After exploring Manning Park we noticed a small playground called Joel's Playground nearby so set off to find it tucked away in a new development in North Coogee. As we turned onto Reinforcement Parade from Anchorage Drive we were delighted by a beautiful sculpture of C.Y. O'Connor on his horse. Around the statue we found plaques with historical insights into this area....some of them were even embedded with gold! As we had crossed Anchorage Drive to read the plaques on tha

Tucked away in the Annie's Landing section of Ellenbrook Estate this lovely nature playground is set in natural bush. Access is off Banrock Drive and parking is available off Inglis Avenue. You can plan a longer play here as there are toilets, barbecues, picnic benches and a drink fountain. This playspace has been designed for different age groups through the use of “play pockets”, connected by meandering pathways. The natural bush surrounds enhance the earthy tones of the p

Dianella Regional Open Space has a nature based playground designed to challenge children. It includes a large area of stepped blocks, rocks and sandbags for balancing and climbing as well as a climbing wall. There are ropes, balancing beams, caves and swings alongside sand, water and mud play. The toddler playground, which is shaded in summer, has more traditional play equipment scaled down for the little ones. The playground area has (limited) picnic tables, barbecues and

After exploring South Fremantle in search of urban street art there were two more locations on South Street in White Gum Valley so we decided to explore Booyeembara Park and then wander through White Gum Valley to South Street to look for the art. Booyeembara Park was lovely but we equally enjoyed wandering through the streets of White Gum Valley which was full of whimsical surprises including Valley Park and the White Gum Valley Community Orchard. We entered Booyeembara Pa

Warradale Park Nature Play Area is part of the larger Warradale Park which is encircled by Warradale Terrace in Landsdale. The Nature Play Area is fully fenced with dual child proof gates to ensure the safety of your child within the play area. Parking is located just up the road at the Warradale Community Centre. There are also toilets located at the Community Centre. A drink fountain and several picnic tables are located within the fenced Nature Play Area. Much of the

May Drive Playground situated on May Drive in Kings Park is a dinosaur themed playground that will take your kids back in time. Lycopod Island is surrounded by water and as it is not fenced the playground is recommended for children 6 years and over. As the playground is quite extensive it is not always easy to keep eyes on your kids unless you follow them around. For younger children try the Ivey Watson Playground which is designed for children under 6 or if you have both