old dairy reserve, brighton
Give me a playground among the gum trees, with lots of fun things!
Give me a playground among the gum trees, with lots of fun things!
This quiet little playground in Brighton has recently been upgraded, and this Mamma thinks it’s worth a visit! There is something so tranquil about a park with lots of trees, birds and grass - even with children yelling (with joy).
Your kids will love the updated spinner with climbing nest attached, as well as a rocket rope climb, play structure, springer and swings. There’s a gazebo with a picnic bench as well as plenty of benches dotted around the park, or bring a picnic rug and enjoy the grass areas.
This park is not gated, but it is on a quiet street away from a main road and the equipment is set back from the path.
the nitty gritty
14 Ferguson St, Brighton East, 3187
undercover picnic table - street parking - grassy space
Mamma’s special mention: The Timbuktu cafe is not too far away - so why not head there for a chino and delicious brunch!
playgrounds in clyde
Clyde Playgrounds
If you’re after a day of play - head to Clyde where you can park-hop to over 10 awesome playgrounds!
vista park bee playground, clyde north
Take a seat in the sheltered hive, bounce on the honeycomb trampolines, test your strength on the boulder rocks, scoot past the bees nest posts and around through the hexagon lined path.
If you’re a fan of themed playgrounds, you'll love the cute little Vista Park Bee Playground in Clyde North!
Take a seat in the sheltered hive, bounce on the honeycomb trampolines, test your strength on the boulder climbing rocks, scoot past the bees nest posts and around through the hexagon lined path.
There’s also swings to fly on, a bright yellow slide and spinner and some wooden balancing beams.
With a large grassy area for ball sports or picnicking - it’s a great spot for some family fun!
the nitty gritty
undercover picnic table - street parking - grassy space
Mamma’s special mention: Worked up an appetite? Head down the road to Deoro and Co
frederick wachter reserve playground, keysborough
Offering a very unique fruit and vegetable theme, with pictures showing how to sign letters and also offering them in braille. Not to mention gigantic asparagus monkey bar poles!
Here’s yet another upgraded playground, but this one is something special. Offering a very unique fruit and vegetable theme, with pictures showing how to sign letters and also offering them in braille. Not to mention gigantic asparagus monkey bar poles!
Here you will find a giant pea pod set in the sandpit and water play area; a fruit shop on the giant climbing structure, a metal climbing pear, apple crate and numerous other fruit-themed objects.
Kids will love the giant slides, in-ground trampolines, multiple swings, rope climbing nets, sandpit and the grassy expanse to kick around a ball or have a picnic! And yep, there’s toilets and shade here folks!
the nitty gritty
133 Kingsclere Ave, Keysborough, 3173
undercover picnic tables - BBQ - street parking - toilets - drinking fountains - grassy space
Mamma’s special mention:
Keep the fun going and heap up to the road to the awesome BOUNCE!
dingley reserve playground, dingley
Tucked away behind Dingley Village Library is an unassuming little playground that shares a name with the reserve it sits on. Dingley Reserve Playground is one of those hidden gems whose magic only becomes apparent once you’re smack bang in the middle of it.
Tucked away behind Dingley Village Library is an unassuming little playground that shares a name with the reserve it sits on.
Dingley Reserve Playground is one of those hidden gems whose magic only becomes apparent once you’re smack bang in the middle of it.
Decked out with a double slide, monkey bars, rope bridge and sandpit - the playground has charm for days and amenities aplenty.
With ample parking, undercover bbq facilities and a modern toilet block (including change table) right next door, this mamma is more than happy to oblige when the kids beg for “just five more minutes”.
the nitty gritty
31b Marcus Rd, Dingley Village
partially fenced - undercover bbq and picnic tables - parking - toilets (with change table) - drinking fountains - oval
Mamma’s special mention: If you happen to be there on the third Saturday of the month, head over to the Dingley Village farmers market located on the other side of the reserve.
elder street reserve, clarinda
Welcome to this spacious multi-zoned playground! The front half offers all kinds of active fun - with a three-way court (basketball/netball/soccer) plus painted on giant snakes and ladders board, 4-square courts and some colourful alphabet and hopscotch games.
There’s a bright new playground on the block, and this one has it all! Built on what used to be landfill is now this spacious multi-zoned playground!
The front half offers all kinds of active fun - with a three-way court (basketball/netball/soccer) plus painted on giant snakes and ladders board, 4-square courts and some colourful alphabet and hopscotch games.
The back half is a nature play area with lots of wooden climbing and balancing beams, stepping stones, rope nets and swings.
