Words cannot describe the scale of this incredible park here. Mamma has never seen play equipment like this before! This is definitely a destination playground and one you will NEED to spend hours at and come back to many times to explore everything properly! An amazing addition to Cardinia!

This rustic playground is always a hit with Mamma’s boys. Located within Wurundjeri Walk, you feel like you are in the middle of the bush, not in Blackburn.

We love an upgrade and this one is no exception - there is now a Pump Track!

Morrison Reserve has the most stunning views of the Yarra Valley and the ‘cattle yard’ gives you the best vantage spot. The farm is full of things to climb, slide, swing and even a tractor to ride!

We have another upgraded pocket park and this one is lots of fun. The playground encourages lots of imaginary play with the cafe set up, as well as tic tac toe and a driving game.

This pocket park is set in the middle of a court and is a great quiet little spot perfect for a play.

A gorgeous wooden structure among a lovely reserve, what’s not to like? We love the giant frog, the fun netted climbing frames that can take some serious concentration, the HUGE tunnel slide and of course the seated spinner that can go really really fast.

Maggs St Reserve Playground has had a serious glow-up, and if you’re local, it’s definitely worth checking out! The playground’s been beautifully revamped with shiny new play equipment that ticks all the boxes—swings, slides, monkey bars, a spinny bucket, and even a ropes challenge for the more adventurous kiddos.

Mamma just loves a cute little pocket park and this one is a goodie. Just perfect for a stop and quick play on the way home from the shops, or to kill some time in between picks up and drop offs.

Calling all little spidey climbers- this playspace is for you. Climb the spiders web, the cubed climbing frame, the monkey bars and the rock climbing wall.

Located in Doncaster Hill, Hepburn Reserve is a simple but little pocket of fun waiting to be explored! 

Here is one for the kids who love to CLIMB. The playground at the Miller Park footy oval in Boronia is perfect for the kids that love to be off the ground and play floor is lava all over the lounge room.

Where is the smallest playground in all of the east? Quite possibly Alchester Village. You might call this a parklet or a pocket park, but either way - Mamma calls this one super handy when she wants to consume her latte while still hot or are looking for a little space for the kids to play before hopping back in the car.

Wombat Bend has got a wonderful reputation - Mamma can see why. It has everything!!!

Looking for an awesome playground in Doncaster East that has something for ALL of the family? Best to give this one a whirl! In 2024 we have had a giant upgrade and Mamma thinks this is an absolute BEAUTY!

Somewhere....hidden between Boronia and Ferntree Gully .... lies a Dragon themed playground that is fully fenced and now includes water play! Check out Tim Neville Arboretum.

If its adventure they want, ADVENTURE they get. This fantastic adventure playground in East Kew caters for everyone, of all ages and capabilities.

If you’re after a new adventure, then the Stamford Park Adventure Playground is for you. It features a pirate ship for little mateys to set sail on, a lookout tower perfect for spying on parents and heaps more!

Belsay Reserve Chrinside Urban Park Playground is open and ready for adventure. This playground is one of a kind. You really can not miss these giant balloons and makes a beautiful connection to the hot air giants we see early in the morning over the valley.

Trains are everywhere! Trains on the tracks. Trains in the sheds. Trains in the park! I have a feeling there is a theme going on at the Elgar Park.

Nestled in amongst greenery and surrounded by cafes, Anzac Memorial Park is a great spot. Despite being a smaller playground, it packs a punch with options to role play

This park is sure to be a hit with both a skatepark and BMX track.

You can’t beat a park with a helicopter. Or petrol pump. Or a tram! Lucky for this spot, it’s got all three. Foley Reserve in Kew is one of the most adorable play spaces in the east.

Attention nature lovers! Adventure awaits at Valley Reserve Play Space. Winner of the 2016 “Best New Major Playspace - Victoria” in the Parks and Leisure Australia awards, it’s hard to believe that this playground, immersed in its surrounding bushland, is a stones throw away from cafes and the local supermarket.

Sail the seven seas aboard Talbot Park playground’s very own pirate ship or glide through the air on the reserve’s brand new flying fox. With ample ropes to climb, towers to explore, large tunnel slide and multiple swings to choose from, this mamma’s kids had to be lured back to the car with cheese sticks and sultanas. 

