beaumaris reserve playground, beaumaris
Surrounded by giant trees and bush land, cute little local park is a cute find!
Surrounded by giant trees and bush land, cute little local park is a cute find!
It has recently had a facelift and is looking nice and fresh, with some really cool elements like a giant mostly undercover sandpit with sand tables, rocking boat, a lookout with binoculars and of course - multiple slides and swings.
Mamma’s crews favourite was the ‘enchanted forest’ where there are cute princess chairs underneath a beautiful giant tree.
There’s also some great little artwork built into the walls - keep a look out for them!
the nitty gritty
free parking - bench seating - no toilet
Cnr Cloris Avenue and Reserve Road, Beaumaris 3193
Mamma's special mention:
Hungry after all that fun? Head on over to Saska Cafe
point ormond reserve playground, elwood
You really can’t beat the location of Point Ormond Reserve, it’s right next to the beach, Beacon Hill and the bay trail - but you’ll be hard pressed to get your children past the new playground!
Hands up if you love a newly refurbished playground in a stellar location?!
You really can’t beat the location of Point Ormond Reserve, it’s right next to the beach, Beacon Hill and the bay trail - but you’ll be hard pressed to get your children past the new playground! It has all the bells and whistles we’ve come to expect of any modern playground - think trampolines, flying foxes, musical instruments and water play as well as an accessible carousel and “Beacon-style” play structures.
There is also a BBQ area with a picnic shelter as well as ample seating options around the playground itself. Ticketed parking is available right at the entrance to the playground and the toilet block is about 300m away along the bay trail.
the nitty gritty
Ticketed street parking - BBQs - picnic tables - toilet nearby - water play
Mamma's special mention:
Hungry after all that fun? Head on over to Jerry’s Milkbar for a delicious lunch!
fresco place playground, clyde north
This is BRAND NEW playground is one for the brave! Check out that skywalk!
This BRAND NEW playground is one for the brave! Check out that skywalk!
Mamma is convinced that the shape of the incredibly tall structure is meant to be a cat - but Mamma’s crew couldn’t see it.. can you?
There is a huge triangle rope climbing ladder, leading up to a little lookout -with windows (the cat’s eyes) and a long skywalk (the cat’s body), with a giant twisty slide (the cat’s tail) to disembark on! (Note that the rope climb is the only way up to the slide, so the little ones may be a tad disappointed). However, there is still plenty for them to do here!
There’s a huge, mostly undercover sandpit with water pumps to play in, swings, rocking ‘ants’, spinning wheel, Australian animal statues like wombats - owls and more to spot, little climbing structures with lookouts and a slide, in-built trampolines AND a little pump track - perfect for scooters. There’s also a path all through the playground to scoot along as well.
There are multiple undercover picnic tables, BBQs, a water fountain and toilets opening late April! There’s also a fitness station, too!
It’s definitely one you can spend a few hours at!
Mamma's special mention:
Wanna park-hop? Check out Livvi’s Place Cylde or Oaks Park Playground
the nitty gritty
free street parking - toilet facilities (opening late April) - BBQs - undercover picnic tables - water play - pump track
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
gipsy village playground, hampton
There is a large focus on nature here with springers shaped like bumblebees, lady bugs, dragonflies and even a very hungry caterpillar!
.This is a bright and colourful little park of tranquillity, ensconced by trees and greenery to provide a good deal of shade.
There is a large focus on nature here with springers shaped like bumblebees, lady bugs, dragonflies and even a very hungry caterpillar! Your little ones will love climbing and exploring on these while your bigger kids will find the wooden play structure featuring a rock wall, rope swing bridge and slide as well as a basketball half court and plenty of grass area to kick a ball on.
There is a lot of shade from all the trees and multiple seating options to choose from - though keep in mind they are not shaded so if you’re planning a picnic on a sunny day, Mamma suggests bringing a blanket. Surrounding the playground are poles Surrounding the playground are poles decorated by local children which brings home a lovely local touch to this hidden park.
Mamma’s special mention: Head down the road to Sebastian’s Food and Wine!
the nitty gritty
Some street parking - grass area - shade from trees - seating
train street playground, highett
Whilst this may be a tiny playground - it sure packs a punch!
Well, bust my buffers! Whilst this may be a tiny playground - it sure packs a punch!
Fully fenced and located right next to Highett railway line, little train lovers will be gobsmacked when they feel the ground rumble beneath them as the trains pass on by! They can wave to the drivers and passengers too!
Meanwhile, they can pretend to be the driver of their very own train - with the great little train play structure. This features a tunnel, slide, ladder and lookout.
The train also has a little hand car behind it with a see-saw. There’s a set of boom-gate swings as well.
This is definitely a playground for the little ones, with just the perfect amount of equipment to keep them happy! If they love Thomas - they will ADORE this cute little spot.
