ANZAC memorial park, hurstbridge
/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
Read MoreNestled 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
Read MoreThis park is sure to be a hit with both a skatepark and BMX track.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreAttention 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.
Read MoreSail 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.
Read MorePump Tracks seem to be the newest trend in the bike world and are popping up all over the East!
Read MoreH.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.
Read MoreMammas, 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.
Read MoreMamma 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.
Read MoreWhere 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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreNot 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreWesburn 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.
Read MoreThis playground has just been given a huge makeover and it looks great.
Read MoreMammas, 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!
Read MoreMost mammas will agree, the holy grail of all playgrounds is one that is fully fenced - and Dandenong Park Playground is one that DELIVERS!
Read MoreCome 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.
Read MoreSilo 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!
Read MoreThe 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.
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