Pump Tracks seem to be the newest trend in the bike world and are popping up all over the East!

H.A. Smith Reserve is home to a sweet little pocket playground. It’s got all the essentials: swings, slides, and for those wanting to get into the drivers seat, there’s a play car with double steering wheels too.

Mammas, Sir Zelman Cowen Park Playground (formerly Kooyong Park Playground) has had a makeover and he is looking HANDSOME. Nestled amongst the towering trees of the reserve, it’s hard to believe it is located next to the freeway and not deep in bush land.

Mamma can’t go past a good deal and two playgrounds for the price of one is as good as it gets. Cameron Avenue and Progress Park Reserve are a feast for the eyes, with brilliant pops of pink and yellow that carry across both spaces for the dopamine hit this Mamma needs after a *very* early morning. If Pinterest designed a playground - this would be it.

Where do you head after a visit to the library to let restless legs run around? The park of course! There is a climbing frame with a number of challenges - a spiral step ladder, a rock climbing wall, rope net and tower of floating pod climb, all leading to the top of the slide.

You have got to love a quality playground that is perfect for watching big brothers and sisters on the sporting field! Right beside the Tormore Reserve footy field, is a great playground for your less competitive pre schoolers AND it has the best climbing frame, with a perfect view of the on-field action and the beautiful Dandenong Ranges beyond.

Not every playground has to have a big slide or climbing frame. Some are simple spaces with room to catch up with friends, just like this pocket playground in Boronia.

A classic mix of equipment will keep the kids moving like the slides, birds nest swing, spinners and crawling net. But it is the little touches will make a Mamma smile. From the wood carvings on the logs, the door-knob handles for eyes on the rocks, the tea party for 5 set up closer to the oval and the nature play that will develop over time, there is lots to like at this little play space.

Wesburn Park has the MOST incredible views of the mountains and has a GREAT little playground to match. This little pocket of space, at the back of the ovals and close to the toilets, has a nice fresh playground of red, yellow and orange.

This playground has just been given a huge makeover and it looks great.

Mammas, if you’re looking for a playground with an abundance of equipment - this is it. With 8 slides, 6 monkey bars, 8 swings (including a wheelchair accessible Variety Liberty Swing), a flying fox and 2 climbing frames, there is plenty to go around for everyone!

Most mammas will agree, the holy grail of all playgrounds is one that is fully fenced - and Dandenong Park Playground is one that DELIVERS!

Come down to Flaxlilly park in Officer for a BIG slide and other favourites, such as swings and a seesaw. For those who like to climb, there’s a climbing structure and even a small rock climbing wall, the perfect size for Mamma’s 3 year old. Sit down at the park benches along the path or take a break to refuel at the undercover picnic tables with BBQs.

Silo Park is the newest Livvi's Place playground in Clyde North. You are going to love this fully fenced all abilities playground! From the massive replica Silo Tower with giant slides, to the basketball court and open grassy spaces (perfect for mini hill rolling)! AND it has a toilet - with a change table!

The wait is over - the fully fenced, Stud Park Playground has opened. This farm themed playground is designed to be an all abilities play space, catering for children in a range of different ways.

We have a great new playground to explore in Vermont South.

The City of Whitehorse have been very busy upgrading some playgrounds and this one looks great.

A NEW colourful playground! A park with this many colours in it, it certainly can’t be boring.

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.

Grovedale Park has been upgraded and looks amazing. With timber structures and green play equipment the play space is definitely blending in with the parks surroundings.

Heathmont Mamma’s get excited we have a new one for you and it’s pretty cool. The space is quite large with a cute bridge in the middle.

We have a new one. Set along the Dandenong Trail, Laura Court Playground has just been upgraded and Mamma’s boys are very happy. It may be small but still boast 2 slides, 2 swings, lots of rope climbing, pommel wiggle walk, monkey bars and more.

Mamma LOVES a playground with extras and Domeney Reserve certainly has extras!

There’s a gorgeous caterpillar to walk up, so many different ropes to climb that Mamma had to keep a very close eye on her adventurous 2 year old.

We have another NEW one! Longview Reserve has been upgraded and is embracing the Cheong Wildflower Sanctuary with bright ‘wildflower’ colours. The structure has 2 different sized slides, pummel walk, rock climbing wall and multiple ropes climbs.

