water play in the east

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Remember as a kid, those endless warm days immersed in, or playing in water?  Re-discover some of your favourites spots or uncover somewhere new with some splashtatic places to enjoy all sorts of water play. From the slippery slides and aqua playgrounds to the hugely popular water parks popping up here and there. These are Mamma's Hot Spots for water play - in no particular order! Now, all you have to do is take your pick and when the weather is fine - let's water play!

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seville water play park, seville
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

lillydale lake playground, lilydale
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.

warburton water world - FREE SPLASH PARK, warburton
warburton water world - FREE SPLASH PARK, warburton

The NEWEST water playground in Melbourne. This FREE water park is fantastic and perfect for all ages.

gallipoli park, marysville
gallipoli park, marysville

There is a lot of heart in this playground and is GREAT fun for all the kids. Pack your towels and change of clothes too - you will most likely end up in that river! 

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aquarena, templestowe lower
aquarena, templestowe lower

Where will you find Mamma when the mercury is heading through the roof? At the local pool of course! And Aquareana is one of the best in the east. There is so much room here and plenty of fun to be had. Slides, indoor and outdoor pools - what more could you want?!

knox leisureworks, boronia
knox leisureworks, boronia

Knox Leisureworks is awesome for the little ones. Add the water play features, bubbly water in the corner and sweetest frog slide - this spot is perfect for those scorching summer play days

aquanation, ringwood
aquanation, ringwood

Aquanation is the one of the greatest place for water play in Melbourne’s East! Big water sides, junior pools, aqua playgrounds even diving boards!

aqualink, box hill
aqualink, box hill

Mamma’s kids are the happiest when in the water and there just so happens to be heaps of fun water play at Aqualink in Box Hill. Alongside the usual lap pool, the diving pool, outdoor lanes and swimming lesson zones, is an awesome splash zone.

noble park aquatic centre, noble park
noble park aquatic centre, noble park

Noble Park Aquatic Centre is a FANTASTIC place to cool off over summer! This brilliant facility is ideal for families and will thrill your entire crew. There is an outdoor lap pool, indoor heated pool, giant water slide and outdoor water play zone.

gumbuya world, tynong
gumbuya world, tynong

A theme park that is SUPER fun for the whole family. It’s an animal park, has rollercoasters and thrill rides, and Mamma’s favourite place to cool off at the GIANT water park.

emerald lake park wading pool, emerald
emerald lake park wading pool, emerald

Keep you eye on the forecast and plan your Emerald lake adventure to include a wade through the FREE pool. 

lilydale outdoor pool, lilydale
lilydale outdoor pool, lilydale

The locals spend many summer afternoons chilling out in this outdoor spot! 

olinda community pool, olinda
olinda community pool, olinda

Little kids get to celebrate - the toddler pool at Olinda Community Pool is AWESOME. Using space around the original junior pool, an exciting water play space has been created.

aqualink nunawading, forest hill
aqualink nunawading, forest hill

Let’s head to the pool. Sometimes you simply forget how much kids love the water. All that splashing, kicking and blowing countless bubbles, they just lap it up! Aqualink in Nunawading provides plenty of shallow space to do just that.

bunjil place, narre warren
bunjil place, narre warren

The NEW epicentre of culture in the City of Casey

croydon memorial pool, croydon
croydon memorial pool, croydon

When it is time to a dip pack up your picnic rug, some lunch and your swimming gear and headed to Croydon Memorial Pool - the outdoor one.

bright splash park, bright
bright splash park, bright

Watch out or the giant chicken - you might get wet! 

Here are some playgrounds that feature a LITTLE BIT of water play. You shouldn’t need a change of clothes after playing here… but if you need a little splash, these places could help!

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wombat bend playspace, templestowe lower
wombat bend playspace, templestowe lower

Wombat Bend has got a wonderful reputation - Mamma can see why. It has everything!!!

dandenong park, dandenong
dandenong park, dandenong

Most mammas will agree, the holy grail of all playgrounds is one that is fully fenced - and Dandenong Park Playground is one that DELIVERS!

yarra bank reserve playground, hawthorn
yarra bank reserve playground, hawthorn

Yarra Bank Reserve - not surprisingly - is located right on the banks of the Yarra River in Hawthorn and the playground features the largest and shiniest canoe in the east. Great nature play and musical elements.

central gardens 'rocketship', hawthorn
central gardens 'rocketship', hawthorn

5 4 3 2....FUN! It's easy to see why this playground is an absolute winner and with a new facelift and a lot of restoration, the Rocket Park is bound to stay in the memories of Boroondara families for years to come.

ross reserve playground, noble park
ross reserve playground, noble park

If you are looking for the ultimate playground - you’ve come to the right place! Fully fenced - Water play - huge slides AND toilets!

yabbie hill playscape at jells park, wheelers hill
yabbie hill playscape at jells park, wheelers hill

YAY! The wait is OVER! Yabbie Hill Playscape is NOW OPEN AT JELLS PARK!

greythorn park playground, balwyn north
greythorn park playground, balwyn north

It has been well over 60 years since this slice of Boroondara was a wildlife park, but the camel has returned!

deep creek eco play playground, pakenham
deep creek eco play playground, pakenham

Hold on to your dragonflies good people - there is a BRAND NEW PARK and it is BRILLIANT - with a capital B!

olinda playscape, olinda
olinda playscape, olinda

Hooray! This is exactly what the Dandenongs needed. A regional sized playground with some of the most amazing features. The playspace is massive with heaps to explore, including plenty of natural elements.

seville regional playspace, seville
seville regional playspace, seville

Seville is now set for all year round, family fun.

casuarina forest play space, healesville sanctuary
casuarina forest play space, healesville sanctuary

Need a break from all those animals, let the kids play safely amongst nature or just a spot to grab a coffee and watch the kids play? Healesville Sanctuary have thought of us all with a BRAND NEW Nature Playspace.

mckenzie reserve, yarra glen
mckenzie reserve, yarra glen

Mamma’s got a new family favourite – complete with sand, water and dung beetles.

melba park, lilydale
melba park, lilydale

Another park etched into Mamma's memory is the classic Melba Park in Lilydale. 

halliday park, mitcham
halliday park, mitcham

It is always special to bring your little ones to the places you spent your childhood growing up. Halliday Park (or holiday park if you lived in our house) is one of those special places, only difference is, now its even better. 
 

Keep in mind - the water play sections are also often paired with sand. Mamma is not to be accountable for any pumps or spouts that may have been filled with sand/sticks/tanbark/or any other found objects that little hands may have thought it was a good idea over the winter months. Regardless, get out and enjoy the day with some messy, wet fun!