Play trails

Explore, play and learn in nature

Turn a simple walk into something more engaging with the City of Stirling’s Play Trails. Designed for families and curious explorers, these interactive outdoor experiences combine nature, discovery and a sense of fun across four of the City’s most scenic reserves, as well as one at Scarborough Beach.

Each trail invites you to explore at your own pace while uncovering stories about local landscapes, wildlife and ecosystems along the way.

Choose your adventure

The City of Stirling's Play Trails are located within five unique areas, each offering a different experience:

A family walking along the Scarborough Beach foreshore

Scarborough Beach

Explore the Scarborough Beach esplanade while learning about marine life, surf and skate culture and the stories behind the public art.
A woman and three kids walking on a path

Herdsman Lake

Follow the Oliver Seymour Boardwalk on a ‘creepy crawly’ Play Trail featuring insects, reptiles and spiders that help sustain the lake’s ecosystem.
The Lake Gwelup Story Trail

Lake Gwelup Reserve

Wander a peaceful lakeside trail to discover unique plants and trees, and interesting animals that make their nests and homes here.
Trigg Bushland Reserve

Trigg Bushland Reserve

Uncover unique flora and fauna and learn about indigenous uses of plants at this class-A reserve that was once a popular fishing and camping spot for Nyoongar people.
Star Swamp Tree Trail

Star Swamp Tree Trail

Discover the secret life of trees from beautiful banksia to tall tuarts and the old olive tree as well as birds, insects, reptiles and mammals at this magical reserve.
Download the app

Download the Play Trails app

Download the Play Trails app to find nearby trails, unlock site specific content, complete challenges, solve quiz questions and score points.

Visit Google Play Store or the App Store here.

Begin your Play Trails adventure today