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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valley reserve, mount waverley

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.

seville water play park, seville

When the sun is shining in the Yarra Valley, the locals know to head to the coolest spot around - the Seville Water Play

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.

lillydale lake playground, lilydale

This Lillydale Lake has some of Mamma's favourite things - water play, nature zones and plenty of space for the imagination.

wyreena playspace, croydon

Wyreena Playground is an amazing and AWARD WINNING playspace!

marie wallace bayswater 'train' park, bayswater

This great community space is huge! Heaps of different sections for a range of age groups and abilities - but most importantly - a TRAIN!

balmoral reserve, kilsyth

Bright, colourful, with a flying fox and a beautiful view!

sherbrook 'block park' reserve, ringwood

Block Park is pretty simple and that is what Mamma LOVES about it - kids will find the fun.

quambee reserve, ringwood north

This is one for the BIG kids and the BRAVE

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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