elsternwick park playground north, brighton
Mamma’s got another fully fenced playground to add to the list! Elsternwick Park Playground (North) is a wonderful little oasis on the Bent Avenue end of the park.
Mamma’s got another fully fenced playground to add to the list! Elsternwick Park Playground (North) is a wonderful little oasis on the Bent Avenue end of the park.
If there are little climbing enthusiasts in the family, they will love this playground! On one end, there is the giant rope climbing frame with a nest at the top for little adventurers to take in the view of the surrounding parkland. On the other end is a play structure complete with rock climbing wall, vertical rope tunnel and chute slide.
For the younger kids, there is a small water play area with a hand wheel pump, low toddler swing, tunneled mounds to explore and musical instruments to thump.
And once the kids are done on the equipment, why not pull out the scooters or bikes and follow the paths around the park - make sure to stop at the small skate park (the perfect size for kids!) and lake where you can look out for the resident turtles.
the nitty gritty
fully fenced - BBQ facilities - limited street parking - toilets - water play - walking trail - skate park - pond - picnic tables - drinking fountain - bins
Mamma's special mention:
Head down the road to Popkin’s Artisan Popcorn for a little treat!
officer district adventure playground, officer
Words cannot describe the scale of this incredible park here. Mamma has never seen play equipment like this before!
Words cannot describe the scale of this incredible park here. Mamma has never seen play equipment like this before!
Let’s start with THOSE slides! Dozens of spongy multi-coloured steps lead you up an astounding hillside, where two HUGE 20m long, twisty slides are waiting for you to slide on down! You’ll definitely get your step count up here! (Note - you do need to be 1.2m to go down the slide).
Spread over multiple levels you will also find:
A parkour zone
A water pump area
A vehicle themed toddler playground
A zip line
Adventure zone with equipment for older kids
Multiple Swing sets
An off leash dog area
An amazing look out spot
Wetlands Area
There is 10 spectacular hectares to enjoy and Mamma says that the equipment here is unlike anything you have seen before!
There’s a giant orange climbing dome full of rope nets, rocking chairs and hidey holes to explore.
Just next to the dome is a giant log swing and adventure equipment including what Mamma can only describe as a ‘human metronome’! You stand on the the pole and grab hold of the handles, and it tips you forward on to the next climbing structure.. be warned - you will need your bravery jacket on for this one!
This is definitely a destination playground and one you will NEED to spend hours at and come back to many times to explore everything properly!
the nitty gritty
Lansell Avenue
Officer, 3809
undercover BBQ facilities - parking - toilets - picnic tables - limited playground shade - water play
Mamma’s special mention
Goody Two Shoes is a nice little spot for a tasty treat before or after a play here!
north road foreshore playground, brighton
North Road Foreshore Playground has it all - the beach, water play, a beautiful city view and coffee, just a stone's throw away.
North Road Foreshore Playground has it all - the beach, water play, a beautiful city view and coffee, just a stone's throw away.
This seaside playground has a giant pirate ship at its heart, complete with slide, climbing nets and balance beams. The little ones happily sailed the seven seas while Mamma got to nurse a coffee from the nearby cafe.
Surrounding the ship are several in-ground trampolines, a spinning cup and nest swing for those who want to get the adrenaline pumping.
By the shaded sandpit, lies a small water play area, activated by the adjacent log seesaw so be sure to bring bathers or a change of clothes!
the nitty gritty
water play - toilet facilities - picnic tables - some paid parking- some sheltered areas - cafe across the road
Mamma's special mention:
Of course you can’t go past Brighton Beach for some more fun; but there’s also Dendy Park playground if you want to keep the playtime going.
booran reserve, glen huntly
Pack up the kiddos and sunscreen, because Booran Reserve in Glen Huntly is where it's at! This award-winning park, part of Glen Eira Council, is an absolute gem especially in the warmer Melbourne months.
Pack up the kiddos and sunscreen, because Booran Reserve in Glen Huntly is where it's at! This award-winning park, part of Glen Eira Council, is an absolute gem especially in the warmer Melbourne months.
The star attraction is the water play area, hugely popular for people of all ages. With a surface splash pad and playful water jets shooting up every couple of minutes, it's the perfect cool-down spot on summer days.
For those not interested in a splash, there is a separate dry playground area with flying foxes, trampolines, tunnels, a two-tiered sandpit complete with a water pump (I know, right?), and even an oversized hamster wheel! The giant bird's nest swing and a 5-way swing are just the cherries on top.
