Playground reviews, ratings, photos and maps in the South East area of Melbourne.
Melbourne South East is bounded by Toorak Road, Burwood Highway to the North, and extending right down into the Mornington Peninsula.
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The BEST Playgrounds in the South East of MelbourneWe have created a document in PDF format which has a summary of the best playgrounds in the South East of Melbourne. It includes 47 playgrounds in Ashburton, Beaumaris, Belgrave, Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, Braeside, Brig(03)
The BEST Playgrounds in the South East of Melbourne
St Kilda Adventure Playground, Neptune Street, St KildaChock full of play areas including a big aeroplane, big wooden horse with saddle, trampolines, tree for climbing, go-kart path, big metal slide, chook house, ride on dinosaur, various swings and slides, real flying fox ((03) 9209 6777 / 0403 085 073 / 0421 989 869
St Kilda Adventure Playground, Neptune Street, St Kilda
Waverley Park Lake Playground, Cavenagh Boulevard, MulgraveA fantastic play space which is fully fenced. The highlights are a tower with a big tunnel slide, huge sandpit with lots of sand play equipment under shade sails, dual flying foxes (one with a disk seat and the other wit(03)
Waverley Park Lake Playground, Cavenagh Boulevard, Mulgrave
Booran Reservoir Playspace, Booran Road, Glen HuntlyThe transformation from an urban reservoir to a beautifully crafted play space for the children of Melbourne to enjoy is now complete. After a long wait which resembled the gestation period of an elephant rather than tha(03)
Adam Avenue Playground, HallamAbsolute shocker. Old fashioned slide, swings (no safety chain) and springer. Will be refurbished (council code for torn down and start again) in May 2009 but will still be small - but at least it will be brighter and ch(03)
Adrian Street Playground, ChadstoneThe playground is beside the wall of the Monash Freeway. The highlight is a huge atom shaped rope climbing frame which leads up to a big tunnel slide. There is also a play structure for younger kids with curved slide, ab(03)
Aileen Avenue Playground, Caulfield SouthDoes the person who approved this much money on such a tiny playground still have their job?
Set amongst an amazingly landscaped area of rocks, paths and a bridge is a tiny playground structure with steps and slide p(03)
Ainslie Drive Playground, Wheelers HillSwings and a stand-alone decent size slide. Seat without shade (and strength) - the seat has such a slant that you need to take out accident insurance before trying to sit on it.
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Alamein Avenue Playground, AshburtonLittle playground located next to Alamein Neighbourhood Centre with curved slide, rigid frame climbing wall, chain bridge, steering wheel, monkey bars, chain traverse and cubby with shop front. Also springer but not enou(03)
Alan Corrigan Reserve Playground, Fulham Court, KeysboroughIn the middle of a huge expanse of grass - take a water bottle, map and compass to get there from the road. Shaded tables and BBQ. Takes some climbing skill to get to the stop of the slide. Few other things. There is an (03)
Alan Corrigan Reserve Playground, Fulham Court, Keysborough
Albany Crescent Reserve Playground, Albany Crescent, AspendaleThis playground has had a major makeover with a train theme. There are lots of nice touches to illustrate the theme - the only difference with reality is that you don't need to interminably wait for the train.
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Albany Drive Playground, MulgraveLocated behind the kindergarten. Standalone slide, two springers and swings. Shaded seat. Grassy area next to large electricity pylon.
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Alberni Reserve Playground, Murrindal Drive, RowvilleThe high part of the structure has a wave slide, high scrambling wall, shop front and ladder. Disks on a vertical pole traverse lead to monkey bars, horizontal bar, spiders web rope rope climbing, slanting walkway, curve(03)
Albert Park Reserve Playground, Fitzroy Street, St Kilda The playgrounds is hidden away in Albert Park behind St. Kilda Park Primary School and between the Ian Johnson Oval and Harry Trott Oval.
Set on an area of artificial grass is a playground with a medium sized rope py(03)
Albert Park Reserve Playground, Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Alex Nelson Reserve Playground, Harold Road, Springvale SouthNice wooden structure with a high and low end. The high end has a wave slide, climbing wall, ladder with horizontal hoops and fireman's pole which leads to the lower end via an inclined balance beam to the lower end with(03)
Alex Nelson Reserve Playground, Harold Road, Springvale South
Alexander Park Playground, Thomas Street, HamptonThis area was the former site of a dairy and the playground theme of a dairy farm fits perfectly. The main wooden structure has a walk way, wave slide, spiral slide, scrambling wall, chain bridge and little flying fox. T(03)
Allambee Park Playground, Neptune Street, SandringhamThe structure which receives some shade from trees has a low and high end. The high end has dual wave slides, fireman's pole, 'Find the animals' letter panel, ladder and climbing wall. A hanging rope net leads to the low(03)
Allambee Park Playground, Neptune Street, Sandringham
Cnr Neptune Street and Sandringham Road,Sandringham,
Victoria
Allen Street Playground, OakleighNice setting with some unusual features such as small climbing wall, small vertical spiders web and climbing frame.
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Allnutt Park Playground, Wheatley Road, McKinnonVery nice playground. Main structure is under shade sails and is composed of a series of low ramps with walkways, slides, ladders and steps. Another small structure has a curved walkway from an embankment, slanted climbi(03) 9524 3253
Allora Avenue Playground, Ferntree GullyPleasant playground without much challenge. Wooden structure has short wide slide, stepped levels, tunnel, shop front, walkway and steps. Also cow and turtle springers and swings. Smallish area of grass. One of those pla(03)
Alma Park East Adventure Playground, Alma Road, St Kilda EastWow. Long flying fox, tree-house, unusual structures. Lots of fun for the kids although maybe best for 5+ years although the more adventurous younger kids would also love it.
Main negative is all the rubbish piled up(03)
Alma Park East Adventure Playground, Alma Road, St Kilda East
Amber Drive Playground, Hampton ParkThe playground is fenced on the three sides closest to the road. The main structure has dual wave slides, small single slide, climbing wall, panel showing how gears work, monkey rungs and ladders. Also a see-saw, two swi(03)
Amber Drive Playground, Hampton Park
Cnr Nimbus Crescent and Amber Drive,Hampton Park,
Victoria
Ambrose Avenue Reserve Playground, Argyll Street, Malvern EastAs exciting as mopping the floor. Unattractive setting. Structure with steps, slide, vertical square rope climbing rack, fireman's pole, monkey bars, springer and two separate swings.
Shaded by trees. Seats without s(03)
Ambrose Avenue Reserve Playground, Argyll Street, Malvern East
Amersham Avenue Playground, Springvale SouthOld, run-down with graffiti. Small structure with decent slide. Two way pommel bounce, flying fox, monkey bars and two springers.
Very safe location - the kids are more likely to get lost under all the leaf litter th(03)
Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve Playground, Blenheim Street, Bentleigh EastIf you see a housing re-development area then you will generally see a trendy playground designed by some-one whose idea of what children want is a universe away from reality. This is almost a case in point. Located besi(03)
Annie and Arthur Abrahams Reserve Playground, Blenheim Street, Bentleigh East
Cnr Anarth Street and Blenheim Street,Bentleigh East,
Victoria
Apex Park Playground, Cleeland Street, DandenongOld, scummy and covered in litter. Main structure has a curved slide, shop front, fireman's pole, steering wheel, tic-tac-toe, monkey bars and hanging disks. Also standalone flying fox, two springers, four person rocker (03)
Arcadia Reserve Playground, Turramurra Drive, RowvilleThe playground is located in a pleasant location ringed on three sides by trees. The main wooden structure has two wave slides, rope spiders web climbing frame, rope nets in vertical and horizontal orientations., shop fr(03)
Ardrie Park Playground, Ardrie Road, Malvern EastEnclosed by a fence and set well back from roads. Lots of large beautiful trees hanging over the edges of the play area provide partial natural shade. Seats with shade. Water tap. Two structures, a simpler one and a more(03)
Ardrie Park Playground, Ardrie Road, Malvern East
Cnr Wilmot Street and Howard Street,Malvern East,
Victoria
Argo Reserve Playground, Argo Street, South YarraNicely created playground with interesting and unusual equipment. One area has a structure with a large curvy triple slide (on the basis of equal opportunity, the council must be catering for families who have been throu(03)
Argyle Reserve Playground, Kinrade Street, HughesdaleLittle structure with two towers separated by a high walkway with chain ladder, wave slide and climbing chain. Two springers and swings. Next to cricket nets and an oval. Shaded seat and also unshaded table and seats awa(03)
Armadale Reserve Playground, Sutherland Road, ArmadaleA small fenced playground with a lime green structure, a green tree frog springer and swings. The main structure has a curved slide, climbing walls, shop front, chain bridge and maths board. Grassy area for ball games an(03)
Armstrongs Reserve Playground, Railway Parade, SeafordStructure with small slide, coloured balls and shop window. Swings. Table with shade. A native bushland setting which is dog friendly.
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Arthur Wren Hall Playground, Commerce Drive, Hampton ParkSet amongst all the shops at Hampton Park Town Square and next to the Hampton Park Community House. Two towers separated by a walkway with two metal slides, shop front, chain ladder, tunnel, steps and steering wheel. No (03)
Arthur Wren Hall Playground, Commerce Drive, Hampton Park
Ashbrooke Reserve Playground, Seebeck Road, RowvilleOn a block dotted with gum trees is a structure with spiral slide, climbing wall, shop front, ladders, vertical rope net ladder and inclined walkway. Also swings including one with a harness seat and a spinning cup with (03)
Ashburton Community Centre Playground, High Street, AshburtonA fenced playground with a tree inside the fenced area for some shade. A modern climbing structure which has a climbing wall with cute frog handholds, ladder, curved rope ladder and metal slide. There is a water tap and (03)
Ashburton Community Centre Playground, High Street, Ashburton
Ashburton Park Playground, Fakenham Road, AshburtonPlayground with some identity. Main structure has a long and medium slide, difficult climbing wall, climbing web and walkway. There is also a path with little wooden bridges, wooden boat, canoe, see-saw, wooden crocodile(03)
Ashburton Park Playground, Fakenham Road, Ashburton
Ashwood Reserve Playground, Queens Parade, AshwoodGo down a path from Queens Parade. Nice setting which is hidden away. From a personal security viewpoint it might be too hidden away. Reasonably simple with dual double height slides. A lot of rubbish around the seat.
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Atheldene Drive Playground, Glen WaverleyA small playground but the highlight is an M-shaped climbing ladder. Also a small wooden structure with wave slide, shop front, tunnel, steps, fireman's pole, see-saw, swings and two horizontal bars.
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Atkinson Street Playground, ChadstoneStructure with wave slide, walkway, fireman's pole, ladder and ladder with square rungs. Swings. Very limited grassy area.
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Auburn Grove Playground, Botanic RidgeHave we entered Alice in Wonderland? A magical playground for younger kids with a giant toadstool towering over a cute toadstool table and chairs next to a gumnut leaf cubby with leaf seats inside, giant colourful caterp(03)
Austin Reserve Playground, Austin Road, SeafordA big but low structure for smaller kids which is shaded by a tree with two slides, inclined climber, climbing mat, walkway, inclined scrambling wall, abacus, shop front and "tree" ladder.
Another structure with clim(03)
Autumn Place Playground, DovetonOn the opposite side of a shopping strip is a sunken area with a cute playground with bronze sculptures created by artist Andrew Poppleton that were inspired by characters and scenes from the book "The Fantastic World of(03)
Aylmer Road Playground, LynbrookLime green playgrounds really get the adrenaline racing and this is a doozy. The main lime green structure has two wave slides, curved slide, inclined bridges, shop front, disks on a vertical pole, steering wheel, monkey(03)
Bailey Avenue Playground, ArmadaleFully fenced playground with safety gates which was upgraded in 2014. The playground has a lovely structure for climbers. There is a cubby perched high on three stilts with pipe steps leading up to the cubby, a rope clim(03)
Bailey Reserve Playground, Gardeners Road, Bentleigh EastA spectacular playground for kids who love climbing. Huge marine vessel (seems to be a cross between a ship and a submarine) with climbing holds all over the curved surfaces, big tunnel slide, rope ladders and a metal la(03)
Bailey Reserve Playground, Gardeners Road, Bentleigh East
Baily Street Playground, Mount WaverleyPleasant but small playground suited to younger kids. The main structure with three levels has two slides, ladder, shop front and tunnel. Also swings, monkey bars and spinning cup with hand wheel and log stepper course. (03)
Bakers Road Playground, Dandenong NorthFor those that love tall slides - you will be in heaven!!! Has a spiral slide which is so high that it gives me nose bleeds just thinking about it. Looks very safe and the steps up are all surrounded by walls. Has anothe(03)
Balarang Court Playground, Patterson LakesSmall structure with wave slide, fireman's pole and ladder. Also springer, carousel and swings. No seats (it is not the place where you will stay so long that you need seats). Some shade for playground from trees.
