ballam park, frankston
What could be better than one adventure packed park? Two of them, of course!
What could be better than one adventure packed park? How about a huge park that is home to three different playgrounds?!
If you haven't been to Ballam Park before, you are seriously missing out! Especially now, as it has recently undergone an upgrade!
The park consists of three separate play areas at opposite ends of the park.
On the Western side you will find the adventure park - perfect for the older kids.
There's a skate park- packed with small hills and bumps, climbing wall, parkour area, basketball court, in-ground mini trampolines, zip-line - and all the usual suspects like swings, tunnels and the widest slide you have ever seen!
On the Eastern side is the new nature reserve play space. With a separate undercover shelter and BBQ, offering climbing ropes and nets, sculptures and balancing poles, it is a great space for kids who may be a bit overstimulated at the other area.
And then there’s the Water Play Park! There are dozens of water fountains that rotate in height and strength, ensuring that kids of all ages can enjoy running through - or simply standing -underneath the streams of water.
This is one park you will want to stay at for hours!
the nitty gritty
260R Cranbourne Rd,
Frankston
BBQ facilities
toilets - mostly fenced in
picnic tables - some under cover
- free parking
- basketball court
- climbing wall
mamma’s special mention: While you’re here - check out the WATER PLAY PARK too!
monterey community playground, frankston north
Monterey Community playground in Frankston North has a basketball court, a BBQ and shaded picnic tables, some quirky animal statues AND a toilet - the perfect recipe for a fun day of play!
Playgrounds don’t have to be all shiny and new in order for some good old fashioned play time! You just need some fun equipment including climbing structures, slides, swings - some large open grassy space, and some shaded picnic tables to have a good time!
Monterey Community playground in Frankston North has all of this - PLUS throw in a basketball court, a BBQ, some quirky animal statues AND a toilet - and you have the perfect recipe for a fun day of play!
The colourful equipment might not be the newest on the block, but the little ones will still love climbing through tunnels, playing shops, sliding down multiple slides and begging to be pushed some more on the swingset!
Mamma’s crew particularly love the wide open space to kick the footy and roll down hills and the basketball court too! Don’t forget your scooter or skateboard to do some tricks on the skate ramps! Bring a picnic lunch, a ball or two and you have the fun times sorted!
the nitty gritty
14N Monterey Blvd, Frankston North, 3200
BBQ- picnic tables - basketball court - toilets - drinking fountain - skate park
Mamma's special mention:
Grab a meal down the road at Dainton Brewery Taphouse
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!
ballam water play park, frankston
Brand new water play at Ballam Park!
There’s a cute little water play park - set on the grounds of the leafy Ballam park.
Make sure you bring a change of clothes (or bathers!) as this is proper water play here! There are dozens of water fountains that rotate in height and strength, ensuring that kids of all ages can enjoy running through - or simply standing -underneath the streams of water.
There’s also another two areas with more water play - better suited for the little ones - with pump taps that trickle down into the sandpit.
Along with the water play, there are also swings - both basket and traditional, a carousel, sandpit and a cute little bamboo garden. Mamma’s crew loved the little ‘fairy garden’ as they called it, underneath the shade of a huge leafy tree, complete with giant toadstool and fairy house sculptures.
There are plenty of seats, some undercover, multiple BBQs, heaps of grassy space to set up a picnic, and toilets! This is one park you will want to stay at for hours!
the nitty gritty
260R Cranbourne Rd,
Frankston
BBQ facilities - toilets- mostly fenced in
picnic tables - some under cover - free parking - nature play - sand pit
Mamma's special mention:
There is also the awesome Ballam Playground opposite -complete with a basketball court and bump track.
r.f miles reserve playground, seaford
Do you love big slides? Then check out this great little spot!
Do you love big slides? Then check out this great little spot!
Tucked away between an oval and railway overpass you will find this cute little playground. A bike path runs right along it, so it is the perfect place to take a breather and have a play! Perfect for train spotting, too!
Along with the huge slide there is also a climbing pyramid, multiple slides, seesaw, balancing beams, carousel and some shaded tables.
If you head under the bridge you will also find some colourful wall art and more wooden climbing beams.
the nitty gritty
some shade, bike path, picnic tables, drink tap, street parking, no toilets
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Head down the road for some delicious Mexican at Tres Mexican or the BEST gelato at Gelato Unou
lady emily reserve playground, skye
Brand new equipment, shade sails, a shaded little picnic area and loads of open grass and nature play, make this a WINNER!
This new little playground is local gem!