Older kiddos will be busy at the basketball and netball rings, and a jaw-dropping 10-metre-high double dome - with a slide to swoosh down.
the nitty gritty
Booran Rerserve
1051 Glen Huntly Rd,
Glen Huntly
Toilets with change tables – separate dry playground – shade sails – BBQ facilities – picnic shelters – tables and seatings – dogs on leash – street parking – pram accessible
Water play feature operates during the following times:
October to March, 9am to 7.30pm
April to September, 9am to 5pm
Mamma's special mentions:
Make a day of it and head to the gorgeous Major Mitchell cafe
peter scullin reserve, mordialloc
What could be more perfect than a newly upgraded nautical-themed playground with water play right on the foreshore of the beautiful Mordialloc beach?
What could be more perfect than a newly upgraded nautical-themed playground with water play, right on the foreshore of the beautiful Mordialloc beach?
Perhaps also being located beside a creek and boat mooring, where kids can see boats, water, sand and a fabulous playground, all in one vicinity!
A lot of the equipment is under shade, perfect for the sunny days. The ground is made of soft matting, ideal for the inevitable falls and for the crawlers - and kids of all ages will love the water play area - with water tables pooling into a little pebble creek - perfect for little feet to splash in. The play equipment will have you sliding, swinging, tumbling (in the hamster wheel) and there are even little electronic spelling games to get those brains exercising too!
With shaded BBQ areas and picnic tables, and loads of grassy area to picnic on, this will be a local favourite and is bound to get busy! It is also the location for wonderful family-friendly events held throughout the year - so keep an eye out for the next one!
It’s just a few hundred metres walk to the sandy beach and pier, and a short stroll to the main shopping strip, making this playground the ultimate location! And yes - there are toilets too!
Peter Scullin Reserve
333 Beach Rd
Mordialloc
the nitty gritty
BBQs - water play - picnic tables - toilet - partially fenced - paid parking
Mamma's special mention
Built up a hunger? Need to quench that thirst? Luckily you have the stunning SunnyBoy Beach Club right across the car park!
banjo park, clyde north
This adventure park in Clyde North is AWESOME. It has water play, swings, climbing structures and a half basketball court.
This adventure park in Clyde North is AWESOME. It has water play, swings, climbing structures and a half basketball court.
The water begins at the top of the hill, flowing down like a waterfall next to the slide and weaves around the playground, under small bridges to an area of water play with pumps and fountains. Great for a warm day but even a bit of rain won’t stop Mamma’s crew - just don’t forget to bring a change of clothes!
There’s various climbing structures and logs to balance on, tunnels to explore, and bring your basketball along if your kids enjoy shooting some hoops. There’s also undercover picnic tables to stop and fuel up on morning tea after all the running around and water play. And the best bit - there is a cafe RIGHT AT THE ENTRANCE!
the nitty gritty
undercover picnic table - half basketball court - toilets - water play - BBQ - bench seats - cafe onsite
Grazing Way, Clyde North
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Grab some coffee or lunch at the Smiths Social cafe onsite!
tjilatjirrin reserve playground, sandringham
Mamma loves when a park is updated, but still maintains the things that make it great - but the extra additions to make it truly awesome!
Mamma loves when a park is updated and still maintains the things that make it great - but the extra additions make it truly awesome!
You can’t help but fall in love with this little playground, mainly due to the majestic lion perched proudly on his throne. He is large and beautiful, and the kids will just love him.
There’s also some really fun play equipment, too.
New additions here are some shade cloth over the lion as well as some elephant rockers to keep him company; a water feature trickling into a sand play area; inground trampolines, new swings, bright orange soft matting; a new climbing structure leading onto the existing rock cave, slides and monkey bars!
There’s a giant sandpit with two diggers, a jungle jamble and music play board, rock climbing wall, tunnels and bridges.
The reserve is quite large with a cricket oval and nets, and baseball pavilion attached. Pack a picnic, have a BBQ and enjoy the day!
the nitty gritty
BBQs - picnic areas - public toilets - water feature
where?
Between Spring Street and Tulip Street, Sandringham
Mamma's special mention:
Head down the road and grab some AMAZING gelato or frozen yoghurt from the incredible Gelato Lab.
carrum downs recreation reserve, carrum downs
This freshie is a beauty, folks! A wide open playground that is split into different areas creating plenty space for the kids to play!
This freshie is a beauty, folks! A wide open playground that is split into different areas, with some undercover tables in the middle, allowing for lots of space for the kids to play - and the lay out makes it easy for the parents to keep an eye on them!
There’s some awesome wooden circular climbing structures - offering a bit of a challenge to those little legs - Mamma’s talking rope ladders and tunnels, twisted fireman poles and disembarking down a huge slide! There’s also a junior climbing structure with a smaller slide and sand play equipment.