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Balcombe Road Playground, MentoneEquipment is quite spread out. Includes a structure with wave slide, spiral ladder, fireman's pole, chain bridge, monkey bars, horizontal bars and chain traverse. Separate long flying fox, two springers, swings and three(03)
Bald Hill Park Playground, Inverness Street, ClarindaVery unusual and interesting playground. There are three open sided huts joined by ramps, bridges and walkways. The bridge crosses a rocky dry river bed with a sandpit area. The main structure has a rope traverse, rope l(03)
Bald Hill Park Playground, Inverness Street, Clarinda
Ballina Terrace Playground, Vermont SouthThere is a nice long slide but only one way up - a fairly difficult ladder. Why do playground designers spoil our fun? - grrr! A separate structure has a small straight slide, steps, tic-tac-toe, walkway, spiral ladder, (03)
Balmoral Gardens Reserve Playground, Argyle Way, Wantirna SouthSteps and a chain ladder lead up to a little platform with a small slide and further upward via a chain walkway to a higher platform with dual wave slides and a fireman's pole. The structure also has a shop front, distor(03)
Balmoral Gardens Reserve Playground, Argyle Way, Wantirna South
Bamfield Street Park Playground, Nelson Street, SandringhamThe corner of the park is packed with play opportunities. A pirate ship structure has dual wave slides, 'Where's the treasure' panel, steering wheel, speak and listen system, steps and tunnel. Balance beams lead to anoth(03)
Bamfield Street Park Playground, Nelson Street, Sandringham
Cnr Nelson Street and Grange Road,Sandringham,
Victoria
Banjo Paterson Park Playground, Paterson Drive, LynbrookThere is a very long ramp with small waves slides on the side as the ramp rises. At the middle height, there is a climbing wall and a medium wave slide before steps up to the highest level which has a very high (and scar(03)
Banjo Paterson Park Playground, Paterson Drive, Lynbrook
Banksia Reserve Playground, Tramway Parade, BeaumarisThe playground has had an upgrade and the red train has been replaced by a bright and shiny green train which has a small slide, little climbing wall, elevated walkway and tunnel. Beside the train is a colourful structur(03)
Banyan Reserve Playground, Luscombe Avenue, Carrum DownsStructure with a high wave slide which has access via a ladder and a chain bridge. The structure also has a difficult climbing wall, high hanging disks, another chain bridge, binoculars, rigid frame ladder, small wave sl(03)
Barkly Street Playground, Mordialloc Un-kept like a four day old beard. Some-one started to landscape the area but it hasn't been maintained - a pity. Wooden structure with slides, walkway and climbing wall. Swings. There are enough tables and seats scatter(03)
Barry J Powell Reserve Playground, Bakers Road, Noble Park NorthSingle swing without safety chain, a small slide, large elevated walkway made of logs. Needs a good lick of bright new yellow paint (provided that doesn't attract amorous wasps)
Table and BBQ with shade.
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Barry J Powell Reserve Playground, Bakers Road, Noble Park North
Barry J Powell Reserve Playground, Halton Road, Noble Park NorthCar park next to playground is a complete pig-sty with rubbish everywhere (and that is being very unkind to pigs). Tables and seats with some shade. Decent structure with two slides, see-saw and some springers.
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Barry J Powell Reserve Playground, Halton Road, Noble Park North
Barry Reserve Playground, Beckbury Court, RowvilleThere are two separate structures for younger and older kids. The structure for younger kids has a wave slide, steps, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel and clanger to hit against pipes.
The larger structure has dual wave s(03)
Barry Reserve Playground, Beckbury Court, Rowville
Barry Simon Reserve Playground, Gleneagles Drive, Endeavour HillsSmall structure with slide, fireman's pole, climbing mat wall and ladder. Springer. No swings and no seats. Next to an oval.
The following clubs are located at the reserve: Mossgiel Park Junior Football Club, Lynhurst(03)
Barry Simon Reserve Playground, Gleneagles Drive, Endeavour Hills
Baryn Street Gardiners Creek Playground, AshwoodAt the centre is a big soft mound with a wave slide, some climbing holds and thick sloping parallel bars. Also a climbing cube with rope nets, ladders and climbing wall, spinning disk, birds nest swing, standard swings a(03)
Basil Reserve Playground, Stanley Grose Drive, Malvern EastMost suited to younger kids but the fenced area includes a lot of colour and fun. There is a multi-coloured, small birds nest swing, a very fast spinning stand-on carousel, swings (including one with an unusual box seat)(03)
Basil Reserve Playground, Stanley Grose Drive, Malvern East
Batesford Reserve Playground, Power Avenue, ChadstoneJust like being back in London except this time there is a double-decker playground instead of a double-decker bus. Two multi-level structures connected together with a low and high walk/crawl-way. Has one really nice sl(03)
Batesford Reserve Playground, Power Avenue, Chadstone
Bayview Park Playground, Madison Court, Mount WaverleyAn exciting playground with a high chunky wooden structure which leads up to a big tunnel slide. The main structure has a low section with tic-tac-toe board, shop front, little wave slide and rope spiders web climbing fr(03)
Bayview Park Playground, Madison Court, Mount Waverley
Beach Road Foreshore Playground, Beach Road, SandringhamA sea themed playground perched above the bay. A giant five legged octopus (those Takoyaki were delicious, yum) occupies the main sandpit which is covered by a shade sail. A scary fish with sharp teeth is in the corner o(03)
Beaumaris Parade Playground, HighettA pleasant park which is surrounded by trees and bushes. On the side is a playground with a large wooden structure which has a curved slide, spiral slide, shop front, rope and metal ladders, monkey bars, step disk, tunne(03)
Beaumaris Parade Playground, Highett
Cnr Beaumaris Parade and Eddie Street,Highett,
Victoria
Beaumaris Reserve Playground, Cloris Avenue, BeaumarisA quirky and interesting playground set among a hidden area of bushes and trees. A shaded structure has a big sandpit with sand play tables. A main wooden structure has two wave slides, rope ladder, tic-tac-toe, spiral l(03)
Beaumaris Reserve Playground, Reserve Road, BeaumarisThe structure has a tunnel slide, straight slide, ladder, spiral ladder, tunnel, chain bridge, flying fox and monkey bars. Swings without safety chain.
Table with possible shade. Located next to a car parking area. T(03)
Belgrave Community Hub Playground, Burwood Highway, BelgraveAt the back of the Belgrave Community Hub building are two metal slides (one short and wide and the other long and narrow), spinning cup with hand wheel and a climbing frame with rope net and rope balance traverses. Rock(03)
Belgrave Community Hub Playground, Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Belgrave Lake Park Playground, Park Drive, BelgraveA playground which fits well into the natural environment. The central area has an adventure obstacle course with long rope traverse, thick rope traverse, steps on vertical poles and a little horizontal rope bridge. On t(03)
Belgrave Lake Park Playground, Park Drive, Belgrave
Belgrave Recreational Reserve Playground, Best Street, BelgraveAccess is from either the Recreational reserve or Best Street. Separated from the oval by a parking area. Traversing structure with two monkey bars, suspended balance beam and horizontal bar. Two person suspended rocker,(03)
Belgrave Recreational Reserve Playground, Best Street, Belgrave
Bellis Circuit Playground, Botanic RidgeThere is a rope climbing frame with vertical rope net, inclined rope net, rope, traverse and hammock (the best part!). Also a birds nest swing, see-saw, spinning donut and beetle springer.
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Belvedere Bushland Reserve Playground, Centenary Street, SeafordOn the south side of Bushland Reserve is a single set of swings without safety chains. A shaded seat under a tree and some limited grassy area.
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Belvedere Reserve Playground, East Road, SeafordThe playground is located next to St Kilda football club facilities and I was expecting a red, white and black colour scheme. It was more GWS colours with splashes of orange.
The structure has a spiral slide, small wa(03)
Belvista Way Playground, Botanic RidgeA tugboat springer, taxi springer, swings and low structure for younger kids with wave slide, steps, clanger to hit against pipes, abacus, shopfront (2x), arched walkway and two tunnels.
Unshaded seats and big grassy(03)
Bemboka Avenue Playground, Clayton SouthA new structure with wave slide, climbing wall, monkey rungs, long balance beam, tic-tac-toe with animal shapes, fireman's pole, shop front and steering wheel. Also four person pommel bounce, see-saw and swings. Unshaded(03)
Ben Kavanagh Reserve Playground, McDonald Street, MordiallocA tall wooden structure is at the heart of the playground and has dual wave slides, scrambling wall, rope and metal ladders, disks on a vertical pole, small wave slide, monkey bars, fireman's pole and rope bridge.
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Ben Kavanagh Reserve Playground, McDonald Street, Mordialloc
Benedikt Reserve Playground, Benedikt Court, ScoresbyAn elevated platform with wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, pipe ladder and chain ladder which leads to monkey bars. Also a small birds nest swing, standard swings and some logs for play.
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Benwerrin Reserve Playground, Benwerrin Drive, Burwood EastSmall structure, see-saw, springer and swings. Not too far from busy road. Seat with shade.
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Benwerrin Reserve Playground, Benwerrin Drive, Burwood East
Bergen Reserve Playground, Bergen Street, KeysboroughSlight train theme with a name plate of Bergen Station. Unfortunately it was late in the day and the mention of Bergen made me rush off to Burger King as a result of very weak word association. Table but no shade. Spring(03)
Berrabri Drive Playground, ScoresbyIf all the broken tree branches on the ground are anything to go by this could be a dangerous place to play. A viciously barking dog behind a nearby fence just adds to the sense of danger. Slide, spiral ladder, fireman's(03)
Berrabri Reserve Playground, Berrabri Drive, ScoresbyAn interesting natural play space which has a series of obstacles including a wooden inclined ramp, chain traverse, walkway, stepping logs, monkey rungs and flying fox. At the back is a wooden platform with a step, littl(03)
Betula Reserve Playground, Kidds Road, DovetonThere were huge numbers of white cockatoos and other birds screeching in the trees. Reminded me of Hitchcock's film "The Birds". Good for climbers; climbing frame, vertical climbing web and a big climbing wall. Also smal(03)
Beverley Grove Playground, Mount WaverleyA decent local playground which has been upgraded to include a cube climbing structure with a square rope climbing frame, vertical ropes, hanging ladder and climbing wall plus a horizontal rope net on top. There is a mul(03)
Bewsell Reserve Playground, Bewsell Avenue, ScoresbyUnattractive setting. Slide, swings, metre square wooden platform, warped mirror and an area to make music with various instruments. Abuts a car park so very unsafe location. Shaded by trees.
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Bianca Drive Playground, Aspendale GardensFairly unexciting playground in a large grassy area. Structure has two slides, shop front, fireman's pole, tic-tac-toe, balance beam, inclined walkway and climbing mat. Also two springers and three swings (one with harne(03)
Bicentennial Park Playground, Scotch Parade, ChelseaAn absolutely delightful play space with lots of whimsical and fun elements for all ages. There are two big mound slides which are the centre piece of the play space. Pick your slide depending on how much excitement you (03)
Bicentennial Park Playground, Scotch Parade, Chelsea
Cnr Thames Promenade and Scotch Parade,Chelsea,
Victoria
Bickford Place Reserve Playground, Everton Close, HallamColourful and welcoming with bright red, green and yellow. Main structure has a nice slide with steps leading up to slide. Also spiral ladder, monkey bars, low chain bridge. Large clock, springer and swings. Seat with sh(03)
Bickford Place Reserve Playground, Everton Close, Hallam
Bilbungra Drive Reserve Playground, Filer Court, KeysboroughTables and seats without shade. Light and dark brown colour scheme - didn't someone tell the designer that kids (and me) love colour. Two separate structures, each with a slide, a few springers and miscellaneous stuff. N(03)
Birdwood Street Playground, ParkdaleBright, cheery structure with wave slide, ladder, shaky walkway, fireman's pole, inclined climbing mat and monkey rungs. There is a toddler part wit tic-tac-toe, abacus, tunnel and steering wheel. Separate swings. Spring(03)
Black Rock Playground, Beach Road, Black RockA new ship is sailing the seas and it's the Jolly Black Rock. The highlight of this playground which was upgraded in 2012 is a large sailing ship which has two wave slides, captain's steering wheel, rope climbing net, hi(03)
Blackburn Drive Playground, CheltenhamVery good neighbourhood playground. Compact structure with slide, vertical spiders web climbing frame, chain ladder, steps, stepping stones, balance beam, climbing wall, two springers and swings. Tables and seats with po(03)
Blackburn Drive Playground, Cheltenham
Cnr Jodi Street and Blackburn Drive,Cheltenham,
Victoria
Blackwood Park Road Playground, Ferntree GullyQuite and interesting playground but not a lot of play elements. Main structure has a wave slide, shop front, disks on a vertical pole, ladder, rope climbing frame and climbing wall. Also an unusual stand-on spinner, roc(03)
Blanton Drive Playground, MulgraveCompact neighbourhood type playground with curved slide, small climbing wall, walkway, chain bridge, scrambling wall, hanging disks, fireman's pole and small monkey bars. Swings and springers. Seat with shade.