Multiple swings, a bike path and water play, this playground in Drouin has everything to keep Mamma’s 2 year old happy. Bring along your little one’s bike or scooter to ride the path around the playground and stop to refuel.

When simple is all you need - the street park is your go to spot. Bowen Gardens Playground is a double park - one section more for the toddlers and the other for the bigger ones. It has all that you need for a mid morning or afternoon park stop.

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.

Rivett Cresent Reserve is definitely not the biggest playground we’ve been to, but this little pocket park has everything you need. There is plenty of rope climbing opportunities here, with a spider’s web, rope tunnel and more! It also boasts a pommel walk and climber, 2 different sized slides, swings, balance beams monkey bars and rocker.

Herriotts Boulevard Reserve opened up in May and Mamma’s boys gave it the tick of approval. On the main play space there’s a double slide, monkeys bars, a flying fox, tic tac toe, rock climbing wall and more. It also boasts some different features with a ropes ladder underneath the structure which allows you to climb right up into the middle

Westfield Knox is currently under renovations and part one of the upgrades includes this nature inspired outdoor playground

Elizabeth Bridge Reserve Playground is great for littlies and even has two tunnels! Lots of low equipment and a super cool bridge to crawl and walk over and around and over again. Great sets of swings including a tandem balance swing that gets a great work out!

Yarra Bank Reserve - not surprisingly - is located right on the banks of the Yarra River in Hawthorn and the playground features the largest and shiniest canoe in the east. Great nature play and musical elements.

Warekila Reserve has been completely updated and was a big hit with Mamma’s little ones. There is plenty to climb and swing from with a fantastic rope climbing net.

Wattle Park is as east as you can get! This much loved patch of greenery in the middle of suburbia is filled with classic memories and it is mostly because of those trams. Making themselves at home in the centre of this urban bush, are two W-class trams. And now with a BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND this is a WONDERFUL space for the whole family.

Who is ready to climb?!

Mamma has spotted another new playground and it's an absolute beauty! Featuring a HUGE 9m high play tower including, not one, not two BUT three separate slides all at different heights.

Mamma totally gets it. A fenced playground is worth its weight in gold. Here is Mamma’s playgrounds with fences - and sometimes even gates - to play at with toddlers and preschoolers in Melbourne's East

Batterham Reserve Playground in The Basin is tucked safely away behind 2 ovals so there is never any fear of the kids running onto the road.

The freshest playgrounds of 2022. Have you been to them all?

A sweet little playground has opened on the site of the old Burwood brickworks and quarry, and taking inspiration from the history of the area. There is a slide, rope climbing, swings and lots of green space.

All aboard! For all of those little train lovers - this one's for you! Not only does this super cool train playground have two play areas - one for the bigger kids and one for the littlies, if you time it well you can watch Puffing Billy steam right on past.

Feel like a park play mixed with some adventure? Baynes Park in Monbulk is just the place. There is a lovely bright coloured playground for the little ones to climb about, afterwards head to the rotunda for one of most picturesque picnic spots in the area, before heading on an adventure along the Sassafras Creek.

Buckmaster Drive Playground is all fresh and new and definitely worth checking out. It has a gorgeous wide slide surrounded by soft rubber that is perfect for the younger ones. Mamma’s 1 year old loved walking up and sliding down, although beware the slide is a fast one!

The NEWEST water playground in Melbourne. This FREE water park is fantastic and perfect for all ages.

Luke Polkinghorne Reserve in Mooroolbark has had a massive facelift and it looks fantastic. Walk along the bridge and you’ll notice the theme is very much timber and rope.

Cheong Park has to be one of the most beautiful parks in the East! The playground is surrounded by beautiful eucalyptus trees and on a warm day, it looks stunning with the sun shining through!

The locals of Warrandyte are always on to a good thing and now they have a BRAND NEW playground to find some adventure!

Have you ever been to a sensory playground? There is a NEW one that Mamma LOVES in Notting Hill.

We have another new playground in town….and this one is already a massive hit with the locals! Sitting above Abbey Walk in Vermont, Culbara Drive playground and it is huge for a street playground.

We love when a playground gets as makeover and Deepdene has had a well deserved up do!

