Are there free barbecues at Scarborough Beach?

Yes. Free gas barbecues are available in the beachfront parks, first-come, first-served.

Is there a playground at Scarborough Beach?

Yes. There are several playgrounds just behind the dunes, including on the main foreshore.

Can I hold a party in a Scarborough park?

Small gatherings are fine. Larger events may need a booking or permit from the City of Stirling.

Are dogs allowed in Scarborough parks?

Dogs must usually be on a lead, except in designated off-leash areas. Check local signs.

Are there lake parks in Scarborough?

Yes. Several parks between the dunes and Doubleview have lakes.

Public Parks Scarborough Perth | Playgrounds, BBQs, Lakes & Reserves

Parks at a glance

Managed by: the City of Stirling, free for everyone.
Beachfront: playgrounds behind the dunes, free gas barbecues, toilets and lawns.
Inland: lake parks between the dunes and Doubleview, Hastings Street reserve and Ventnor Street park.
Access: all are close to the coastal cycle path along West Coast Highway.

Beachfront park with playground at Scarborough, Perth — One of several playgrounds just behind the beach dunes.

Beachfront parks

Behind the dunes at Scarborough and Brighton Beach are grassy parks with playgrounds, shade, toilets and free gas barbecues only metres from the sand. They are perfect for family picnics and birthday parties. At night rabbits hop out of the dunes to feed on the lawns. The foreshore also includes Sunset Hill, the skate park and the Scarborough Beach Pool.

Lake and neighbourhood parks

Lake park in Scarborough, Perth — Lakes are a feature of parks between the dunes and Doubleview.

Lakes are a feature of Scarborough's parks in the hollow between the beach dunes and Doubleview, attracting waterbirds and walkers. Other favourites include the public reserve at the southern end of Hastings Street and the park on Ventnor Street, one of many green spaces in northern Scarborough.

Parks along the coastal cycle path

All Scarborough parks are an easy ride from the cycle path along West Coast Highway. Ride north to the beach park at Hillarys, metres from the Hillarys Yacht Club and beach — see the coastline from Scarborough to Hillarys. The Scarborough–Trigg heritage trail links several parks and historic sites.