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February 21, 2020

chaucer street playground, box hill south

February 21, 2020/ Mamma Erin
chaucer street playground, box hill south

Chaucer Street has a new playground and it is a perfect neighbourhood playzone.

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February 21, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
whitehorse playgrounds, chaucer street playground, box hill south, parks and playgrounds 6
February 05, 2020

surrey park, box hill

February 05, 2020/ Mamma Erin
surrey park, box hill

Ships a’hoy! There is something very nautical about Surrey Park in Box Hill.

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February 05, 2020/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 5, whitehorse playgrounds, surrey park, party parks
September 12, 2019

wattle park, surrey hills

September 12, 2019/ Mamma Erin
wattle park, surrey hills

Wattle Park is as east as you can get! This much loved patch of greenery in the middle of suburbia is filled with classic memories and it is mostly because of those trams.

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September 12, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 5, whitehorse playgrounds, blackburn north, wattle park surrey hills
July 26, 2019

gardiners creek reserve, burwood

July 26, 2019/ Mamma Erin
gardiners creek reserve, burwood

This fresh playground is found in Gardinders Creek Reserve. Set next to the off-leash dog area, this playground is a great area for toddler and preschooler play. There is plenty to bounce, spin and climb on - the kind of park to go to when you need to get some fresh air and get out of the house.

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July 26, 2019/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 5, gardiners creek reserve burwood, whitehorse playgrounds
July 17, 2018

box hill gardens, box hill

July 17, 2018/ Mamma Erin
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

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July 17, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 4, box hill gardens, party parks, daredevils, 2018 top ten parks, whitehorse playgrounds
January 11, 2018

mont albert north reserve, mont albert north

January 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin
mont albert north reserve, mont albert north

On your marks ... Get set ... GO!

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January 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
mont albert north reserve, parks and playgrounds 4, whitehorse playgrounds
January 11, 2018

cootamundra walk playground, blackburn

January 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin
cootamundra walk playground, blackburn

You need to check out this spinning swing!

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January 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
cootamundra walk playground, parks and playgrounds 4, 2018 top ten parks, whitehorse playgrounds
November 04, 2017

tassells park, box hill north

November 04, 2017/ Mamma Erin
tassells park, box hill north

Woodhouse Grove has a beautiful playground waiting for new visitors. 

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November 04, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, tassells park, transport park, whitehorse playgrounds
September 16, 2017

banksia street playground, burwood

September 16, 2017/ Mamma Erin
banksia street playground, burwood

It is a two for one deal in Burwood - A cafe and a playground in the one trip. 

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September 16, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, banksia street playground, transport park, whitehorse playgrounds
September 12, 2017

artists park, box hill south

September 12, 2017/ Mamma Erin
artists park, box hill south

Frederick McCubbin, Tom Roberts and even Arthur Streeton used to come to this area of bush in the late 1800s to camp and paint. Just imagine what it might have been like! 

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September 12, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, artists park box hill south, whitehorse playgrounds
August 29, 2017

bushy creek reserve, box hill north

August 29, 2017/ Mamma Erin
bushy creek reserve, box hill north

Nature elements, giant gumnuts and wrought iron native friends are all found here at Bushy Creek Reserve. 

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August 29, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, bushy creek reserve, whitehorse playgrounds
June 12, 2017

redland drive reserve, mitcham

June 12, 2017/ Mamma Erin
redland drive reserve, mitcham

A cute little street park perfect for running off the energy from morning tea or working up an appetite. 

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June 12, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
redland drive reserve mitcham, parks and playgrounds 3, whitehorse playgrounds
August 21, 2016

victoria rose playground, box hill south

August 21, 2016/ Mamma Erin
victoria rose playground, box hill south

You get to discover two playspaces for the price of one in this little hidden street park. 

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August 21, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 2, victoria rose playspace, whitehorse playgrounds
August 20, 2016

blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn

August 20, 2016/ Mamma Erin
blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn

Nature is the name of the game here at the sanctuary - and so it should be with so much life nestled amongst the greenery.

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August 20, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
blackburn lake sanctuary, parks and playgrounds 2, party parks, whitehorse playgrounds
August 20, 2016

burwood skyline drive-in playground, burwood

August 20, 2016/ Mamma Erin
burwood skyline drive-in playground, burwood

Although the Burwood Skyline Drive In has long gone, the memory remains on the site with this gorgeous little play spot. 

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August 20, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
burwood Skyline drive in, parks and playgrounds 2, transport park, whitehorse playgrounds
May 11, 2016

red and green train park, mont albert north

May 11, 2016/ Mamma Erin
red and green train park, mont albert north

Trains are everywhere! Trains on the tracks. Trains in the sheds. Trains in the park! I have a feeling there is a theme going on at the Elgar Park.

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May 11, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
train park elgar park, parks and playgrounds 2, transport park, Train experiences, whitehorse playgrounds
March 24, 2016

halliday park, mitcham

March 24, 2016/ Mamma Erin
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. 
 

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March 24, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
halliday park, parks and playgrounds 1, GRAND FINAL, water play, shady play, new years park, party parks, whitehorse playgrounds
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Inspiring families in Melbourne's East to uncover amazing stuff nearby. You will find inside local knowledge on parks, playgrounds, cafes, family activities, markets and more all waiting to be uncovered, rediscovered and enjoyed.

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All reviews are based on ‘Mamma’s’ personal opinion and unique experience.  Mamma takes no responsibility for any negative experiences incurred at any venue/location.