Mamma’s little ones have developed an finely curated playground wishlist over the years. It includes: a cafe play area; giant tunnel slide; the coveted face-to-face expression swing; room to ride a bike; close proximity to hot chippies. Well, Winton Road Reserve in Ashburton delivers all of these and more, in spades!
Read MoreAs the final playground to be built on the Minta Estate in Berwick, the best has certainly been saved for last. So round up the kids, bikes and scooters because Royal Mile Avenue Playground is a must visit.
Read MoreYou know those parks that have plenty of green space so that once the kiddos have exhausted every available option for play on the playground they still have room to roam? Wren Close Playground, affectionately known as “Moo Park”, is one of those parks. And these parks are Mamma’s favourite.
Read MoreIf your little ones love trains and a park play, then look no further than Laburnum Lot Playground. Tucked right next to Laburnum Railway Station and the famed Box Hill to Ringwood Rail Trail, this park is positioned perfectly for loads of fun.
Read MoreWally Tew Reserve is still a firm favourite with local families, and it’s easy to see why.
The flying fox continues to steal the show, with kids racing back up the hill for “just one more go” (and then five more after that). The slides are fast and fun, perfect for slightly older adventurers who love to climb high and zip down fast.
Explore amongst the treetops at this fully fenced and inclusive playspace designed for all ages and abilities - Tree Walk Park at Berwick Waters in Clyde has got the lot!
Read MoreHey Mamma, do you know playground with city views and in walking distance to hot coffee? Mamma sure does! Kellet Reserve in Kew is a great street playground with a variety of play options, suiting a bunch of ages.
Read MoreThis could be a first. We headed to a playground … and the kids walk straight past the equipment. There is a very good reason too. The amazing community around the Herman Pump Reserve in Heathmont have nurtured a beautiful play space, full of toys and books, amongst the trees.
Read MoreThis playground screams little kid’s birthday party. It’s fully fenced with undercover BBQ facilities and picnic tables, toilets, drinking fountains and off street parking. Tick, tick, tick!
Read MoreEvery neighbourhood needs a pocket park and Warranwood has got a cool, green shiny one! Don’t get me wrong, this one is little - Little John to be precise - but that is all you need
Read MoreThis park is a staple of the Maroondah community and the Ringwood Lake park has had so many picnics and BBQs that everyone has been to at least one. Slides, sand, swings and sensory play!
Read MoreMamma has found a beauty of a playground in the aptly named Mt Beauty. Bicentenial Park has it all!
Read MorePlaygrounds don’t get much more stunning than this. This largely timber adventure playground sits on the banks of the Ovens River and is surrounded by the grand old trees that Bright is famous for - changing their glorious colours as the seasons pass.
Read MoreThis recently renovated playground is an absolute winner, packed with fun for kids of all ages (and grown-ups too). There's sand, heaps to climb on, a bunch of swings and lots of fun.
Read MoreMontgomery Reserve might not be the biggest playground around, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in fun! It’s the ultimate pit stop after grabbing some food or froyo nearby
Read MoreThis charming little pocket playground is tailor-made for younger kids, with big and little slides that cater to both the daring and the cautious. For those who love a good spin, the rotating climbing frame will take them to dizzying (but grabable) heights
Read MoreThis playground has been dubbed the 'Green Park' in our house as pretty much all the equipment is, you guessed it, GREEN. The linear playspace has heaps to climb on and test those ninja skills.
Read MoreThis multimillion dollar, nature-based playground at Jells Park is incredible. Not only is it GIANT, but it has countless features that this Mamma hasn’t seen anywhere else. The design has used the hillside (Yabbie Hill) to its advantage, as the different zones all follow the dry creek bed down the hill, from the amazing mosaic map of the local area, right down to the sand and turtle with her babies at the bottom.
Read MoreThis Mamma’s eyes almost popped out as we passed this magnificent playspace in the heart of Kinglake.
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