spacerocket park (ray bastin reserve), narre warren
Space lovers are going to be in heaven when they blast off into this giant space-themed playground which includes a BMX track AND a skate park!
**This park is scheduled for redevelopment June 2025
This park is out of this world!
Space lovers are going to be in heaven when they blast off into the giant space-themed playground, disembark down the huge twisty slide and even power the spaceship through the control station!
There's heaps to do here, something for all ages. Climbing objects, spinning wheels, rocking planes, swings, sandpit, slides and more. The ground is also mainly soft surface - perfect for the toddlers - and the park is fully fenced-in.
There is also a path surrounding the playground, making it perfect for all types of bikes, scooters and skateboards. PLUS there is an awesome skate ramp and BMX track for the daredevils.
Bring a picnic and make use of the BBQ facilities and shaded tables; you will want to spend a few hours here!
Mamma's special mention
Head down the road to the awesome Paint a Pot OR Bunjil Place.
the nitty gritty
toilet facilities - free parking - picnic tables - bbq facilities - some shaded area - all ability play equipment - skate/bmx ramps
ufo park (grange reserve), clayton south
The hero of the park is the giant UFO. Complete will bouncy springs, jet engines, and two slides to disembark on. You can even pretend you are the pilot!
Do you believe the truth is out there?
This awesome space-themed park has an even more awesome back story.
On the 6th April in 1966, students and teachers from Westall school's, reportedly saw an 'unidentified flying object' hovering above the trees. It is said to have landed in the tall pine trees of what is now grange reserve, for 20 minutes before taking off at speed.
If you read the quotes that are spread around the park, allegedly army trucks appeared not long after and investigated the scene. Yet curiously, the event was barely covered in the next day's media. Intriguing, right?
Well - so is this reserve! There is SO much to do and see here, you will literally spend hours investigating.
Of course, the hero of the park is the giant UFO. Complete will bouncy springs, jet engines, and two slides to disembark on. You can even pretend you are the pilot!
There are also all your usual play equipment; swings, flying fox, sandpit, digger, climbing wall, dizzy spinning wheel, wooden tree house - and lots more!
There's also picnic tables and free BBQ facilities making it the perfect picnic outing. With huge pine trees (hello pine cone hunting!) and bush surroundings, there is so much to explore. Don't forget to keep your eyes out for UFO's!
Mamma's special mention
Feel like a sweet treat to bring on your picnic? Pop past Daniel's Donuts on the way!
the nitty gritty
toilet facilities- free parking - picnic tables & bbq facilities
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136-176 Osborne Ave, Clayton South
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frankston foreshore playground, frankston
Who can resist an awesome beach-side playground? Especially one that has been newly updated!
Who can resist an awesome beach-side playground? Especially one that has been newly updated!
Located on the Frankston Waterfront Reserve, the views are just stunning. You have the beautiful Frankston Pier and beach that you can stroll along in all seasons.
Then there’s this huge playground with so much space for kids to run and burn off energy.
The park is spread out into sections, which is great when it is busy, ensuring things don't get too overcrowded.
There’s all NEW equipment offering lots of fun for all ages.
For the bigger kids, there’s a high climbing structure in which you can only get up via two lots of rope ladders (or with mum or dad lending a hand!) Dismount is courtesy of two large slides!
For the little ones there’s a smaller structure complete with a rock climbing wall, small double slide, steps and an enclosed path. However, this does lead on to a rope-bridge that has some gaps, so as with any play ground - be sure to keep a close eye on the brave little adventurers.
There are loads of swings, most of these are under shade sails.
There’s also all ability play areas including a liberty swing.
In keeping with the wooden theme, there are awesome little log rockers - Mamma hasn’t come across these before! There are climbing logs, spinning circle, sandpit, giant shell and giant nutshell boats!
You can easily spend the whole day here. Pack a picnic, have a BBQ or visit one of the many nearby cafes, walk along the beach, the boardwalk and PLAY the whole day away!
Mamma's special mention
Feel like a sweet treat? Pop past Twisted Sista!
the nitty gritty
toilet facilities- paid parking - picnic tables & bbq facilities - all abilities equipment -
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Frankston Waterfront, Pier Promenade, Frankston
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albany crescent reserve, aspendale
Mamma just loves a themed park! And what can be better than a train theme?
Mamma just loves a themed park! And what can be better than a train theme?
This gorgeous park consists of an old train that you can hop on board and pretend to drive. It also has a train station that you can sit and wait at whilst controlling the signals from stop to go.
There's also 2 sets of see-saws, one of which you can lay down on; double racing slides, merry-go-rounds, a small rock-climbing wall and a few picnic tables.
This park is the perfect place for imaginative play. This mamma will back many times in the future!
Mamma's special mention
Hungry after all that play? The kids can continue enjoying themselves at the wonderful Oscar's Hangout not far away.
the nitty gritty
mostly fenced in- free parking - shaded picnic tables
danks street play space, albert park
Mamma loves a fully fenced in playground!!
Mamma loves a play-space that is fully fenced in!
This is a perfect spot for a play. Yes, it may be small - but the space is exquisitely executed for maximum fun.
There's your usual suspects - swings, slides, spinning wheels; and then there are your heroes - climbing net, sandpit and hammock - BUT then there is something you don't see very often, in fact - this Mamma has NEVER seen one before - a climb-aboard rocking tram! Or as the little ones labelled it - disco tram! How Melbourne is that?
The whole playground is covered with either tarmac or rubber mats.
This cute little play space is located in the median strip of a wide street, with lovely views of the city buildings, whilst also being a stones throw to the beautiful South Melbourne beach.
You can bring a picnic, enjoy it at the picnic table under leafy trees and relax in peace knowing the there will be no escape acts from the little Houdini's!
Mamma's special mention
Head around the corner for some delicious food with a view! The kids can continue playing on the sand at Sandbar Beach Cafe
the nitty gritty
fully fenced- free parking - picnic tables
jubilee park, frankston
Mamma has found a hidden treasure with this little beauty!
Mamma has found a hidden treasure with this little beauty! Relatively new, being less than a year old - it seems as if it hasn't quite been discovered by any mums groups or the like just yet.
It is a fabulous park set on a rather large 13 hectare site. With super cool inclusions that you don't see at many parks; such as, a mini rock-climbing wall, fun-house mirror, gym bars, drum and mini in-ground trampolines.
There's also a twisty slide, climbing rope, nest swing, tunnels, see-saw - and lots more.
Go for a little walk down the hill and you will find a duck-filled lake with a small walking path around it.
It is next to a cricket and football oval - which makes for plenty of room to run around and kick the footy, too!
This is a lovely spot for a picnic lunch!
Mamma's special mention
Why not pick up a little picnic treat from the scrumptious The Cake Cottage before heading for a play?
the nitty gritty
bbq/picnic area - lake - toilet facilities - small walking path - free parking - cricket oval