dendy park south, dacey street, brighton east
If your kids love playing the floor is lava, this is a must visit!
That much-loved pink and green playground at Dendy Park South has erupted into something new — a volcano adventure zone! Little ones can now imagine they're dodging molten lava, escaping an erupting volcano, or exploring some sort of prehistoric, fire-and-stone landscape!
If your kids love playing the floor is lava, this is a must visit!
That much-loved pink and green playground at Dendy Park South has erupted into something new — a volcano adventure zone! Little ones can now imagine they're dodging molten lava, escaping an erupting volcano, or exploring some sort of prehistoric, fire-and-stone landscape! Endless opportunities for adventuring and pretend play, which is exactly the kind of thing that keeps kids busy for hours.
They will love leaping between platforms, climbing the obstacles and jumping the mounds and rocks woven throughout, to stay out of the lava flowing below. And Mamma's heard there's more to come — a music ball is on its way, which will add eruption-style sound effects to the mix. So watch this space, because the volcano is only going to get louder and more fun!
Lots of the old park favourites are still there including — the big green slide, toddler climbing frame, rope bridges, swinging basket, all-abilities spinner, plus the real-life snakes and ladders game.
If the little ones want to switch gears after all that lava-dodging, hop on the bikes and scooters and follow the dirt track across the park to the other Dendy Park playground — a sandy wonderland that's perfect for the sandpit lovers in your crew.
Dendy Park South sits within the much larger Dendy Park, so there's plenty of grassy space to run wild, kick a ball around or lay out a picnic blanket.
the details
Off Dacey Street, Brighton East
BBQs - picnic shelter - picnic tables - toilets - free side street parking
Mamma's special mentions:
Feel like a sweet treat? Head to Dolce House for some yummy ice cream!
casey fields playspace, cranbourne east
This GIANT BLUE slide is a must ride!
Located in the middle of the Casey Fields ovals, this playspace is the perfect spot for an outing with the kids.
The immediate draw of this playground is the vast amount of wide open spaces and play equipment that caters to kids of all ages.
There’s plenty of grass fields to run around and kick a ball, hills to run up and down (or roll as Mamma’s kids preferred) and a variety of play equipment that this Mamma struggled to pull her girls away from!
Our first stop was the giant blue slide that had everyone running up the hill over and over again! The abundance of climbing equipment kept Miss 4 entertained the whole time. There are climbing obstacle courses, a rope bridge and a climbing pyramid with an attached swing that she tried again and again until she had it mastered.
For the younger kids there’s a pirate ship with steering wheels, binoculars, swings and a fillable anchor. Majority of the playground is underlaid with sand, which Miss 2 was obsessed with. She did fill her hair and shoes with it, but she had so much fun!
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. If you’re able to pull the kids away from all the play equipment you can take a walk down the trail to the duck pond, which is always a favourite.
If you’ve packed some snacks or lunch there is a covered picnic area decked out with picnic tables, BBQs and public toilets to ensure everyone can relax and refuel ready for even more fun!
This park is loads of fun! Be prepared to stay for a few hours!
the details
160 Berwick – Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East
BBQs - picnic shelter - picnic tables - toilets - free parking - all ability swing - water tap
Mamma's special mentions:
Want to keep the outdoor activities going? Head up the road to the awesome Cranbourne Botanical Gardens.
