woodland picnic area playground @ cranbourne botanical gardens, cranbourne
In the opposite direction to the stunning Australian Gardens at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, you find this wonderful - newly upgraded - woodland picnic area and TWO playgrounds.
In the opposite direction to the stunning Australian Gardens at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, you find this wonderful - newly upgraded - woodland picnic area and TWO playgrounds.
This is the perfect place to have a family picnic and immerse yourself in nature. The brand new stunning wooden playground has an obstacle course incorporating lots of climbing and balancing logs and ropes, insect doors and hotels, sandpits, lounging nets, a section to make your own tee-pees from recycled branches, a path perfect for bikes/scooters and nature play, and is surrounded by beautiful bushland and native plants and animals.
And, of course, there’s the original playground as well! Set amongst one giant sand-pit there’s some pretty cool equipment for all ages. There’s two large climbing pyramids joined by a bridge; swings, rocking horses, spinning circles and a slide.
To get there, follow the bush track from the car park for around 400 metres to discover it. This is totally pram and bike friendly, but be on the lookout for wildlife. Signs say that you are sharing your path with snakes, so beware. Mamma has never sighted a slimy creature, although we have found wallabies and some wombat holes!
Along the path you will find some logs to sit around and admire the surroundings. There is a heap of open grass space to unpack a picnic blanket and enjoy, as well as two sheltered picnic areas.
It’s the perfect spot to appreciate the beauty of nature!
Within Royal Botanic Gardens, Wylies Creek Track, Cranbourne
the nitty gritty
under cover picnic tables - BBQ facilities - free parking - toilets
Gates are open from 9am - 5pm
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Mamma's special mention:
Of course a visit to this picnic area isn’t complete without a walk around the stunning Australian Gardens!
the old cheese factory, berwick
The Old Cheese Factory is a beautiful community space. Brilliant playground on a stunning homestead!
The Old Cheese Factory is a beautiful community space. Firstly for the cheese and farm themed playground, complete with windmill, tractor, farm animals and shops. The brie, cheddar and blue vein stepping blocks have to be the most creative Mamma has ever seen. Great for your preschoolers!
And the stunning grounds of the homestead itself! You have to go a-wandering past all the old buildings, find the little bridge over the pond, check out the old well, and have a picnic amongst the beautiful shady trees OR even host a party in one of the rooms.
This is the perfect spot to spend a few hours with the family.
the nitty gritty
BBQs - public toilets - picnic shelter - partially fenced - some shade sails
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Mamma's special mentions:
If you are after some fresh and local produce - every 2nd Saturday is the local Berwick Farmers Market RIGHT HERE!
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
oaks park playground, clyde north
Mamma can’t recall seeing a slide this HUGE before in the South, and there’s not one, but TWO giant twirly beauties.
Mamma can’t recall seeing a slide this HUGE before in the South, and there’s not one, but TWO giant twirly beauties. Add to that is a basketball court, a bmx/skate park, a cement court with a rebound wall, a separate, shaded toddler area with lots of climbing/tunnel play equipment, sandpit with digger, rock-climbing wall, an undercover BBQ shelter, and a path going around the park - perfect for bikes! There’s also exercise equipment scattered in all corners of the park.
This is heaps of fun, don’t forget to bring their scooters!
Mamma's special mention:
Still wanting more play? Head down the road to have a play at Casey Fields Playspace
the nitty gritty
street parking - BBQ facilities -some shade
lighthouse playground, tooradin
Overlooking Tooradin Jetty, surrounded by huge (great for climbing!) leafy trees and brightly coloured equipment - it’s a beautiful space to play in.
This is such a great little playground. Overlooking Tooradin Jetty, surrounded by huge (great for climbing!) leafy trees and brightly coloured equipment - it’s a beautiful space to play in.
Climb up to the top of the lighthouse and check out that view! Then disembark down the huge slide. Beware though - as even though adults CAN fit down the slide, they probably shouldn’t - the twists aren’t great for adult bodies as The Hubby found out the hard way!
There’s great musical equipment such as a piano type board, where kids can follow the music notes and play a song!
All of your usual play equipment are here - swings, slides, climbing frames, balancing boards, spinning wheel and more.