Mamma’s special mention: Head across the road for some truly delicious ice cream at Fresko’s Gelato and Waffle House
the nitty gritty
Some street parking - fully fenced - train theme - bench seat - no shade (except for trees)
hilltop fantasy playground, berwick
You can become the King and Queen of the castle at this awesome playground!
Once upon a time, on top of a hill with sweeping views of the countryside, there was a magical land, full of amazing play equipment, where you can become King and Queen of the castle for the day!
This awesome accessible playground is the stuff little Princesses and Knights dreams are made of.
Showcasing a castle with two towers, full of intricate climbing nets, rock walls, twisty slides and tunnels, their imaginations will run wild.
They can try their luck at pulling the Excalibur sword out of stone, climb onboard the life-size steel horse or perhaps chill out in the teepee zone. Make sure you find the hidden throne in the castle!
There’s also mushroom stools shaded by giant umbrella-like mushrooms, sandpit with digger and chained bucket, assessible swings and large concrete walkways throughout.
Have a picnic with BBQs, shaded picnic tables and water taps - and something very unique - powered workstations! And yes, there are toilets, too!
All of your playground fantasies are granted!
Mamma’s special mention: Head up the road to grab some tasty burgers and more play from Nice Buns
the nitty gritty
Free street parking - BBQs -under cover picnic tables - Toilets - powered outdoor workstations - all access equipment
garden city reserve, port melbourne
Dino lovers - here’s a playground to keep an EYE on!
This is a great little park for all those DINO lovers!
There is a ‘Portasaurus” living underneath the playground! Just his large head, big mouth, spiky teeth and watchful eye protrudes from his garden bed.
Kids will love the prehistoric eye watching them as they climb up the rock wall. And watch out for the spiky teeth as they slide on down its nostril!
This is a beautiful reserve, with manicured gardens and heaps of large, leafy trees to picnic under and explore.
The playground is quite small, but cool - with equipment such as a zipliner, spinner, multiple swings, slide, a spiders nest climbing structure, bridge and monkey bars.
There is a toilet a short walk away near the dog obedience shed.
Mamma’s special mention: Keep the fun going and head to the awesome Maritime Cove playground around the corner.
the nitty gritty
free street parking - toilets - BBQs -picnic tables
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
beach park, sandringham
With the golden sandy beach below you, bay views all the way out to the city surrounding you, lush trees to shelter under and this newly updated awesome play equipment - everyone wins!
This is such a great little playground - in a perfect spot!
With the golden sandy beach below you, bay views all the way out to the city surrounding you, lush trees to shelter under and this newly updated awesome play equipment - everyone wins!
There’s a lot that’s great about this playground, but there are two specifically amazing stand outs; one is the awesome water play area in the shaded sandpit! With an octopus in the middle and lots of little lanes for the water pump to push water down and form little puddles - be sure to bring a change of clothes - or swimsuit as there is definitely heaps of fun to be had!
The other is so unique that this Mamma hasn’t come across it before! A rope swing carousel - or a dancing snake swing! There are four singular rope loops that the kids can sit - or lay on and then be spun around on! Very popular with the little ones!
As well as also having the usual; slides, swings, a lookout castle, a boat, and two sandpits. Lots of fun to be had here!
Mamma’s special mention: Keep the fun going and head to Sandy Mini Golf!
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!
WOW! This spacious, all abilities playground ticks EVERY box!
If you are looking for the ultimate playground - you’ve come to the right place! If you could dream up your fantasy playground, chances are that THIS playground will have it all!
Something challenging for the older kids? Yep. We’re talking a super-high open wire tunnel connecting one HUGE twirly slide to another structure with two smaller slides. Leading up to the slide is an intricate rope ladder staircase - definitely for the brave!
The older kids will also love the hamster wheel - trying to keep upright proves a challenge - especially when you have someone spinning it from the outside - loads of fun. There’s a square swing set with 5 swings - including one with a harness.
Surrounding the slide structure- which also encompasses a rock climbing wall, rope ladder, climbing poles, cubby and nest swings; is a cement path - perfection for bikes and scooters! This path weaves throughout the playground.
On the other side of the path - opposite the slides is a dual zip liner - one with a disc seat and the other with a harness. Four mini in-ground trampolines, a climbing/balancing section with multiple wooden logs, a hammock and a rolling slide.
How about things to keep the toddlers happy? TICK! There’s a separate section for them as well. This is great - it is mostly under shade sails and consists of a huge sandpit - with a bridge over a dry rock bed, and musical instruments. In the sand pit there is a digger, bucket and chain sand play equipment AND a water tap which empties down little paths to create a small stream of MUDDY PLAY! Heaven for those little hands!
Opposite the sand play is a carousel that has room for standing, a small seat and room for a wheelchair. Swing sets - including a nest swing, Liberty swing and an awesome expression swing!
