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playgrounds in the city of monash

Playgrounds in the City of Monash

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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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galbally reserve, hughesdale

We present to you - the rainbow playground! You really can’t go past a playspace that has pretty much EVERYTHING.

valley reserve, mount waverley

This is one for the adventurous kind! Welcome to Valley Reserve - winner of the 2016 best new major playspace in Victoria in the Parks and Leisure Australia awards. A quiet and *almost* hidden treasure in Mount Waverley.

napier park, glen waverley

Go visit the giant gecko at Napier Park with your little ones today!

samada street reserve, notting hill

It is almost like Mamma is starting to sniff out all of these brilliant little and HIDDEN playspaces, packed with such great goodies. Samada Street Reserve in Notting Hill has a fantastic little playground with ALL of Mamma's favourites.

central reserve playground, glen waverley

Watch out for the lions - they’ll get cha! Well, if you use them as a tunnel that is. Welcome to Central Reserve Playground

wellesley road reserve, glen waverley

This might just be Mamma’s favourite style of playground. A SENSORY playground. This renewed playspace has been beautifully designed to engage all sorts of play, via the senses.

ellis park, mulgrave

Located within the Waverley Park estate, you will be feeling all nostalgic if you used to watch the football here, back in the day. There are plenty of nods to the past with the social club bench, signs for the gates and a reasonably priced parking fee etched into the playground design.

brickmakers park, oakleigh

Be prepared to spend a while here, folks! This great park is huge and has loads of different areas to explore.

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playgrounds in cardinia shire

Playgrounds in Cardinia Shire

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cardinia community playground, pakenham

Mamma LOVES this AMAZING community playground!

lighthouse playground, tooradin

Overlooking Tooradin Jetty, surrounded by huge (great for climbing!) leafy trees and brightly coloured equipment - it’s a beautiful space to play in.

deep creek eco play, pakenham

Hold on to your dragonflies good people - there is a BRAND NEW PARK and it is BRILLIANT - with a capital B!

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playgrounds in the city of casey

Playgrounds in the City of Casey

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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.

the old cheese factory, berwick

The Old Cheese Factory is a beautiful community space. Brilliant playground on a stunning homestead!

livvi's place, clyde

This amazing playground has it ALL! Fully fenced - toilets - water play and more!

oaks park playground, clyde north

Mamma can’t recall seeing a slide this HUGE before in the South, and there’s not one, but TWO giant twirly beauties.

lighthouse playground, tooradin

Overlooking Tooradin Jetty, surrounded by huge (great for climbing!) leafy trees and brightly coloured equipment - it’s a beautiful space to play in.

berwick springs wetland reserve playground, narre warren south

Calling all wannabe ninja warriors. Mamma and the crew have an outdoor junior AND senior course for YOU! Tucked in to the Berwick Springs wetlands you will find a recreation reserve with all the necessary training equipment to inspire your little daredevils.

healthland circuit children's park, cranbourne east

This is such a cute little park with a heap of imaginative play, natural elements and bike tracks.

buchanan park, berwick

What a great improvement! The fences have been removed at Buchanan Park in Berwick and we raced down to test it out.

trueman reserve playground, cranbourne west

This great playground has heaps to keep kids of all ages happy!

hill farm park, clyde

This cute little farm-themed park is built on the site of an old 19th Century family farm.

highgrove outlook park, clyde north

Not only is there a giant slide, but there’s also a full-sized basketball court AND tennis court!

clydevale park, clyde north

This is one AWESOME spot! With lush greenery covering all areas, it is more than just your average local playground!

berwick waters grand prix playground, clyde north

Ladies and Gents, start your engines, pop on a helmet, ding those bells. GET READY TO RACE! There is a BRAND NEW Grand Prix themed playground and it is just made for riding.

casey fields playspace, cranbourne east

This GIANT BLUE slide is a must ride!

spacerocket park (ray bastin reserve), narre warren

Space lovers are going to be in heaven when they blast off into this giant space-themed playground which includes a BMX track AND a skate park!

megasaurus park, cranbourne

Hold on to your hats boys and girls...there are DINOSAURS all over this park.

