mcalpin reserve, ringwood north
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McAlpin Park has always been a beautiful spot to spend the afternoon for a play in the playground, waddle around with the ducks and cut laps on the bikes and scooters. And with a new playground update - it is now SUPER FANTASTIC!
This reserve is immaculately kept with stunning gardens, and is filled with sprawling lawns for ball games and picnics. The new playground will soon become one of our family favourites! There are multiple zones for different abilities and a huge variety of fun things to explore. The junior play zone has its own climbing structure complete with orchard boxes and fruit, as well as a scooter track with traffic signage and swing set - with an expression swing!
The bigger kids have a climbing tower of their own with some great challenging ways to reach the top of the slide. Mamma’s 4 year old needs a boost in some areas but will be brave enough to attempt it all on his own before we know it. If climbing isn’t your thing, there is a trampoline, a water pump and rock river for a bit of a cool down, and a birds nest swing if you need a rest.
Mamma is super impressed with this one - it has a great layout if watching a number of kids, a toilet block, plenty of picnic seating and bbqs. Keep an eye on them around the water (oh and the bridge is new too), but have an awesome time.
Mamma's special mention: Need refuelling? The Pastry Board is up the road at the Oban Rd shops and they do some great coffee and treats for the whole family.
the nitty gritty
bbq - picnic shelter - walking trails - grassy areas - toilets - off street parking (can be busy) - playground - water hazard - ducks - small water play - expression swing - scooter track
