blind bight nature reserve playground, blind blight
Nestled amid a bushy nature reserve in Blind Bight, this UPGRADED little pirate ship playground is a dream for little buccaneers
Nestled amid a bushy nature reserve in Blind Bight, this UPGRADED little pirate ship playground is a dream for little buccaneers.
The ship, with its towering masts, sets the scene for high-sea adventures. Children climb aboard via the rock climbing wall or little ladder and can navigate their way around ropes, swings. slides and a flying fox, that will challenge their agility and test their imaginations!
There are tunnels to climb through, windows to look out of and a trampoline to jump on. Bigger kids will love the basketball court, parents can take a seat at the picnic table and everyone can keep their eyes out to spot some wildlife - even echdinas if you’re lucky!
You can take a stroll down towards the boat ramp and take in the views - you’ll also find a little lake and toilet there.
This cute little spot is a hidden treasure!
the nitty gritty
Cnr Seagull Cl and Anchorage Dr, Blind Bight 3980
Picnic table - toilet (400m away) - some shade from large trees - free street parking
Mamma's special mention
Head on into Tooradin for some delicious ice cream from Tooradin Ice Creamery
portobello blvd playground, clyde north
There’s something for everyone at this playground! Parkour obstacle course - tennis court - basketball court and GIANT slide!
There’s something for everyone at this playground!
The little ones will love the climbing structures, little slide, balancing beams that look like mushrooms and swings - plus the braver ones can enjoy the HUGE twisty slide and high climbing tower with a rock climbing wall!
The older kids can test their skills on the ultimate park warrior obstacle course! This track will have you flipping, climbing, balancing, swinging and more as you try to get through all of the challenges at your fastest speed!
There’s also a full basketball court AND tennis court and the adults can even have a workout with the fitness equipment!
Throw in the under cover BBQ area and picnic tables, toilets (only open in Summer and Winter) water taps and refill stations and you have the perfect recipe for an active day spent outdoors!
37 Portobello Reserve, Clyde North 3978
the nitty gritty
Warrior obstacle course -BBQs - Undercover picnic tables - toilet - tennis court - basketball court - free street parking
Mamma's special mention
Head up the road to the awesome Deoro and Co for some yummy coffee and food!
maple park, clyde
The playground is bright, tall and green and boasts some unique equipment encompassing the natural hills, like balancing poles, ladder bridges, a huge twirly slide, little wooden circle bouncers and more!
Wow this new playground has it ALL!
With a little lake as its background - a path perfect for scooting around and sprawling green hills surrounding the play area, Maple Park in Clyde is not your average local playground!
The playground is bright, tall and green and boasts some unique equipment encompassing the natural hills, like balancing poles, ladder bridges, a huge twirly slide, little wooden circle bouncers and more!
PLUS, there is a path for bikes AND a pretty perfect little pump track!
Throw in the undercover picnic tables, BBQs and toilet and you have the recipe for the ultimate day of FUN!
the nitty gritty
BBQs - Undercover picnic tables - toilet - pump track - free parking
Mamma's special mention
Keep the playground fun going and head up the road to the awesome Oak Park Playground
peter scullin reserve, mordialloc
What could be more perfect than a newly upgraded nautical-themed playground with water play right on the foreshore of the beautiful Mordialloc beach?
What could be more perfect than a newly upgraded nautical-themed playground with water play, right on the foreshore of the beautiful Mordialloc beach?
Perhaps also being located beside a creek and boat mooring, where kids can see boats, water, sand and a fabulous playground, all in one vicinity!
A lot of the equipment is under shade, perfect for the sunny days. The ground is made of soft matting, ideal for the inevitable falls and for the crawlers - and kids of all ages will love the water play area - with water tables pooling into a little pebble creek - perfect for little feet to splash in. The play equipment will have you sliding, swinging, tumbling (in the hamster wheel) and there are even little electronic spelling games to get those brains exercising too!
With shaded BBQ areas and picnic tables, and loads of grassy area to picnic on, this will be a local favourite and is bound to get busy! It is also the location for wonderful family-friendly events held throughout the year - so keep an eye out for the next one!
It’s just a few hundred metres walk to the sandy beach and pier, and a short stroll to the main shopping strip, making this playground the ultimate location! And yes - there are toilets too!
Peter Scullin Reserve
333 Beach Rd
Mordialloc
the nitty gritty
BBQs - water play - picnic tables - toilet - partially fenced - paid parking
Mamma's special mention
Built up a hunger? Need to quench that thirst? Luckily you have the stunning SunnyBoy Beach Club right across the car park!
flanagan park playground, officer
Time to HOP on over like a frog to the wetlands and explore this playground, who knows you may even come across a frog or two. This playground has many of our favourites in Officer. From swings to slides and a spot to climb.
