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!
the heath common playground, heatherton
There’s a new climbing structure with slides, rock wall and rope climb as well as a carousel, springers and swings.
Mamma loves a newly refurbished playground! The playground has recently been upgraded and you should definitely add it to your list if you’re in the area.
There’s a new climbing structure with slides, rock wall and rope climb as well as a carousel, springers and swings. What really makes this playground great - is how immersed in nature you feel. It feels so tranquil with all the natural shade and none of the busy road noise.
There’s also a great picnic area with BBQs, water fountain and a wisteria covered shelter to relax under while the kids kick the soccer ball on the huge expanse of grass next to you.
the nitty gritty
2 Sunningdale Way, Heatherton, 3202
BBQ facilities - no toilets- picnic tables - free parking
Mamma's special mention:
Not in the mood for a BBQ? Soul Press Cheltenham is a great option for some takeaway to enjoy at the park.
orwil reserve playground, frankston
Mamma loves a fully fenced playground - and this cute little upgraded playground is a goodie!
Mamma loves a fully fenced playground - and this cute little newly upgraded playground is a goodie!
There’s areas for nature play, with climbing logs and stepping stones, large trees offering shade - plus multiple shade sails covering some of the play equipment.
Speaking of play equipment - here you will find lots of things to keep the little ones busy! Rock-climbing wall, spinning climbing pyramid, monkey bars, swings, slides, rockers, bridges and more!
There’s a larger climbing structure with a large twisty slide for the bigger kids, and in a separate space there’s a smaller climbing structure with a mini slide and bridge for the littler adventurers.
There’s also a BBQ with undercover picnic tables, drinking fountain and dogs are welcome - on a lead.
the nitty gritty
10 Orwil Street Frankston 3199
BBQ facilities - no toilets- picnic tables - free parking
Mamma's special mention:
Follow up a play with delicious food from Okami - just up the road!
"alphabet" sensory playground @ caulfield park, caulfield
Here’s the perfect option for kids who find the other play equipment overstimulating, and offers a more quiet - imaginative form of play.
This cute little playground is set in the most stunning location beside a duck-filled lake and under the shade of dozens of beautiful large trees.
It’s the perfect option for kids who find the other play equipment overstimulating, and offers a more quiet - imaginative form of play.
Here you will have to hunt to find all 26 letters of the alphabet. Some are printed on the ground and others are large interactive shapes that you can swing on, climb through and even make a shop front from.
There’s a QR code that you can scan that gives you ideas on imaginative ways to play and gives you clues on where to find letters if you get stuck.
There are heaps of picnic tables around and plenty of shaded grassy spots to pull up a picnic and watch the ducks go by. Mamma even spotted a little turtle in the lake!
There’s also some play equipment just opposite this sensory playground as well as nearby toilets at the pavillion.
the nitty gritty
280 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North 3162
Entry to this playground is near the Bowling Club
BBQ facilities - toilets nearby - picnic tables - free parking
Mamma's special mention:
You are spoilt for choice at Caulfield Park - with THREE other playgrounds here as well!
princes park playground, caulfield south
This stunning new playground may just be one of the prettiest parks in the south!
This stunning new playground may just be one of the prettiest parks in the south! Surrounded by beautiful huge trees, rose gardens, secluded little picnic areas and pastel murals, it is easy to immediately feel relaxed amongst this setting.
It is such a quirky and unique playground, with ‘The Frog Princes’ theme. You’ll find bronze, gold and silver climbing crowns, a frog shaped climbing structure, magical mirrors and something this Mamma has never seen - a musical orb where you wind the handle and it plays songs!
There are so many features to love here, a special touch is the sensory items scattered all over; from bumpy patches on railings to little quiet garden pods.
This play area is set into two separate areas. Up the back there is your ‘action’ area, consisting of a netball/basketball court, skating ramp, parkour equipment, an accessible carousel and a giant climbing dome. Down below the play equipment has it ALL! Rock-climbing walls, swings (including a tandem), slides, tunnels, a log car with a steering wheel, four-square court, springers and more!
There’s plenty of shade, toilets and a drinking fountain - making it the ultimate playground for adventuring!
the nitty gritty
Birch St &, Jasmine St, Caulfield South 3162
BBQ facilities - toilets -
picnic tables - some under cover - free street parking - parkour
Mamma's special mention:
Treat the kids (and yourself) to a delicious ice cream or dessert from Dolce House McKinnon not far away!
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.
r.f miles reserve playground, seaford
Do you love big slides? Then check out this great little spot!
Do you love big slides? Then check out this great little spot!
Tucked away between an oval and railway overpass you will find this cute little playground. A bike path runs right along it, so it is the perfect place to take a breather and have a play! Perfect for train spotting, too!
Along with the huge slide there is also a climbing pyramid, multiple slides, seesaw, balancing beams, carousel and some shaded tables.
If you head under the bridge you will also find some colourful wall art and more wooden climbing beams.
the nitty gritty
some shade, bike path, picnic tables, drink tap, street parking, no toilets
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Head down the road for some delicious Mexican at Tres Mexican or the BEST gelato at Gelato Unou
lady emily reserve playground, skye
Brand new equipment, shade sails, a shaded little picnic area and loads of open grass and nature play, make this a WINNER!
This new little playground is local gem!
Brand new equipment, shade sails and mostly fenced (there are a few gaps between the fencing) a shaded little picnic area and loads of open grass and nature play, make this a WINNER!
Mamma’s little ones were very impressed with the little pump track (and disappointed they forgot their scooters!).
The nature theme runs throughout the playground, with wooden climbing beams, seats and little rockets! LOADS of things to climb - rock walls, rope nets and ladders, bridges to cross, slides and swings and an inground trampoline.
There’s also a half court basketball area and lots of grassy space for ball sports.
the nitty gritty
Mainly fenced (with some gaps) basketball court, picnic area, free street parking
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Make a day of it and head down to Settlers Run Golf Course for lunch or dinner!
happy camp playground @ karingal hub, frankston
There’s a fabulous new playground that has just popped up in the middle of Karingal Hub!
There’s a fabulous new playground that has just popped up in the middle of Karingal Hub!
In a playground based off some local kids fantasy playground designs, you will find giant climbing cubes with huge twirly slides, rock climbing walls, tunnels, bridges and little window lookouts!
Next to the playground there’s an undercover seating area where parents can keep a close eye on their little ones, AND there are toilets right next to the playground as well. Not to mention loads of delicious cafes and Village cinemas surrounding you.
the nitty gritty
Playground near cinemas - toilet nearby - high climbing walls suited for older kids
Karingal Hub Shopping Centre, Frankston
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Follow up a play with a treat at Sugar Buns - located above playground
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