There’s also two undercover picnic areas and BBQ facilities. AND yes, there ARE toilets, and YES it is FULLY FENCED!
So pretty much playground paradise here folks!
Mamma’s special mention: Keep the fun going and head to Crazy Climb!
the nitty gritty
fully fenced - street parking - toilets - water tap - BBQ - Undercover picnic tables
john monash reserve, skye
This great little local playground has just had a makeover!
This great little local playground has just had a makeover!
It’s fresh and fun and has just enough play equipment to keep the kids happy. Most of the playground is protected by large shade sails, which is great as the playground isn’t really offered any shade from the nearby trees.
The equipment consists of a large wooden climbing structure with a small rock climbing wall, lookout with a telescope, rope bridge, two slides and a tunnel. There’s also a set of 4 swings as well as a nest swing, stepping stones and a spinner.
There’s an undercover picnic area with tables and a BBQ, also heaps of grassy space to set up a picnic, kick a footy, or even a game of cricket!
Mamma’s special mention: Stop by The Chocolate Grove to pick up some yummy treats for your picnic snack!
the nitty gritty
street parking - no toilets - water tap - BBQ - Undercover picnic tables
fleetwood crescent reserve playground, frankston south
This cute little UPGRADED playground is set in the most STUNNING location. Looking out over the beautiful bush area of Sweetwater Reserve, you can easily forget you are actually in the middle of Frankston!
This cute - newly upgraded - little playground is set in the most STUNNING location. Looking out over the beautiful bush area of Sweetwater Reserve, you can easily forget you are actually in the middle of Frankston!
The playground equipment has recently been updated, and whilst it is quite small, there is still a heap of fun to be had!
There’s a wooden climbing frame with a rope net, slide and little treehouse lookout, an inground trampoline, swings, balancing steps, a smaller slide on a little soft-mat hill, and a small path for scooters/bikes. There’s also a grassy space behind the playground to set up a picnic or kick a footy. With all those trees around, keep your eyes peeled for beautifully coloured birds - even a kookaburra or two! You can go out on the little boat-shaped extension lookout and view the bushland below.
The playground is also located at an entrance to the Sweetwater creek trail, so the perfect beginning and ending for a family walk!
Mamma’s special mention: Head off for a walk along the stunning Sweetwater Creek Nature Trail
the nitty gritty
street parking - no toilets - water tap - bench seats - entrance to sweetwater creek nature trail
highland avenue playground, highett
How good is a FULLY fenced playground with space to picnic and kick a footy - and a basketball court!
How good is a fully fenced playground with space to picnic and kick a footy - and a basketball court, too?!
This is such a lovely and spacious playground, with lots of climbing apparatus and multiple slides to keep the little ones busy, and burn off all their energy!
In one corner of the playground you have the climbing structure - complete with rock-climbing wall, fireman pole, slides, rope ladders and monkey bars. There are also swings and rockers.
In the other corner there’s a basketball court and in between them both is a large grassy area. Perfect for picnics and ball sports.
Mamma’s special mention: Head down to Fat Bobs for some yummy burgers!
the nitty gritty
no toilets - free street parking -BBQs - Picnic tables - fully fenced (with gates)
thomas street south reserve, hampton
Be prepared to be blown away by this INCREDIBLE updated playground!
Be prepared to be blown away by this INCREDIBLE upgrade!
This fantastic new set up has kept with the theme of its predecessor - maintaining the castle and wooden elements. The original wooden turrets have been incorporated all throughout the playground.
But there is now SO much more in this all-inclusive playground. There truly is something for everyone. Let Mamma list all the goodness -
shaded waterplay/splash area area in a sandpit
all ability equipment -including a wheelchair accessible trampoline
walking path and track for bikes/scooters
a nature walkway with little nest-like huts
intricate climbing castle
DJ spinning deck - with sound!
parkour area
fake turf with cow seat and pumpkin statues
seniors exercise area - complete with fitness equipment and undercover picnic area
BBQs and multiple shaded picnic areas
Toilets - including Changing Places facility (fully accessible equipment)
There is also a zip liner, multiple slides and swings and an awesome rocking boat - something incredibly unique that this Mamma has never seen! And keep your eye out for the hidden friendly giant spider in one of the rock walls, as well as numerous Australian animal sculptures.
All of this wonderful equipment is set on a green, spacious reserve; with plenty of space to have a picnic and kick the footy.
Hours of fun to be had here!
Mamma's special mention
There’s another newly updated park around the corner too! Basterfield Park
the nitty gritty
waterplay - picnic tables - BBQ facilities - toilets -shaded areas - large open space- water tap - street parking- bike track - cafe nearby
164 Thomas Street
South Reserve
Hampton
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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.
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.