Time to HOP on over like a frog to the wetlands and explore this playground, who knows you may even come across a frog or two. This playground has many of our favourites in Officer. From swings to slides and a spot to climb. The thing Mamma loves about this playground is that it has not one but TWO flying foxes (just check - mamma has heard the seat may be missing recently), accomodating both of Mamma’s kids with a harnessed seated flying fox for the little one.
With a dedicated bike path that surrounds the playground, it’s also the perfect place for Mamma’s kids to work on their riding skills or even their tricks with a small skate park, perfect for younger ones. There’s an undercover seated area to refuel and a big open grassed area to run around or kick a ball.
the nitty gritty
bike path - bench seats - undercover picnic tables - open grassed area - off street parking - table tennis table - no toilets
Mamma’s Special Mention: Fly into the Aladdin cafe for a bite to eat
yarralumla reserve, langwarrin
This great little nature-based playground has something for the whole family to enjoy.
This brand new Yarralumla Reserve in Langwarrin, boasts natural elements incorporating tree stumps, large stepping stones and wooden elements, and is set in amongst gorgeous large trees. A bike path zig zags all around the playground which is perfect for little legs to scoot around.
On one side of the playground there’s a basketball/netball court, and the other side has play equipment such as multiple swings, slides, climbing apparatus and a little sheltered picnic hut.
Off to the side there are little nature play areas set amongst bush settings, and there’s also a large grass area for ball sports.
It’s a great little playground that has something for the whole family to enjoy.
Corner of Yarralumla Drive & Cranbourne Frankston Rd, Langwarrin
the nitty gritty
under cover picnic table - BBQ facility - free parking - mixed basketball/netball court
Mamma's special mention:
Stop by the nearby Acai Bros for a smoothie or acai bowl to enjoy as you play!
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
wanna know more?
click here
Mamma's special mention:
Of course a visit to this picnic area isn’t complete without a walk around the stunning Australian Gardens!
banjo park, clyde north
This adventure park in Clyde North is AWESOME. It has water play, swings, climbing structures and a half basketball court.
This adventure park in Clyde North is AWESOME. It has water play, swings, climbing structures and a half basketball court.
The water begins at the top of the hill, flowing down like a waterfall next to the slide and weaves around the playground, under small bridges to an area of water play with pumps and fountains. Great for a warm day but even a bit of rain won’t stop Mamma’s crew - just don’t forget to bring a change of clothes!
There’s various climbing structures and logs to balance on, tunnels to explore, and bring your basketball along if your kids enjoy shooting some hoops. There’s also undercover picnic tables to stop and fuel up on morning tea after all the running around and water play. And the best bit - there is a cafe RIGHT AT THE ENTRANCE!
the nitty gritty
undercover picnic table - half basketball court - toilets - water play - BBQ - bench seats - cafe onsite
Grazing Way, Clyde North
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Grab some coffee or lunch at the Smiths Social cafe onsite!
overport bike park, frankston south
The first part of the Overport Bike Park has been completed, and there’s some serious fun to be had here!
The first part of the Overport Bike Park has been completed, and there’s some serious fun to be had here!
All ages and abilities can give this a try - and it’s good for scooters as well as bikes!
Little Miss 8 gave the track a burn with her scooter and managed the height of the bumps well - whilst avoiding the curved edges.
Smaller kids can glide along the track with their training wheels, and of course, the big kids can get some speed up and some air over the bigger bumps and edges.
Keep your eyes on this, as there is another dirt track being built right opposite, which should be completed in the coming months - making this the perfect park for all pump track fans!
the nitty gritty
Off Overport Road, Overport Park, Frankston South
Opposite Footy Oval/clubhouse
Mamma's special mention:
Continue the play over the otherside of the footy oval, at the fully fenced Overport Park Playground
dromana pump track, dromana
Nestled amongst huge trees and rolling cow-covered green fields, you will find this awesome little pump track!
Nestled amongst huge trees and rolling cow-covered green fields along the Mornington Peninsula, you will find this awesome little pump track!
It’s the perfect size with undulating twists and turns to keep seasoned pumpers happy - but also the littler scooters/riders will manage the bends and bumps well - Mamma’s Little Miss felt pretty proud of her efforts
It’s such a beautiful spot with a heap of bird life fluttering around, you may even spot a kangaroo, too!