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Blossom Grove Playground, KnoxfieldA soft path leads under a wooden structure to the swings which includes one swing with a harness and the other without a safety chain. The structure has a wave slide, tunnel, climbing wall, fireman's pole, shop fronts, c(03)
Blue Hills Avenue Playground, Mount WaverleyBoys will be in heaven. Large Thomas structure AND next to a train line. There is also another structure composed of a spiral slide, elevated bridge composed of rings to crawl through, small straight slide, ladder and a (03)
Bogong Reserve Playground, Montclair Avenue, Glen WaverleyFairly high structure with wave slide, balance beam, chain bridges, climbing walls, monkey bars and hanging disks. Swings and two springers. Seat with shade. The green equipment blends in well with the bush settings but (03)
Bonbeach Sports Reserve Playground, Genoa Avenue, BonbeachA high wooden tower with dual wave slides, rope ladder, shop front, rope bridge to a lower area with slide, tunnel, step, inclined walkway and monkey bars. There is a sandpit with sand play table, water hand pump which c(03)
Booker Street Playground, CheltenhamSmall playground enclosed by a fence with a gate which can't be locked which seems to defeat the purpose of having a gate (I think the designer failed the Mechanical Engineering 101 course). Highish structure with wave s(03)
Booth Crescent Reserve Playground, Dandenong NorthTable and seats without shade. Nice idea with a car racing theme. Unfortunately it had been vandalised when we were there - in fact it looks like Michael Schumacher had been doing spin-outs!
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Booth Crescent Reserve Playground, Dandenong North
Borthwick Park Playground, Blair Road, BelgraveBrightly coloured playground ringed by trees which provide some natural shade. The main structure has a bumpy dual wave slide, single wave slide, scrambling wall, hanging disk ladder, rope bridge, bridge made of steppin(03)
Boss James Reserve Playground, James Crescent, HamptonSingle slide, swings, horizontal bars and springer. Lacking (in most things including equipment).
Reserve has goal posts, practice nets and toilets.
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Boss James Reserve Playground, James Crescent, Hampton
Botanic Drive Playground, Glen WaverleyStructure with wave slide, spiral ladder, shop front with calculator, scrambling wall, steering wheel, speak and listen system and telescopes. See-saw and swings. Shaded seat. Minimal grassy area.
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Botanic Ridge Shopping Centre Playground, Hummingbird Drive, Botanic RidgeOn the north side of the Botanic Ridge shopping centre is an outdoor playground. At one end is an area for toddlers with a cubby house, some play panels and elephant springer.
In a sea of colourful artificial gra(03)
Botanic Ridge Shopping Centre Playground, Hummingbird Drive, Botanic Ridge
Botany Park Playground, Lyrebird Drive, Carrum DownsThe playground has been upgraded and now has a see-saw with yacht seats, swings, some tree stumps and a structure with wave slide, shop front, ladder with hoop steps, steering wheel, standard ladder, disk on a vertical p(03)
Botany Park Playground, Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs
Bowlers Way Playground, Malvern EastA fully fenced playground which lawn bowlers will go crazy over since there are lots of bowling balls on plinths scattered throughout the playground area which is a nod to the history of the location.
The main wooden(03)
Boyd Park Playground, Wahroongaa Road, MurrumbeenaBoyd Park features a shared path extending from Dandenong Road in the north, to the Dandenong Railway Reserve in the South. The park offers hundreds of metres of picturesque pathways.
Colourful plastic playground whic(03)
Boyd Park Playground, Wahroongaa Road, Murrumbeena
Bradina Court Playground, Chelsea HeightsGrotty structure with slide, tunnel and walkway. Separate structure with two types of monkey bars and section where walk across chain. Climbing structure composed of 3 curved sheets with holes in it. Table and seats with(03)
Brady Road Playground, Dandenong NorthStructure with wave slide, curved slide, climbing wall, chain ladder, clanger to hit against pipes, curved walkway, fireman's pole, little chain bridge, steering wheel, speak and listen system and steps. Hammock, stand-o(03)
Braeside Park Playground, Lower Dandenong Road, BraesideHuge wooden structure with a couple of really nice long slides with one being a tunnel slide. Also some other smaller slides, climbing equipment, springers, see-saw and climbing chain mesh. Really good exploration area f(03)
Braeside Park Playground, Lower Dandenong Road, Braeside
Branagan Drive Playground, Aspendale GardensNicely landscaped with Australian trees. Significant looking wooden structure with a solid earthy feel. Some playgrounds look good from a distance - around 1 km. This one looked impressive from 100 m but as I approached (03)
Brandon Park Drive Playground, Wheelers HillA basic playground set in a grassy patch in front of a small row of shops. A structure with curved slide, shop front, rope bridge, steering wheel, fireman's pole, straight and curved ladders and a rope spiders web climbi(03)
Brandon Park Reserve Playground, Ferntree Gully Road, Glen WaverleyThe playground was upgraded to include a series of standalone elements including a cube climbing structure with climbing wall, rope nets and a suspended ladder, a fun group of wooden climbing poles (which will be fun unt(03)
Brandon Park Reserve Playground, Ferntree Gully Road, Glen Waverley
Bray Street Playground, South YarraVariety of climbing structures suited to older children. Basically traversing using different types of monkey bars. Also a skateboard springer. Playground is shaded by trees. Shaded seat. Set in a housing estate.
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Breanne Place Playground, KeysboroughA playground for climbers. The main structure has a cube with ladders, climbing wall and rope monkey rungs, two rope tunnel bridges, hanging disks, spiders web rope climbing frame, climbing wall, fireman's pole, dual wav(03)
Brentwood Reserve Playground, Swift Drive, Glen WaverleyNice colourful equipment. Main structure sections linked by challenging chain sections. Vertical spiders web. Playground area has a shade sail. No shade. Picnic table and unshaded seats.
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Brentwood Reserve Playground, Swift Drive, Glen Waverley
Brian J Carroll Reserve Playground, Moore Road, HallamSmallish structure with straight slide, curved slide, rope climbing frame, inclined walkway, block steps, little climbing wall, shop front and abacus. Also lotus leaf with hand wheel, circle which you spin around with yo(03)
Brian J Carroll Reserve Playground, Moore Road, Hallam
Briarhurst Avenue Playground, Dandenong NorthStructure with climbing wall and nice long green slide - the green tree snake. Reasonable climbing skill needed to get to slide. Continuous noise from freeway is rather unpleasant. Shaded seat.
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Brickmakers Park Playground, Stamford Road, OakleighThe playground has been upgraded and is set next to a large shelter with two tables, BBQs, unshaded seats and water tap. The playground has a number of elements including a wooden structure with steps, ladder, fireman's (03)
Brickmakers Park Playground, Stamford Road, Oakleigh
Cnr Stamford Road and Hilbert Court,Oakleigh,
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Brighton Beach Oval Playground, Cnr South Road and Mair Street, BrightonA basic little playground next to Brighton Beach oval. There is an elevated platform with ladder, metal slide and fireman's pole, a nice ships mast with crows nest rope climbing frame, pelican springer, '4 in a Row' pane(03)
Brighton Beach Oval Playground, Cnr South Road and Mair Street, Brighton
Brolga Reserve Playground, Curlew Court, Carrum DownsA well equipped playground with two play structures. The high structure has a tunnel slide, dual wave slides, climbing wall, hanging disk traverse and rope climbing cube.
The lower structure has a wave slide, climbin(03)
Brookville Gardens Playground, Fairbairn Road, ToorakThe playground at the school next door is much better. Standard equipment such as slide, monkey bars, spiral ladder and disks on pole. BBQ, water tap, shaded seats and table. Steps lead to a large wooden cubby house. Dog(03)
Browning Walk Playground, South YarraThe playground is located in the south east section of the South Yarra housing estate. At the end near Malvern Road there is a nice structure with wave slide, spiral slide, little scrambling wall and flying fox. Nearby (03)
Browns Road Playground, Noble Park NorthSpacious area set back from street - in fact enough room to graze a small herd of cattle. Two structures connected by a walkway with two slides of different heights. See-saw and a few springers. Table and seat without sh(03)
Brynor Crescent Playground, Glen WaverleySteep steps lead up to a decent double slide. Playground also has a horse springer, see-saw and swings. Seat without shade.
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Bunnett Road Playground, KnoxfieldMotorbikes, football, cricket and golf are all banned here. Banning this playground wouldn't be a bad idea either. Tree provides shade to a standalone slide, swings and two springers. Shaded seat.
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Burchall Grove Playground, Dandenong NorthA nice structure if you can ignore the luridicity of the orange colour. Structure with two wave slides, tunnel, shop front, rope bridge, inclined walkway, steps, disks on a vertical pole, tic-tac-toe, climbing wall, monk(03)
Burden Park Playground, Cnr Heatherton Road and Springvale Road, Springvale SouthHuge fort like wooden adventure playground with lots of swings, sand pit, scrambling / climbing opportunities. However there is no really challenging equipment.
Plenty of shelters, tables, BBQs and toilets.
The pla(03)
Burden Park Playground, Cnr Heatherton Road and Springvale Road, Springvale South
Cnr Heatherton Road and Springvale Road,Springvale South,
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Burlington Square Playground, Burlington Street, OakleighA pleasant space on a corner block with a small playground which is partly fenced off from the roads. There is a wooden tower with dual wave slides, shop front, various ladders, tic-tac-toe and steering wheel. Also a bir(03)
Burnet Street Playground, MulgraveSwings, little rocker and large structure with two wave slides, climbing wall, fireman's pole, walkway, disks on vertical pole traverse, shop front, fun panel where you move a metal ball through a maze and steps.
A r(03)
Burnett Grey Gardens Playground, Morres Street, RipponleaPlayground is located next to Ripponlea Station. Unfortunately I don't get the chance to make up puns using the word "ripper" because the structure is not befitting even a single ripper sentence. Small structure with bro(03)
Burrinja Cultural and Community Centre Playground, Glenfern Road, UpweyA ramp leads up to a high platform with high twin wave slides. A ladder and steps also lead up to the slide. The structure has a climbing wall, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole, abacus, chain traverse, monkey rungs, hanging d(03)
Burrinja Cultural and Community Centre Playground, Glenfern Road, Upwey
Burwood East Reserve Playground, Lincoln Street, Burwood EastNice location next to line of large cypress trees. A small wooden structure with curved slide, tunnel, clock panel, steps, shop front and fireman's pole. Also a frog springer, truck springer, swings and a hanging disk jo(03)
Burwood East Reserve Playground, Lincoln Street, Burwood East
Burwood Reserve Playground, Warrigal Road, Glen IrisTwo main wooden structures, one with dual slides - great if you have twins and the other, a curved slide. Lots of other equipment such as climbing walls, different types of monkey bars, springers, swings, see-saw, clock (03)
Cairns Road Reserve, Campbell Drive Playground, Hampton ParkThe playground has had a super upgrade and is now mostly covered by shade sails. The main structure has a twisty spiral tunnel slide, smallish dual slide, various climbing walls, rope traverse, monkey rungs, inclined cli(03)
Cairns Road Reserve, Campbell Drive Playground, Hampton Park
Cnr Cairns Road and Campbell Drive,Hampton Park,
Victoria
Calder Way Playground, Wantirna SouthSimple plastic structure with slide, inclined scrambling wall, shop front, coloured balls abacus, monkey bars and stepping stones. Unshaded seat. Next to a bicycle track and would be handy if there was a water tap and ru(03)
Cambro Road Playground, ClaytonNice standalone wave slide and swings. As hard as I tried I could find nothing else. Small grassy area and shaded seat.
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Cameron Avenue Playground, Oakleigh SouthA very unusual, fun and quirky playground which bursts with colour and is split over two areas separated by a quiet road.
