Parks, Playgrounds & Pools
The Skate Park - The Esplanade
Along the Esplanade, visit our Esperance Youth Precinct Skate Park, right next to the beach. Extremely popular with children of all ages and abilities. A great intergenerational hang-out hub.
Adventureland Park - The Esplanade
Located on The Esplanade near the Taylor Street Jetty. With a giant ship and slide, flying fox, climbing whale, a basketball court, fenced playground and adventure playspace, ponds with ducks, clock tower, and a mini steam train
Esperance Miniature Railway - Taylor Street
All aboard for a fun train ride around the Adventure Land Park. Located along The Esplanade, and within Adventureland Park, this miniature trail traverses around ponds, a bridge and through a tunnel, providing a thrill for the younger members of your family. Operating between 10.00am to 4.00pm, every weekend during the months of October to April, and daily during school holidays.
Esperance Mini Golf & Jolly Jalopy Hire - The Esplanade
You’ll find this 18-hole indoor mini golf course along The Esplanade, near the Adventure Land Park. Jolly Jalopies are also available for hire. Great family fun for everyone. Open daily during school holiday and most weekends.
All Abilities Playground - The Esplanade
A playground built for children of all abilities in a secure environment. Located directly next to the James Street Beach Enclosure, across the road from the Pier Hotel. Ablutions, shade shelters and BBQ facilities are all close at hand.
Nature Playground - Jetty Headland
A nature inspired playground with textural features designed to enhance the senses. Located near several popular food, juice and coffee vans. You’ll find this playground at the Jetty Headland down along the Foreshore.
Bay of Isles Leisure Centre - Black Street
Situated on Black Street, the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre provides a choice of three heated pools, spa, sauna, gym, fitness classes, personal training, a crèche, and learn to swim programs. Enjoy a coffee at the Wet Deck Café whilst watching your children have fun playing on the large inflatables.
Beaches for Babes
Best Beaches for Bubs & Children
Esperance is famous for its clear turquoise water and white sand. The most child friendly beaches that have little to no swell are: the Foreshore from Taylor Street Jetty all the way to Castletown Quays and also out at Bandy Creek Boat Harbour.
Creative, Colourful & Cultural
Located on Norseman Road opposite the beach, The Cannery is a vibrant community arts centre delivering exhibitions, and workshops to both locals and visitors. It regularly offers specialised children’s art classes and group activities during school holidays.
A great place where you can quietly relax on comfy couches, access the internet (free WIFI or use a computer for a small charge) and read the latest newspaper publications. Located on Windich Street, the Library has a designated children’s area, and on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30am everyone is welcome to come along, hear a story, sing some songs and create some crafts. The Library also provides school holidays programs for children.
One of WA’s most outstanding regional museums, the Esperance Municipal Museum contains historical objects from the 1800’s right through to the modern day, including parts of the 1979 Skylab, which was Americas’ first space station. There are plenty of displays and artefacts to discover. It’s the perfect rainy day option. Check their Facebook page or website for current opening hours.
Animal Adventures
Relax with the Roos
There are numerous National Parks and Nature Reserves throughout the Esperance region. One of the most popular is Cape le Grand National Park, which is famous for its friendly kangaroos that hang out at Lucky Bay, located only 65kms from town. There are public BBQs provided and a snack and coffee van as well during the warmer months.
Cuddle cute rabbits, hand-feed alpacas, pat the hairy Highland cattle, or marvel at the reptiles. There are lots of different animals to see and learn about out at the Esperance Bird and Animal Park. Enjoy a bite to eat in the café – their $10 all day breakfast is very popular. Open Thursday to Monday 9am-4pm, and every day during school holidays. (Norseman-Coolgardie Highway, 13km from town.)