Then there is the water/nature play - with water pumps trickling down the rocky ledge and down into a sandpit - complete with two diggers!
There’s another wide slide, multiple swings - traditional and bucket - and there will be a zip liner very soon, too!
BBQ facilities, drinking taps and toilets close by (on site toilets are being built soon) - it’s a great one to spend a few hours at!
the nitty gritty
Wedge Rd, Carrum Downs 3201
BBQ facilities - toilets nearby (new facilities are being built) -
picnic tables - some under cover - free parking (in community pavillion)- nature play - sand pit - water play
Mamma's special mention:
Keep the fun going and head to Funtopia!
ballam water play park, frankston
Brand new water play at Ballam Park!
There’s a cute little water play park - set on the grounds of the leafy Ballam park.
Make sure you bring a change of clothes (or bathers!) as this is proper water play here! There are dozens of water fountains that rotate in height and strength, ensuring that kids of all ages can enjoy running through - or simply standing -underneath the streams of water.
There’s also another two areas with more water play - better suited for the little ones - with pump taps that trickle down into the sandpit.
Along with the water play, there are also swings - both basket and traditional, a carousel, sandpit and a cute little bamboo garden. Mamma’s crew loved the little ‘fairy garden’ as they called it, underneath the shade of a huge leafy tree, complete with giant toadstool and fairy house sculptures.
There are plenty of seats, some undercover, multiple BBQs, heaps of grassy space to set up a picnic, and toilets! This is one park you will want to stay at for hours!
the nitty gritty
260R Cranbourne Rd,
Frankston
BBQ facilities - toilets- mostly fenced in
picnic tables - some under cover - free parking - nature play - sand pit
Mamma's special mention:
There is also the awesome Ballam Playground opposite -complete with a basketball court and bump track.
point ormond reserve playground, elwood
You really can’t beat the location of Point Ormond Reserve, it’s right next to the beach, Beacon Hill and the bay trail - but you’ll be hard pressed to get your children past the new playground!
Hands up if you love a newly refurbished playground in a stellar location?!
You really can’t beat the location of Point Ormond Reserve, it’s right next to the beach, Beacon Hill and the bay trail - but you’ll be hard pressed to get your children past the new playground! It has all the bells and whistles we’ve come to expect of any modern playground - think trampolines, flying foxes, musical instruments and water play as well as an accessible carousel and “Beacon-style” play structures.
There is also a BBQ area with a picnic shelter as well as ample seating options around the playground itself. Ticketed parking is available right at the entrance to the playground and the toilet block is about 300m away along the bay trail.
the nitty gritty
Ticketed street parking - BBQs - picnic tables - toilet nearby - water play
Mamma's special mention:
Hungry after all that fun? Head on over to Jerry’s Milkbar for a delicious lunch!
fresco place playground, clyde north
This is BRAND NEW playground is one for the brave! Check out that skywalk!
This BRAND NEW playground is one for the brave! Check out that skywalk!
Mamma is convinced that the shape of the incredibly tall structure is meant to be a cat - but Mamma’s crew couldn’t see it.. can you?
There is a huge triangle rope climbing ladder, leading up to a little lookout -with windows (the cat’s eyes) and a long skywalk (the cat’s body), with a giant twisty slide (the cat’s tail) to disembark on! (Note that the rope climb is the only way up to the slide, so the little ones may be a tad disappointed). However, there is still plenty for them to do here!
There’s a huge, mostly undercover sandpit with water pumps to play in, swings, rocking ‘ants’, spinning wheel, Australian animal statues like wombats - owls and more to spot, little climbing structures with lookouts and a slide, in-built trampolines AND a little pump track - perfect for scooters. There’s also a path all through the playground to scoot along as well.
There are multiple undercover picnic tables, BBQs, a water fountain and toilets opening late April! There’s also a fitness station, too!
It’s definitely one you can spend a few hours at!
Mamma's special mention:
Wanna park-hop? Check out Livvi’s Place Cylde or Oaks Park Playground
the nitty gritty
free street parking - toilet facilities (opening late April) - BBQs - undercover picnic tables - water play - pump track
beach park, sandringham
With the golden sandy beach below you, bay views all the way out to the city surrounding you, lush trees to shelter under and this newly updated awesome play equipment - everyone wins!
This is such a great little playground - in a perfect spot!
With the golden sandy beach below you, bay views all the way out to the city surrounding you, lush trees to shelter under and this newly updated awesome play equipment - everyone wins!
There’s a lot that’s great about this playground, but there are two specifically amazing stand outs; one is the awesome water play area in the shaded sandpit! With an octopus in the middle and lots of little lanes for the water pump to push water down and form little puddles - be sure to bring a change of clothes - or swimsuit as there is definitely heaps of fun to be had!