Brand new equipment, shade sails and mostly fenced (there are a few gaps between the fencing) a shaded little picnic area and loads of open grass and nature play, make this a WINNER!
Mamma’s little ones were very impressed with the little pump track (and disappointed they forgot their scooters!).
The nature theme runs throughout the playground, with wooden climbing beams, seats and little rockets! LOADS of things to climb - rock walls, rope nets and ladders, bridges to cross, slides and swings and an inground trampoline.
There’s also a half court basketball area and lots of grassy space for ball sports.
the nitty gritty
Mainly fenced (with some gaps) basketball court, picnic area, free street parking
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Make a day of it and head down to Settlers Run Golf Course for lunch or dinner!
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
witternberg reserve, frankston
What an upgrade!
This cute little neighbourhood playground has now become a destination play space - with something for all ages!
What an upgrade!
This cute little neighbourhood playground has now become a destination play space - with something for all ages!
There is a nature trail behind the playground - so keeping within the nature theme, the play equipment is all timber, there’s multiple rock beds and climbing rocks, wooden benches and lots of big trees.
The little ones will love the multiple swings and sandpit - both under shade sails - the see-saw, slides, rocking bees and little nature play area under a shaded tree.
The bigger kids will love testing their skills and strength on the obstacle course and basketball half court. On the court there is also hopscotch and 4 square painted on.
There’s toilet facilities which will be upgraded soon, as well.
Mamma's special mention:
Hungry? Head around the corner to the delicious Roundabout Cafe
the nitty gritty
free street parking - walking track - toilet facilities - picnic table - basketball half court
overport park playground, frankston south
This is such a beautiful playground. Even better than its stunning surroundings (which is pretty hard to top) is the fact that it is FULLY fenced AND has a toilet!
This is such a beautiful playground. Even better than its stunning surroundings (which is pretty hard to top) is the fact that it is FULLY fenced AND has a toilet!
The views at the park, and driving there - are just breathtaking. You can see the Dandeongs, the ocean and dozens of deliciously green trees - perfect for climbing.
The playground has a large rock climbing wall leading up to a climbing structure with wobbly bridge, a double wave slide, another large separate slide and a fireman pole. There are also swings, a dinosaur and bumblebee rocking horse, a tractor and another small climbing structure with a slide and shop front.
There’s a few picnic tables to sit at inside the fenced playground, but there is also huge open space under the shade of glorious trees outside the playground. Such a lovely spot to spend a couple of hours at.
Mamma's special mention:
Keep the beautiful scenery around you and head for a walk at the lovely Sweetwater Creek.
the nitty gritty
fully fenced - free parking - picnic tables - toilets
kananook reserve playground, seaford
This cute little playground is FULLY fenced and has a toilet!
This cute little FULLY FENCED playground has just what you need to keep the kids happy for hours. There’s even toilets, a BBQ and picnic tables, as well as being opposite to a footy oval.
The playground has been updated and includes some cool equipment such as; multiple slides, an intricate climbing structure, a rock wall, monkey bars, swings and more. There’s a bit of a nature theme happening here, with the main climbing structure’s roof in the shape of leaves, wooden stumps to climb over, heaps of trees and the ground is covered in tanbark.
Mamma's special mention: After a play, treat the kids (and yourself!) to a delicious ice cream from Gelato Unou and a walk across the beach, only a short drive away.
the nitty gritty
fully fenced - toilets - BBQ - free street parking - picnic tables
southgateway reserve, langwarrin
This is such a great little playground! It’s wooden theme morphs into the nature reserve surrounding it.
This is such a great little playground! Its wooden theme morphs into the nature reserve surrounding it. Heaps of leafy trees provide shade, huge open green fields and even some tracks to walk around the bush reserve, make this a little hidden suburban oasis.
The playground has shade sails, undercover seating areas and a BBQ. There’s loads of cool equipment like slides, rock climbing wall, a bouncy seesaw (technical name!), a metal climbing maze, spider net wall, swings, climbing stumps and more.
With seats for the older folks to sit at, partially fenced in, a basketball ring near a grassy oval space, it’s great for all ages.
Mamma's special mention: Grab an acai bowl or smoothie to enjoy on your way to the park from Acai Brothers.
the nitty gritty
no toilets - bbqs - shelter - free street parking - Basketball court - seats
darnley drive playground, skye
There’s enough equipment to keep the little ones happy and a few tables under the shade of leafy trees - perfect for a picnic.
This newly updated playground is a great little local park.
There’s enough equipment to keep the little ones happy and a few tables under the shade of leafy trees - perfect for a picnic.