There’s grassy space opposite for a picnic or to kick a ball, plus picnic tables, a BBQ and some undercover picnic tables.
Mamma's special mention:
You simply must stop in at Tooradin Ice Cream shop before/after a play!
the nitty gritty
parking by honesty donation- water nearby - bbqs - sheltered picnic areas - public toilets - limited shade
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berwick springs wetland reserve playground, narre warren south
Calling all wannabe ninja warriors. Mamma and the crew have an outdoor junior AND senior course for YOU! Tucked in to the Berwick Springs wetlands you will find a recreation reserve with all the necessary training equipment to inspire your little daredevils.
Calling all wannabe ninja warriors. Mamma and the crew have an outdoor junior AND senior course for YOU! Tucked in to the Berwick Springs wetlands you will find a recreation reserve with all the necessary training equipment to inspire your little daredevils.
The obstacle zone is for your more adventurous little ones with balancing beams, climbing tunnels, monkey bars and stepping stones. There is always a lot of concentration happening in this half of the playspace and huge smiles when the challenges are overcome. The classic playground here has retained its original toddler structures, complete with bridges, slides, spinning games and climbing ladders. It is under the cover of shade cloths and great for little ones. Added bonus, this play zone is fully fenced.
Lastly, beyond this playground you will find the BIG KID ninja zone. This fitness zone is brilliant with adult sized monkey bars, climbing walls, battle ropes as well as outdoor fitness equipment, basketball and tennis zones. If you are wanting to workout without forking out for a gym membership - check this one out!
Mamma's special mention: Need food to refuel or a frozen yoghurt treat? Check out Nice Buns up on Clyde Road.
the nitty gritty
fully fenced - bbq (currently under works) - added shade - obstacle course - walking trails nearby - fitness equipment nearby - basketball court
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healthland circuit children's park, cranbourne east
This is such a cute little park with a heap of imaginative play, natural elements and bike tracks.
This is such a cute little park. It offers a heap of imaginative play options, where kids can create their own story as to why there are giant eggs scattered throughout!
It’s a very ‘in touch with nature’ park, with lots of little tree stumps and wooden beams to balance on, logs to sit on, huge leafy trees and little wooden Australian animal statues.
There’s a giant wooden nest (hence the eggs) that you climb up to, with speakers and binoculars and two slides to dismount; a sandpit, swings and a musical pipe instrument that makes really beautiful sounds.
Pack your bike/scooter/skateboard as there are bike paths and little jumps as well.
A hidden treasure!
Mamma's special mention
Want to explore outdoors some more? Head over to the awesome Cranbourne Botanic Gardens.
the nitty gritty
bbq facilities - shaded area - picnic tables - free parking - no toilets
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buchanan park, berwick
What a great improvement! The fences have been removed at Buchanan Park in Berwick and we raced down to test it out.
What a great improvement! The fences have been removed at Buchanan Park in Berwick and we raced down to test it out.
The design is a nice and fresh one for Mamma. A main structure with a tunnel sure looks cool, as well as the climbing net with wobbly balance thingos underneath. The climbing hand holds are cactus shaped and there is plenty of little things for the little ones at ground level. There’s a swinging sea-saw, a spinning round-about and a swing frame with two - yes TWO - toddler swings!
Our little guy couldn’t get up the main structure, no matter how much he tried on the ladders, but it is a little narrow up there, so keeping his little legs on solid ground is fine by this Mamma. The original playground is still here on the other side of the skate park so there is still fun to be had for the toddlers AND the big kids.
Mamma's special mention: Coffee I hear you ask? Head to Little By Little just on the other side of the railway line.
the nitty gritty
off street parking - picnic shelters and seating - walking trails nearby - skate park - water hazard - bbqs - close to train station - heaps of green space for ball games
trueman reserve playground, cranbourne west
This great playground has heaps to keep kids of all ages happy!
This great playground has heaps to keep kids of all ages happy!
Check out that slide! This is one for the older kids, as the climbing structure leading up to the slide is the only way you can get up there, and is quite complex for tiny feet; but awesome fun for the older monkeys.
