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
westerfield drive reserve, notting hill
Have you ever been to a sensory playground? There is a NEW one that Mamma LOVES in Notting Hill.
Little kids (and their Mamma’s) are going to LOVE this new play space!
The Westerfield Drive Reserve in Notting Hill has undergone a remarkable transformation. The design of this new play area is intended to stimulate the senses (just like the other Monash sensory play space - Wellesley Road Reserve Playground in Glen Waverley).
There are things to make sounds - the xylophone, a welcome bell at the gate and the musical jumping tyres. Things to touch - a water pump and a mirrored birdie. Things to see - the optical illusions flowers and an insect hotel to observe. Things to smell - at the community garden. Plus plenty of things to help the kids move - a slide, trampoline, swings and fireman’s pole.
The equipment here is ideal for your younger kids as there are no huge slides or climbing frames. The space is fully fenced (Mamma counted five gates in various spots!) and there are so many treasures to uncover, including a cute seating area and chess board under the trees. We easily spent an hour here in the sunshine.
Mamma’s Special Mention: The neighbourhood house is located right next door, and if they are open at the time (don’t bank on this on weekends), you can use the toilets here if needed. The house is great as well - they even have a playgroup style room that they can open up if the weather is not ideal for playground play. You’ll notice on Mamma’s visit there are some extra toys in the play space and you are more than welcome to play with these at the park as well.
the nitty gritty
fully fenced playground - water pump play - community garden - neighbourhood house next door (with some access to toilets during opening times - nice shady trees - picnic seats
namatjira park, clayton south
This park is perfect for a picnic catch up!
There’s something for everyone.
This park is perfect for a picnic catch up!
There’s something for everyone. The playground is under the shade of a beautiful, huge gum tree, and consists of a cool climbing structure with multiple slides, ladders, wobbly bridge and rope walls.
There’s also an old style flying fox, seesaw, rocking kangaroo, tunnels, a telescope and a few swings.
Just opposite the playground is a fitness area with multiple work-out equipment. Overlooking this is a shaded picnic area with BBQ and toilet facilities.
Across the car park is a skate bowl - perfect for the older kids to have fun at.
The park also is a wetland, so you can take a walk/ride/scoot around the park and check out the little lake and hear a chorus of very vocal frogs!
Mamma’s special mention: All that playing will work up an appetite - so head around the corner to the delicious and family friendly Modu Restaurant.
the nitty gritty
free parking - toilets - BBQs - undercover picnic tables
galbally reserve, hughesdale
We present to you - the rainbow playground! You really can’t go past a playspace that has pretty much EVERYTHING.
We present to you - the rainbow playground! You really can’t go past a playspace that has pretty much EVERYTHING. From the huge twin climbing and slide structure, to the expression swing (you know the ones … where you and your toddler can share the swing). Add to this an insect hotel space with beautiful flowers and nature play, a half court basketball court PLUS a ninja play course complete with bars to swing and balance on.
Oh there is ALSO a spinning pyramid structure that the kids thought it was hilarious to throw their hats off in mid flight. Then there is the trail near by, complete with traffic signs to remind the kids to slow down on their bikes.
Oh, almost forgot - there is a rocking train in the middle of the park which is perfect for spotting the REAL things whizz past on the train line next door. All of these factors help make this playground one of Mamma’s new favourites. There is a great amount of shade, plenty of grass to set up base and a BBQ shelter too.
Mamma’s special mention: Need something sweet? Head down the road to the delicious Oakleigh Doughnut Company.
the nitty gritty
picnic tables - shade - limited parking (but not impossible - walking/bike trails nearby - bbqs - no toilets, but some public ones nearby (550m walk back to Hughesdale Train Station) - expression swing - drink tap
playgrounds in the city of monash
Playgrounds in the City of Monash
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.