Mamma loves the swings, two slides - one that is connected to a farmhouse structure with a telescope lookout, and one tall, free-standing slide. There’s also a climbing pyramid, see-saw, rocking horses, fireman pole and some little activity panels for the kids to twist and turn.
Mamma’s Little Miss couldn’t get enough of the steep silver slide; she thinks it’s a little bit scary but a lot of fun!
It’s also next to a walking track, so bring your comfy shoes and explore!
Mamma's special mention:
Want to keep exploring? Head down the road to the beautiful McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery.
the nitty gritty
free parking - picnic tables -seating -some shade from trees
keast park playground, seaford
How good is a beach side park!
Mamma loves a beach side park!
Whilst this playground doesn’t have a heap of equipment, it does have a lot of space. It’s perfect for a picnic - with a BBQ, picnic tables and toilets (which are part of the bowls club).
There is a huge sandpit with stepping stones and a tap that sprinkles water down the steps and into the sand - perfect waterplay for making muddy puddles! Mamma’s hot tip - bring spare clothes, as the kids are gonna get dirty…
Shade sails have recently been added to provide cover for the majority of the sandpit.
There’s also three swings, a rope climbing bridge, and a wooden ramp. Lots of space and ways for the kids to enjoy imaginative play. And, of course, the beach is also just a ramp away.
Mamma's special mention:
Feel like a treat? Head down the Nepean Highway until you reach the scrumptious Gelato Unou.
the nitty gritty
paid parking - toilets - bbq - picnic tables -seating -some shade
yamala park playground, frankston south
Mamma loves a park upgrade - especially a themed park!
Mamma loves a park upgrade - especially a themed park!
This one is all about tennis. Located beside a tennis court, the playground makes you feel like you are playing on your own private court. It’s built entirely on a bright blue soft-fall mat with white lines and green equipment.
It is quite small, consisting of two in-ground trampolines, one large twisty slide and one smaller slide, swings, rock climbing wall, cubed climbing net, two giant tennis ball statues, rocks to climb and a green snake path.
There’s no shade cloth, but lots of trees that do provide some shaded areas.
Mamma must note that the climbing cube - the only way to access the big slide - is quite tricky and not suitable for under 5s.
Mamma's special mention:
Feel like a treat? Follow Nepean Highway until you reach the delicious Rebel Donuts!
the nitty gritty
- free parking - no toilets
wisewould avenue reserve, seaford
Mamma just loves a fully fenced in playground! It’s small but fun and under the sea themed.
Mamma just loves a fully fenced in playground!
This one is fresh and new, it is small but has a cute under the sea theme which is fun!
There’s a great pirate ship to climb aboard. Complete with two slides, a fireman pole and a little table and bench seat to enjoy a ‘pirates picnic’, as Mamma’s Little Miss likes to call it.
There’s also an in-ground trampoline, a nest and two regular swings, rocking ‘fish’ and a round-a-bout. Outside of the fenced in area is a large green grassy spot - perfect for kicking the footy or a round of cricket.
A very cool little local playground - fun for everyone!
Mamma's special mention:
Feel like a treat? Head down the road to Gelato Unou
the nitty gritty
fully fenced - free parking - no toilets
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bruce park, frankston
This little local has just been updated and is now a perfect pit stop for the little ones.
This local has just been updated and is now a perfect pit stop for the little ones.
Set behind the Bruce Park Oval, it’s a great spot to bring the little ones when the older kids might be doing their Saturday sports.
It’s very reminiscent of the playgrounds of Mamma’s childhood. Nothing too fancy, but lots to keep the imagination flowing. There’s stepping logs slides, swings, little turning climbing pyramid and a table with holes in it to put rocks through.
Mamma's special mention:
Wanting more fun? Head around the corner for some ten pin fun at Zone Bowling.
the nitty gritty
picnic tables - free parking
bayport reserve, langwarrin
This great local reserve has recently had a face-lift, and, wow, does it look great!
This great local reserve has recently had a face-lift, and, wow, does it look great!
They’ve put a huge emphasis on nature play here, incorporating lots of wooden equipment and climbing logs that are surrounded by wide open space and lots of new trees planted. Ensuring that in years to come all the new equipment will be under the cover of trees.
For now, there are existing trees that provide some shade to parts like the see-saws and climbing blocks.
There’s equipment to suit all ages, which means some of it is a little challenging and some parent assistance may be needed for the little ones.
There’s a sandpit with a drum and a sort of cubby-house in the middle; a large structure with ropes and mats to climb up; slides and poles to dismount; little tunnels to hide in; cement paths to ride on and a couple of picnic tables.
