banyan reserve, carrum downs
An upgraded play space is about to open at Banyan Reserve in Carrum Downs, adventurers will love getting to climb, swing, splash, explore and ride.
An upgraded play space is about to open at Banyan Reserve in Carrum Downs, with plenty of opportunities for all adventurers to climb, swing, splash, explore and ride.
Set in the leafy reserve this nature-inspired playspace is nicely nestled in amongst the gumtrees and there’s plenty of landscaped gardens surrounding the play area and woven throughout, providing extra inspiration for play, climbing and balancing. plus there has been consideration for varying abilities and all inclusive play throughout.
The main eye catcher is the epic ropes course area with so many climbing things this Mamma couldn’t keep up and littles will love exploring to find the musical chimes, the 4 different types of swings (to suit various ages and abilities) the teepee, and the accessible spinny thing, spread throughout. That is if they aren’t distracted by the water play area!
Mamma recommends bringing a change of clothes because there’s no stopping them getting wet! The pebble river bed weaves throughout easy climbing blocks, where they can access the pumps and fountains. There’s plenty of spots to sit and explore around the river bed including tunnels, water traps and even some birds statues bringing some of the native feel right into the play area.
And be sure to pack the bikes, skateboards and scooters! There’s a pump track complete with zones to suits all abilities.
To make time for all of this it might be worth bringing a picnic and settling in for the day! Mamma loves how much shaded area there was not just from the trees, but from the shade sails and covered tables, and how much seating there was all over the park, plus there are also BBQs available to use.
And here’s a lovely little feel-good story to go with the upgrade! The old playground equipment isn’t simply being sent to landfill. Instead, it’s heading all the way to Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, where it’ll get a second life bringing fun and adventure to another community. It’s all thanks to Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s Play It Forward initiative.
the details
47R Luscombe Ave,
Carrum Downs
street parking - undercover seating and tables - toilets on site - not fenced - pump track - waterplay - inclusive play
Mamma's special mentions:
If you’ve worked up an appetite, head down to Dainton Brewery for a meal afterwards!
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!