There’s plenty of picnic tables including an undercover picnic shelter with BBQ, and plans are in the works to build a fantastic playground - so… watch this space!
the nitty gritty
open
Boundary Rd &, Lombardy Ave, Dromana, 3936
toilets (in the car park) - picnic shelter - BBQ - small lake - bike track
Mamma's special mention:
Worked up an appetite? Head right across the road to the delicious vegan Wombat Cafe
st kilda adventure playground, st kilda
This is not your ordinary playground. It has SO much to offer and the kids will be begging to go back.
Watch out! Here’s an absolute hidden gem for you in the heart of St Kilda.
This is not your ordinary playground. It has SO much to offer and the kids will be begging to go back. Tucked away off Neptune street - be mindful of finding a parking spot that allows you enough time to play, you will discover a place for your children to let their imaginations soar! This playground has a real sense of community, everything appears hand painted and decorated by the people who enjoy it the most.
There are multiple handmade climbing structures, cubbies to play in, slides, sandpits, a trampoline, community garden, basketball half court and even a half pipe for budding skaters! You will find toilets, drinking fountains, a kitchen and so many shaded seating options - so there’s no excuse to not make a real day of it!
The playground is gated and staffed and has specific opening days/hours. It is aimed towards older children - though this Mamma’s 1 and 3 year olds still had a blast, so please be mindful of this before you head there on your next adventure.
the nitty gritty
open
Tuesday - Sunday
12pm - 4:30pm
toilets - picnic shelters - basketball half court - staffed playground
Mamma's special mention:
Worked up an appetite? Head down the awesome beach front Beachcomber to refuel!
dragon park playground, officer
There is a dragon in the outer south east and it is MASSIVE.
Dragons are so cool, especially when they are GIANT! There is a NEW dragon in the outer east and it is MASSIVE. The entire dragon’s body, including some eggs, take up centre stage and create various zones for play. The fire breathing head is the stand out feature and up through its mouth is the only way you can access the slide. This is for the brave kids - it is pretty steep on the way out!
Beyond the ferocious head, you’ll notice the spines, which have a ropes course and elevated platforms. The dragon’s back has a frame for climbing and swinging across. Further down to rear of the beast are more platforms to bravely cross and junior slides ( which are much more toddler friendly). Then finally the tale has a triple swing set and a rope bird nest to finish it all off. The playground equipment is very open ended here - it is a brilliant starting point for plenty of imaginary games and exploring.
There are heaps of other cool places to discover too with lots of animal sculptures, plenty of balance beams and a basketball ring for the bigger kids to shoot some hoops.
the nitty gritty
no toilets - picnic shelters - bbqs - basket ball court - parking
Hansel Ave and Flanagan Ave, Officer
Mamma's special mention:
You just HAVE to get some fresh apple juice from Bellevue Farm Gate while you’re in Officer!
dendy park playground, brighton
This one’s for all the toddler mammas! A playground that is fully fenced, with huge shade sails and age appropriate equipment - what more could you ask for?
This one’s for all the toddler mammas! A playground that is fully fenced, with huge shade sails and age appropriate equipment - what more could you ask for? How about plenty of shaded seating, BBQ facilities, drinking fountain, ample parking and toilets? You got it!
This is one of two playgrounds located at Dendy Park, and is definitely aimed towards younger children. The ENTIRE playground area is a shaded sandpit, so don’t forget your diggers and beach toys. There’s swings, springers, a small slide, a multi room cubby, climbing structure with sand tunnels and scoops and even a boat for all the pirates and mermaids to explore.
the nitty gritty
BBQs- picnic areas - public toilets - water feature
where?
Mamma's special mention:
If you’ve got older children, why not head on over to the Dendy Park South playground for even more to explore. Bring the bikes and scooters and use the dirt track around the Park to get there.
tjilatjirrin reserve playground, sandringham
Mamma loves when a park is updated, but still maintains the things that make it great - but the extra additions to make it truly awesome!
Mamma loves when a park is updated and still maintains the things that make it great - but the extra additions make it truly awesome!
You can’t help but fall in love with this little playground, mainly due to the majestic lion perched proudly on his throne. He is large and beautiful, and the kids will just love him.
There’s also some really fun play equipment, too.
New additions here are some shade cloth over the lion as well as some elephant rockers to keep him company; a water feature trickling into a sand play area; inground trampolines, new swings, bright orange soft matting; a new climbing structure leading onto the existing rock cave, slides and monkey bars!
There’s a giant sandpit with two diggers, a jungle jamble and music play board, rock climbing wall, tunnels and bridges.
The reserve is quite large with a cricket oval and nets, and baseball pavilion attached. Pack a picnic, have a BBQ and enjoy the day!
the nitty gritty
BBQs - picnic areas - public toilets - water feature
where?
