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.
ray perry park, cranbourne
This is a cute little playground that offers lots of shade from huge trees and loads of grassy area to run around.
This is a cute little playground that offers lots of shade from huge trees and loads of grassy area to run around.
The play equipment may be a bit old, but it has all the basics that kids will enjoy - swings, slide, climbing structures, see-saw and tunnels.
Plus there is an undercover BBQ area, park benches and a small little skate park. And YES! There are toilets! Making this a great little spot for a picnic lunch and play!
the nitty gritty
small skate park- toilets - undercover BBQ area - old play equipment
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Head down the road to The Amazing Grace for a family friendly meal.
friendship square reserve, cheltenham
This fully fenced reserve runs through Friendship Square itself and although it is small, it has plenty to offer. Especially the fact that it is FULLY FENCED!
This fully fenced reserve runs through Friendship Square itself and although it is small, it has plenty to offer. Especially the fact that it is FULLY FENCED!
It features a covered wooden play structure with a slide and rope climb as well as multiple swing options and even a spinning wheel for the kids (and parents) who love to get dizzy! There are plenty of picnic benches to choose from as well as a vast amount of natural shade and grass area for picnics.
This Mamma knows you’ll all have a lovely time spent at this simple little park, especially if you have little escape artists!
the nitty gritty
fully fenced, no toilets
Friendship Square, Cheltenham, 3192
Mamma’s Special Mention:
Make a day of it and head for a meal at the awesome Naked Racer Cafe!
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
westerfield drive reserve, notting hill
Have you ever been to a sensory playground? There is a NEW one that Mamma LOVES in Notting Hill.
Little kids (and their Mamma’s) are going to LOVE this new play space!
The Westerfield Drive Reserve in Notting Hill has undergone a remarkable transformation. The design of this new play area is intended to stimulate the senses (just like the other Monash sensory play space - Wellesley Road Reserve Playground in Glen Waverley).
There are things to make sounds - the xylophone, a welcome bell at the gate and the musical jumping tyres. Things to touch - a water pump and a mirrored birdie. Things to see - the optical illusions flowers and an insect hotel to observe. Things to smell - at the community garden. Plus plenty of things to help the kids move - a slide, trampoline, swings and fireman’s pole.
The equipment here is ideal for your younger kids as there are no huge slides or climbing frames. The space is fully fenced (Mamma counted five gates in various spots!) and there are so many treasures to uncover, including a cute seating area and chess board under the trees. We easily spent an hour here in the sunshine.
Mamma’s Special Mention: The neighbourhood house is located right next door, and if they are open at the time (don’t bank on this on weekends), you can use the toilets here if needed. The house is great as well - they even have a playgroup style room that they can open up if the weather is not ideal for playground play. You’ll notice on Mamma’s visit there are some extra toys in the play space and you are more than welcome to play with these at the park as well.
the nitty gritty
fully fenced playground - water pump play - community garden - neighbourhood house next door (with some access to toilets during opening times - nice shady trees - picnic seats
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
