There are SO many AMAZING places for water fun in the South!
The BEST beaches, water parks and playgrounds with water play.

Here are the TOP places for water play in the South featuring family friendly beaches, playgrounds with varying levels of water play from little pumps to large fountains!

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officer district adventure playground, officer

Words cannot describe the scale of this incredible park here. Mamma has never seen play equipment like this before!

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.

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.

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?

banjo park, clyde north

This adventure park in Clyde North is AWESOME. It has water play, swings, climbing structures and a half basketball court.

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!

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!

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!

fresco place playground, clyde north

This is BRAND NEW playground is one for the brave! Check out that skywalk!

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!

thomas street south reserve, hampton

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

livvi's place, clyde

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

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!

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!

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!

plum garland memorial playground, albert park

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

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black rock beach, black rock

The stunning cliffs, intricate rockpools and vast expanse of deep swimming water, make this such a magical spot.

balnarring beach, balnarring

Here is a wonderful family friendly beach!
Calm water, views all the way out to The Nobbies and if you pick the tide timings right, rockpools to explore!

red rock beach @ cowes, phillip island

Here’s a great, quiet family beach! Perfect for swimming, fishing and rock pooling!

chicken beach @ cowes, phillip island

Here is the perfect location for your next family beach road trip!

mothers beach, mornington

Mothers beach is named as such - as it’s the perfect beach for family fun!

prahran square, prahran

There is always something going on at the square - story time - live music - water fountain splashing!

chelsea beach, chelsea

rickett's point marine sanctuary, beaumaris

This marine sanctuary is home to many waterbirds - even ducks and swans at times - starfish, crabs, fish and pelicans!

half moon bay, black rock

Half moon bay is simply a little slice of heaven!

sorrento back beach rock pools, sorrento

Mamma says when the tide is out on a hot summer's day you can't beat these pristine rock pools for a delicious refreshing swim.

australian garden, royal botanic gardens, cranbourne

The Australian Garden as part of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne is a stunning destination to the explore with the entire family. Pack a towel - you will certainly want to have a paddle!

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carnegie memorial swimming pool, carnegie

Mammas! Drop what you’re doing, grab the kids, pop on the togs and head straight down to Carnegie Memorial Swimming Pool

noble park aquatic centre, noble park

Noble Park Aquatic Centre is a FANTASTIC place to cool off over summer!

gumbuya world, tynong

A theme park that is SUPER fun for the whole family. It’s an animal park, has rollercoasters and thrill rides, and Mamma’s favourite place to cool off at the GIANT water park. You'll find this theme park on the way to Gippsland and is a summer hit!

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