Family Friendly Resources

Ready to get going on some nature play adventures, but not sure where to start? We’ve done the hard work for you!

Our team loves walking, cycling, playing, swimming and exploring our beautiful state; from beaches to rivers, national parks to neighbourhood playgrounds, and even our own backyards, and over the years we’ve developed a collection of resources for families and educators, all designed to help you take part in nature play as a family.

Family Friendly Nature Play Resources

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Find Place to Explore with Play in WA

Find amazing places to visit with your family with our searchable Play in WA map. Filter spaces according to play and accessibility features, and available amenities.

Explore Play in WA

Talk N Walk Cards & App

Taking a Talk N Walk together is a great way to get outside to move, talk and connect in nature as a family. A Talk N Walk can be facilitated through our free Talk N Walk App or using a set of our printed Talk N Walk Conversation Cards.

Talk N Walk App
Talk N Walk Cards
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National Parks for Kids Every Kid in a Park Program

Family Friendly National Parks

Find out more about twenty family-friendly national parks selected from all across the state – from John Forrest National Park in Perth to Karijini National Park in the Pilbara.

National Parks Information

More Places to Play & Explore

Check out this collection of articles sharing our pick of the best places to play according to the specific category;

A photo of the Swan River taken from Matilda Bay Reserve. Green grass and a park bench can be seen in the foreground of the image. The midground is made up of the river, on which float a pontoon and some boats. The clear blue sky is above, and some buildings can be seen in the distance.
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Play Trails App

We’ve partnered with local governments and community organisations to bring you a series of outdoor scavenger hunts that provide a super fun and unique way to explore walk trails, historic buildings, community artworks, playgrounds, the environment and more! All available on our free Play Trails app.

About the Play Trails App

Printable Resources

Our collection of free nature play printables includes fun printable lists of play ideas for kids and families, and easy outdoor games and activities to enjoy together.

Printable Resource Library
Nature Walk Bingo Game Printable
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All Weather Play Ideas

Whether it is a hot sunny summers day, or a wet, cold, and rainy day there is a nature play activity that is perfect for all kinds of weather! Check out these fun nature play activities and ideas for all weather.

All Weather Play Ideas

Nature & Me Cards

The Nature & Me activity cards are a set of 54 nature-based activity cards developed to help children identify ways to feel more calm, present and connected through nature-based activities.

More About Nature & Me
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  • This photograph shows an aerial walkway that was built through and over green trees. The walkway has a brown wooden path. The beams and netting of the structure are grey, with some parts featuring brown wood panels. Children are on either side of the walkway, with two (2) kids walking toward the right and looking at the camera. The blue sky can be seen above the structure and tree foliage.
  • Riverside Gardens Bank
  • This photo shows the Gija Jumulu (Giant Boab) on the right of the image. The tree is light brown/cream in colour and has a thick, chunky trunk and thin branches. A man is standing at a lookout, which features a stone barrier wall and a cream and red coloured handrail. The lookout provides views of the Swan River, which appears blue in colour. The sky above is full of white fluffy clouds with small patches of blue visible
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  • Two people sitting on a rock ledge on the edge of the natural pool at Serpentine Falls. The pool is a deep blue/green colour. Green trees and bushland can be seen in the distance.
  • A photo of a wide, sealed path winding through bushland in Serpentine National Park.
  • Jackadder Lake Woodlands Lake and Birdlife