The northern part with a yellow colour scheme has a two tower structure with a high end with w(03)
Canova Drive Playground, Glen WaverleySmall playground which has a structure with a small slide, ladder, shop front, platform and steering wheel. Also swings and springer. Unshaded seat. Next to bus stop but don't bother the bus driver with a request to stop(03)
Capital Reserve Playground, Capital Avenue, Glen WaverleyA flag proudly flies above a high wooden castle with a nice, steep wave slide. Around the base, I couldn't find a moat but there are steps, shop front, rope ladder, clanger to hit against pipes, speak and listen system a(03)
Capital Reserve Playground, Capital Avenue, Glen Waverley
Cardigan Street Playground, Endeavour HillsPlayground has been updated with new equipment in 2010 which includes a wave slide, rigid inclined bridge, hanging disks, climber, chain traverse, cockpit panel and steering wheel. Also springer and swings. Reasonable gr(03)
Caribbean Gardens Playground, Ferntree Gully Road, ScoresbySome large wooden structures (fort and paddle steamer), flying foxes, nice long, high wave slide, heaps of climbing frames made from pipes, power boat and scrambling wall. Separate wooden climbing structure with plenty o(03)
Carinya Avenue Playground, AspendaleOld playground which has a tiny structure with flat slide, steps, steering wheel and telescope. Bike springer and swings. Unshaded seat. Limited grassy area.
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Carlson Reserve Playground, Clayton Road, ClaytonThe wooden tower has a big tunnel slide, climbing wall, wave slide, monkey bars, disks on a vertical pole, ladders with steps leading up inside to the main slide. Also a cube shaped climbing frame with rope nets, ladders(03)
Carnegie Library Playground, Jersey Parade, CarnegieLocated next to the Carnegie Library and Community Centre. Very interesting Play Space featuring an open square with jacaranda trees which is partly under shade sails and has a soft springy base. Consists of large soft w(03)
Carnegie Library Playground, Jersey Parade, Carnegie
Cnr Shepparson Avenue and Jersey Parade,Carnegie,
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Caroline Gardens Playground, Caroline Street South, South YarraFree parking is difficult to find but there is paid parking available. Small play area in a setting of bushes and plants. A tall wooden tower with a nice big tunnel slide, shop front, abacus, rope ladder, metal ladder an(03)
Caroline Gardens Playground, Caroline Street South, South Yarra
Carrington Park Playground, Ferntree Gully Road, KnoxfieldA small playground next to the pavilion at the south end of the reserve. There is a standalone wave slide reached by a ladder plus train and kangaroo springers. There is a much better playground in the centre of the park(03)
Carrington Park Playground, Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield
Carrington Park Playground, O'Connor Road, KnoxfieldThe tall tower has three slides - a wave slide from level one, slightly bent tunnel slide from level two and a curved slide from level three, all of which can be reached by steps inside the tower. On the outside of the t(03)
Carrington Park Playground, O'Connor Road, Knoxfield
Carrum Foreshore Playground, Old Post Office Lane, CarrumA beautifully crafted beachside playground located next to the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club. The play area, which is a huge sandpit, has a seaside theme with a wharf protruding out from the decking. There is a lighthouse(03)
Carrum Foreshore Playground, Old Post Office Lane, Carrum
Cassava Court Playground, Dingley VillageCouple of nice slides and a decent structure. Three swings instead of normal two - maybe the designer hated even numbers. Springers in shape of car and fish, see-saw, two revolving disks to stand on. Table and seats with(03)
Castlefield Reserve Playground, Cnr Kingston and Ludstone Street, HamptonTwo wooden structures; one with slide, tunnel, disks on vertical pole, spiral ladder and steps. The other with slide, ladder, climbing wall, large clock, various panels, hanging disks and monkey bars. Also windsurfer spr(03)
Castlefield Reserve Playground, Cnr Kingston and Ludstone Street, Hampton
Cnr Kingston Street and Ludstone Street,Hampton,
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Catani Gardens Playground, Pier Road, St Kilda WestThe playground is under shade sails and has a sandy base. The simple play structure has dual wave slides, single slide, vertical rope net, ope spiders web climbing frame, fireman's pole and rope bridge.
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Catani Gardens Playground, Pier Road, St Kilda West
Caulfield Park Playground, Balaclava Road, Caulfield NorthSome smallish slides, four swings including one with harness, two great large springers (Bertie beetle and a two person bee). Large rope climbing frame in a half dome shape and three stand-on spinning disks. There is an (03)
Caulfield Park Playground, Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
Cnr Balaclava Rd and Catherine St,Caulfield North,
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Caulfield Park Playground, Inkerman Road, Caulfield NorthVery bright and colourful playground set around a bowl of soft spongy material. Best suited to younger children, Includes paths, ramps, walkways, slides (including a short tunnel slide), various ladders and fun things to(03) 9524 3253
Caulfield Park Playground, Inkerman Road, Caulfield North
Cnr Inkerman Road and Malvern Grove,Caulfield North,
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Caulfield Park Playground, Park Crescent, Caulfield NorthWow - an exceptional feature is the huge slide which gives a nice adrenaline rush. Large amount of varied play equipment which covers quite an area. There is a lot of climbing equipment and the playground would suit any (03) 9524 3253
Caulfield Park Playground, Park Crescent, Caulfield North
Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Playground, Glen Eira Road, Caulfield EastThere is a public space in the middle of Caulfield Racecourse which has a playground.
Next to the carpark in the centre of the racecourse is a horse themed "Spin the Dice" under a shelter. Unfortunately the numbers on(03)
Caulfield Racecourse Reserve Playground, Glen Eira Road, Caulfield East
Centenary Park Playground, Leonie Avenue, Bentleigh EastPlayground has lots of equipment which can be traversed from end to end. The higher end has a slide, ladder, disks on a vertical pole, walkway, chain ladder, climbing wall, fireman's pole, telescope and climber with squa(03)
Centenary Park Playground, Leonie Avenue, Bentleigh East
Cnr Leonie Avenue and Brady Road,Bentleigh East,
Victoria
Central Park Playground, Colby Drive, Belgrave HeightsStructure with a green train theme (maybe Percy). The structure has a wave slide reached by disks on a vertical pole or a chain bridge (so needs some climbing skill), hanging disks, balance beam, climbing mat bridge, aba(03)
Central Park Playground, Colby Drive, Belgrave Heights
Central Park Playground, Kingston Street, Malvern EastTwo wooden structures for different age levels. The harder one has a nice spiral slide, spiral, curved and chain ladders, monkey bars, flying fox and curved balance beam. The other structure is much lower with slide, tun(03)
Central Park Playground, Kingston Street, Malvern East
Central Reserve Playground, Springvale Road, Glen WaverleyBit too close to busy Springvale Road and the area is not enclosed. Nice challenging rope climbing spiral net. Close to cricket ground so Dad can watch cricket!
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Central Reserve Playground, Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Cnr Springvale Road and Waverley Road,Glen Waverley,
Victoria
Chadwick Reserve Playground, Howard Road, Dingley VillageDesigned by a less than capable designer. Case in point - there is a shelter but the two picnic tables are on the edge and don't get any shade. I guess it's handy if you are passing and a thunderstorm arrives (and you do(03)
Chadwick Reserve Playground, Howard Road, Dingley Village
Chandler Road Reserve Playground, McMahen Street, KeysboroughBasketball court close by. Needs a good lick of paint. Bunnings have a good deal on paint at the moment. I'll send a catalogue to the local council. Some challenge for kids who like climbing. Picnic tables. No shade.
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Charles Avenue Playground, HallamLovely oak tree and the ground was littered with acorns. Playground was very old and tired. More for the acorn aficionado than the playground aficionado. Wooden structure with ladder and slide, large metal frame of a roc(03)
Charles Green Reserve Playground, James Cook Drive, Endeavour HillsStructure with wave slide, climbing mat wall, shop front, tic-tac-toe, inclined walkway, abacus and hanging disks. Swings and springer.
Shaded seat. Some sloping grassy area near the playground. Quite close to an ova(03)
Charles Green Reserve Playground, James Cook Drive, Endeavour Hills
Charnfield Crescent Playground, Noble ParkI could be in Fiji considering there is an artificial palm tree towering over the playground. Decent roofed structure with a good size slide. Seats but no shade.
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Charnfield Crescent Playground, Noble Park
Cnr Charnfield Crescent and Brooke Close,Noble Park,
Victoria
Chelsea Street Playground, CheltenhamCouple of lowish slides and walkways, swings, see-saw, cup with hand-wheel and springer. Green, beige and cream colour scheme - this might be good for camouflage pants but not for playgrounds! Seats and tables without sh(03)
Cheltenham Park Playground, Park Road, CheltenhamSome nice new elements have been added to the existing playground. It now includes a flying fox, big standalone metal slide, birds nest swing, four standard swings, spinning cup with hand wheel, climbing structure with r(03)
Cheltenham Park Playground, Park Road, Cheltenham
Cnr Tulip Grove and Park Road,Cheltenham,
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Cheltenham Recreation Reserve Playground, Weatherall Road, CheltenhamThe playground has a structure with slide, tic-tac-toe, steps, tunnel, shop front and spiral ladder. Also two springers, four person stand-on carousel, big rocker which you stand on and swings. The highlight is a full si(03)
Chestnut Reserve Playground, Boobyalla Street, DovetonA structure with a very high climbing wall and big wave slide, cube shaped climbing area with rope nets and ladders, rope spiders web climbing frame, ladder with hoops, steps and small wave slide. Separate steering wheel(03)
Chipton Park Playground, Charnwood Road, St KildaA high tower with cute curved blue roof, metal slide, metal spiral ladder, rope net ladder, and rope spiders web climbing frame. Also a spinning disk with seat, small wide metal slide on a mound reached by block steps, b(03)
Chipton Park Playground, Charnwood Road, St Kilda
Cnr Charnwood Road and Crimea Street,St Kilda,
Victoria
Church Reserve Playground, Harlequin Drive, KeysboroughA structure comprised of a curved slide, steps, monkey bars, horizontal bar, sloping parallel bars and climbing wall. Also two super cute horse springers, swings and a pipe flower garden.
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Church Reserve Playground, Harlequin Drive, Keysborough
Church Square Reserve Playground, Church Square, St KildaIt was a real nightmare to find this playground with all the one way and blocked streets in the area. Located next to a church. Small wooden structure with two slides, steps, walkway, abacus, shop front and steering whee(03)
Church Square Reserve Playground, Church Square, St Kilda
Cinnabar Avenue Playground, Mount WaverleyLovely setting sunk down in an old quarry with a lake, nice landscaping and waterbirds. However the fenced playground doesn't do the setting justice. The structure has an elevated shelter with fireman's pole, metal slide(03)
Clapperton Street Reserve Playground, Clapperton Street, BentleighPlayground receives quite a lot of shade from a line of trees on one side. Main structure includes curved slide, shop front, various ladders, walkway, chain bridge, flying fox and monkey bars. Also two springers and swin(03)
Clapperton Street Reserve Playground, Clapperton Street, Bentleigh
Clarendon Drive Playground, KeysboroughA soft pad with a garden of metal reeds, stalks and plants plus a little metal lattice climbing wall. This is the type of garden where even I couldn't kill the plants. There are some ball clangers to hit against some of (03)
Clarke Reserve Playground, Clarke Street, ElwoodThis playground has been updated recently so that it now has a combination of old and new equipment. The main structure has a number of linked platforms with fast tunnel slide, variety of ladders, flying fox, balance bea(03)
Clayton Reserve Playground, Haughton Road, ClaytonNext to Clayton Football Club oval. A jungle green structure with dual wave slides, fireman's pole, small wave slide, walkways, shop front, clanger to hot against pipes, tic-tac-toe, stepping stones, high rope bridge, bi(03)
Clee Street Playground, McKinnonSmall playground area which has a structure with slide, shop front, rigid frame ladder, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel and standard ladder. Also a panel, two springers and swings. Shaded and unshaded seats. No grassy area.