The other is so unique that this Mamma hasn’t come across it before! A rope swing carousel - or a dancing snake swing! There are four singular rope loops that the kids can sit - or lay on and then be spun around on! Very popular with the little ones!
As well as also having the usual; slides, swings, a lookout castle, a boat, and two sandpits. Lots of fun to be had here!
Mamma’s special mention: Keep the fun going and head to Sandy Mini Golf!
thomas street south reserve, hampton
Be prepared to be blown away by this INCREDIBLE updated playground!
Be prepared to be blown away by this INCREDIBLE upgrade!
This fantastic new set up has kept with the theme of its predecessor - maintaining the castle and wooden elements. The original wooden turrets have been incorporated all throughout the playground.
But there is now SO much more in this all-inclusive playground. There truly is something for everyone. Let Mamma list all the goodness -
shaded waterplay/splash area area in a sandpit
all ability equipment -including a wheelchair accessible trampoline
walking path and track for bikes/scooters
a nature walkway with little nest-like huts
intricate climbing castle
DJ spinning deck - with sound!
parkour area
fake turf with cow seat and pumpkin statues
seniors exercise area - complete with fitness equipment and undercover picnic area
BBQs and multiple shaded picnic areas
Toilets - including Changing Places facility (fully accessible equipment)
There is also a zip liner, multiple slides and swings and an awesome rocking boat - something incredibly unique that this Mamma has never seen! And keep your eye out for the hidden friendly giant spider in one of the rock walls, as well as numerous Australian animal sculptures.
All of this wonderful equipment is set on a green, spacious reserve; with plenty of space to have a picnic and kick the footy.
Hours of fun to be had here!
Mamma's special mention
There’s another newly updated park around the corner too! Basterfield Park
the nitty gritty
waterplay - picnic tables - BBQ facilities - toilets -shaded areas - large open space- water tap - street parking- bike track - cafe nearby
164 Thomas Street
South Reserve
Hampton
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livvi's place, clyde
This amazing playground has it ALL! Fully fenced - toilets - water play and more!
If Mamma had to write a dream list of all the things that the crew wished for at a playground, it would amount to this fantastic spot!
Where to start. Well, firstly, the most important - practical - things to a family with young kids - toilets! Closely followed by being FULLY fenced in. There’s a Changing Places restroom, catering for the disabled. The playground also has all-abilities equipment. There are multiple undercover BBQs with picnic tables and a water tap, making it perfect to spend a few hours.
Then there’s the fun stuff! The playground is grouped into different ‘themed’ areas. As you walk in you will see the ‘aquatic’ zone first. Mamma’s little one loved this one the most. It is set to look ‘under the sea’ with a few clear circular seats set amongst red poles - perhaps imitating anemones? That’s what Mamma told the crew, anyway! There’s also a water pump offering a bit of water play.
There’s the ‘birds in flight’ zone, which offers multiple swings, a flying fox, huge tunnel and a twirly slide. Also a large xylophone you can make pretty sounds with. There are also two ‘calm down’ areas with kids can sit and read the ways to calm down. This is very cool and unique.
The ‘lettuce zone’ and ‘amphibian zone’ offer sandpits, multiple slides under shade cloth, spinning wheels, tunnels, inground trampolines, balance beams with lizard imprints and more!
So to summarise, there are toilets - water play - cool play equipment - undercover BBQ area - plenty of bench seats - it’s fully fenced AND there’s even a wireless phone charging station! AMAZING.
*Note - at time of visiting, there was construction on the slide area and water play switched off.
Mamma's special mention:
There are a few great playgrounds in Clyde - check these out whilst there - Oaks Park Playground, Clydevale Park, Hill Farm Park, Highgrove Outlook and grab some food at Deoro and Co cafe.
the nitty gritty
BBQs - free parking - under cover picnic tables - shaded cover - toilets - calming spaces
springvale community hub playground, springvale
What a terrific space this is! At the back of Springvale Library and nestled between Springvale Town Hall is this wonderful NEW playground.
What a terrific space this is! At the back of Springvale Library and nestled between Springvale Town Hall is this wonderful NEW playground.
The first things you will notice are the landscaped gardens and awesome large trees that the playground is set around, providing both shade and such stunning scenery. But what the kids will notice first is the huge Ninja-style climbing obstacle course! They can test their strength and balance as they master the course.
And for the littler ones - perhaps it will be the sandpit they love most, especially as it is part of an awesome WATERPLAY set up! There is a water pump that leads to a wooden beam, cascading over rocks and sending the water off into the sand play area.
