Mamma just LOVES a good playground/trail combo and Damper Creek Conservation Reserve has just that. A really fun playground, in an 11 hectare bushland reserve with walking tracks.
Read MoreTime to HOP on over like a frog to the wetlands and explore this playground, who knows you may even come across a frog or two. This playground has many of our favourites in Officer. From swings to slides and a spot to climb.
Read MoreRivett Cresent Reserve is definitely not the biggest playground we’ve been to, but this little pocket park has everything you need. There is plenty of rope climbing opportunities here, with a spider’s web, rope tunnel and more! It also boasts a pommel walk and climber, 2 different sized slides, swings, balance beams monkey bars and rocker.
Read MoreHerriotts Boulevard Reserve opened up in May and Mamma’s boys gave it the tick of approval. On the main play space there’s a double slide, monkeys bars, a flying fox, tic tac toe, rock climbing wall and more. It also boasts some different features with a ropes ladder underneath the structure which allows you to climb right up into the middle
Read MoreWestfield Knox is currently under renovations and part one of the upgrades includes this nature inspired outdoor playground
Read MoreUnder the watchful eye of the cockatoos, sits a playspace that welcomes both big and little thrill seekers. X & Y Space at Croydon Park is a play ground, skate park and parkour park all in one.
Elizabeth Bridge Reserve Playground is great for littlies and even has two tunnels! Lots of low equipment and a super cool bridge to crawl and walk over and around and over again. Great sets of swings including a tandem balance swing that gets a great work out!
Read MoreYarra 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.
Read MoreElizabeth Bridge Reserve is a great space for all, fabulous to explore the sealed pathways on bike or scooter with the little ones and if there’s still some energy after all the exploring, head to the new exercise equipment area for a workout.
Read MoreWarekila Reserve has been completely updated and was a big hit with Mamma’s little ones. There is plenty to climb and swing from with a fantastic rope climbing net.
Read MoreWattle 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. Making themselves at home in the centre of this urban bush, are two W-class trams. And now with a BRAND NEW PLAYGROUND this is a WONDERFUL space for the whole family.
Read MoreMamma has spotted another new playground and it's an absolute beauty! Featuring a HUGE 9m high play tower including, not one, not two BUT three separate slides all at different heights.
Read MoreMamma totally gets it. A fenced playground is worth its weight in gold. Here is Mamma’s playgrounds with fences - and sometimes even gates - to play at with toddlers and preschoolers in Melbourne's East
Read MoreBatterham Reserve Playground in The Basin is tucked safely away behind 2 ovals so there is never any fear of the kids running onto the road.
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Read MoreA sweet little playground has opened on the site of the old Burwood brickworks and quarry, and taking inspiration from the history of the area. There is a slide, rope climbing, swings and lots of green space.
Read MoreAll aboard! For all of those little train lovers - this one's for you! Not only does this super cool train playground have two play areas - one for the bigger kids and one for the littlies, if you time it well you can watch Puffing Billy steam right on past.
Read MoreYou know you’re in Richmond when the playground is Yellow and Black…. and it’s next to be a footy oval.
Citizen’s Park has just been re-done and it is AMAZING!
Read MoreFeel like a park play mixed with some adventure? Baynes Park in Monbulk is just the place. There is a lovely bright coloured playground for the little ones to climb about, afterwards head to the rotunda for one of most picturesque picnic spots in the area, before heading on an adventure along the Sassafras Creek.
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