But never fear! There is a heap for the little ones to do. Jump on in-ground trampolines, slide down multiple smaller slides, rock climb, twisty monkey bars, tunnels, nest and traditional swings and spider web climbing nets!
The reserve also has an undercover picnic area with BBQ facilities and tables, and yes - there are toilet facilities with a changing table!
Opposite the playground is an enclosed dog park complete with an obstacle obedience course.
Fun for the whole family here!
Mamma's special mention:
Do your kids love dinosaurs? Head around the corner to the roarsome Megasaurus park.
the nitty gritty
picnic tables - BBQ facility - free parking - toilet facilities with change table - fully enclosed dog park
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hill farm park, clyde
This cute little farm-themed park is built on the site of an old 19th Century family farm.
This is a clucking - awesome playground! This cute little farm-themed park is built on the site of an original 19th Century family farm. The picnic shelter is the ACTUAL remains of a cottage which resided on this land, built in 1875.
The little playground shows in a small scale of what the farm would have looked like. There’s a collection of pig statues, giant pitch forks and roosters, some old wagon-style bench seats, as well as a slide, swings, balancing beams, see-saw and rocking horse. There’s plenty of open grass space too, so pack the soccer ball or the footy. There’s also a sheltered area with a BBQ and some picnic tables. Next to the playground there is enclosed dog park with a training course.
This is a cute little place to check out.
Mamma's special mention:
Kids want more to play on? There’s another great park nearby - Highgrove Outlook Park.
Hungry? Check out the delicious Deoro & Co Cafe.
the nitty gritty
picnic tables - BBQ facility - free parking - fully enclosed dog park
Bimberry Circuit, Clyde
(In the Pasadena Estate)
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highgrove outlook park, clyde north
Not only is there a giant slide, but there’s also a full-sized basketball court AND tennis court!
Mamma stumbled across this awesome park after driving down a street and spotting THAT gigantic slide.
Not only is there that great slide, but there is also a full-sized basketball court AND tennis court! This Mamma hasn’t come across a tennis court in a park before!
There’s also a zip-liner, 4 person see-saw, swings and huge open space for ball sports. With a large undercover picnic area with BBQ facilities, it really is almost the perfect way to spend a day. Only it is let down by the fact that there are no toilets.
Mamma's special mention:
Looking for some delicious food or want to grab a takeaway coffee - you must check out the scrumptious Deoro and Co cafe!
the nitty gritty
BBQ facilities - picnic tables - free parking- some sheltered areas - basketball court - tennis court - NO toilets
Highgrove Estate
Fitzwilliam Circuit, Clyde North VIC
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clydevale park, clyde north
This is one AWESOME spot! With lush greenery covering all areas, it is more than just your average local playground!
This is one AWESOME spot!
Spread over 1.2 hectares with lush greenery covering all areas, it is more than just your average local playground!
Separated into little sections you will find a basketball court, amphitheatre, gym area, picnic table and BBQ, and a playground.
The playground is very nature-inspired. There’s loads of rocks, shrubs, tan bark and grass which lead up to a small hill surrounded by a wooden structure - which is home to 3 slides that run down the hill.
Be a palaeontologist for a day! There’s a small sandpit which covers some dinosaur fossils if you look closely enough. There’s also a water pump tap over a stony area that trickles into the sandpit. Creating a great opportunity for splashing around in some water play!
With a BBQ, shaded tables, large grassy area and a basketball court, this is a fantastic space to have a play.
Mamma's special mention:
Hungry? Head around the corner to the delicious Deoro and Co Cafe
the nitty gritty
bbqs - sheltered picnic areas - free parking - gym equipment - basketball court - water play
Clydevale Avenue, Clydevale Estate, Clyde North
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berwick waters grand prix playground, clyde north
Ladies and Gents, start your engines, pop on a helmet, ding those bells. GET READY TO RACE! There is a BRAND NEW Grand Prix themed playground and it is just made for riding.
Ladies and Gents, start your engines, pop on a helmet, ding those bells. GET READY TO RACE! There is a BRAND NEW Grand Prix themed playground and it is just made for riding. Whether your crew are into scooters, bikes, trikes or heck, just running, they will love this playground at Berwick Waters in Clyde North.
