New Playground at Peter Ellis Park

Here at Melville Mums, we’re always on the look out for new places to go and things to do with the kids. Here’s all the details on a playground in Leeming that’s a welcome addition for local families.


Located at Peter Ellis Park in Leeming, this new playground has something for children of all ages. It may seem small but, with lots of different play equipment, it’s enough to keep even the most energetic kids entertained.

The play equipment includes a slide, climbing wall, nature play-inspired swinging bridge, monkey bars, fireman’s pole, climbing net and nest swing. And there is, of course, lots of sand to dig and play in!

The playground is situated at one end of a massive reserve with ample open space to kick a ball around, and there are even basketball courts a short distance away.

There are no toilets at the park itself, but the playground directly backs onto Leeming Forum where there are public amenities, cafes and shops.

As with many Perth playgrounds, the main disappointment is the lack of shade sails, meaning the sand and equipment is likely to get very hot during the summer. That aside, it’s a great little play space for families in Leeming and surrounding suburbs.

Where: Peter Ellis Park, off Farrington Rd, Leeming (between Striker Indoor Sports & Fitness and Leeming Forum)


For more great parks and playgrounds in the local area, check out our must-visit fenced playgrounds in Melville.

The Lowdown on Street Libraries

If you’ve ever come across a Street Library – or “Little Library” – in your neighbourhood, you may have wondered what it’s all about. So, here’s a bit of info on how you and your family can get involved in this wonderful community initiative.

The Street Library movement officially began in Sydney in November 2015 as a free, easily-accessible way to encourage literacy and community. It has now grown to a network of more than 1500 across Australia, with more and more popping up.

So, how does it work?

The concept is simple – take a book, leave a book. You can either give the borrowed book back to the Street Library network or share it with a friend.

Anyone can have a Street Library in their front yard. All you have to do is either build or buy a “Little Library”, fill it with books then register your library on the Street Library website so others in the local area can make use of it. You may even find that others will have books they’d like to donate. Customising your library is a great way to get those creative juices flowing, and no doubt the kids will love getting involved too!

“Take a Book, Give a Book, Share a Book”

Here is a list of the Street Libraries currently registered in the Melville area:

Attadale
– La Petite Bibliothèque de Rue, 13 Campion Crescent

Myaree
– Books on Bolas, 11 Bolas Court
– Words on Widdicombe, 29 Widdicombe St

Palmyra
– Melville Cares Community Library, 21-23 Hammad Street

Melville
– 54a Coleman Crescent
– Little House on the McLean, 56 McLean St

Mount Pleasant
– The Book Nook, 43 Ogilvie Rd, (Cnr Rookwood St)

If you know of any others, or you’re thinking of setting up a new Street Library, join us in the Melville Mums Facebook group or leave a comment below.

To learn more about the initiative, or to register your interest in having your own Street Library, head to streetlibrary.org.au.

New Playground at Peter Ellis Park

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Here at Melville Mums, we're always on the look out for new places to go and things to do with the kids. Here's all...

The Lowdown on Street Libraries

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If you've ever come across a Street Library - or "Little Library" - in your neighbourhood, you may have wondered what it's all about....