Between Spring Street and Tulip Street, Sandringham
Mamma's special mention:
Head down the road and grab some AMAZING gelato or frozen yoghurt from the incredible Gelato Lab.
the heath common playground, heatherton
There’s a new climbing structure with slides, rock wall and rope climb as well as a carousel, springers and swings.
Mamma loves a newly refurbished playground! The playground has recently been upgraded and you should definitely add it to your list if you’re in the area.
There’s a new climbing structure with slides, rock wall and rope climb as well as a carousel, springers and swings. What really makes this playground great - is how immersed in nature you feel. It feels so tranquil with all the natural shade and none of the busy road noise.
There’s also a great picnic area with BBQs, water fountain and a wisteria covered shelter to relax under while the kids kick the soccer ball on the huge expanse of grass next to you.
the nitty gritty
2 Sunningdale Way, Heatherton, 3202
BBQ facilities - no toilets- picnic tables - free parking
Mamma's special mention:
Not in the mood for a BBQ? Soul Press Cheltenham is a great option for some takeaway to enjoy at the park.
orwil reserve playground, frankston
Mamma loves a fully fenced playground - and this cute little upgraded playground is a goodie!
Mamma loves a fully fenced playground - and this cute little newly upgraded playground is a goodie!
There’s areas for nature play, with climbing logs and stepping stones, large trees offering shade - plus multiple shade sails covering some of the play equipment.
Speaking of play equipment - here you will find lots of things to keep the little ones busy! Rock-climbing wall, spinning climbing pyramid, monkey bars, swings, slides, rockers, bridges and more!
There’s a larger climbing structure with a large twisty slide for the bigger kids, and in a separate space there’s a smaller climbing structure with a mini slide and bridge for the littler adventurers.
There’s also a BBQ with undercover picnic tables, drinking fountain and dogs are welcome - on a lead.
the nitty gritty
10 Orwil Street Frankston 3199
BBQ facilities - no toilets- picnic tables - free parking
Mamma's special mention:
Follow up a play with delicious food from Okami - just up the road!
"alphabet" sensory playground @ caulfield park, caulfield
Here’s the perfect option for kids who find the other play equipment overstimulating, and offers a more quiet - imaginative form of play.
This cute little playground is set in the most stunning location beside a duck-filled lake and under the shade of dozens of beautiful large trees.
It’s the perfect option for kids who find the other play equipment overstimulating, and offers a more quiet - imaginative form of play.
Here you will have to hunt to find all 26 letters of the alphabet. Some are printed on the ground and others are large interactive shapes that you can swing on, climb through and even make a shop front from.
There’s a QR code that you can scan that gives you ideas on imaginative ways to play and gives you clues on where to find letters if you get stuck.
There are heaps of picnic tables around and plenty of shaded grassy spots to pull up a picnic and watch the ducks go by. Mamma even spotted a little turtle in the lake!
There’s also some play equipment just opposite this sensory playground as well as nearby toilets at the pavillion.
the nitty gritty
280 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North 3162
Entry to this playground is near the Bowling Club
BBQ facilities - toilets nearby - picnic tables - free parking
Mamma's special mention:
You are spoilt for choice at Caulfield Park - with THREE other playgrounds here as well!
princes park playground, caulfield south
This stunning new playground may just be one of the prettiest parks in the south!
This stunning new playground may just be one of the prettiest parks in the south! Surrounded by beautiful huge trees, rose gardens, secluded little picnic areas and pastel murals, it is easy to immediately feel relaxed amongst this setting.
It is such a quirky and unique playground, with ‘The Frog Princes’ theme. You’ll find bronze, gold and silver climbing crowns, a frog shaped climbing structure, magical mirrors and something this Mamma has never seen - a musical orb where you wind the handle and it plays songs!
There are so many features to love here, a special touch is the sensory items scattered all over; from bumpy patches on railings to little quiet garden pods.
This play area is set into two separate areas. Up the back there is your ‘action’ area, consisting of a netball/basketball court, skating ramp, parkour equipment, an accessible carousel and a giant climbing dome. Down below the play equipment has it ALL! Rock-climbing walls, swings (including a tandem), slides, tunnels, a log car with a steering wheel, four-square court, springers and more!
There’s plenty of shade, toilets and a drinking fountain - making it the ultimate playground for adventuring!
the nitty gritty
Birch St &, Jasmine St, Caulfield South 3162
BBQ facilities - toilets -
picnic tables - some under cover - free street parking - parkour
Mamma's special mention:
Treat the kids (and yourself) to a delicious ice cream or dessert from Dolce House McKinnon not far away!
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.
