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...
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...
Local Parks with Scooter and Bike Paths
We've listed some of the best local parks to take the kids where they can burn off some energy on their scooter or bike. Maybe it's time to take the training wheels off, or...
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...
6 Things to Consider When Planning a Road Trip with Kids
With school holidays just around the corner, one of our local mums shares her tips on what to consider when planning a road trip with kids. It can be quite overwhelming thinking about how...
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...
Frederick Baldwin Park (Kardinya) – Playground Review
Two playgrounds are located at Frederick Baldwin Park, Kardinya. Both playgrounds are surrounded by a beautiful man-made lake with two fountains. Ducks swim merrily across the lake while the corellas pick their meals on...
Glasson Park (East Fremantle) – Playground Review
Glasson Park in East Freo looks deceptively small from the outside, but there's loads to keep kids entertained for hours. It's shaded, gated, close to coffee and has so much to offer.
The double-storey playground...
Local Toy Libraries – What they are & how to join
Toy libraries are not-for-profit organisations, run by volunteers, that help you keep up with the ever changing set of interests and skills of your children, without having to spend at the shops every 6...
Nature-Based Playgrounds in and around Melville
Are you looking to get your kids outside and playing in nature? Are you happy to pack a towel, change of clothes for your kids to get dirty or wet with water play? Nature...