Love them or hate them this little park pays homage to the amazing arachnid! Located on the corner of McCabe Street and Hutchinson Avenue in Mosman Park this little pocket park will let the kids discover the anatomy of a spider by checking out the oversize sculptures. The wooden sculptures look amazingly life like! Mt Lyell Park across the road offers wide green spaces if you want to stop for a snack or a picnic and stunning river views. Parking may be available on the s

Another of Perth's most popular walks is the 3.5km dog friendly (on lead) circuit around Lake Monger (Galup). It is an easy flat walk or ride suitable for prams and wheelchairs or for the kids to ride bikes or scooters. I even saw somebody rollerblading around! It will take you around 45 minutes to an hour. There are two older but shaded playgrounds along the way and the brand new Nature Playground in the south western corner as well as several points of interest to stop at

This park offers two playgrounds within the one fenced area - a large nature play area separated from the traditional playground by a large open grassed area suitable for gentle ball games. Although the park is fully fenced and gated at entry points it is a large park and there is no line of sight from one end to the other. The Mt Hawthorn Community Centre sits in between and has toilet facilities. There are barbecues and picnic benches near the toddler playground. Official

This small local playground in suburban Wellard is set amongst mature shady trees. The play areas are built around existing tree trunks, logs and rocks interspersed with metal cubby frames, tyres, concrete tunnels and softfall. The whole playground is set in a deep soft mulch which was a little heavy to wade through but the kids will love it although I would hesitate to wheel a pram through it. Children could crawl or toddle through the mulch bare foot for a sensory experien

This large nature based play space is located on Wordsworth Avenue at the edge of Yokine Reserve. The play space is completely enclosed with double gated entry/exit points. Set under mature trees much of the play space is shaded. Paths wander through landscaped gardens adding to the appeal and separating the various play areas. The play space features a wooden log balance course, carved wooden animal statues, spinning poles, double see-saws, two spinning roundabouts -

Kwinana Adventure Park is an award winning play space located in Calista and is absolutely worth the trip to visit. Built under large shady trees and with a large landscaped car park attached this playground is easy to access and so big you can easily spend a day here. This all ages all abilities play space is designed to inspire imaginations and challenge expectations. The play space is made up of six main areas all contained within the double gated fences. Take the kids to

The corner of Saw Avenue and May Drive in Kings Park has been the site of a natural playground since 1974 but refurbishments in 2009 and 2014 have turned this into a beautiful natural play area with nature play features including interesting wood carvings. The playground features an elevated fort, tunnels and climbing rocks, rope courses and nets, and balancing logs and steps. Paved pathways wind through the landscaping with little play nooks tucked away in the bush. Th

Bushmead is a new development built on the old Commonwealth owned rifle range. It features The Giant Playground, Rushmore Green Toddler Playground and the Kadina Bush Trail which has been developed in conjunction with Nature Play WA and features as one of the trails on their app. THE GIANT PLAYGROUND This playground takes advantage of mature trees for shade and has lots open green space surrounding it. The playground is designed around three giants: Snottygobble, Argyle an

Located around and behind the Subiaco Arts Centre these gardens stretch between Hamersley and Bagot Roads. This is a delightful park just a few hundred metres from Subiaco’s main street and right next to Subiaco Primary School. Parking is available at the Arts Centre but fees apply weekdays. Be aware that if an event is on or during school drop off and pick up finding a spot may be difficult. Walking past the Arts Centre we found the artwork Nel Raggo In the Ray based on

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

You will find this treasure of a park on the eastern side of Macdonald Park in Padbury. Part Nature Playground, part bike skills track this little gem has plenty of parking either off Giles Avenue or MacDonald Avenue. There are no toilet facilities but there is a drinking fountain. A dual use footpath encircles the nearby playing fields. The "road" winds itself in and around the magnificent trees and is very realistic with tight hairpin turns, lane markings, pedestrian cro

There is more to Cottesloe than the iconic beach view of the Indiana or the magnificent Sculptures by the Sea held each year in early March. The Cottesloe Coastal Walk Challenge is about finding 30 walking along the coast north or south from the main beach. We chose to walk south following the dual use footpath along Marine Parade. This provided stunning ocean views out to Rottnest Island, Fremantle Harbour and even Garden Island heading south and stunning views of Cottesl

May Drive Parkland and the Arthur Fairall Playground are situated on May Drive in Kings Park. The playground is dinosaur themed and kids can travel back in time to Lycopod Island, which is surrounded by water. Around Lycopod Island you can explore the stromatolites from the boardwalk or get wet under the "shower" trees. Lycopod Island and the playground are not fenced so the playground is recommended for children 6 years and over. As the playground is quite extensive it is no

It was a cool summer's morning when we met at Keane's Point Reserve in Peppermint Grove. The kids had a little play on the playground while the adults got their coffee fix at Freshwater's Cafe (great location and excellent coffee) before we set off along a section of the Mosman Park Heritage Trail. Walking along the Mosman Bay Foreshore we appreciated the stunning views out across the Swan River. This area is obviously a popular sport for all sorts of boats. Passing the f