Mamma’s it’s time to go and check out the newest playground in Vermont. With plenty of things to climb and swing from, this playground is perfect for little monkeys.

Great playground in Boroondara with good amounts of shade and fantastic city views in Hawthorn.

It is so good to have a little pot of gold waiting for you at the end of a long car ride. Mansfield Botanic Park is just the spot to have a run around, a play, a laugh and that all important toilet stop while road tripping in the state’s North East.

YAY! We now have TWO NEW playgrounds at Jells Park to explore

This Mamma’s eyes almost popped out as we passed this magnificent playspace in the heart of Kinglake. 

Oh boy! There is so many options to be had at Balwyn Park. This recreation space has a bit of everything and for almost every age!

The freshest playgrounds of 2021. Have you been to them all?

Belgrave Lake now has a beautiful and new playspace for us all to enjoy. It is a wooden beauty that has some fantastic features that we haven’t yet seen anywhere else!

Ruffey Lake Park has got three playgrounds - THREE! This one is best for the juniors!

This awesome new accessible playground is the stuff little Princesses and Knights dreams are made of.

McAlpine Park is a beautiful spot to spend the afternoon with the family for a play in the playground, waddle around with the ducks and cut laps on the bikes and scooters. This reserve is immaculately kept with stunning gardens, and is filled with sprawling lawns for ball games and picnics and a BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND

Dragons are so cool, especially when they are GIANT! The is a NEW dragon in the outer east and it is MASSIVE.

If you are looking for the ultimate playground - you’ve come to the right place! Fully fenced - Water play - huge slides AND toilets!

On Monday he ate through one strawberry. On Tuesday he ate through two pears and on Wednesday Mamma went for a drive and found this INCREDIBLE playspace.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a newbie! The Gateway Reserve in Lilydale has a new little playground for the kids to enjoy.

When the sun is shining in the Yarra Valley, the locals know to head to the coolest spot around - the Seville Water Play

WE LOVE A GREAT BIG PLAYGROUND and we know you do too! Waverley Park Playground is amazing.

Boroondara Park is full of wheels, tooting and flying. The transport themed playground is a great play space with lots of corners and colours to explore.

Hands up if you love a street playground! A little stop off to help burn off some energy between school pick ups or swimming lessons or just a spot to have a play with some buddies.

This Lillydale Lake has some of Mamma's favourite things - water play, nature zones and plenty of space for the imagination.

Mamma loves a playground where both kids find things to love. The 3 year old loves playing shop and the 6 year old loves to climb.

Ships a’hoy! Grab your nautical buddies and sail the high seas at this boat themed playground, found right beside the Kew Traffic School.

This playground is so sweet - it has a biscuit theme! If you look closely, you’ll see your classic choc chip cookies, a teddy bear biscuit and even a classic tick tock.

A park at the shops - a blessing and occasionally a curse. This one is a pretty fun one to slide down!

We love this parkland for the trails, views of the Yarra (where the name Birrarrung comes from) and then a little play at the park.

The Basin Triangle playground is a magnificent space with plenty to entertain, including its own stage!

Wyreena Playground is an amazing and AWARD WINNING playspace!

YAY! The wait is OVER! Yabbie Hill Playscape is NOW OPEN AT JELLS PARK!

If Mamma was designing a playground for her backyard - it would look like THIS! 

Kids love digging in sand! Summerhill park has a playground that is all about the SAND!

Mamma presents to you, a hidden delight AND it is a 3-for-1 treat!

Rathmines Road Reserve is a bit of a pick and mix when it comes to playground design, making this spot great for a range of ages.

If Mamma has some things on the list that make a park great - it’s toilets and shade. If this guy had a list - a CAR would be at the top.

This park has heaps on offer with bike tacks, heaps of equipment and space to RUN!

SLIDE!

She’s a beauty for sure! Grace Park in Hawthorn is all kinds of stunning.

Beckett Park is set in the most beautiful of leafy suburbs with a tower ready for a knight to climb and rescue his princess.  

Yarramie Park has a great playground and HEAPS of open space to enjoy a family picnic or get together, or simply a Mamma and me play at the park for a breath of fresh air.

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

Super sweet addition to the Quarry Reserve area has to be this playground.

Markham Reserve is a wicked playspace overlooked by four cheeky kookaburras

This great community space is huge! Heaps of different sections for a range of age groups and abilities - but most importantly - a TRAIN! 