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playgrounds in the city of glen eira

Playgrounds in the City of Glen Eira

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central park playground, malvern east

There is a new playground at Central Park in Malvern East and it is FULLY FENCED!

booran reserve, glen huntly

Pack up the kiddos and sunscreen, because Booran Reserve in Glen Huntly is where it's at! This award-winning park, part of Glen Eira Council, is an absolute gem especially in the warmer Melbourne months.

hodgson reserve, bentleigh

This awesome reserve has not one - but THREE different Playgrounds! So there is definitely bound to be something to keep kids of all ages entertained.

packer park, carnegie

This is a such a great frog-themed playground, you’re sure to have a ribbit-ing good time!

allnutt park, mckinnon

This park is a beauty! It has EVERYTHING you could want.

harleston park, elsternwick

This is the ultimate picnic park - and recently upgraded!!

mckinnon reserve playground, mckinnon

Keeping very much in touch with nature, you will find heaps of trees, plants and wooden equipment. Such as a cubbyhouse/shopfront, a giant tree-house leading up to the huge slide, a mini-petrol station, see-saw, 5 poster swing set and wooden beams spread throughout the playground to sit on.

halley park, bentleigh

Mamma loves a colourful park with lots of trees to picnic under. This is a great one.

caulfield park, caulfield north

This place is so big there are three different playgrounds to explore! Caulfield Park is Nanna's favourite place to take a stroll on a sunny afternoon and she is always delighted to have a little munchkin to share it with! Mamma loves both playgrounds.

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playgrounds in mornington peninsula shire

Playgrounds in Mornington Peninsula Shire

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rosebud jetty foreshore playspace, rosebud

This little gem will become one of your favourite playgrounds, if it isn’t already!

fred smith reserve, hastings

There’s so much to do here at this reserve, so be prepared to spend a few hours here!

red hill recreation reserve playground, red hill

This is the perfect playground to stop at after spending a day absorbing all the beauty that Red Hill has to offer.

seawinds garden playspace, arthurs seat

Here is a stunning nature-themed playground that lies within a spectacularly beautiful location

mornington park playground, mornington

Here’s a great park, in prime location!
Perched on a hill overlooking the stunning Mornington Peninsula coast, and across the road from Main street - which is jam-packed with cafes, bars and shops!

mccrae foreshore lighthouse playground, mccrae

This is a great little playground which resides next to the majestic Mcrae lighthouse and on the foreshore of McCrae beach.

rye foreshore playground, rye

Rye Foreshore Playground is a total classic! A wooden treasure that your kids will want to visit again and again. It is a community treasure and its design is a nod to all things nautical.

dunns road reserve, mount martha

Mamma just loves this little farm themed playground!
With a large covered ‘banyard’, complete with picnic tables and a BBQ, it is the perfect place for a get together.

sorrento park, sorrento

Of course the people of Sorrento would build something so lovely, complete with breathtaking views.

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playgrounds in the city of greater dandenong

Playgrounds in the City of Greater Dandenong

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somerfield reserve pirate park, keysborough

Ahoy there me hearties! It’s time to set sail with those little scallywags and head to Keysborough’s hidden treasure - Somerfield Reserve Playground aka Pirate Park.

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!

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.

livvis place, lyndhurst

This place is playground GOLD! It’s fully fenced with all abilities accessible equipment, a public toilet with change table facilities, BBQ facilities and undercover tables, a sandpit and a basketball court!

burden park, springvale

This wooden wonderland has everything you need for a perfect park play!

pencil park, keysborough

Mamma loves a themed park, so when she heard there was a park with huge pencils randomly spread we had to visit!

dandenong park, dandenong

A completely fenced park with one of the largest sand pit we have ever seen. Not only is it a maze of logs and stepping stones and has everyone's favourite digger - but there is water.

tirhatuan park, dandenong north

This playground has a wooden boat-style shape, with a HEAP to keep the whole family happy.

tatterson 'big bug' park, keysborough

Talk about magic. As soon as you step through the magnifying glass you shrink and the bugs become GIANT.

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playgrounds in frankston city

Frankston City Playgrounds

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ballam park, frankston

What could be better than one adventure packed park? Two of them, of course!

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!

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!

ballam water play park, frankston

Brand new water play at Ballam Park!

r.f miles reserve playground, seaford

Do you love big slides? Then check out this great little spot!

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!

happy camp playground @ karingal hub, frankston

There’s a fabulous new playground that has just popped up in the middle of Karingal Hub!

witternberg reserve, frankston

What an upgrade!
This cute little neighbourhood playground has now become a destination play space - with something for all ages!

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!

kananook reserve playground, seaford

This cute little playground is FULLY fenced and has a toilet!

southgateway reserve, langwarrin

This is such a great little playground! It’s wooden theme morphs into the nature reserve surrounding it.

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.

keast park playground, seaford

How good is a beach side park!

yamala park playground, frankston south

Mamma loves a park upgrade - especially a themed park!

wisewould avenue reserve, seaford

Mamma just loves a fully fenced in playground! It’s small but fun and under the sea themed.

bruce park, frankston

This little local has just been updated and is now a perfect pit stop for the little ones.

bayport reserve, langwarrin

This great local reserve has recently had a face-lift, and, wow, does it look great!

george pentland playground, frankston

Mamma promises this playground upgrade was worth the wait!

frankston foreshore playground, frankston

Who can resist an awesome beach-side playground? Especially one that has been newly updated!

jubilee park, frankston

Mamma has found a hidden treasure with this little beauty!

