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Braithwaite Park

πŸ“ Mount Hawthorn, WA

β˜…4.6(604 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Fully fenced four-zone park in Mount Hawthorn with a nature-inspired adventure area featuring two flying foxes and dirt-and-water play, plus a separate dedicated toddler playground. Free BBQs, clean toilets, and open grassed areas on-site.

βœ“ Fully fencedβœ“ Flying foxesβœ“ Separate toddler zoneβœ“ Free BBQsβœ“ Clean toiletsβœ“ All ages

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for mixed-age families where toddlers and school-age children need genuinely separate spaces. The full fencing with gates lets parents supervise younger children without restricting older ones on the flying foxes. The BBQ facilities and clean toilets make it viable for a multi-hour visit or a birthday party without needing to leave the site.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Arrive before the morning peak to secure street parking β€” it fills quickly on weekends
⏰The community centre toilets are large, clean, and stocked β€” use them rather than searching elsewhere
🎟️A cafe is directly across the road for coffee without leaving the park precinct
πŸš—The adventure zone's flying foxes suit children aged 5+ with enough upper-body strength

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Bella West

5 months ago

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β€œBeautiful fully fenced and shady playground, suitable for all ages really with a nature scape inspired side and a toddler sized one separated by the community centre (which boast large, clean, well stocked toilets!). The only downside is parking is a bit restricted and since it’s such a nice park it’s certainly busier in that morning tea time but otherwise a lovely place to catch up with friends!”

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Clare β€œFloxx”

10 months ago

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β€œA fabulous park and playground. Plenty of open space plus 2 playgrounds. One classic (plastic covered climbing frames, slides and swings) and one adventure (full of dirt and water and flying foxes) Public toilets and free BBQ available. Plenty of cafe close by.”

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Emily Elmlund

a year ago

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β€œFantastic playground for children of all ages. The toddler playground is new and a great addition to the park. It is all fenced in, with BBQs, toilets, waterplay, flying foxes. A great place to have a party. There is a cafe across the road to get coffee.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Flying fox

47 reviews

Nature playground

28 reviews

Shade

24 reviews

Picnic area

15 reviews

Fully fenced

14 reviews

Overview

Braithwaite Park is fully fenced with self-closing gates and divided into two distinct play zones: an adventure area with two flying foxes, dirt-and-water play elements, and climbing structures, and a separate toddler playground with age-scaled equipment. The community centre next door houses large, clean, well-stocked toilets. BBQ facilities, picnic tables, shaded and open grassed areas, and a cafe directly across the road complete the offering.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

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