This playground hits the spot - a cafe, shade AND a fence

R. D. Egan Lee Reserve had some major renos over lockdown and a beautiful playground has emerged.

A great little street playground with its own scooter track!

The wait is over. Diamond Creek Regional Playspace is OPEN

It has been well over 60 years since this slice of Boroondara was a wildlife park, but the camel has returned!

Seems the knights went into hiding during lockdown and a DRAGON has escaped, making its way to a brand NEW castle at Highfield Park in Camberwell.

Toddler Mammas - you are going to love this one! Summerhill Park Reserve is a great little playground, perfect for the littlies.

We’re the kings of the castle and what a beautiful view it is from up here! Castle Hill has a brand new playground and it is most perfectly themed with a CASTLE!

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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.

Slater Reserve is hidden little playground beside a huge oval, a little mysterious pine forest, a community garden, AND an indoor sports centre.

Mamma KNOWS that the Donny East locals are going to be calling this sweet street park the FAIRY PARK and I am all for it!

Blackburn Lake Sanctuary is lucky enough to have not one, but two, pretty cool playgrounds to explore. You’ll find this cool new park tucked half way around the lake.

Nature is the name of the game here at the sanctuary - and so it should be with so much life nestled amongst the greenery.

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.

It’s so cute! A little playground for a pitstop and a run around. Lynnwood Reserve in Templestowe Lower has had a refresh and it is pretty perfect - especially for the kinder kids

You can’t beat a renewed playground with a fence!

A family walk or ride with a side of playground action!

Chaucer Street has a cute and bright playground and it is a perfect neighbourhood playzone.

You got to love it when the local playground gets a renewal. The Mooroolbark neighbours are sure to be delighted with the new Rolling Hills Reserve.

The Gembrook Leisure Park has received a well deserved make over. The old wooden beauty had seen better days and it has now been replaced with a great new playground that the whole family can enjoy.

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

A playspace that is in perfect condition, that has great easy stairs to climb and is full of train themed equipment, is a total winner in Mamma’s book.

Ships a’hoy! There is something very nautical about Surrey Park in Box Hill.

It’s a double park - that mean two big thumbs up! Canterbury Sports Ground boast not one, but two wonderful playgrounds ready for the entire family to enjoy.

This little slither of a playground is what every main street needs. A space to play in between running around and doing jobs with Mamma.

The Wyeth-McNamara Park - or what Mamma heard a local call it - The Rainbow Park, is everything you need in a playground after a long drive in the car

Check out the size of this climbing pyramid. This is a GIANT rope structure and is the pride and joy of the Lawford Street Reserve - if fact, we can’t think of a playground that has a taller climbing frame!

This fresh playground is found in Gardinders Creek Reserve. Set next to the off-leash dog area, this playground is a great area for toddler and preschooler play. There is plenty to bounce, spin and climb on - the kind of park to go to when you need to get some fresh air and get out of the house.

Calling all wannabe ninja warriors. Mamma had 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.

Hooray! This is exactly what the Dandenongs needed. A regional sized playground with some of the most amazing features. The playspace is massive with heaps to explore, including plenty of natural elements.

The playground that runs along the boundary of the footy oval has a single climbing structure with monkey-bar rings, a slide and, as always, the tan-bark cafe underneath. However, the highlights for this little guy are a tie between the sandpit - complete with building table and tools - and the spinning double swing.

Mamma has been so excited about this playground update. Not just because of all the wizzy-dizzy equipment or the rocking sea saw seats with extra table or surfboard in the middle…. but a toilet!

Parents of toddlers and prewalkers know that not all playgrounds are quite equal - but Wantirna Reserve is pretty perfect!

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

Talk about pretty! Civic Park in Warragul is an awesome little playground with plenty to do and space to stretch your legs, especially if you are driving through.

Traralgon has to have the biggest regional playground space Mamma has seen. Newman Park has 4 playground structures, plus a sandpit, a rocking car AND an old school flying fox.

Queens Park is loved by so many and this brand new playground upgrade has already been so well received already.  The equipment has been designed to work with the existing trees and in autumn, the place simply glows!

Occasionally it isn’t the playground that Mamma is drawn to when we head outdoors for an adventure. In the case of Talaskia Reserve, it is the multi sports area that we LOVE.

