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September 17, 2017

banksia street playground, burwood

September 17, 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 17, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, banksia street playground, transport park, whitehorse playgrounds
September 13, 2017

artists park, box hill south

September 13, 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 13, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, artists park box hill south, whitehorse playgrounds
August 30, 2017

bushy creek reserve, box hill north

August 30, 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 30, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, bushy creek reserve, whitehorse playgrounds
August 24, 2017

barkly gardens, richmond

August 24, 2017/ Mamma Erin
barkly gardens, richmond

Barkly Gardens is one of those great community parks that's perfect for the whole family.

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August 24, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, barkly gardens, yarra playgrounds
August 18, 2017

golden square bicentennial park, burnley

August 18, 2017/ Mamma Erin
golden square bicentennial park, burnley

Head out for snack in the park, a cruise down the slides and then discover a world of fairies, gnomes and elves! 

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August 18, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, golden square bicentennial park, yarra playgrounds
July 13, 2017

kimberly drive reserve, chirnside park

July 13, 2017/ Mamma Erin

If you want to let the kids have a run around, give the dogs some exercise or simply run on the track yourself - Kimberly Place has enough to have the whole family moving. 

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July 13, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
Kimberly Drive, parks and playgrounds 3, yarra ranges playgrounds, yarra valley playgrounds
July 05, 2017

pinks reserve, kilsyth

July 05, 2017/ Mamma Erin
pinks reserve, kilsyth

A new addition to the Pinks Reserve makes Kilsyth a great place to explore outdoors! 

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July 05, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
pinks reserve, parks and playgrounds 3, expression swing, yarra ranges playgrounds
June 21, 2017

yarranga reserve, croydon hills

June 21, 2017/ Mamma Erin
yarranga reserve, croydon hills

Shiny new make over ALERT! 

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June 21, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
yarranga, parks and playgrounds 3, maroondah playgrounds, bike trails
June 13, 2017

redland drive reserve, mitcham

June 13, 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 13, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
redland drive reserve mitcham, parks and playgrounds 3, whitehorse playgrounds
May 20, 2017

balmoral reserve, kilsyth

May 20, 2017/ Mamma Erin
balmoral reserve, kilsyth

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

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May 20, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
balmoral reserve, parks and playgrounds 3, 2017 Top 10 Parks, yarra ranges playgrounds
May 10, 2017

napier park, glen waverley

May 10, 2017/ Mamma Erin
napier park, glen waverley

Go visit the giant gecko at Napier Park with your little ones today!

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May 10, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
napier park, parks and playgrounds 3, monash playgrounds
April 29, 2017

warrien reserve, croydon north

April 29, 2017/ Mamma Erin
warrien reserve, croydon north

There is a quiet little spot where the frogs do hop and the kids all shout with glee! 

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April 29, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
warrien reserve, parks and playgrounds 3, party parks, maroondah playgrounds
March 08, 2017

possum hollow, heidelberg

March 08, 2017/ Mamma Erin
possum hollow, heidelberg

This is one of those brilliant playspaces - heaps of room, some good morning shade, things for all ages and fully fenced - AND NOW - A Cafe!

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March 08, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
possum hollow, parks and playgrounds 3, fenced playground
February 02, 2017

gallipoli park, marysville

February 02, 2017/ Mamma Erin
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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February 02, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
gallipoli park, parks and playgrounds 3, road trippin, big water play, yarra valley playgrounds
January 23, 2017

the old cheese factory playspace, berwick

January 23, 2017/ Mamma Erin
the old cheese factory playspace, berwick

Sweet dreams are made of cheese - and so is this playground and community space!

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January 23, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
old cheese factory, parks and playgrounds 3, party parks, casey playgrounds, top 30 playgrounds
November 02, 2016

ferny creek playspace, sherbrooke

November 02, 2016/ Mamma Erin
ferny creek playspace, sherbrooke

If there ever is a playground that is a hidden gem - it is this one!

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November 02, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
ferny creek playspace, parks and playgrounds 2, shady play, fenced playground, party parks, dandenong ranges playgrounds, yarra ranges playgrounds, yarra ranges outdoor
October 01, 2016

manna gum playspace, warrandyte

October 01, 2016/ Mamma Erin
manna gum playspace, warrandyte

It is hard to go past stopping for a play when there is a cafe right next door.

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October 01, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
Manna Gum Playspace, parks and playgrounds 2, manningham playgrounds
September 23, 2016

currawong bush park, doncaster east

September 23, 2016/ Mamma Erin
currawong bush park, doncaster east

Calling all bush buddies and nature kids - has Mamma got the spot for you! 

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September 23, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 2, currawong bush park, manningham 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 21, 2016

kalorama playspace, kalorama

August 21, 2016/ Mamma Erin
kalorama playspace, kalorama

 Kalorama playspace has had a little work done and she is looking mighty fine.

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August 21, 2016/ Mamma Erin/
kalorama playspace, parks and playgrounds 2, GRAND FINAL, party parks, dandenong ranges playgrounds, yarra ranges playgrounds
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