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Clifton Grove Playground, Carrum DownsClifton Reserve is a half hectare reserve with play equipment and natural vegetation. The woodland area is home for many birds and small lizards. The play structure has two wave slides, walkway, tunnel, panel with animal(03)
Cody Avenue Playground, Hampton ParkIn a slightly elevated position - a bit like standing on the bronze position step and looking up at the gold medal winner. Structure with wave slide, ladder, fireman's pole, climber, monkey rungs and tic-tac-toe. Stand-o(03)
Collendina Crescent Playground, ScoresbyThe playground was upgraded in 2014 to create a natural attractive neighbourhood playground. One end has plantings of trees and bushes while the other end has a dry rocky creek bed. There is a structure with wave slide, (03)
Columbia Park Playground, Columbia Drive, Wheelers HillLong structure with curved slide, curved ladder, spiral ladder, walkway, straight ladder, abacus, shop front, monkey bars, flying fox and monkey rungs. Also horse and plane springer and swings. No seats. Next to oval and(03)
Columbia Park Playground, Columbia Drive, Wheelers Hill
Como Park Playground, Como Avenue, South YarraSmallish structure with curved slide, inclined climbing wall, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole, shop front, low stepping stones, disks on vertical pole and abacus. Also a see-saw, four swings (one with safety chain), fish spr(03)
Connell Park Playground, Alfred Street, PrahranSuffers from lack of height syndrome. All the elements connect to form a circle. If you are woodchip-phobic then this is an ideal place. Includes slide, chain bridge, stepping stones, hanging disks, chain traverse and wa(03)
Coolavin Road Playground, Noble Park NorthAlmost Hawthorn colours - very bad memories of that Grand Final. Main structure has decent slide, smaller slide, chain bridge, platforms at various levels, flying fox and monkey bars. Springer and swings. Seat with possi(03)
Coomoora Reserve Playground, Coomoora Road, KeysboroughThis is one of those playgrounds which epitomises the word "unappealing". Chain bridge leads to a platform with a high wave slide. Also a long flying fox, four person pommel bounce, chain traverse, monkey bars and swings(03)
Copas Park Playground, Buckley Street, Noble ParkSeats, some with shade. BBQ and water tap. Equipment is really out of the ordinary with match-up games, weather station, revolving discs, climbing web, punching bag and other equipment I was at a loss to understand how t(03)
Corbert Court Playground, Ferntree GullyPleasant area with native trees but the equipment is lacking. High wooden structure with shop front, fireman's pole and spiral ladder. Another structure with curved ladder, metal slide, fireman's pole and two swings. Sta(03)
Corio Drive Playground, Springvale SouthCouple of slides, monkey bars and flying fox on main structure, see-saw and normal swings. Stand-out feature is a frame with four plastic tyres hanging down. Part of playground is shaded by trees. Seat with some shade.
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Cornelius Reserve Playground, Cornelius Drive, Wantirna SouthAnother one of those sparse Knoxfield playgrounds with standalone slide, two springers and swings. Unshaded table. This time there is a basketball court and a bit of sloping land to play on for some variety.
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Cornelius Reserve Playground, Cornelius Drive, Wantirna South
Coughlan Reserve Playground, Seaton Drive, Dingley VillageFairly old tired structure with wave slide, steps, shop front, climber, chain traverse and flying fox. Also stand-on carousel, two person pommel bounce and swings. Table and shaded and unshaded seats. Big grassy area.
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Coughlan Reserve Playground, Seaton Drive, Dingley Village
Crossdale Rise Playground, Endeavour HillsStructure with wave slide, shop front, chain bridge, clanger to hit against pipes, clock, balance beam with obstacles and disks on a vertical pole. Swings. Unshaded seat and grassy area.
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Cullen Court Playground, Patterson LakesLopsided looking slide and two swings without safety chain. No seats. Why does the council bother with a playground like this?
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Curly Rourke Reserve Playground, Leonard Street, Hampton EastStructure with lime green slide, fireman's pole, ladder, shop front, tic-tac-toe, inclined walkway, monkey rungs, monkey bars and balance beam. See-saw, two springers and four swings. Unshaded seats and limited grassy ar(03)
Curly Rourke Reserve Playground, Leonard Street, Hampton East
Cutler Close Playground, Ferntree GullyCall me a sucker for bright colours but the green, orange and blue colour scheme uplifts my spirits. The extensive main structure has two wave slides, climbing wall, rope net bridge, rope ladder, inclined walkway, tricky(03)
Dairy Park Playground, Darling Road, Malvern EastFairly simple with curved slide, two climbing ladders, walkway and fireman's pole. Shaded cubby area with learning boards and wings. Unfortunately Malvern East is also afflicted by graffiti and based on the scrawl I saw (03)
Dairy Park Playground, Darling Road, Malvern East
Cnr Darling Road and Paxton Street,Malvern East,
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Dales Park Playground, Washington Drive, Oakleigh SouthA fully fenced playground with safety gates next to a huge number of netball courts. It might be best to avoid this playground if you are allergic to netball courts.
The main structure has an elevated tower with dual(03)
Dales Park Playground, Washington Drive, Oakleigh South
Dalgety Street Playground, DandenongUnimpressive would be an understatement of gigantic proportions. Single slide and two small springers. Table without shade.
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Dalgety Street Playground, Dandenong
Cnr Dalgety Street and Francis Street,Dandenong,
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Damper Creek Reserve Playground, Park Road, Mount WaverleyThe playground was upgraded and has a nice natural feel set in a sloping grassy area dotted with trees. The wooden structure on the upper level has a scrambling wall, small wave slide, curved walkway, steering wheel, sho(03)
Damper Creek Reserve Playground, Park Road, Mount Waverley
Cnr Park Road and Norman Court,Mount Waverley,
Victoria
Dandenong Park Playground, Lonsdale Street, DandenongA fully fenced playground filled with lots of curved sculptural elements and play equipment. A big platform towers over one end of the platform and is accessible by steps, rope ladder or spiral ladder. Routes down includ(03)
Dandenong Park Playground, Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Dandenong Wetlands Playground, Arthurs Road, Dandenong NorthClimbing wall and two smallish climbing webs. Plenty of really interesting playthings dotted around. Nice main structure with three slides.
Three picnic tables with shelters. Other seats have no shade. Well away from(03)
Dandenong Wetlands Playground, Arthurs Road, Dandenong North
Danien Street Playground, Glen WaverleyA nice big tower with wave slide and fireman's pole reached by a metal ladder is a highlight. Also a small wave slide, see-saw, four standard swings and good sized rope climbing area with five obstacles.
Unshaded tab(03)
Darling Gardens Playground, Alexandra Avenue, South YarraA fully fenced playground with a big tight jumble of play equipment which includes a spiral slide, curved slide, rope tunnel, disk traverse, tic-tac-toe, disk bridge, spiders web rope climbing frame, monkey rungs, flying(03)
Darling Gardens Playground, Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra
Darling Park Playground, Dunlop Street, Glen IrisDecent enough facilities but constant buzz of freeway traffic, next to a big ugly building and high voltage line near-by. Visually and audibly unappealing. Seats without shade. Unshaded table and BBQ.
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David Collins Drive Playground, Endeavour HillsQuite an extensive structure with a dual wave slide, curved slide, small straight slide, climbing wall, walkways, traversing areas with hanging chains, rope bridge, hanging disks and car dashboard panel with steering whe(03)
Davies Reserve Playground, Coombs Avenue, Oakleigh SouthA wooden structure with medium wave slide and small wide slide, shop front, cubby area, tunnel, chain ladder, bead on a spiral tube and climbing wall. Also some climbing poles, little birds nest swing, rope climbing fram(03)
Davies Reserve Playground, Coombs Avenue, Oakleigh South
Cnr Talbot Avenue and Coombs Avenue,Oakleigh South,
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Dega Avenue Playground, Bentleigh EastThe Economic Stimulus Plan paid for an upgrade of this playground (probably by putting shade sails over an old and uninspired playground). Kevin Rudd wastes more of our money and needlessly adds to the huge debt burden o(03)
Dendy Park Playground, Cummins Road, Brighton EastTwo swings without safety chain and a curved ladder. Brighton East should be ashamed of itself for such a poor attempt at a playground.
The playground is located in Dendy Park. The park has drinking fountains, dog off(03)
Dendy Park Playground, Cummins Road, Brighton East
Cnr Cummins Rd and Carr St,Brighton East,
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Dendy Park South Playground, Dacey Street, Brighton EastAn expanse of fairy floss pink, soft mounds and surfaces. The biggest mound has a curved tunnel slide with stepper stumps and a thick rope bridge leading to the top. Bridges and rope nets lead to another mound and down t(03)
Dendy Park South Playground, Dacey Street, Brighton East
Dendy Street Park Playground, Dendy Street, Brighton EastAre we at Brighton Beach yet? Not quite but a good imitation. Huge sandpit with shade covers. Multi-compartment cubby, springers, climbing areas, big boat, structure with scoops for picking up sand and swings. Entirely f(03)
Dendy Street Park Playground, Dendy Street, Brighton East
Cnr Dendy Street and Melosa Avenue,Brighton East,
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Dennis Street Playground, ClaytonSurrounding a shelter with a table and BBQs is a birds nest swing, set of standard swings, three person rocker, shop front, clanger to hit against a set of pipes, horizontal net strung between poles, set of four horizont(03)
Denver Crescent Playground, RowvilleThe playground is set within a wall of vegetation. A big log leads to a wooden tower with levels leading up to wave slide. The structure also has a tunnel, fireman's pole and rope spiders web climbing frame. Also a see-s(03)
Dobson Street Playground, Ferntree GullyA small playground set at the end of a huge landscaped area. There is a tall, thin structure with wave slide, little climbing wall, tunnel, fireman's pole and steps. Standard swing and swing with harness seat, some metal(03)
Dolomore Reserve Playground, First Street, ParkdaleSome fun wooden structures - one high and one low within a fully fenced area. The high tower has dual wave slides, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, high bridge, climbing walls and various ladders.
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Dolomore Reserve Playground, First Street, Parkdale
Donald MacDonald Reserve Playground, Keating Street, BeaumarisVery big wooden structure with a (very) high end and low end. The high end has a very high wave slide, scrambling wall, curved ladder and spiral slide with steps leading up to the slides. The low end has a small slide an(03)
Donald MacDonald Reserve Playground, Keating Street, Beaumaris
Donnici Drive Reserve South Playground, Cafardi Boulevard, KeysboroughPlayground is fenced in. Seats with limited shade from saplings. Moderate structure and a few springers.
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Donnici Drive Reserve South Playground, Cafardi Boulevard, Keysborough
Doug Denyer Reserve Playground, Edward Street, MordiallocA little on the wacky side. Small main structure, strange large climbing structure, stand-on springer, another springer which throws up the question of whether to sit on it or look at it, climbing wall, chain traverse an(03)
Doug Denyer Reserve Playground, Edward Street, Mordialloc
Dowling Road Playground, Oakleigh SouthA lot of good elements except the slide is too short (but it is steep). Includes monkey bars, flying fox, chain traverse, chain bridge, fireman's pole, two springers, carousel, swings and a jeep large enough for four kid(03)
Dowling Road Playground, Oakleigh South
Cnr Dowling Road and Dalwood Court,Oakleigh South,
Victoria
Drysdale Court Playground, ScoresbyStructure with smallish slide, chain bridge, monkey bars, fireman's pole, two springers and swings. Piled high with small woodchips which give you a sinking feeling every time you take a step. Seats without shade.
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Duncan MacKinnon Reserve Playground, Cnr Murrumbeena Road and Crosbie Road, MurrumbeenaThis playground is green and eco friendly. A climbing area of green net ropes, monkey bars, monkey rungs and green wave slide which connects to a low structure with green curved slide, shop front, 'Find the Pairs' panel (03)
Dunearn Reserve Playground, Dunearn Road, Dandenong NorthPoorly maintained playground next to a suburban shopping centre parking area. Large Loch Ness Monster writhing out of the ground, twisted sheet climbing frame, two sided climbing wall, see-saw, two springers and swings ((03)
Dunearn Reserve Playground, Dunearn Road, Dandenong North
Dunrossil Close Playground, MulgraveA small pleasant neighbourhood playground with a wooden structure with wave slide, tunnel, cubby underneath, shop front, climbing wall and speak and listen system. A horizontal bar leads to a climbing area with horizonta(03)
Durham Place Playground, Clayton SouthSmallish structure with a medium slide. The spiral pole to the slide has the smallest gap between spirals that I have seen in my life - I was hard pressed to fit my big toe between the spirals. Seat with shade (except du(03)
East Caulfield Reserve Playground, Dudley Street, Caulfield EastSuited to those kids who love bright lurid colours, especially pink and lime green. The main structure has dual pink slides, shop front, fireman's pole, net bridge, spiders web rope climbing frame, monkey rungs, rope tun(03)
East Caulfield Reserve Playground, Dudley Street, Caulfield East
East Seaford Reserve Playground, Brunel Road, SeafordThere must be closer access points than Brunel road. It was a long walk from where we parked the car and I'm not convinced it was worth it. Rather rundown structure with two smallish slides, walkway, steps, spiral ladder(03)
East Seaford Reserve Playground, Brunel Road, Seaford
Edinburgh Reserve Playground, Marie Avenue, SpringvaleNice playground with decent structure comprising slide, suspended walkway, five different climbing routes, monkey bars, flying fox plus a smaller structure. All connected together -perfect if you don't like feeling woodc(03)
Edinburgh Reserve Playground, Marie Avenue, Springvale
Edith McPherson Reserve Playground, Marna Court, Noble ParkNothing too flash - maybe Edith McPherson is even a touch disappointed about it. Medium size slide, two routes up to slide, monkey bars and stepping stones. Swings have a very soft springy surface under them so if your k(03)
Edith McPherson Reserve Playground, Marna Court, Noble Park
Edithvale Recreational Reserve Playground, Fraser Avenue, EdithvaleThis playground has had a complete replacement. Previously some of it looked old enough to remember the Russian Revolution. Welcome to perestroika and glasnost!
