Thomson Bay (north), Wadjemup/Rottnest Island
The north section of Thomson Bay is a lovely little beach where families can picnic on the sand or at the shaded tables while children paddle in the ocean or build sandcastles on the beach.
Youth friendly
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Lake Goollelal Boardwalk, Kingsley
Lake Goollelal sits within Yellagonga Regional Park on Whadjuk Noongar country. The accessible boardwalk winds out over the water and is fringed by paperbarks and flooded gums.
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Freshwater Bay and Keane’s Point Playground, Peppermint Grove
Freshwater Bay and Keane’s Point Playground, Peppermint Grove 3 Lilla St, Peppermint Grove Enjoy scenic views of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) under shady mature trees, while kids play on the swings, slides and climbing frames, or head down to the river’s edge to build sandcastles, splash about and spot jellyfish. Arrive early on sunny…
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Garvey Park, Ascot
Garvey Park, Ascot 1 Fauntleroy Ave, Ascot Garvey Park sits on the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) in Ascot, on Whadjuk Boodjar. With its shaded sail-covered playground, riverside picnic lawns and a boardwalk winding out across the wetlands, it’s an easy, low-key spot for families to combine active play with quiet nature exploration. Play Features Climb:…
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Bibra Lake Regional Playground
Bibra Lake Regional Playground Progress Drive, Bibra Lake Bibra Lake, known to the Noongar people as Walliabup, has been a significant camping and gathering site for thousands of years, and the Regional Playground weaves this heritage directly into its design. Purpose-built for inclusive nature play, it offers wheelchair-friendly paths, sensory water and sound features, Indigenous…
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Bob Gordon Playground, BMX Track and Reserve
Bob Gordon Playground, BMX Track and Reserve 10 Benningfield Rd, Bull Creek WA 6149 Bob Gordon Reserve in Bull Creek combines imaginative play – with a unique space theme – with open bushland spaces. The reserve is located in an area significant to the Whadjuk Beeliar people, who used the Bull Creek Wetlands as a…
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Shelley Beach Park Playground and Foreshore, Riverton
Shelley Beach Park Playground and Foreshore, Riverton Opposite/267 Riverton Dr N, Shelley WA 6148 Set on the banks of Djarlgarro Beelier (Canning River), Shelley Beach Foreshore is a beautiful riverside place for play, picnics and exploring nature. The Shelley Beach Playground provides beautiful river views, as well as a fully fenced play space that is…
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Whitfords Nodes Park
Whitfords Nodes Park, Playground and Beach, Hillarys Whitfords Ave, Hillarys WA 6025 Whitfords Nodes Park and Playground is a coastal adventure spot with something for everyone, from nature play and climbing challenges to walking trails, wide open spaces and easy access to the beach. The park is located on Whadjuk Noongar Country, and the broader…
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May Drive Parkland (Dinosaur Playground)
May Drive Parkland(Dinosaur Playground) May Dr, Kings Park Nestled within Kaarta Koomba (Kings Park), May Drive Parkland offers a beautiful mix of nature play, open green spaces and picnic areas surrounded by towering trees and seasonal flowers. Families can enjoy accessible walking paths, the nearby Zamia Cafe and a range of play opportunities including large climbable sculptures from the dinosaur age. Play Features Climb:…
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Dyoondalup Point Walter Reserve
Dyoondalup Point Walter Reserve, Bicton Honour Ave, Bicton WA Nestled on the Debarl Yerrigan (Swan River) in Bicton is Dyoondalup (Point Walter Reserve), meaning “place of long flowing white hair” or “place of white sand” in Whadjuk Noongar language. It was named for the vast sandbar the Dreamtime figure Djunda is said to have left…
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Riverside Gardens, Bayswater
Riverside Gardens, Bayswater King William St, Bayswater Riverside Gardens is a riverside park with a fully fenced playground for toddlers and young children. With open grassed areas, sealed paths, an enclosed dog exercise area, and handy facilities like barbeques, picnic shelters, toilets and drink fountains, it’s an easy spot for a relaxed family outing. Play…
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Baldivis Recreation Space
Baldivis Recreation Space 531 Eighty Rd, Baldivis A colourful play space with a high rope tunnel and opportunities for sand and water play sits in the shade of two beautiful tuart trees. Accompanied by a ninja course and skate park, and a cafe right next door, it’s a great spot for the whole family! Play Features Climb: climbing net, ninja course Swing: traditional…
