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July 18, 2018

box hill gardens, box hill

July 18, 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 18, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 4, box hill gardens, party parks, daredevils, 2018 top ten parks, whitehorse playgrounds, top 30 playgrounds
June 28, 2018

williams reserve, richmond

June 28, 2018/ Mamma Erin
williams reserve, richmond

This is an exciting discovery. Mamma has full-on heart eye emojis for this combo!

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June 28, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 4, williams reserve, richmond, yarra playgrounds
June 11, 2018

fenton reserve playground, kew

June 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin
fenton reserve playground, kew

The locals LOVE this park. The cutest little pocket of community heart is found in one of the most unlikely places - the back corner of the Kew Junction carpark. No need to worry though, the reserve is fully fenced! Double win! 

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June 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 4, fenton reserve, fenced playground, boroondara playgrounds
June 11, 2018

j.a.c. russell park, gembrook

June 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin
j.a.c. russell park, gembrook

The playground that lies right next door to the Gembrook Railway Station is EXACTLY as you expected. A little train themed park. 
J.A.C. Russell Park is the town's main reserve in the middle of town

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June 11, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 4, JAC Russell Park gembrook, transport park, Train experiences, dandenong ranges playgrounds, cardinia playgrounds
May 21, 2018

alistair knox park, eltham

May 21, 2018/ Mamma Erin
alistair knox park, eltham

The Alistair Knox Reserve in Eltham is a hub for community life. It's where mammas and little ones come together during the week for playdates. Where galahs and cockatoos sing.

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May 21, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 4, alstair Knox Reserve
April 25, 2018

barngeong reserve playground, croydon

April 25, 2018/ Mamma Erin
barngeong reserve playground, croydon

Do you remember rolling in a big pile of leaves when you were little? This park will bring all of those memories right back!

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April 25, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
shady parks, shady play, parks and playgrounds 4, barnegeong, croydon, maroondah playgrounds
April 07, 2018

tirhatuan park, dandenong north

April 07, 2018/ Mamma Erin
tirhatuan park, dandenong north

Land ahoy! This park will spark the imagination of all of your little pirates! 

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April 07, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
tirhatuan park dandenong north, parks and playgrounds 4, party parks, transport park
February 27, 2018

hookey park, mooroolbark

February 27, 2018/ Mamma Erin
hookey park, mooroolbark

Parks under the gums are Mamma's favourite 

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February 27, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
shady parks, shady play, hookey park, parks and playgrounds 4, yarra ranges playgrounds, yarra valley playgrounds, yarra ranges outdoor
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
January 07, 2018

mount evelyn skate park and playground, mount evelyn

January 07, 2018/ Mamma Erin
mount evelyn skate park and playground, mount evelyn

The old faithful playground where you know everyone will have a good time. 

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January 07, 2018/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, mount evelyn skate park, yarra ranges playgrounds, dandenong ranges playgrounds, bike trails
November 05, 2017

tassells park, box hill north

November 05, 2017/ Mamma Erin
tassells park, box hill north

Woodhouse Grove has a beautiful playground waiting for new visitors. 

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November 05, 2017/ Mamma Erin/
parks and playgrounds 3, tassells park, 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
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
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