets | No BBQ | MAP


Mueller Playground (Kitchener Park) Subiaco

Water feature, fully fenced toddler playground, kids will love the long ramp that winds around a huge tree, to get to the slides

Fully Fenced Playground | Sensory Play | Water Play Feature | BBQ’s | Toilets


Harvey Rd Shenton Park

Beautiful little suburban nature and sensory based playground

Small playground | Nature & Sensory Based Play | Picnic Tables | No Toilets


Carrington Park Nedlands

Fully fenced toddler playground with historical feature and basketball hoop

Fully Fenced Toddler Playground | Water Fountain | Picnic Tables | Basketball Hoop | Fully Fenced Dog Park on the Outside of Toddler Playground


Mason Garden Dalkeith

Not just a play but a a turtle experience, art trail and garden walk

Turtle Pond | Garden Walk | Art Trail | Playground | Water Fountain | Walk Paths | Basketball Hoop | Tennis Wall | Seating | No Toilets or BBQs


Oxford Street Reserve Leederville

Nature and sensory play focused, fully fenced playground right next to fantastic cafe and just a walk from the Leederville Train Station.

Nature Play | Sensory Play | Fully Fenced | Cafe | Water Fountain | Four Square | Ping Pong Table | Toilets in Cafe


Subiaco Theatre Gardens

Beautiful new nature playground close to Subiaco central and Perth City.  Great natural shading and lots of grassed area for a picnic.

Nature Based Playground | Water Play Feature | Picnic Tables | BBQs | Toilets | Grassed Area


Keane’s Point Peppermint Grove

Absolutely stunning location along the Swan River.  Great playground, great swimming spot and you might even see some dolphins!

Playground | Toddler Playground | Picnic Shelter | BBQs | Toilets | Cafe Nearby


Cottesloe Foreshore (cnr Napier Tce)

Great playground right alongside the ocean, Marine Tce coast walk and cafe strip

Playground | Coastal Walk | Cafes & Toilets Nearby


Swanbourne Beach Foreshore

Fully fenced pirate themed playground out the front of the Naked Fig Cafe


Russell Brown Adventure Park

Massive nature play park with bbqs, toilets and beautiful river views

South of the River

Swan Canning Riverpark

Only swings here but a great place to have a splash in the river and walk along the jetty

Swings | Picnic Shelter | Toilets | Showers | Good Swimming Spot | Footpaths | Parking Over Bridge


Sir James Mitchell Park South Perth

Beautiful park with the Boatshed Cafe & Restaurant nearby, located right on the South Perth Swan River Foreshore

BBQ | Toilets Nearby | Picnic Shelters | Walk / Cycle Path | Map


Mt Henry Bridge Reserve

Get a workout while the kids play at this fabulous exercise and play park

Playground | Exercise Stations | Bottle Filling Station | Toilets | Walk / Cycle Way


Belmont Faulkner (Volcano) Park

Check out the Volcano, water play features, flying fox & more, or go to the Faulkner Park Skate Park.

Fully Fenced Playground | Toddler Playground | Giant Volcano | Toilets | BBQ’s | Picnic Shelters | Grassed Areas | Flying Fox | Water Play Feature


Garvey Park Ascot

Beautiful park right on the bank of the Swan River and only minutes drive from the airport

Playground | Toilets | Cafe (Open Sat – Tues) | Water Fountain


Tomato Lake Reserve Kewdale

Beautiful reserve with it all!  Great playground with climbing frame not far from the main playground. Short lake walk, BBQ’s, seating, toilets, lots of grassed area, exercise stations & natural shade. Tomato Lake Cafe located close to the playground and is dog friendly (outdoor dining) – Closed Monday & Tuesday however.

Playground | Climbing Frame | Exercise Stations | BBQs | Seating | Cafe (Dog Friendly) | Lake Walk | Lots of Natural Shade | Toilets | Water Fountain | Located Approx 9km East of Perth | Main Playground Recommended for Kids 6yrs & Under


Neil McDougall Park Como

Fantastic brightly coloured playground with lots of swings, slides and things to climb.  Big single cable flying fox too they’ll love!