You’ll also find swings, slides (a super fast slide - so watch out for the little ones), an inground spinning wheel, music wheels (in the shape of 50 cent coins, where it sounds like coins are spinning inside) stepping stones, balance beams and more. There are community style picnic tables, a rotunda, BBQs, and open grassy area - perfect to set up a picnic.
Note - there are no toilets in the playground, but there are sure to be some in Springvale Library when re-opened.
Mamma's special mention: Head around the corner and grab some delicious Daniels Donuts to enjoy with your play.
the nitty gritty
BBQ - free street parking - picnic tables - some shaded cover - open field
livvis place, lyndhurst
This place is playground GOLD! It’s fully fenced with all abilities accessible equipment, a public toilet with change table facilities, BBQ facilities and undercover tables, a sandpit and a basketball court!
This place is playground GOLD! It’s fully fenced with all abilities accessible equipment, has a public toilet with change table facilities, BBQ facilities and undercover picnic tables, a sandpit and a basketball court! It’s perfect for the little ones but with heaps to do for the older ones as well.
What more could you ask for in a great playground? Oh wait a minute - perhaps you would like water play? Well, this playground now has a water play area, acoustic instrument space and a chill out zone with a Teepee area.
This is one amazing destination playground!
Mamma's special mention:
Head for a play and stop by the awesome How Good Dough cookie shop!
the nitty gritty
BBQ - picnic areas - public toilets -all abilities equipment - some shade - fully fenced
where?
deep creek eco play, pakenham
Hold on to your dragonflies good people - there is a BRAND NEW PARK and it is BRILLIANT - with a capital B!
Hold on to your dragonflies good people - there is a BRAND NEW PARK and it is BRILLIANT - with a capital B!
It’s been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait. Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham is simply a fantastic, all ability play space.
The biggest feature - and of course you can’t miss this one - is the giant dragon fly. It’s so beautifully crafted, you will be mesmerised by the wings alone. The kids will have a ball running up and down the ramps, hiding in the eyes and playing underneath.
But of course, that isn’t all. Under the shelter (yes - you read that right) you’ll find water play. This is the ‘pack a spare pack of clothes’ kind of water play and great for playing and exploring - not full bathers … unless you are really desperate to cool down.
More great things to discover include the wheelchair slalom which could also double as a bike track (note: scooters struggle on the fine rocks), the huge birds nest swing, plenty of noisy and musical equipment, plus climbing frames and sensory gardens.
This fully enclosed and fenced playground is going to be a total hit and we can’t wait to come back.
Mamma's special mention: If you thought it was a perfect playground … you are totally right because there is also a kiosk cafe around the corner at the golf course! All within walking distance.
the nitty gritty
fully fenced and gated - wetlands nearby - walking tracks - bbqs - sheltered picnic areas - public toilets - undercover water play - all ability play zones - liberty swing - sensory gardens
basterfield park, hampton east
You've gotta love an upgraded park!
This one was one of Mamma's favourites before it got an upgrade; now it is simply spectacular!
Mamma just LOVES this awesome park, as it has not one but TWO playgrounds and is simply stunning!
At one end of the park the playground consists of an incredibly cool double zip line (hellooo races!), a sandpit with waterplay, a little cubby house and a new shaded climbing apparatus with multiple slides and tunnels.
The other end is perfect for a party - with an undercover gazebo, multiple BBQs and picnic tables, and loads of open space. The playground has an inclusive spinner, crocodile and platypus statues, swings and a cool climbing structure.. Separating the two playgrounds is a duck-filled lake and a sprawling tree-lined grass area - perfect to picnic under.
Mamma says you will love this place as much as your kids will!
Mamma's special mention
If you want more than a picnic lunch - head to the wonderful Cool Bean Kitchen
the nitty gritty
toilet facilities - bbq facilities - picnic tables - two separate playgrounds - water play - zip line - lake - free parking
plum garland memorial playground, albert park
Mamma loves a beach playground especially one that has some awesome water play!
Mamma loves a beach playground and this one can't get much closer to the bright blue water of the bay. With hidey holes and climbing ropes, swings and slides and swirly things amongst the gorgeous beachy greenery - you'll feel a bit like you're on holidays! The park is fenced so no one can make a fast escape, and just look at those lounges looking out onto the water...devine.
Mamma's special mention: The South Melbourne Life Saving Club is about 100 meters away and it's cafe Dollies serves wraps, toasties, hot dogs, drinks etc. if you feel like a spot of lunch and it also has the closest public toilets. If you want to continue playing - Play Central is only 5 minutes away!
the nitty gritty
fenced - shade - toilets nearby - food nearby