Attention kids of Boroondara! The highly anticipated Ferndale Park is NOW OPEN. This is a brilliant upgrade to the local playground and now has a resident ogre that is watching over all the action.

Mamma and the fam have dozens of little playgrounds that we have christened with our own little names. In the case of this fresh and new park in at Templeton Reserve in Wantirna South - may we introduce you to … WOMBAT PARK.

Mamma LOVES this beautiful wooden playground! Surrounded by stunning large trees and with so much to do, it’s a place you can play the day away.

We can’t help ourselves. Whenever we spy a playground with a train, we gotta give it a test run. When it is a playground that is fully enclosed with a GATE then we definitely have to stop for a play.

There ain’t nothing sweeter than a little street park that pays respect to its little page in history? The Warburton Road Reserve playground is located right next door to The Sullivan House.

Overlooking the Yarra River in Hawthorn, Fairveiw Park has a great fenced playground right at its centre. It is your classic play space with all your family favourites.

This is as cute as can be. Gordon Street Reserve has had a makeover and the park is ready for action.

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

Planes, trains and automobiles! Kids seem to love them all and it is a popular choice of playground designers to include all sorts of transportation amongst the fun at your local playground. Here are the ones Mamma has uncovered in the east. TOOT-TOOT!

Next time you are heading to the Train Park, ensure you pack the bikes and the scooters!

Calling all adventure buddies! This playground is for you! The NEW Eltham North Adventure playground is an undercover superstar and is just like the original with just a little more sparkle!

Who on earth could this nest belong to? An eagle? An almighty condor? Maybe Dr Dr Seuss’ Horton when he needs to sit on an egg? All Mamma knows is, that THIS nest is the largest one she has ever seen. Plus the twin green slides are the TALLEST we have ever slid down!

The Tullamore Estate as a wonderful new playground complete with tunnels, ladders, trampolines and sand!

Mamma has a little daredevils on her hands and when it comes to parks and playgrounds the bigger the slide the higher the tower the better the ride! Right?

These double swings are IDEAL for bubbies and small kiddos as they sit opposite their responsible adult and you get to swing with them, watching their faces the whole time. The smiles will reach from ear to ear!

Let’s go on an adventure into the forest and play amongst the trees! Harmony Place in Officer is a great little neighbourhood play space that will leave you feeling a little tiny. The animals here are super-sized and watch out, someone has left their eggs on the ground!

Mamma LOVED this classic community playground before the upgrade, but now it is EVEN BETTER! The Cardinia Community Playground is based on a classic wooden framed play space with heaps of twists and turns and things to climb over.

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.

It is the simple places that can bring out the imagination of your little ones. Hartwell Station Reserve is exactly that type of playground. The fully fenced playground is ideal for your train lover and gets a bit thumbs up for having coffee nearby at Fordahm’s Milk Bar.

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. 

Playgrounds are Mamma's favourite! Let the kids run free to explore their environment, take risks and get active. Even better when the playspace caters for a number of ages, plus has a gate from the road.

This playground has been dubbed the 'Green Park' in our house as pretty much all the equipment is, you guessed it, GREEN. The linear playspace has heaps to climb on and test those ninja skills.

Mamma's little daredevil LOVES a super fast slide. She is in her complete element here at the Village Square Park. The main green slippery dip is one of the fastest we have encountered and has a brilliant view from up the top.

Space lovers are going to be in heaven when they blast off into the giant space-themed playground, disembark down the huge twisty slide and even power the spaceship through the control station!

The Box Hill Gardens is an incredibly beautiful public space and with the addition of this fancy new playspace, it is certainly the place to be. There are flying foxes, tonnes of things to climb, shiny musical drums, an inbuilt trampoline and spinny things galore

This is an exciting discovery. Mamma has full-on heart eye emojis for this combo!

This park is a staple of the Maroondah community and the latest upgrade will ensure families will continue for years to come! Slides, sand, swings and sensory play!

The locals LOVE this park. The cutest little pocket of community heart is found in one of the most unlikely places - the back corner of the Kew Junction carpark. No need to worry though, the reserve is fully fenced! Double win! 

