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.

The play space is looked over by its feathered custodians - a wooden Yellow Tailed Black Cockatoo, a stone Powerful Owl and a steel frame King Parrot.

The main play area is comprised of a series of wooden towers, rope bridges and climbing ropes… the ultimate obstacle course!

On one side of the grounds, adrenaline junkies will find two flying foxes - one with a traditional disc seat and the other, an all abilities harnessed seat for any person wanting to feel the breeze through their hair.

On the other side, kids will find a space to “chill” with a sandpit and massive quartz block - the perfect surface for creating “sand cakes” that Mr Mamma spent the morning pretending to eat.

If the littlies need some down time to touch grass and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding bush, the Eastern Long-necked Turtle sensory play space is perfect for those seeking a little quiet time. Tucked away near the bbq and picnic area, this haven can be hard to find if you’re not looking for it.

It’s worth noting mammas, as the play space is part of a reserve, the gates to the carpark close at 5pm between April to October and 8pm from November to March so plan accordingly!