Melbourne playgrounds for kids = parents’ hands finally free! We’ve always loved taking my little one to different playgrounds — not only can they make new friends and play together, but I also get a moment to breathe!
Today I’ve rounded up the super fun playgrounds in Melbourne for you to check out — perfect for letting the kids go wild while you relax a little.
Best Parks and Playgrounds in Melbourne
South East Melbourne Playgrounds
We webnt to Springvale Market to stock up on seafood, then come play at nearby Waverley Park. Fully fenced playground, safety tick! There are 5 separate zones to play freely. Finally there’s a proper playground near Glen. The name is Waverley Park Lake Playground, just like the name says, there’s really a small lake in … Continue reading
Minta Hilltop Fantasy Playground
Should you ever be in Berwick, make sure not to miss the Minta Hilltop Fantasy Playground. Honestly, this place is a rare find. It’s hard to believe a place this magical is merely a short turn off the main road, yet here it stands—as if you’ve stepped into a real-life storybook. We discovered it not … Continue reading
The Mulgrave Reserve Playground gives you a fresh-and-modern vibe the moment you arrive. The playground is built around shades of yellow, green, and blue, creating a bright and cheerful atmosphere that instantly lifts your mood, even during Melbourne’s rainy winter. Mulgrave Reserve Playground reviews Compared to the larger playgrounds, this medium-sized one (Mulgrave Reserve Playground) … Continue reading
A few weeks ago, we organised a playdate! With the school holidays coming up, here’s a small playground in Melbourne’s south that’s worth recommending — Mckinnon Reserve Playground. Our first impression was that it felt very nature-inspired and relaxing. The playground has lots of timber play equipment and green elements, making it feel a bit … Continue reading
Encore Boulevard Reserve Playground
Melbourne Kid-Friendly Playground Spot +1 – Encore Boulevard Reserve Playground I have to say, this playground is easily an all-day playground. My two kids played until 4:30pm and still didn’t want to leave. My daughter even said she wanted to come back tomorrow and every day after that. She absolutely loved playing on the red … Continue reading
Eastern Melbourne Playgrounds
Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve Playground
Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve Playground is a great park for kids, and also perfect if you like fishing! We had been taking numerous visits to Jells Park that it nearly seemed like a home away from home. But having been to the playground one too many times, a friend recommended we check out this … Continue reading
We went to Hays Paddock Playground again today. Honestly, this is one of our favourite playgrounds in the eastern suburbs. There’s plenty of shaded areas, it has everything you need, and you can even ride bikes here. I checked the weather in advance — the temperature wasn’t too high in the morning but at least … Continue reading
Wombat Bend Playground is such a peaceful little park by the Yarra River — when it’s quiet, you can even hear the sound of the water flowing. The playground is fully fenced, which makes it feel really safe. One of my favorite things here is the dense greenery — even the sandpit is covered with … Continue reading
A new go-to spot for kids — the renovated playground at Jells Park. This place has honestly become one of my favorite spots to take the kids. First of all, the space is HUGE. Jells Park Playscape Reviews My eldest has been going through a bit of a rebellious phase lately. This morning, we cancelled … Continue reading
Lilydale Lake Playground is a park that combines a playground and off-leash dog areas all in one. We haven’t discovered a park this good in a long time. Even though it’s a bit far, we still went to the Lilydale Lake Playground twice. Lilydale Lake Playground reviews Lilydale Lake itself isn’t huge, but the scenery … Continue reading
North / North-East Melbourne Playgrounds
Doncaster Verdant Park Playground came up on the map, just a few hundred meters away there was another playground that caught our attention on Google Maps — mainly because of that giant slide image. It looked way too cool to skip, so we went for it. Doncaster Verdant Park Playground is located in Doncaster, it’s … Continue reading
Eltham North Adventure Playground
Winters in Melbourne can be tricky—showers of rain pop up without warning. That is the reason the Eltham North Adventure Playground such a wonderful spot. The slides and swings are all under cover, so even if it rains, the kids can still play. The BBQ spot also has shelters, with plenty of barbecues available, which … Continue reading
I drove an hour just to bring my little one here, so you know I was serious about playground hunting! After arriving Bicentennial Park Playground, the first thing that catches your eye is the huge hill slide. It’s a little old, but it’s still so much fun. The playground is spacious with plenty to do, … Continue reading
A playground my little one keeps going back to again and again! If you’re tired of the same old playgrounds, you have to check out this animal-themed one – Wren Close Playground. That giant cow alone is enough to make kids stop in their tracks. The black parts are actually chalkboards, and the council thoughtfully … Continue reading
Bayside / South Melbourne Playgrounds
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground is a hidden gem free playground we stumbled across and it is actually so beautiful our kids loved it so much they played for two hours before finally agreeing to leave. Recently we have been exploring more around the south side and honestly this Thomas Street playground is one I … Continue reading
North Road Foreshore Reserve Playground
Melbourne’s weather has been perfect lately—pleasantly warm as in summer, yet accompanied by the mild autumn sun that doesn’t burn. Perfect beach days. If you have children, it really is the perfect moment to go directly to the seaside. The playground at the very end of North Road? That’s North Road Reserve Playground. Honestly, I … Continue reading
Mornington Peninsula Playgrounds
Last weekend we went to Sorrento Park, originally just casually going, but the result was once we arrived there, one side of me felt like oh this place in the future I will still come back! Sorrento Park reviews The play equipment is made of wood, not the ordinary colourful plastic, just looks very natural, … Continue reading
Inner North / CBD Melbourne Playgrounds
Royal Park Nature Play Playground
Melbourne mums’ hidden gem — Royal Park Nature Play. This is honestly one of the best nature playgrounds in Melbourne. Built entirely from natural wood, it’s free, visually beautiful, and incredibly functional. My child played for three hours straight and still didn’t want to leave. The facilities are extensive and well designed, covering all age … Continue reading
Two weeks ago we randomly found a park on Google Maps – the Central Gardens Playground. When we went there last time (that was a few years back though), it was still under construction so we couldn’t go in. Everything here is pretty new. Central Gardens Playground reviews The highlight is that huge rocket. Even … Continue reading