The playground that lies right next door to the Gembrook Railway Station is EXACTLY as you expected. A little train themed park. 
J.A.C. Russell Park is the town's main reserve in the middle of town

The Alistair Knox Reserve in Eltham is a hub for community life. It's where mammas and little ones come together during the week for playdates. Where galahs and cockatoos sing.

Do you remember rolling in a big pile of leaves when you were little? This park will bring all of those memories right back!

Land ahoy! This park will spark the imagination of all of your little pirates! 

Parks under the gums are Mamma's favourite 

On your marks ... Get set ... GO!

You need to check out this spinning swing!

Has Fireman Sam left his truck on Matisse Drive in Templestowe? Let’s hope he has forgotten it because it makes a great place to play.

The old faithful playground where you know everyone will have a good time. 

Let's go on an adventure! 

Woodhouse Grove has a beautiful playground waiting for new visitors. 

A cute park with plenty of space to run and city views!

It is a two for one deal in Burwood - A cafe and a playground in the one trip. 

Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts and even Arthur Streeton used to come to this area of bush in the late 1800s to camp and paint. Just imagine what it might have been like! 

Nature elements, giant gumnuts and wrought iron native friends are all found here at Bushy Creek Reserve. 

Barkly Gardens is one of those great community parks that's perfect for the whole family.

Head out for snack in the park, a cruise down the slides and then discover a world of fairies, gnomes and elves! 

If you want to let the kids have a run around, give the dogs some exercise or simply run on the track yourself - Kimberly Place has enough to have the whole family moving. 

A new addition to the Pinks Reserve makes Kilsyth a great place to explore outdoors! 

Shiny new make over ALERT! 

A cute little street park perfect for running off the energy from morning tea or working up an appetite. 

Bright, colourful, with a flying fox and a beautiful view! 

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

There is a quiet little spot where the frogs do hop and the kids all shout with glee! 

This is one of those brilliant playspaces - heaps of room, some good morning shade, things for all ages and fully fenced - AND NOW - A Cafe!

There is a lot of heart in this playground and is GREAT fun for all the kids. Pack your towels and change of clothes too - you will most likely end up in that river! 

Sweet dreams are made of cheese - and so is this playground and community space!

Give me a playground among the gum trees. 

If there ever is a playground that is a hidden gem - it is this one!

It is hard to go past stopping for a play when there is a cafe right next door.

Calling all bush buddies and nature kids - has Mamma got the spot for you! 

You get to discover two playspaces for the price of one in this little hidden street park. 

 Kalorama playspace has had a little work done and she is looking mighty fine.

Block Park is pretty simple and that is what Mamma LOVES about it - kids will find the fun. 

Coldstream have gone and scored themselves a BRAND NEW playspace! Halley Supple Reserve now features a brilliant updates play space with stacks of room to play, natural elements, a skate park and equipment suitable for toddlers.

A playspace with a message - the significance of the Eltham Copper Butterfly.

Elizabeth Bridge Reserve is a great space for all, fabulous to explore the sealed pathways on bike or scooter with the little ones and if there’s still some energy after all the exploring, head to the new exercise equipment area for a workout.

Seville is now set for all year round, family fun.

New estates are always great hunting grounds for playgrounds. This one is no different - cute little park next to the wetlands. 

We think Mamma is going to rename this funky little space in the new Chirnside Park Cloverlea Estate - Pencil Park!

This is one for the BIG kids and the BRAVE

If its adventure they want, ADVENTURE they get. This fantastic adventure playground in East Kew caters for everyone, of all ages and capabilities.

The ants go marching one-by-one - Harrah! Harrah! That is what you will be humming to yourself as you enter this forest-floor inspired playspace. This recently updated park, Wally Tew in Ferntree Gully is teaming with buggy goodness.

Mamma’s got a new family favourite – complete with sand, water and dung beetles.

Montrose Community Playground has to be one of the most delightful community places Mamma has ever visited. This huge park has three distinct sections and caters for all ages. There is the 'big kid' area with great big climbing structures, slides and swings. 

This is a hidden gem in the Maroondah area. Federation Estate is home to ‘Amazing Space’ - an AMAZING sensory playground woven into the pristine gardens.

It is always special to bring your little ones to the places you spent your childhood growing up. Halliday Park (or holiday park if you lived in our house) is one of those special places, only difference is, now its even better.