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ross reserve playground, noble park

If you are looking for the ultimate playground - you’ve come to the right place! Fully fenced - Waterplay - Massive slides AND toilets!

WOW! This spacious, all abilities playground ticks EVERY box!

If you are looking for the ultimate playground - you’ve come to the right place! If you could dream up your fantasy playground, chances are that THIS playground will have it all!

Something challenging for the older kids? Yep. We’re talking a super-high open wire tunnel connecting one HUGE twirly slide to another structure with two smaller slides. Leading up to the slide is an intricate rope ladder staircase - definitely for the brave!

The older kids will also love the hamster wheel - trying to keep upright proves a challenge - especially when you have someone spinning it from the outside - loads of fun. There’s a square swing set with 5 swings - including one with a harness.

Surrounding the slide structure- which also encompasses a rock climbing wall, rope ladder, climbing poles, cubby and nest swings; is a cement path - perfection for bikes and scooters! This path weaves throughout the playground.

On the other side of the path - opposite the slides is a dual zip liner - one with a disc seat and the other with a harness. Four mini in-ground trampolines, a climbing/balancing section with multiple wooden logs, a hammock and a rolling slide.

How about things to keep the toddlers happy? TICK! There’s a separate section for them as well. This is great - it is mostly under shade sails and consists of a huge sandpit - with a bridge over a dry rock bed, and musical instruments. In the sand pit there is a digger, bucket and chain sand play equipment AND a water tap which empties down little paths to create a small stream of MUDDY PLAY! Heaven for those little hands!

Opposite the sand play is a carousel that has room for standing, a small seat and room for a wheelchair. Swing sets - including a nest swing, Liberty swing and an awesome expression swing!

There’s also two undercover picnic areas and BBQ facilities. AND yes, there ARE toilets, and YES it is FULLY FENCED!

So pretty much playground paradise here folks!

Mamma’s special mention: Keep the fun going and head to Crazy Climb!

the nitty gritty

fully fenced - street parking - toilets - water tap - BBQ - Undercover picnic tables

Memorial Drive, Noble Park

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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

Off Grace Park Avenue, Springvale

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playgrounds in the city of greater dandenong

Playgrounds in the City of Greater Dandenong

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COVID-19 UPDATE Outdoor recreation - must be within 5km, all sport and recreation facilities closed, outdoor playgrounds openThis information is from the official Vic Gov website(*page updated on September 12)
Mamma says: stick to your 5km zone, adhere to social distancing regulations, take hand sanitiser, remember facilities such as toilets and drinking fountains may not be operating and please stay home if you are not feeling well.

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