Huge high wooden structure with big dual wave slide, ve(03)
EE Gunn Reserve Playground, Beatty Crescent, OrmondThe central part of the playground which is unshaded has a busy structure with two slides, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, shop front, abacus, panel with animal shapes, chain bridge, rope ladder, block steps, hanging di(03)
EE Gunn Reserve Playground, Beatty Crescent, Ormond
Eildon Park Playground, Eildon Parade, RowvilleThe playground has been upgraded and now includes a play structure with dual wave slides, fireman's pole, flying fox, monkey rungs, distorting mirror underneath, little tunnel and a smaller wave slide. There are steps an(03)
Electra Reserve Playground, High Street Road, AshwoodThe playground has had a nice upgrade. The main part of the playground has a structure with a higher and lower end for different age groups. The higher end has dual wave slides, net ladder, fireman's pole, clanger to hit(03)
Electra Reserve Playground, High Street Road, Ashwood
Ellendale Street Playground, RowvilleMain structure is a mix of cream and slightly fluorescent orange. Includes curved slide, small straight slide, inclined climber, curved ladder, walkway, inclined climbing mat, shop front, abacus, and "tree" ladder. Two s(03)
Elliot Street Playground, KnoxfieldA sign says "It is your park, your neighbourhood. Please take your rubbish home". Council, please take this rubbish playground home. Standalone slide, two tired springers, swings and unshaded seats.
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Elliott Street Playground, CheltenhamPlayground is a bit old and tired but does have quite a lot of equipment. The main structure is good for traversing and includes a wave slide, shop front, spiral ladder, steps, chain bridge, monkey bars, chain traverse, (03)
Ellis Park Playground, Brunton Crescent, MulgraveQuite an extensive playground which harks back to its former use as the Waverley Park football ground. The large interconnected play structure has a wave slide, climbing wall, tunnel, shop front, maze panel, steps, walkw(03)
Elsternwick Park Playground, Bent Avenue, ElsternwickAdventure wooden fort type playground comprising a ramp curving up from a large sandpit to a high section with a long slide, vertical rope climbing wall and high fireman's pole (just like a three storey fire station), di(03)
Elsternwick Park Playground, Bent Avenue, Elsternwick
Elsternwick Park Playground, Head Street, ElsternwickA couple of structures - one with a metal slide, curved scrambling wall and challenging walkways and the other with rope nets and traverses.
There is an area of log and stump steppers, spinning carousel, two metal dr(03)
Elsternwick Park Playground, Head Street, Elsternwick
Elsternwick Plaza Playground, Riddell Parade, ElsternwickThe playground is located at the start of the Rosstown Rail Trail and it's a case of all aboard this transport themed playground encompassing trains and planes. There is a nice train with carriages on a railroad track wi(03)
Elsternwick Plaza Playground, Riddell Parade, Elsternwick
Elwood Foreshore Playground, Ormond Esplanade, ElwoodUnusual playground located next to Elwood Community Centre and a cafe. There is a gate but it seems to be left open a lot of the time. There is a large fish structure with ladder, steps, slide and rope ladder. Also a mul(03)
Emerson Place Reserve Playground, RowvilleThe playground has a big long climbing wall, structure with slide, inclined walkway, shop front, monkey rungs and stepping stones. Also four swings, big beetle springer, baby swing and see-saw.
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Endeavour Hills Community Precinct Playground, Raymond McMahon Boulevard, Endeavour HillsThe playground is set in a depression and is dominated by quirky elevated cubbies joined by net bridges. Rope and wooden ladders provide access. There are also two metal tunnel slides which are accessed by steps on the s(03)
Endeavour Hills Community Precinct Playground, Raymond McMahon Boulevard, Endeavour Hills
10 Raymond McMahon Boulevard,Endeavour Hills,
Victoria
England Road Playground, Glen WaverleySurrounded by shady trees is a structure with a circular central tower with percussion pipes, tic-tac-toe, rope ladders and fireman's pole. Steps lead down to monkey bars and a small flying fox. On the other side a walkw(03)
Erehwon Point Playground, The Esplanade, CowesWooden structure with spiral slide, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, ladder, inclined rope bridge, inclined balance beam, balance beam with obstacles, monkey bars, curved slide, shop front and steps. There is a separate (03)
Erehwon Point Playground, The Esplanade, Cowes
Cnr The Esplanade and Steele Street,Cowes,
Victoria
Ern Barker Reserve Playground, Saffron Drive, HallamA fun playground. The main structure which has multiple levels starts with a climbing cube with climbing walls, spiders web rope climbing frame, hanging disk traverse and rope net roof. A rope bridge leads to monkey bars(03)
Essex Heights Reserve Playground, Outlook Road, Mount WaverleyEspecially for people who love red, yellow and blue playgrounds. Smallish but interesting enough. Was our local playground for a while so has some nostalgic affect. Protected from road by a fence but there is an opening (03)
Essex Heights Reserve Playground, Outlook Road, Mount Waverley
Essex Reserve Playground, Essex Park Drive, Endeavour HillsA cute playground suited to younger kids. There is a standalone slide with steps, swings, little rocker for three kids, inverted V-shaped climbing frame, in-ground trampoline, log and rock balance circuit, structure with(03)
Essex Reserve Playground, Essex Park Drive, Endeavour Hills
Evelyn Street Playground, ClaytonA beautifully crafted playground set in the wide median strip with some protective fencing. There are two big insect shaped climbing frames with a variety of ladders, climbing walls, slides and fireman poles.
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F. E Hunt Reserve Playground, Highland Avenue, Oakleigh EastTiny birds nest swing, two standard swings, horse springer, bird springer and a climbing structure with rope net, slide, ladder and elevated cubby.
Landscaped area which is so thick that even Robinson Crusoe could ge(03)
F. E Hunt Reserve Playground, Highland Avenue, Oakleigh East
F.L Yott Reserve Playground, Tramway Parade, BeaumarisTiny structure with tiny slide, see-saw, old springer and swings. Forget the playground, bring your tennis racquet and play tennis at the courts next door. Watertap.
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Fairway Drive Playground, RowvilleReasonable structure with slide, inclined walkway, shop front, monkey bars, monkey rungs, chain traverse and stepping stones. Also swings and two springers. Interesting carved wooden log seat plus a number of other seats(03)
Federal Reserve Playground, Oakhill Road, Mount WaverleyLarge open area with trees which seems to be a dog magnet since it is an off-leash area for dogs.
The main structure has a ramp which leads initially to a wave slide, ladder, steering wheel, tic-tac-toe and clock pan(03)
Federal Reserve Playground, Oakhill Road, Mount Waverley
Cnr Darbyshire Road and Oakhill Road,Mount Waverley,
Victoria
Ferguson Street Reserve Playground, Ferguson Street, Brighton EastThere are a number of items of play equipment but not a huge amount of challenge except for a modern climbing frame. There is a four person rocker, stand on spinner, dinosaur to sit on, swings, springer and a small struc(03)
Ferguson Street Reserve Playground, Ferguson Street, Brighton East
Fern Road Playground, Upper Ferntree GullyThe highlight of the playground is a mechanical digger to scoop up the woodchips - scoop up some weeds while you are at it (it certainly needs it). Also a standalone wave slide, two springers and swings. No grassy area (03)
Ferndale Park Playground, Glen Iris Road, Glen IrisThe plaque says this park was the centre of Melbourne in 2001. So if you want to be in the middle of the Melbourne play park scene then this is a must visit park.
The playground is perched on the side of a hill and h(03)
Ferndale Park Playground, Glen Iris Road, Glen Iris
Fiander Avenue Playground, Glen WaverleyThe playground is set on a thin sliver of land beside the road. There is a teepee, abacus, shop front, speak and listen system, in ground trampoline, nice set of climbing bars, log steppers, swings and small wave slide o(03)
Finch Street Playground, Notting HillAm I in Nevada or Melbourne? Cactus heaven with huge cacti hanging over the neighbouring fence and dropping pieces into the playground. Could be very painful for inquisitive kids. Two smallish structures and swings. Colo(03)
Finley Reserve Playground, Timmothy Drive, Wantirna SouthNice wooden structure with two slides. Spiral climber, spiral ladder and chain bridge lead to the highest ladder. There is also a chain traverse, monkey bars and flying fox. Stand-alone slide, bunny rabbit springer, bike(03)
Finley Reserve Playground, Timmothy Drive, Wantirna South
Cnr Timmothy Drive and Renou Rd,Wantirna South,
Victoria
First Street Playground, Clayton SouthSpaciously laid out playground which has a main structure with nice spiral slide, fireman's pole, disks on a vertical pole, ladders and high balance beam. There is a smaller structure with wave slide, tunnel, walkway, ro(03)
Flamingo Reserve Playground, Merryn Grove, Wantirna SouthHidden behind the Flamingo Children's Centre. Nice new looking playground. Everything is low so it is well suited to younger kids or very timid older kids. Includes curved slide, climbing wall, shop front, inclined rigid(03)
Flamingo Reserve Playground, Merryn Grove, Wantirna South
Flora Road Playground, ClaytonA corner block which has two play structures. The biggest one has a long wave slide, spiral and straight ladders, shop front, scrambling wall, monkey bars and thick rope traverse. The smaller structure has steps, wave sl(03)
Forbes Drive Playground, Aspendale GardensThe recipe here is a slide, hanging disks, monkey bars, chain and fixed ladders and swings - with a dash of graffiti. Nearby there is a round shelter with gravel floor. Kids obviously make their own entertainment in this(03)
Fotheringham Reserve Playground, Alexander Avenue, DandenongColourful structure with wave slide, climbing wall, clock, rope climbing wall, rope cage bridge, small slide, steps and inclined walkway. Large pyramid rope climbing frame, two stand on spinners, family sized see-saw and(03)
Fotheringham Reserve Playground, Alexander Avenue, Dandenong
Fotheringham Reserve South Playground, Pyke Street, DandenongTiny (as in Tom Thumb size) playground. Structure has a small slide, small climbing wall, abacus, spiral ladder and steering wheel. Nice horse springer and two person pommel bounce. Unshaded seat.
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Fotheringham Reserve South Playground, Pyke Street, Dandenong
Fraser Street Playground, Glen WaverleyUpgraded playground which has a structure with curved slide, hanging disks, steps, horizontal bars, fruit shop front, chain bridge, and little climbing wall. Swing and swinger. Seat but no shade what so ever.
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Frederick Wachter Reserve Playground, Kingsclere Avenue, KeysboroughThere is an entry point off Bloomfield Road. Set in a huge expanse of parkland. Fairly substantial structure with 4 slides including nice spiral slide and lots of different ways up to the slides. Shelter with tables. BBQ(03)
Frederick Wachter Reserve Playground, Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough
Fregon Reserve Playground, Browns Road, ClaytonMain structure has a very nice curved tunnel and wave slide. Various ladders up to a high platform. The chain ladder is broken on one end and so if your kids have been tucking into too many hamburgers avoid this ladder b(03)
Fregon Reserve Playground, Browns Road, Clayton
Cnr Browns Road and Cantala Street,Clayton,
Victoria
Friendship Square Playground, CheltenhamA nicely created neighbourhood playground set on a long strip of land surrounded by houses. The centrepiece is a chunky style wooden structure with a high and low end which has a wave slide, rope ladder, shop front, incl(03)
Frog Hollow Reserve Playground, David Collins Drive, Endeavour HillsA traversing structure runs along the length of the playground with various curved ladders, horizontal rope net, spiral ladder and bridge. Also a boat on rockers, frog springer, dual slides with steps up to the top of th(03)
Frog Hollow Reserve Playground, David Collins Drive, Endeavour Hills
G J Duggan Reserve Playground, Browns Road, Noble Park NorthVery large area encircled by houses - although the grassy area is so big that you would need a telescope to see the houses! The main structure has a wave slide, small straight slide, climbing wall, fireman's pole, chain (03)
G J Duggan Reserve Playground, Browns Road, Noble Park North
G.L Basterfield Park Playground, Dane Road, Hampton EastThe centrepiece of the playground is a large climbing frame with lots of rope nets on the sides and roofs, big thick rope traverse and some climbing walls on the ends. The climbing frame is under a shade sail.
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G.L Basterfield Park Playground, Dane Road, Hampton East
G.L Basterfield Park Playground, Kelsall Court, Hampton EastA nice play structure, big sandpit with diggers and waterplay tables, cute wooden hut, dual flying foxes with disk seats, two cute bug springers, cup to sit in and spin around and swings.
The play structure has a(03)
G.L Basterfield Park Playground, Kelsall Court, Hampton East
G.R Bricker Reserve West Playground, Rowans Road, MoorabbinThis playground has been "upgraded" to a set of standard swings, birds nest swing and spinning cup with hand wheel.