There’s also large grassy spaces, an undercover picnic table area and toilets. Whilst there are a lot of baby trees planted, at the moment there is NO shade, so make sure you slip slop slap here!
the nitty gritty
free parking - under cover picnic tables - water tap -basketball/netball/soccer court - outdoor gym equipment
Mamma’s special mention: Grab some cute and delicious treats from The Kafe 1985 to enjoy while you play!
hyde avenue playground, clyde north
This gorgeous little playground in Clyde North is the perfect spot to enjoy a bit of a nature themed play and a less stimulating environment.
This gorgeous little playground in Clyde North is the perfect spot to enjoy a bit of a nature themed play and a less stimulating environment.
The playground tells a story about natures life stages - from eggs to tadpoles to young frogs and into adult frogs - with eggs to discover all around the playground; as well as frogs, fish and stunning kookaburras perched up on poles!
There’s your basic play equipment; a few swings, slides, sandpit, rope net and a climbing structure. The playground is partially shaded and there’s an undercover picnic table area next to some grassy space to kick a ball around.
Mamma’s special mention: Keep the fun going and book in a session for sensory gym fun at We Rock The Spectrum just around the corner.
banjo paterson reserve, lynbrook
Huge playground, stunning lake, toilets - and a basketball court!
Mamma LOVES the upgraded playground at this simply STUNNING reserve! It feels just like you have stepped into the middle of a bush ballad.
The reserve is scattered with sprawling trees, huge climbing logs, roaming ducks and in the centre, a wooden adventure playground.
This playground has recently been upgraded and includes a huge climbing structure full of ramps, tunnels, rope nets, climbing walls and tall slides! You can even play underneath the structure with hidden monkey bars, balance beams and warping mirrors! There’s also a huge sandpit!
Just next to the playground there are tables, a BBQ, a fitness area with gym equipment and a toilet!
Across from the playground there is a basketball half court and a small duck-filled lake. There’s a viewing platform complete with a large rotunda that’s decked out with picnic tables and BBQs.
This is the perfect spot to enjoy a lazy lunch with the family!
the nitty gritty
toilets - free parking -BBQs - Picnic tables - Lake - Basketball court
Mamma’s special mention: Stop at the decadent Sugar Buns to load up some tasty treats.
jean street playground (southland), cheltenham
There’s plenty of grass, picnic benches and a water bubbler - you’ll almost forget you’re just outside a shopping centre!
BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND ALERT!
Well technically, there has always been a playground hidden here, but this Mamma had no idea until she saw the new play structure being installed one day. Right next to Southland Train Station at the end of the Coles and Kmart car park, you’ll find an eye-catching new reserve to explore!
Starting closest to the station you’ll find a climbing structure with slides as well as multiple swings and a spinner, you can then wander down the shady path to a nature section of logs and rocks to climb before you look up and notice the car park walls have been covered in some impressive graffiti art!
Then you’ll run to the last section with rock climbing, monkey bars, parkour boards and a balance beam. There’s plenty of grass, picnic benches and a water bubbler - you’ll almost forget you’re just outside a shopping centre!
Mamma's special mention
Exhausted from all that running around? Head inside Southland and kick back and relax at V Junior!
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
allambee park, sandringham
If your children love trucks, then they are going to DIG this park!
If your children love trucks, then they are going to DIG this park!
This Mamma loves an upgraded park, especially one as quiet and cute as this one! They have recently updated the swings and play structure here and it now features multiple slides and climbing areas with roofing to help protect from the elements… but the biggest appeal of this park will always be the sand pit full of trucks and diggers left there by the local community for all visitors to enjoy!
There are picnic benches and a water bubbler plus lots of wide open space to kick a footy or enjoy a picnic.
Mamma has a feeling her children are going to be begging to come back here often!
the nitty gritty
Cnr Neptune St and Sandringham Rd, Sandringham
Picnic tables - open grass area - no toilet - shade from large trees - sandpit - water-play - free parking
Mamma's special mention
Why not make your play a little tastier and grab a takeaway milkshake and burger from Burger Bae on the way?
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!
the old cheese factory, berwick
The Old Cheese Factory is a beautiful community space. Brilliant playground on a stunning homestead!
The Old Cheese Factory is a beautiful community space. Firstly for the cheese and farm themed playground, complete with windmill, tractor, farm animals and shops. The brie, cheddar and blue vein stepping blocks have to be the most creative Mamma has ever seen. Great for your preschoolers!
And the stunning grounds of the homestead itself! You have to go a-wandering past all the old buildings, find the little bridge over the pond, check out the old well, and have a picnic amongst the beautiful shady trees OR even host a party in one of the rooms.
This is the perfect spot to spend a few hours with the family.
the nitty gritty
BBQs - public toilets - picnic shelter - partially fenced - some shade sails
wanna know more?
click here
Mamma's special mentions:
If you are after some fresh and local produce - every 2nd Saturday is the local Berwick Farmers Market RIGHT HERE!
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
