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Looking for Toddler Activities in Perth?

Trying to find new activities for you and your toddler to do can be challenging, this page will give you a few ideas of fun, free (or cheap) places you can go.

Parks | Animals |Museums |Water | Libraries| Music | Craft| Gym
 

Best Parks For Toddlers in Perth

Perth has so many fantastic parks for toddlers, here are a few of our favourites:
Kings Park Lottery West Family Area – This play area has something for all ages under 5.  There is a dedicated under 2 year old play area with baby appropriate equipment  and sand pit.   

The café ‘Sticky Beaks’ is reasonably priced and even has a play pen where you could watch your crawling baby safely while you enjoy a coffee.   The play area has full toilet facilities, including small toddler toilets. For older children visit the Synergy Park area in Kings Park that has a creative dinosaur theme. 

Jackadder Lake Reserve, Rosewood Ave Woodlands – This is a beautiful spot, excellent park with sunshade during the summer months next to a tranquil lake.  Public toilet facilities close to the play area. 

Faulkner Park Playground, Belmont – This play area rivals Kings Park, it has a dedicated toddler play area for under 2 year olds, is fully fenced with secure latches on all gates.  For older children there is a flying fox and other equipment.  The draw card of this park is that it has a central volcano, a footpath spirals its way up to the top of the volcano and mist emerges from the top simulating smoke!  A café and toilets are close by.  More Information on the Council Website.

Lake Monger Reserve, Wembley – This is another great play ground for kids.  There are also ducks and swans close to the play area and a mobile ice cream van is often parked in the car park.  Toilets are a long walk away. If you are up for a walk the circuit around Lake Monger is 3.5 km, flat, beautiful and pram friendly.

Matilda Bay, JH Abrahams Reserve – A great playground by the water, kids can go for a dip in the river and clean up in the outside shower.  There is a 10 min walk along the water to the kiosk.

Whiteman’s Park – located in the Swan Valley, 25 minutes from Perth CBD.  Whiteman’s park has a ‘village’ that includes children’s playgrounds, a wading pool, old fashioned lolly shop, craft shop, gallery and an old printing press.  There is a reasonably priced café and toilets.  There are often special activities and events on at the park.  www.whitemanpark.com.au

Sir James Mitchell, South Perth Esplanade – another excellent children’s playground by the water.  Toilets and Kiosk close by.

Pirate Ship Park, Heathcote Reserve Applecross – this park sits high up on the hill and provides a glorious view over the Swan River.  The main feature of this park is a massive wooden pirate ship with slides, ladders and tunnels all worked in to the structure.  This section of the park is best suited to children over 3 and there is a smaller boat and play area for younger children.  There is a kiosk on site, toilets, BBQ's and lots of shade.  The park is on Duncraig rd Applecross.

Animal Activities for Toddlers in Perth

Landsdale Farm – Be greeted by ‘Joey’ the talking cockatoo, see chickens, pigs, sheep, llamas, rabbits, ponies, turkeys and much more.   There is also a huge vegetable and herb garden and undercover sun safe play ground.  The kiosk now has a large menu to choose from.  During school holidays they have damper and billy tea making demonstrations aswell as pony and cart rides.  $3 entry fee. 80 Landsdale Rd Darch.  Well worth a visit.

City Farm Perth, East Perth – Organic Community Garden.   Visit the chickens, rabbits, fish and other animals and see an organic vegetable garden at work.  They have and organic market on Saturday mornings.   For more information visit city farm perth’s website www.cityfarmperth.org.au

Museums for Toddlers to Visit in Perth

Western Australian Museum – The Discovery Centre is great for kids and there is always something new with the variety of other exhibits.  Make sure you have a look at the preserved shark around the back of the museum near the café. Free entry, gold coin donation.  Catch the train to Perth Station or park in the Perth Cultural Centre Car Park. For more information visit www.museum.wa.gov.au James Street, Perth.

Art Gallery – Wonderland, a family activity space for kids.  Explore different textures, build a 3D puzzle and discover secrets about colour.   At the Perth Cultural Centre, open 10am – 5pm.  Free, gold coin donation.  Catch the train to Perth Station or park in the Perth Cultural Centre Car Park. For more information visit www.artgallery.wa.gov.au

Rail Transport Museum Bassendean – This is a great Sunday afternoon outing, the museum has several steam trains you can walk through and pretend to drive.  There is an electric model train set and small playground.  Run by volunteers the museum seems to be loved by children and train enthusiast alike. Cost $5 adults & $2 children (4 – 14 years).  Open Sunday 1 – 5pm, Wednesdays during school holidays 1 – 4pm.  136 Railway Parade, Bassendean.  For more information visit the train museum site.

Castledare Miniature Railway – For kids that love trains Castledare Miniature Railway is a real treat.  $5 for adults and $2.50 for children for a ride on a miniature steam or diesel train.  Don't forget enclosed foot wear for anyone travelling on the trains.  Running on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.  Check www.castledare.com.au for further details.

Water Activities for Toddlers in Perth

Maylands Waterland - Children’s water paradise, perfect for toddlers.  With several shallow pools, fountains, slides and a water canal (great for watching toy boats or leaves float down, this is a great place for babies and toddlers.  There is a low to the ground playground, so you do not need to worry about your child falling off the equipment, a kiosk and Putt Putt golf for the older kids. Clarkson Road Maylands. $3.10 adults & $2.60 children (under 2 free), open November – March only.

Hilary’s Boat Harbour – With its calm waters and shaded playground on the beach Hilary’s Boat Harbour is a great day out for toddlers.

Library Rhyme Time for Babies and Toddlers

An outing to the library is always a great activity.  Many libraries have specific sessions for babies or toddlers that are free to attend and include nursery rhymes, songs, books and often arts and crafts.  Ask at your local library if they run these sessions here are a few:

The Place - State Library of Western Australia
Perth's best kept secret for babies and toddlers is 'The Place' at The State Library.  Not many people seem to know about it yet so when ever we visit there are only a few people there.  It is situated on the mezzanine level for children and families.  It is a wonderful resource for parents and children who are looking for a fun, free and interesting activity especially on a rainy day.  Share stories, play with puppets, dress up, get crafty and explore online stories.  Check the website for school holiday activities.  Open 7 days.  There is a coffee shop downstairs, parking is easy in the Library car park and cost a few dollars.
 

Music & Dance Classes
Rhymes & Chimes at Loftus Community Centre contact 0410 236 846
Toddler Jam - Inglewood Civic Centre, Wed and Fri 9.30am
Wiggly Woo - Mount Hawthorn Community Centre on Scarborough Beach Rd.  Tues and Fri mornings 9.30 and 10.30.
 

Craft For Mum
Mt Lawley Neighbourhood Learning Centre - Has craft classes and course for Mum and an excellent crèche for your little one.


Toddler and Baby Gyms
Toddler Gym at Subiaco PCYC  - Tues, Wed & Thurs, 10.30am free play babies - 3years.  11.30am 3 & 4 year olds structured gym.  $5, contact 08 93882053
Toddler Gym at Scarborough PCYC - Tues & Fri.  9am Ages 1 - 1.5yrs, 9.40am 1.5 - 2.5yrs, 10.30 2.5 - 4.5yrs.  173 Gildercliffe St Scarborough, ph 08 9245 3844
Gymbaroo - Balcatta, Booragoon, Brighton, Dianella, Joondalup, Nedlands

Play Centres
Monkey Bars Play and Learn Centre  - Canning Vale
The Beach House Kids Fun Centre - Osborne Park
Toddler Town - Morley
 

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