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playgrounds in the city of port phillip

City of Port Phillip Playgrounds

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aughtie drive adventure playground, albert park

There just seems to be no end at all to the wooden platforms, turret, bridges, and cubby holes of this intricate adventure playground.

alma park, st kilda east

Alma Park is pretty special! A newly updated unique collection of features - some you will never see anywhere else!

rf julier reserve, port melbourne

This park has something for all ages. Even your fury kids will love it!

skinners adventure playground, south melbourne

This is one adventure YOU must explore!

danks street play space, albert park

Mamma loves a fully fenced in playground!!

st vincent gardens, albert park

Mamma LOVES this gorgeous old park in the middle of Albert Park

plum garland memorial playground, albert park

Mamma loves a beach playground especially one that has some awesome water play!

maritime cove community park, port melbourne

Mamma LOVES this fabulous marine-themed community park, with soft sand, heaps to climb slide and play on!

catani gardens, st kilda

This gem is a little oasis away from the hustle and bustle of busy streets of St Kilda - oh and did Mamma mention - there's Pony Rides??

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playgrounds in the city of bayside

Bayside City Playgrounds

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north road foreshore playground, brighton

North Road Foreshore Playground has it all - the beach, water play, a beautiful city view and coffee, just a stone's throw away.

hurlingham park playground, brighton east

With a main wooden climbing structure (complete with turrets!) at its heart, Brighton East's Hurlingham Park offers up all the playground classics that kids love.

allambee park, sandringham

If your children love trucks, then they are going to DIG this park!

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?

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!

thomas street south reserve, hampton

Be prepared to be blown away by this INCREDIBLE updated playground!

banksia reserve, beaumaris

This bright little playground has just had an upgrade, and it is fantastic!

illaroo reserve, beaumaris

Nestled in a suburban street, this gorgeous reserve has huge leafy trees offering shade - and climbing opportunities! - a BBQ, plenty of bench seats and a fun playground.

the village green playground (wilson reserve), brighton

Grab your wheels and head to the village!

royal avenue park playground, sandringham

Mamma loves this little playground. It’s in the middle of a shaded reserve, lot’s of trees and open space; it’s FULLY FENCED, and yes, there are toilets too!

dendy park south, dacey street, brighton east

This BUBBLEGUM PINK park is in a league of its own!

basterfield park, hampton east

You've gotta love an upgraded park!
This one was one of Mamma's favourites before it got an upgrade; now it is simply spectacular!

black rock foreshore playground

What could be more perfect than a pirate-themed park overlooking one of the most beautiful bays in Victoria? Not much!

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playgrounds in the city of kingston

Kingston City Playgrounds

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carrum foreshore playground, carrum

This gorgeous, seaside playground, with a marine-theme is a perfect all-year-round winner!

heatherton 'troll' park, clayton south

For years now, Clayton South’s Heatherton park playground aka “Troll Park”, has been guarded by two towering trolls who, to this Mamma’s relief, permitted an afternoon of playground fun… toll free!

karkarook park, heatherton

Karkarook park playground has had a makeover and she is looking LOVELY! With its green and brown colour scheme, the revamped equipment beautifully blends into the natural surroundings of the parkland it sits on. The new play space has all the classics including slides, swings, climbing nets, monkey bars and bridge - there’s even a community library and book exchange box too!

edithvale recreation reserve, edithvale

The colourful Edithvale Recreation Reserve Playground is a little shot of happiness in suburbia.

mentone racecourse reserve, mentone

This incredible reserve has a lake, zip-liner, basketball court, maze, swings, sandpit, diggers and more!!

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?

highett reserve playground, highett

This recently upgraded playground has all the magical elements of a fairy tale AND has a toilet!

bicentennial skate and youth park, chelsea

This place has such an awesome vibe, perfect for all ages and abilities.

bald hill park playground, clarinda

This is the perfect picnic park with huge open spaces to set up camp for the day! It even has a toilet!

reg marlow reserve, mentone

You’ve gotta love a fully fenced in park!

cheltenham park reserve and playground, cheltenham

Pack a picnic and be prepared to play the day away at this great reserve!

kingston heath reserve, moorabbin

With heaps of wide open space, super cool play equipment and a BBQ - this is the ultimate picnic park!

ufo park (grange reserve), clayton south

The hero of the park is the giant UFO. Complete will bouncy springs, jet engines, and two slides to disembark on. You can even pretend you are the pilot!