Keep Your Cool at These Local Swimming Pools
With the summer upon us, you might be looking for some ideas on where to keep cool. Whether you want some me-time by swimming some lengths or you need somewhere for the little ones...
Marmion Reserve (Melville) – Playground Review
The playground at Marmion Reserve, Melville is situated next to the lake behind the Melville Junior Football Club, and is a lovely little play space.
There is a great range of play equipment suitable for...
Manning Park Playground (Hamilton Hill) – Playground Review
Manning Park playground is a play space that shows off castle-like equipment, while being surrounded by the beautiful Manning Lake. The playground is full of exciting ramps leading up to bridges connecting different forts...
The Teal Pumpkin Project – Inclusive Trick-or-Treating
Halloween can be a tricky time for families managing food allergies, with many traditional Halloween treats being unsafe for children with life-threatening food allergies.
In Australia, food allergies are estimated to affect 1-2% of adults...
Pirate Ship Playground at Goolugatup Heathcote (Applecross)
The pirate ship playground in the Goolugatup Heathcote Reserve in Applecross is consistently rated as one of the best play spaces in the local area, and it's easy to see why.
Set in the...
Dog-Friendly Beaches in and around the Melville area
Next time you're planning a trip to the beach, there's no need to leave your furry family member at home. We've listed some of the local dog friendly beaches in and around the City...
Brandwood Reserve (Leeming) – Playground Review
Brandwood Reserve playground is a small playspace in the suburbs, shaded by established trees and shade sails (thank heavens for this when we’re in the middle of a scorching summer heatwave!) It’s quite difficult...
Newhaven Robot Park (Piara Waters) – Playground Review
Robot Park is a little drive from Melville, but it's worth it! Featuring a Flying Fox, climbing walls, nets, platforms, ladders, slides and swings, there's so much to do. There's also a robot head...
Kadidjiny Park (Melville) – Playground Review
When you drive past Kadidjiny Park in Melville not much can be seen through the surrounding trees save for the iconic red and white stripy poles. But looks can be deceiving - the area...
Frank Gibson Park (Fremantle) – Playground Review
Frank Gibson park in Fremantle is a little gem located on Forrest Street and Wilkinson Street, hidden behind the netball courts. There's a great range of play equipment for children to play on, providing...