Playground | Flying Fox | Lake Walk | Exercise Stations | BBQ’s | Toilets | Water Fountain


Tompkins Park (Lucky Bay) Applecross

Great little fully fenced playground along the river.  Great spot for a splash or kayak in the river too

Fully Fenced Playground | BBQ’s | Water Fountain | Shower | Automatic Toilets | Water Fountain | Cycle Way


Heathcote Rese rve “Pirate Ship Playground” Applecross

Huge Pirate Ship Playground with great views of the Swan river

Playground | River Views | Cafe | BBQs | Picnic Shelters | Toilets


Deep Water Point Mount Pleasant

Fenced, shaded playground near the river.  Deep Water Cafe nearby


Piney Lakes Sensory Playground Winthrop

Sensory play features, perfect for the little adventures. Set alongside a beautiful little lake and bushland

Playground | Sensory Play | BBQs | Toilets | Water Fountain | Small Lake | Footpaths


Carawatha Park Willagee

Awesome playground with a focus on active play for both parents and kids

Basketball Hoop | Mini Skate Park | Football Oval | Exercise Stations | Nature Based Play | Water Play | Toilets | BBQs | Picnic Shelters


Wireless Hill Park Ardross

Learn about Perth’s communication history, climb the radio tower anchor and enjoy amazing views of the river and city, and enjoy the little playground or climb some trees.  Beautiful, peaceful location.

Playground | Riverviews | Toilets | BBQs | Picnic Shelters | Liberty Swing | Historical Buildings | Water Fountain | Pathed Bush Walks | Approx 10kms South of Perth | Recommended for 12 months +


Kadidjiny “Dr Seuss” Park Melville

Great park for the bigger kids who love to explore & be active with some super cool Dr Seuss themed exercise stations.

Fully fenced playground with really cool rolling grassy & blue bumps throughout.

Fully Fenced Playground | BBQs | Toilets | Themed Exercise Stations | Large Grassed Area


Pioneers Park Bibra Lake

Two big playgrounds one for bigger kids with two tall slides, and a fenced toddler playground, alongside the beautiful Bibra Lake

Playground | Fully Fenced Toddler Playground | Picnic Shelters | BBQs | Toilets


Hossack Reserve, Parkwood

Small playground with great bike track with road markings and road signage

Small playground | Bike Track | No toilets | Large Grassed Area


Bannister Nature Playground Lynwood

Nature based play in a beautiful natural setting alongside Bannister Creek

Nature Based Play | Flying Fox | Nature Walk


Riverton Jetty Park

Nature based playground recommended for kids 5 years and under. Cafe right near play area with lovely Canning River views. Parking can be difficult on a busy day.

Nature based play | Toilets | Cafe Nearby | Water Play Feature | BBQ


Glasson Park East Fremantle

Great little fully fenced playground for kids of all ages

Fully fenced playground | BBQs | Picnic tables | Water fountain | Basketball ring | No toilets


John Tonkin Park East Fremantle

Big playground located right on the Swan River edge with smaller toddler playground and beautiful river swimming area

Playground | Toddler Playground | Toilets | Cafe | BBQs | Picnic Shelters | River Swimming Spot | Walking Paths


South Beach South Fremantle

Kids will love this pirate themed playground, they can walk the plank and climb all over this pirate ship! Two great cafes nearby too.

Beachside Playground | BBQ’s | Picnic Shelters | Large Gazebo | Wild Fig Cafe | South Beach Cafe | Toilets | Showers


Calleya Estate Playground Banjup

Adventure playground for all ages with a super tall slide, trampolies and lots more

Huge Slide | Trampolines | Swings | Sensory Play | Nature Play | BBQs | Picnic Tables | Water Fountain | Bike Paths | Basketball Hoop


Sir Walter Padbury Thornlie

Check out the huge dinosaur bones in the sand, and enjoy a play or run around on the big grassed area.

Playground | BBQs | Picnic Shelter | Large Grassed Area | Dinosaur Sighting | Cricket Nets | Free Parking


Partridge Way Reserve Thornlie

Great playground for families who like to be active together with lots or rope climb features and and exercise obstacle course

Playground | Exercise Equipment | Picnic Table | Basketball Hoop


Manning Park Hamilton Hill

Huge playground alongside the beautiful Manning Lake, makes a nice walk wih a play afterwards!

Playground | Lake Walk | Toilets | BBQs


Enright Reserve Hamilton Hill

Good mix of traditional and nature based play at this beautifully shaded park

Nature Based Play | Large Shelter | Large Grassed / Sports Area | Walk / Cycle Paths | No Toilets | No BBQ


Atwell Reserve

Great ropes challenge equipment for the bigger kids, and smaller playground equipment for the toddlers

Ropes Playground | Toddler Playground | Cricket Nets | Football Goals | Water Fountain | No Toilets (unless sports event on)


Coogee Beach Playground

Fantastic wooden pirate ship playground on the Coogee Beach foreshore near the Coogee Beach Life Saving Club

Playground | Grassed Area | Beach Access | Showers | Cafe Nearby | BBQs | Picnic Shelters


Rockingham Foreshore Pirate Ship Playground

Kids will love exploring this big pirate ship playground set under beautiful natural shade

Playground | Toilets | BBQs | Picnic Tables | Cafe Nearby | Close to the Beach


Fantasy Park Waikiki

Kids will love exploring the fantasy creatures throughout this adventure playgrounds.