Mamma also hasn’t yet come across a 5-way swing like they have, and Little Miss wasn’t too sure how to use it (either was Mamma!). Oh, and another first was a fun-house mirror!
Lots of fun to have here folks!
Mamma's special mention:
Need some healthy treats to bring on your picnic? Stop by the deliciously healthy Acai brothers first!
the nitty gritty
picnic tables - free parking- some shade
george pentland playground, frankston
Mamma promises this playground upgrade was worth the wait!
Hooray! The playground is finally updated! And let Mamma tell you - it was sure worth the wait!
What was already one of the best treasures in Frankston, has now been upgraded with an awesome new playground. It includes equipment Mamma has never seen before (which is some feat considering how many parks the crew have visited!)
For example, one of the highlights for Mr tree-climber was a set of different sized ropes which are bolted into the ground and threaded throughout the huge climbing trees. Such a simple thing, yet a great tool for hours of imaginative play!
The other faves were the 6 person rope swing, the incredible tree house complete with twisty slide dismount, the net standing see-saw and the inclusive carousel.
Of course, there are the usual - swings, slides, rocking horses (bees), sandpit and large statues of spiders and crocodiles.
The gardens themselves are a hidden oasis in the middle of Frankston - with plenty of space for kids to run around and explore - kick the footy - even a game of cricket! Read more about George Pentland Botanical Gardens here.
Pack your picnic basket and prepare to spend a few hours enjoying this beautiful spot.
Mamma's special mention:
Feel like a sweet treat? Head down the road to the decadent Twisted Sister!
For more to do at George Pentland Botanical Gardens click here.
the nitty gritty
BBQ facilites - toilet facilities - picnic tables- free parking- some sheltered areas - playground - pram accessible walking track
Gate opening/closing times:
7am - 9pm November to March
7am - 6pm April to October
Corner of Williams and Foot Streets, Frankston
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frankston foreshore playground, frankston
Who can resist an awesome beach-side playground? Especially one that has been newly updated!
Who can resist an awesome beach-side playground? Especially one that has been newly updated!
Located on the Frankston Waterfront Reserve, the views are just stunning. You have the beautiful Frankston Pier and beach that you can stroll along in all seasons.
Then there’s this huge playground with so much space for kids to run and burn off energy.
The park is spread out into sections, which is great when it is busy, ensuring things don't get too overcrowded.
There’s all NEW equipment offering lots of fun for all ages.
For the bigger kids, there’s a high climbing structure in which you can only get up via two lots of rope ladders (or with mum or dad lending a hand!) Dismount is courtesy of two large slides!
For the little ones there’s a smaller structure complete with a rock climbing wall, small double slide, steps and an enclosed path. However, this does lead on to a rope-bridge that has some gaps, so as with any play ground - be sure to keep a close eye on the brave little adventurers.
There are loads of swings, most of these are under shade sails.
There’s also all ability play areas including a liberty swing.
In keeping with the wooden theme, there are awesome little log rockers - Mamma hasn’t come across these before! There are climbing logs, spinning circle, sandpit, giant shell and giant nutshell boats!
You can easily spend the whole day here. Pack a picnic, have a BBQ or visit one of the many nearby cafes, walk along the beach, the boardwalk and PLAY the whole day away!
Mamma's special mention
Feel like a sweet treat? Pop past Twisted Sista!
the nitty gritty
toilet facilities- paid parking - picnic tables & bbq facilities - all abilities equipment -
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Frankston Waterfront, Pier Promenade, Frankston
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jubilee park, frankston
Mamma has found a hidden treasure with this little beauty!
Mamma has found a hidden treasure with this little beauty! Relatively new, being less than a year old - it seems as if it hasn't quite been discovered by any mums groups or the like just yet.
It is a fabulous park set on a rather large 13 hectare site. With super cool inclusions that you don't see at many parks; such as, a mini rock-climbing wall, fun-house mirror, gym bars, drum and mini in-ground trampolines.
There's also a twisty slide, climbing rope, nest swing, tunnels, see-saw - and lots more.
Go for a little walk down the hill and you will find a duck-filled lake with a small walking path around it.
It is next to a cricket and football oval - which makes for plenty of room to run around and kick the footy, too!
This is a lovely spot for a picnic lunch!
Mamma's special mention
Why not pick up a little picnic treat from the scrumptious The Cake Cottage before heading for a play?
the nitty gritty
bbq/picnic area - lake - toilet facilities - small walking path - free parking - cricket oval