Best Parks and Playgrounds in Melbourne

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]