Attention mammas of little adventurers - it’s time to add Braeside Park Playground to your list!

This place is old school - the main timber structure itself fits in seamlessly with the surrounding Red Gums and parklands, and offers up some beautiful views from the top. Playground staples like abacus and tic tac toe can be found dotted throughout the fort-like structure with multiple slides and ramps coming off it. There is also some smaller equipment for the littlies, spinning ring, stick hut and giant logs to climb on.

It is fair to say this playground has seen its fair share of fun over the years so a “state of the art” space it is not. But what it does offer is an environment that invites adventure and imaginative play for children who simply want to explore, touch grass and go a little “wild”.

Braeside park offers a lot beyond the playground itself, so bring the bikes and explore the many walking trails, with murals and tree stump carvings along the way.

With a diverse range of wildlife calling the park home, animal enthusiasts should be on the lookout for a wide variety of native birds, Echidna, frogs and (to Miss 4’s delight) insects. Bear in mind, snakes have been found in the area, particularly around the wetlands during the warmer months so be sure to stick to the designated paths.

Mamma suggests parking in the Magpie carpark for proximity to the playground and do note - to protect the native fauna, the parklands have a strict “no dog” policy so the pooch will have to sit this one out.