We have had a frantic last couple of months with new - and renewed - playgrounds opening in the east. In case you missed any, here are the NEW parks and playgrounds for 2024.

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officer district park playground, officer

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!

belgrave south recreation reserve, belgrave south

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

morrison reserve playground, mt evelyn

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!

castlefield square reserve, wantirna

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

maggs st reserve playground, doncaster east

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.

hepburn reserve, doncaster

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

victoria street playspace at ruffey lake park, doncaster east

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!

tim neville arboretum, ferntree gully

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.

hays paddock adventure playground, east kew

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

stamford park adventure playground, rowville

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 chirnside urban park playground, chirnside park

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.

talbot park playspace, oakleigh south

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.

elgar park play space, mont albert north

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.

sir zelman cowen park playground, kooyong

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.

ted ajani reserve playground, templestowe lower

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

flaxlilly park playground, officer

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.

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NEW eastie parks and playgrounds of 2024

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