Need some quick inspiration for a park to take the family? Well, Mamma says look no further. Here are the most popular eastie parks and playgrounds over the last year - in no particular order - but all in the one handy spot - so all you have to do is scroll through, see what takes your fancy and take your pick then CLICK and away you go! Have FUN!

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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.

nangathan reserve playground, croydon north

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.

verdant park @ tullamore estate, doncaster

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!

tullamore estate playspace on heritage boulevard, doncaster

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

wyreena playspace, croydon

Wyreena Playground is an amazing and AWARD WINNING playspace!

village square park, wantirna south

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.

box hill gardens, box hill

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

ringwood lake playground, ringwood

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!

cootamundra walk playground, blackburn

You need to check out this spinning swing!

wally tew reserve, ferntree gully

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.

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