Playground | Fun Sculptures | Toilets | BBQs | Shower | Picnic Shelters | Basketball Ring | Large Grassed Area


Litchfield Circle Wandi

Small little suburban nature based playground

Nature Based Play | Sheltered Picnic Table | No Toilets or BBQ


Piara Waters Sporting Complex

Cute little playground at the Piara Waters Sporting Complex

Small Playground | Toilets (only open if sporting event on) | Water Fountain | Large Grassed Area | Sensory Play


Piara Waters Aspiri Estate

Gorgeous suburban playground in a quiet part of Piara Waters.

Small Playground | Climbing Frame | Slide | Swing | Picnic Table | No Toilets | Sensory Play Features | Map


Providence Estate Adventure Playground

Adventure playground with big twisting slide, sand play, nature based play, ramps and more! Image credit: Instgram @providence_estate

Adventure Playground | Large Grassed Area | BBQs | No Toilets | MAP


Baldivis Parks Estate

Small playground with a few play features including 4 mini trampolines

Trampolines | Climbing Frame | Swing | Basketball Hoop | Picnic Tables | BBQs | No Toilets


Karridale Loop Park Baldivis

Big park with great playground and play features across two sections of the park. Great park for riding scooters and bikes too.

Playground | Picnic Tables | BBQs | Footpaths | No Toilets


Adventurescape Austin Lakes South Yunderup

Amazing farm themed adventure playground for not just a day of play but a day of adventure

Open To Public Dec 25th, 2015 | Adventure Playground | Farm Theme | Flying Fox | Toilets | BBQ | Picnic Shelters | Water Fountain

City / Central

Hyde Park North Perth

Awesome playground close to the city, with water playground

Playground | Water Playground | Lake Walk | Toilets | Drink Fountain | Disabled Swing | Climbing Trees


Kings Park – Synergy Parkland

Follow the dinosaur prints and find the ancient fossils. Playground and mist forest

Playground | Water Play Feature | Lake | Cafe | Toilets | Large Shelter | Dinosaur Sighting


Kings Park – Ivey Watson Lotterywest Family Area

Located near Sticky Beaks cafe – huge adventure play area suitable for the whole family

Fully Fenced Playground | Grassed Areas | Picnic Shelters | Large Shelter | Cafe


Cultural Centre Creative Playspace Northbridge

Right outside the Perth Museum entrance with lots of features to keep their creative sides busy, musical instruments, stepping stones, mirrors and more…

Sensory Playground | Seating | Cafes Nearby | Toilets in Museum


John Oldham Park, Perth

Located on Mounts Bay Road, this hidden playground is set amongst beautiful gardens and has a huge slide both kids and adults will love!

Playground | Large Slide | Waterfall | BBQs | Paid Parking


Variety Place Saw Avenue Kings Park

Kids will love exploring the tunnels and caves and climbing up to the fort at this huge nature based playground

Nature Based Playground | Toilets | BBQs | Picnic Tables | Water Fountains | Footpaths | Pavilion for Hire (Fees Apply)

Hills/East

Woodbridge Riverside Playground

Great wooden pirate ship playground, water play features and lots more to explore at this fantastic adventure playground

Fully Fenced Playground | Toilets | All Ability Play Features | Picnic Shelters | Flying Fox | Water Play Feature


Centennial Pioneer Park Gosnells

A beautiful slice of nature with this big playground nestled under the treetop walk and thick natural shade

Playground | Treetop Walk | BBQ | Picnic Tables | Toilets | Bush Walks

Whiteman Park Playground

Huge playground with something for all ages, full fenced (except for entry) and fully shaded.

Free Entry | Free Parking | Toilets | BBQs | Picnic Shelters | Free Water Playground (seasonal) Close By


St Leonards Park Daynton / West Swan

Shady adventure playground packed with features with something for all ages. A must visit if you are in the Swan Valley!

Big Playground | Toilets | BBQs | Picnic Shelters | Large Grassed Area


Livvis Place Whiteman Edge Brabham

Massive adventure playground for all ages and abilities near the Swan Valley

Adventure Play | Toddler Play | Swings | Water Play | Nature Based Play | All Abilities Play | Sensory Play | Toilets | BBQs | Picnic Tables | Cafe Nearby (reopening Jan 10th,2016)

We make every effort to ensure all this information is up to date but should be used as a guide only. Events do get cancelled or changed and venues can close without notice. Always follow the links provided for up to date information on an event or activity. If you know of a change or cancellation we’ve missed then please contact us to let us know.

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