Some unshaded tables, water tap and oval. Next to Moorabbin Little Athletics Centre. The reserve has(03)
G.R Bricker Reserve West Playground, Rowans Road, Moorabbin
G.R. Bricker Reserve East Playground, Rowans Road, MoorabbinThe playground is set in nicely landscaped gardens with the main features being a big sandpit with digger, multi-sided rope climbing frame and wooden steps leading to a wave slide. There is also a yacht springer, train s(03)
G.R. Bricker Reserve East Playground, Rowans Road, Moorabbin
Galbally Reserve Playground, Arthur Street, HughesdaleThere is an air of anticipation as you pull up in the car and see a big rainbow coloured tunnel slide. Maybe there's a pot at the end of this rainbow. There is a set of big wooden towers which have a big scrambling wall,(03)
Galbally Reserve Playground, Arthur Street, Hughesdale
Gamble Road Playground, Carrum DownsThis playground was upgraded with extra equipment but still suffers from a yucky oily drain which splits the old and new part of the playground. Keep clear unless you own shares in Omo.
There is a nice cone shaped r(03)
Garden Avenue Reserve Playground, Garden Avenue, Glen HuntlyA pretty mundane playground to have under shade sails. The main structure has a ramp leading to a boat shape with curved slide, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel, abacus and steps. Another structure has monkey bars, flying fox(03)
Gardenvale Park Playground, Gardenia Road, GardenvaleNice structure with possibilities of traversing the length of the playground without touching the ground. There is a wave and curved slide, balance beam, horizontal traverse with semi-circles, hanging disks, monkey bars,(03)
Gardenvale Park Playground, Gardenia Road, Gardenvale
Gardiner Park Playground, St Edmonds Grove, Glen IrisA little bit of calm next to the noisy Monash freeway. An elevated wooden structure with decent sized wave slide, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, stepping disk bridge and monkey rungs. There is another structure for you(03)
Gardiner Park Playground, St Edmonds Grove, Glen Iris
Gardiner Primary Reserve Playground, Kent Street, Glen IrisTiny structure with small slide and a table top attached. Swings and a nice springer. Next to a retirement place and we can't have kids screaming down large slides and interrupting the midday nap can we?
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Gardiner Primary Reserve Playground, Kent Street, Glen Iris
Gardiner Reserve Playground, Rylands Road, DandenongChunky structure with two wave slides, walkway, climber, steering wheel, fireman's pole and stepping stones. Springer and swings. Unshaded table and seats. Large grassy area.
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Garrick Court Playground, Wheelers HillSmall structure with stairs and a curved ladder up to a curved slide - this would be popular with my Dad who likes curves! Swings and a shaded seat.
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Gartside Reserve Playground, Wyndarra Crescent, Dingley VillageSeparate structure with ladder leading up to a very high aluminium wave slide which has been polished by a thousand bums hurtling earthwards. Someone has changed the sign from Gartside Reserve to Fartside - very appropri(03)
Gartside Reserve Playground, Wyndarra Crescent, Dingley Village
Cnr Wyndarra Crescent and Lakeland Court,Dingley Village,
Victoria
Gately Reserve Playground, Gladstone Road, Dandenong NorthLittle structure with wave slide, sloping climbing wall, fireman's pole, roman rings, chain traverse and swings. Table and seat without shade. You know it isn't an exceptional playground when the best thing you can admir(03)
Gately Reserve Playground, Gladstone Road, Dandenong North
Geoffrey Carson Reserve Playground, Woomera Avenue, KeysboroughStructure with metal slide, semi-circle shaped climber, abacus, tic-tac-toe, chain ladder, fireman's pole, flying fox and walkway. Also see-saw, springer and swings in a separate area. Shaded table and unshaded seat. Rea(03)
George Woods Reserve Playground, Governor Road, MordiallocA fun adventure type play area which has a big, high wooden structure and a large sandpit. The structure has two wave slides which can be accessed by a rope ladder, metal ladder or a rope bridge from another part of the (03)
George Woods Reserve Playground, Governor Road, Mordialloc
Gerard Street Playground, DandenongFairly high platform with ladder and two other routes up to a wide chunky slide. Very large see-saw, springer, flying fox, two way pommel bounce and swings. Seat with shade plus a table. Lovely smells from a nearby baker(03)
Gerry Green Reserve Playground, Keith Street, ParkdaleThere's quite a nature feel to the playground with lots of wood being used to create the play equipment. The main structure has dual wave slides, scrambling wall, shop front, tunnel, little metal slide, cubby underneath (03)
Gerry Green Reserve Playground, Keith Street, Parkdale
Gilbert Park Playground, Forbes Close, KnoxfieldThe playground is surrounded by a ring of gum trees near the Knoxfield skate park. There is a tower with large steep wave slide and smaller wave slide, monkey bars, vertical rope net and ladders. Also stand-on spinner, b(03)
Gladeswood Reserve Playground, Grantham Terrace, MulgraveVery colourful multi-level structure in the shape of a boat - a big boat - like the QE2. The main structure has many levels connected by tunnels, chain bridges, steps and walkways. Also monkey bars, nice spiral slide, cu(03)
Gladstone Gardens Playground, Upton Road, WindsorLine of equipment which includes a curved slide, curved ladder, fireman's pole, chain bridge, monkey bars and chain traverse. Toddler structure with small slide, climber, abacus, steering wheel and shop front. Swings.
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Glen Iris Park Playground, High Street, Glen IrisTwo elevated hexagonal structures separated by a wobbly walkway with a slide at each end. Various ladders and disks on a vertical pole are the only routes up which means that some climbing skill is needed to reach the sl(03)
Glen Waverley North Reserve Playground, Chesterville Road, Glen WaverleyThe upgraded playground is set under shade sails. The main structure has a climbing wall, dual wave slides, shop front, tunnel, wavy walkway, little wave slide, steps, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole, rope bridge and monkey (03)
Glen Waverley North Reserve Playground, Chesterville Road, Glen Waverley
Glenburn Drive Playground, HallamPleasant playground containing nice slide, vertical climbing web, unusual see-saw, word and number games. Baby Einstein can happily come here to play. Seats with some shade. Basketball court next door.
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Glenburn Drive Playground, Hallam
Cnr Glenburn Drive and Kanumbra Ct,Hallam,
Victoria
Glenshee Drive Playground, LynbrookLovely well landscaped setting surrounded by huge cypress trees (some look climbable). The wooden structure doesn't have a lot of challenge with a smallish slide, steps, short tunnel, walkway, spiral ladder, chain bridge(03)
Glenvale Road Playground, Glen IrisBeautiful hidden garden with lots of shady trees. There is a frame covered with branches and a seat underneath. Now the bad news - there is only a small partly dilapidated cubby house and no springers. No swings. Water t(03)
Golding Avenue Playground, RowvilleA few wooden structures - a along one with spiral and hanging metal ladders, climbing wall, fireman's pole, chain bridge and various monkey bars. This structure would benefit from having a slide at the end. Another lower(03)
Golding Court Playground, Dandenong NorthTwo swings but none with safety chain. Lumberjack rolling log. Interesting structure for older kids but the slide is a bit weak. No springers. Best for older kids.
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Golf Links Avenue Reserve Playground, OakleighMost of the playground is shaded by trees. Structure with curved slide, shop front, ladder and fireman's pole. Swings and see-saw, two bocce courts, shaded seats, unshaded tables and BBQ. Limited grassy area.
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Golf Links Crescent Playground, Dingley VillagePlayground is split into two sections. One section has swings and a standalone slide and the other has a structure with slide, steps, chain bridge, climbing mat, inclined climber, tunnel and shop front. Seat with possibl(03)
Golfwood Close Playground, Dingley VillageSmallish structure with curved slide. See-saw, flying fox, swings and springer. Protected area for playing ball games.
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Grandview Road Playground, Wheelers HillOn Grandview Road - have to admit that the view is rather grand - especially if you like looking at lots of huge power pylons. Nice colourful open feel. Nice spiral slide which requires some climbing ability to reach, fl(03)
Grandview Road Playground, Wheelers Hill
Cnr Grandview Road and Narrabri Ct,Wheelers Hill,
Victoria
Grange Drive Playground, LysterfieldStructure with dual wave slides, climbing wall and ladder at the high end connected via a vertical rope net to a lower area with wave slide, steps, tic-tac-toe, complex shaped ladder, ladder with hoops and shopfront.
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Grantham Terrace Playground, MulgraveOld unattractive equipment - anything which looks like it could rust, has rusted! The challenge is reduced because the woodchip level is so high - the chain traverse becomes a woodchip traverse and the log roll is partly(03)
Grantley Drive Playground, Glen WaverleyLong climber, chain ladder and metal ladder lead to a platform with coloured balls and a reasonable curved slide. Also swings and two springers including a nice little aeroplane springer. Seat with possible shade. Not ve(03)
Grattan Gardens Playground, Grattan Street, PrahranLow structure with train profile. Single swing without safety chain. More suitable for smaller kids. Parking is an issue.
Grattan Gardens has BBQs, tables, picniuc areas and a water feature with sprays from out of the(03)
Grattan Gardens Playground, Izett Street, PrahranSmall but beautifully landscaped play area. There is a modern climbing structure, swings (including one with a harness) and a hillock with small dual slides. Shaded seats. Water tap. Paid parking in this area. There is a(03)
Greaves Reserve Playground, Bennet Street, DandenongReally large structure surrounded by tennis courts, ovals, basketball court, picnic tables and outdoor gym. Can traverse from one end of the structure to the other without touching the ground - An adventure that would ge(03)
Green Valley Crescent Reserve Playground, Silvan Grove, Hampton ParkAfter walking through broken glass to get to the playground I thought things couldn't get worse - how wrong I was. A broken down swing with parts strewn across the ground and a very sad looking springer.
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Green Valley Crescent Reserve Playground, Silvan Grove, Hampton Park
Greenglade Court Playground, Noble ParkHas more an exercise than a playground feel - which is not so bad considering all the chubby kids there are. Has a miniature athletics track with two hurdles, various exercise bars and a basic structure with only one way(03)
Greenmeadows Gardens Playground, Greenmeadows Lane, St Kilda EastVery avant-garde with many different climbing frames and other equipment which presents a question on how to use it. Also includes three slides, five swings (two tiny), see-saw, 1,2 and 4 person springers, large stand-on(03)
Greenmeadows Gardens Playground, Greenmeadows Lane, St Kilda East
Greenwoods Close Playground, Dingley VillageFore - located next to a golf course but the fence and trees should stop any errant golf balls. Structure with slide, fireman's pole, climber, steering wheel, chain traverse and monkey bars. Also stand-on carousel, see-s(03)
Greville Street Playground, HuntingdaleDecent structure with long high curved ladder, wave slide, walkway with half circles above and below, wooden walkway, small ladder and little climbing boards/ladders. No easy route up to main slide. Two springers and swi(03)
Grey Street Playground, ParkdaleIn an attractive environment. Structure with good slide, flying fox and chain bridge. Smaller colourful structure for younger kids. Four springers and swings. Seat with shade.
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Grosvenor Street Reserve Playground, Grosvenor Street, South YarraParking is difficult in this area but the best option seems to be Cliff Street. The playground is divided into two areas next to each other. One area has a structure with ramp, panels with animal shapes, slide, climbing (03)
Grosvenor Street Reserve Playground, Grosvenor Street, South Yarra
Grove End Road Reserve Playground, Broadwalk Grove, Endeavour HillsStructure with wave slide, ladder with square rungs, spiral ladder, steps, chain traverse, suspended balance beam, tic-tac-toe and spiral tube with a button to get from one end to the other end. See-saw and swings. Unsha(03)
Grove End Road Reserve Playground, Broadwalk Grove, Endeavour Hills
Gumley Court Playground, Dingley VillageNot bad for a neighbourhood structure but not quite in the big league. Decent slide with three different ways up to it. Seat with some shade.
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Gypsy Village Park Playground, Kyarra Street, HamptonA fun and colourful playground inhabited by lots of giant insects ranging from a cute caterpillar springer, dragonfly springer, ladybird and bee springer.
Apart from the main structure with a metal slide, various lad(03)
Gypsy Village Park Playground, Kyarra Street, Hampton
H R Johnson Reserve Playground, Cowderoy Street, St Kilda WestTwo swings. As hard as I tried I could find no other equipment. Continues the less than grand tradition of rubbish playgrounds in St. Kilda (with one obvious exception). Shaded seats, water tap, unshaded table and seats(03)
H R Johnson Reserve Playground, Cowderoy Street, St Kilda West
Cnr Canterbury Road and Cowderoy Street,St Kilda West,
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H.V. Jones Reserve Playground, Ashton Road, Ferntree GullyThe playground is next to a free-to-use tennis court, outdoor gym, table tennis table, shelter with table and water tap.
