Braybrook Park Aeroplane Playground, Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
The iconic aeroplane playground which was destroyed by a fire in December 2015 has been magnificently reborn. The new rope frame aeroplane now thunders down the runway overlooked by a tall control tower stationed at the end of the runway.
The fuselage of the plane is divided into two sections, with different heights which cater for the differing ages of budding pilots. Emergency evacuations couldn't be easier with metal slides conveniently located for a fast exit. If you need to find the closest exit just ask one of the friendly attendants. The wings of the plane are also a fun zone with lots of swings of various types hanging from both wings.
The control tower has steps for the air traffic controller to reach the top of the tower for a view across the airfield. For the more energetic air traffic controllers, there is a wooden climbing wall, rope net climbing wall, dual wave slides, fireman's pole and a huge red twisting tunnel slide on the side of the control tower. Beside the tower are two four-square courts (which every good airport should have but sadly Tullamarine airport doesn't), two see-saws, two stand on spinners and two flying foxes with disk seats. This place seems cut out for twins considering there is two of everything.
On the other side of the plane is a wind direction indicator on a pole (if the wind flag is there then the weather is fine for playing but if the flag has been torn off then it is too windy to play). There are also musical bridges, carousel with seats, fun cup to sit in and spin around and three super cute aeroplane springers.
There are two shelters with a total of three shaded tables, four BBQs and water tap with bowl. To the back is a grassy area for ball games.
New aeroplane at the playground
Former aeroplane at the playground
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Location
107 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook 3019 Map