The first is a brightly coloured - and well shaded - playground, best suited for the littler ones. All your usual fun equipment is here; slides, spinners, climbing apparatus, tunnels, swings and rockers. Next to that playground is a rotunda with tables, a BBQ and toilets. (You can also book to reserve this shelter - ideal for parties)
Then there is the huge oval - perfect for footy/cricket and picnics, with a path so grab your wheels!
Next, there’s a recreational area aimed for the bigger kids/teens. There’s a large (and difficult!) bouldering wall, basketball/netball court, table tennis table, rebound wall and rope climbing tower.
The next playground is up the hill a little. This consists of an awesomely cool snakes and ladders game complete with a spinning wheel dice, undercover picnic area, a few kids size picnic tables and a fitness station.
Be prepared to spend a few hours here! Oh, and you can also bring your furry friend, with both leashed and off-leash areas available for play.
Mamma’s special mention: Head around the corner for a meal at Good Times Milk Bar.
the nitty gritty
Three separate playgrounds - picnic tables - BBQs- street parking - toilets - shade - rotundas
packer park, carnegie
This is a such a great frog-themed playground, you’re sure to have a ribbit-ing good time!
This is a such a great frog-themed playground, you’re sure to have a ribbit-ing good time! It’s spacious, it’s bright and it is ever so green, but, unlike Kermit, it IS easy to be green and FUN!
Nestled in a tree-filled reserve, there’s a real Australian nature vibe. With great - and unique -equipment such as; little stepping stones to balance on and follow - which are in the shape of a tadpole that gradually grows legs and turns into a frog statue, a giant frog in a pond statue - perfect for climbing on, a frog see-saw (4 person), and frog rockers. There’s little colourful toad stool poles leading to a big bouncing lilly-pad style rope bouncer, a very large and intricate climbing apparatus, swings and slides galore!
With a great expanse of grassy area you can set up a picnic or kick a ball, BBQs and shaded picnic tables, an off-leash dog area, even a path you can take your wheels for a spin on - and TOILETS, there’s something for everyone.
Mamma’s special mention: Head around the corner for a treat at the delicious Lizzy’s Chocolates.
the nitty gritty
Frog themed- picnic tables - BBQs- street parking - toilets - some shade
banksia reserve, beaumaris
This bright little playground has just had an upgrade, and it is fantastic!
This bright little playground has just had an upgrade, and it is fantastic!
Welcome to Banksia Reserve Station, the coolest village in Bayside!
Bring your scooters to ride around the path surrounding the town while you pop into the post office, visit the police station or a take a trip to the hospital!
You can also board the train via a rock-climbing wall and disembark down the slide, dig in the sandpit and discover some seals and go for a spin on the spinning wheel.
This playground is GREAT to get the kids imaginations flowing.
It is also next to a football oval, so don’t forget to bring a footy!
Mamma’s special mention: Head around the corner for some delicious food at Ginger Fox.
the nitty gritty
train theme - little village - sandpit - street parking - no toilets - no shade
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.
This is such a stunning spot!
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. It’s the perfect place to spend a couple of hours with the family.
The playground has all the usual play equipment such as, slides, fireman poles, see-saw, swings, tic tac toe and a climbing apparatus; but it also has a very cool undercover sandpit (with digger trucks and shovels, too!) and a mini in-ground trampoline.
There’s loads of open space to kick the footy, heaps of trees to climb and plenty of grassy areas to set up for a picnic.
Mamma’s special mention: Head around the corner for some delicious food and coffee AND a kids play area at Happy as Larry’s.
the nitty gritty
street parking - BBQ facilities - some shade - open grass space - no toilets
edgar ave pump track, cranbourne south
Get your wheels ready folks, you are gonna LOVE this new playground!
Get your wheels ready folks, you are gonna LOVE this new playground!
Mamma has never seen such a cool pump track before! The little wave-like bumps are just perfect for kids of all ages and experience levels. Those who are just starting out can cautiously roll over them, and those pros can get some speed and air time as they travel along the circular track. Perfect for bikes, scooters and skateboards.
Keep the adventure going with the bouldering walls! There are two blocks to test your fitness. The smaller shaped one is a bit easier for the smaller kids to manage - but both require a fair bit of co-ordination!
Speaking of fitness, there is also a little outdoor gym. Cool equipment that this Mamma hasn’t seen in a playground before, like different weighted kettle bars - connected through a pole, high monkey bars, chin lift bars, arm cycle machine and more. There’s also a brightly coloured half basketball court with both basketball and netball rings, a nest swing, small slide and spinning seat.
This is a great playground for those older kids who like a bit more of a challenge than the regular playground equipment
Mamma’s special mention: Head down the road a bit and enjoy some delicious coffee and food at Little Wolf Cafe, and a play at Encore Blvd Playground.
the nitty gritty
pump track - street parking - open grass space -bouldering block - no toilets