The yellow racing track, complete with bending corners, wicked overpass and funky humps, is the standout feature of the play space. Mamma lost count on how many laps were completed as the kids just wanted to keep going and going. It is so simple and so effective. The course is designed well to build up speed then slowing the kids down just before they hit the corners.
Also to be explored is the finishing-line play structure. This twin tower frame is super narrow to get to the top but has hidden bells and a great tunnel slide at the end. We also love having a jump on the inbuilt trampoline, a flying fox and swing set.
Mamma’s special mentions: Need refuelling? Head to Deoro and Co.
the nitty gritty
bbqs - street parking - bike and scooter track - green space nearby - drinking fountain - pram friendly - no toilets
casey fields playspace, cranbourne east
This GIANT BLUE slide is a must ride!
WOW is what came out of Little Miss’s mouth as soon as we saw the AMAZING slide at this awesome playspace!
Little Miss sped full-throttle up the hill as fast as those little legs could carry her!
The giant blue slide forms part of the tree-studded soft-mat hill, as you twist and turn all your way down to the bottom sand pit. Then race back up the top and do it over and over again.
There’s so much more fun to be had here, once you can tear the little ones away from the slide!
There is a two-storey high pirate ship, complete with binoculars, steering wheel, and a slide to disembark.
In a separate area there is another play structure packed full of fun. With sand scoops and shoots, slides and climbing equipment. All of the play space is covered in sand.
For the older kids there are pyramid rope climbing obstacles and large grassy areas to kick around a ball. You can then walk along the path toward the lake and watch as all the ducks and water birds come to check you out.
This park is loads of fun! Be prepared to stay for a few hours!
Mamma's special mentions:
Want to keep the outdoor activities going? Head up the road to the awesome Cranbourne Botanical Gardens.
the nitty gritty
bbqs - picnic shelter - picnic tables - toilets - free parking - all ability swing - water tap
160 Berwick – Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East
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spacerocket park (ray bastin reserve), narre warren
Space lovers are going to be in heaven when they blast off into this giant space-themed playground which includes a BMX track AND a skate park!
**This park is scheduled for redevelopment June 2025
This park is out of this world!
Space lovers are going to be in heaven when they blast off into the giant space-themed playground, disembark down the huge twisty slide and even power the spaceship through the control station!
There's heaps to do here, something for all ages. Climbing objects, spinning wheels, rocking planes, swings, sandpit, slides and more. The ground is also mainly soft surface - perfect for the toddlers - and the park is fully fenced-in.
There is also a path surrounding the playground, making it perfect for all types of bikes, scooters and skateboards. PLUS there is an awesome skate ramp and BMX track for the daredevils.
Bring a picnic and make use of the BBQ facilities and shaded tables; you will want to spend a few hours here!
Mamma's special mention
Head down the road to the awesome Paint a Pot OR Bunjil Place.
the nitty gritty
toilet facilities - free parking - picnic tables - bbq facilities - some shaded area - all ability play equipment - skate/bmx ramps
megasaurus park, cranbourne
Hold on to your hats boys and girls...there are DINOSAURS all over this park.
Hold on to your hats boys and girls...there are DINOSAURS all over this park. The Megasaurus Playground in Cranbourne East's Livingston Estate is one of a kind. 100 percent unique and one for the imagination. The standout feature has to be the brontosaurus with the flying fox that runs down it's belly, followed closely to the stegosaurus plates that appear to be rising from the ground. These are dotted with climbing holds and make a perfect track to race through and make a great big roar. Add to this the pterodactyl swing that doubles as a toddler hiding spot and the massive 20m long climbing frame that certainly hasn't been seen before. Great for the confident climbers to negotiate, they will quickly find things to rattle and shake, and finally slide down the astroturf covered tail at the end. The novelty factor continues with a nest complete with cracking dino eggs and signs cautioning all visitors of the prehistoric giants.
Mamma's special mention: If it is Dinosaurs that your kids are into check our Dinosaur World in Somerville and at Garden World, Braeside.
the nitty gritty
bbqs - street parking - drinking fountain - no shade - picnic tables and shelter - flying fox
Newington Drive,
Cranbourne East
Enter the Estate from Berwick-Cranbourne Road at Eliburn Drive