The main wooden structure has a steep wave slide, smaller wave slide, ladders, shop front, vert(03)
H.V. Jones Reserve Playground, Ashton Road, Ferntree Gully
Haldane Street Playground, KeysboroughHas a sign Dumping of rubbish is prohibited. Obviously the creators of this playground didn't read the sign - it is absolute rubbish.
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Haldane Street Playground, Keysborough
Cnr Haldane Street and Bracknell Street,Keysborough,
Victoria
Hallam Recreational Reserve Playground, Frawley Road, HallamHidden behind the home of the Hallam Hawks. You need eyes like a hawk to find this playground. The BBQ is disgusting and could not be used unless you have a front end loader to shovel all the muck off the hot plates. Gre(03)
Halley Park Playground, Ethel Street, BentleighAnother one of those lovely, colourful Glen Eira playgrounds with lots of ramps. The main structure includes three slides (spiral, straight and curved), educational panels, tic-tac-toe, climbing mats, mirrors, telescope,(03)
Hanby Street Reserve Playground, Hanby Street, BrightonCubby with steps, slide and a little table and seats. A bigger structure with ladder, slide and spiders web climbing frame. Also rabbit and koala springers and swings.
Seat with possible shade. Water tap.
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Hanby Street Reserve Playground, Hanby Street, Brighton
Harleston Park Playground, Allison Road, ElsternwickA wonderful playground where one fun area merges into the next. Harleston Park has always had a signature slide and after the latest upgrade, this big steep metal slide from the top of a mound doesn't disappoint. To get (03) 9524 3253
Harleston Park Playground, Allison Road, Elsternwick
Harold Street Playground, SandringhamA fully fenced playground which is shaded by trees. A ramp leads up to a wave slide and a sloping rope net and step where there is an entrance to a tightly wound spiral slide. Under the structure is a tunnel, abacus, dis(03)
Harry Gregory Reserve Playground, Earl Street East, WindsorSmallish, colourful structure with slide, ladder, steering wheel, curved bridge, monkey rungs, balance beam and walkway of hanging disks. Swings, stand-on spinner and springer. Shaded seats and table. Tennis wall and gra(03)
Harry Gregory Reserve Playground, Earl Street East, Windsor
Hartwell Sports Ground Playground, Muriel Street, Glen IrisSmall but decent playground located next to ovals. Main structure has wave slide, walkway, rigid pipe climbing frame, ladder, cubby with shop front, flying fox, monkey bars, balance beam traverse and a number of lovely p(03)
Haversham Avenue Playground, Wheelers HillStructure with steps leading up to twin slides, swings and springer. Shaded seat under tree. Large sloping grassy area.
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Heatherton Park Playground, Ireland Road, Clayton SouthIf you cross into Heatherton Park beware of the trolls. They are huge and ugly. One is hunched and green, another has one huge eye in his forehead and a third has little red horns protruding from its head. Scary. Maybe y(03)
Heatherton Park Playground, Ireland Road, Clayton South
Heatherton Road Skyrail Playground, Memorial Drive, Noble ParkA tiny playground set amongst a multi-sports area with an outdoor gym, parkour and bouldering areas, two table tennis tables, basketball court and a fantastic skate park. The playground has a small metal slide and lots o(03)
Heatherton Road Skyrail Playground, Memorial Drive, Noble Park
Hector Anderson Reserve Playground, Pebble Avenue, LyndhurstStructure with two wave slides, walkway, chain ladder, shop front, telescope, tunnel, steps, abacus and tic-tac-toe with animal shapes. Another structure with monkey bars, monkey rungs, chain traverse and curved balance (03)
Hector Anderson Reserve Playground, Pebble Avenue, Lyndhurst
Heights Park Playground, Thames Promenade, ChelseaThick chunky pole style with is not a favourite with me - the only chunky thing I like is chunky soup on a cold winters day. Multi-levels, fairly small slide, curved and spiral ladders and not much else. No swings.
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Heights Park Playground, Thames Promenade, Chelsea
Hendon Court Playground, ClarindaSlide, swings, see-saw, springer. So many S words and time for another .. Simple. A few of the roughest, oldest seats imaginable scattered about under trees - oh, another S word; seat.
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Henry Joseph Moran Park Playground, Justin Circuit, Hampton ParkStructure with curved slide, dual wave slides, climbing wall, tic-tac-toe, walkway, steps, little slide, monkey bars, disks on a vertical pole, shop front, fireman's pole, steering wheel and inclined walkway. Also sit-on(03)
Henry Joseph Moran Park Playground, Justin Circuit, Hampton Park
Henry Street Playground, HeathertonA rather isolated location for a city playground at the end of a gravel road. Enclosed by a fence but gate cannot be locked. An unusual old fashioned metal cube climbing frame, standalone slide, two springers and swings.(03)
Herbert Street Playground, ParkdaleCute playground located next to Herbert Street Health Centre. Play area consists of a half bowl made from soft material with a small metal slide, rocker and turtle springer. Some lovely fun, painted wooden sculptures, un(03)
Heritage Reserve Playground, Edinburgh Drive, SkyeFun wooden structure with lots of levels, a very high wave slide and medium wave slide, suspended rubber seat, two rope bridges, ladders, steps, spiral ladder, steering wheels, high vertical pole with disks and scramblin(03)
Hewison Reserve Playground, Orange Grove, St KildaVery spacious playground surrounded by fence with gates (non child proof). Structure with high curved slide, chain bridge, hanging ladder and hanging disks. Unusual flying fox (stand on platform, push off and go round in(03)
Hewison Reserve Playground, Orange Grove, St Kilda
Cnr Inkerman Street and Orange Grove,St Kilda,
Victoria
Heysen Reserve Playground, Heysen Drive, SkyeColourful structure composed of two parts joined together by a walkway. Structure has a wave slide, curved slide, climbing mat wall, abacus, steps, telescope, disks on a vertical pole, chain bridge, ladder with square ru(03)
Hidden Grove Boulevard Playground, KeysboroughI was a bit concerned when I heard that this playground had been upgraded - had the giant pencils been sharpened down to mere stubs? Don't fret since they were still standing proudly next to the playground with not a pen(03)
Hidden Grove Boulevard Playground, Keysborough
Cnr Hidden Grove Blvd and Watervale Way,Keysborough,
Victoria
Highbury Park Playground, Gareth Drive, Burwood EastA huge two level play structure with various bridges between the towers, wave slide, dual wave slides, ladders, monkey rungs, twisting tunnel slide, scrambling wall, climbing wall, clanger to hit against poles, historica(03)
Highbury Park Playground, Gareth Drive, Burwood East
Highland Avenue Playground, HighettAn extensive wooden and metal framed structure with a big wave slide, spiral slide, tall scrambling wall, lots of metal and rope ladders, monkey bars, flying box, rope traverse, shop front, hanging disks, disks on a vert(03)
Highland Avenue Playground, Highett
Cnr Highland Avenue and Marchant Street,Highett,
Victoria
Highton Close Playground, Hampton ParkFenced in area but no gate (seems like a place Little Bo Peep would leave her sheep). Four person see-saw, swings and reasonable structure. Next to a basketball court. Separate area for older kids with a structure with a(03)
Highview Park Playground, Balfour Court, Glen WaverleyStructure with low wave slide, "tree" ladder, chain bridge and monkey bars. Also a see-saw, swings and twisted sheet climbing frame.
Unshaded table and huge grassy area which is a dog off leash area. No water tap.
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Highview Park Playground, Balfour Court, Glen Waverley
Hillside Park Playground, Bexsarm Crescent, RowvilleA tall multi-level wooden structure with a spiral slide, two shop fronts (twice the shopping opportunities), climbing wall and tunnel. Also a big triangular climbing frame with rope nets, spiders web and hanging disks. A(03)
Hillside Park Playground, Bexsarm Crescent, Rowville
Hinkler Reserve Playground, Hinkler Road, Glen WaverleyBushland setting. Metal slide with three ways to the top of the slide (none easy). Monkey bars with metal circles instead of bars, swings, see-saw, springer and pull-up bar. Some overall shade and no seat close by.
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Hinrichsen Drive Playground, HallamNext to some huge houses - a "private" playground for the well endowed. Basketball court nearby. Sheltered picnic table. Fenced in but a big open entrance you could drive a bulldozer through plus a little kid running awa(03)
Hinrichsen Drive Playground, Hallam
Cnr Hinrichsen Drive and Buckeye Dr,Hallam,
Victoria
Hodgson Reserve Playground, 18 Higgins Road, BentleighA play area with a sports focus which has a basketball / netball court, tennis rebound wall with soccer goal and target painted on the wall, table tennis table, great climbing wall with five sections - two are vertical a(03)
Hodgson Reserve Playground, 2 Higgins Road, BentleighA large colourful structure under shade sails which has lots of ramps, monkey rungs, hanging disks, climbing mat, walkway of blocks, high wave slide, steering wheel, small slide, ladders, disks on a vertical pole, shop f(03)
Hodgson Reserve Playground, 30 Higgins Road, BentleighA brilliant innovative play area comprising a huge game of snakes and ladders on a three dimensional board at least four metres square and a huge metal dice. The board is set under shade sails. Around the board is a shel(03)
Holland Avenue Playground, Dingley VillageQuite a nice large open area. Simple structure with the only way to the slide being via steps. One part is nicely painted and the other looks very tacky. Four swings. In summary, good for swingers but not for those likin(03)
Holmesglen Reserve Playground, Power Avenue, AshwoodThe upgraded playground now has an interesting playground. The main structure has steps leading up to an elevated platform with wave slide, rope ladder, hanging disks and shop front. Around the structure is a bridge walk(03)
Holmesglen Reserve Playground, Power Avenue, Ashwood
Holyrood Street Playground, HamptonThe playground has been upgraded but that is using the word 'upgrade' in the loosest possible terms. The main excitement is the train on its way to Hampton Railway Station. The playground itself offers little excitement (03)
Hope Creek Reserve Playground, Joyce Street, SpringvalePretty basic structure, flying fox, swings, three springers, hanging disks and table without shade. Not too inspiring.
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Hope Creek Reserve Playground, Joyce Street, Springvale
Hopetoun Gardens Playground, Victoria Street, ElsternwickMain structure has a wave slide, climbing wall, shop front, various walkways, block steps, tunnel, inclined climber with large rings to climb through, monkey bars, hanging disks, suspended rope climbing frame, steps and (03)
Hopetoun Gardens Playground, Victoria Street, Elsternwick
Howard Dawson Reserve Playground, Burke Road, Glen IrisCastle theme minus the knights and Merlin the magician. Large structure composed of high platforms and suspended walkways. Includes ramp, steps, climbing frame and various ladders as alternative routes up to the spiral s(03)
Howard Dawson Reserve Playground, Burke Road, Glen Iris
Hume Drive Playground, LysterfieldStructure has a wave slide, fireman's pole, twisted climbing sheet, inclined climbing mat, monkey rings, stepping stones and hanging disks. Small rocker with four seats, swings and rabbit springer with bright red ears (r(03)
Hurlingham Park Playground, Nepean Highway, Brighton EastIf you get nose bleeds from heights this might be one to avoid. A high wooden structure with long wave slide, spiral slide, chain climbing wall, monkey rungs, high rope bridge, wooden climbing wall, pipe ladder, high cha(03)
Hurlingham Park Playground, Nepean Highway, Brighton East
Ian Grove Playground, Mount WaverleyA fun playground for young kids which has a bike track (on a slight hill) around the playground area with a petrol pump (petrol is 125c per litre so fill up while you can), pedestrian crossings and Give Way signs.
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Illaroo Reserve Playground, Wells Road, BeaumarisThe playground has a lovely shaded sandpit where parents have left some toy trucks, in-ground trampoline, birds nest swing, two standard swings, see-saw and an extensive play structure with slides, shop front, tic-tac-to(03)
Iluka Reserve Playground, Iluka Avenue, AspendaleBig open grassy area with a structure containing a wave slide, fireman's pole, ladder, chain bridge and flying fox. Two person pommel bounce, horse springer and swings. I only know of one place with more weeds than this (03)
Inverness Avenue Reserve Playground, St James Road, ArmadaleStructure composed of two ends separated with a S shape wooden walkway. One end has a couple of ladders and the other end has steps and slide. Only one swing which does not have a safety chain. Table and seats without sh(03)
Inverness Avenue Reserve Playground, St James Road, Armadale
Ivy Marriot Reserve Playground, Evan Street, ParkdaleSingle swing without safety chain - this playground immediately enters the black spot list. Slide, curved ladder, chain bridge and two springers. One seat hidden away under vegetation - I think that is classified as bein(03)
J. Talbot Reserve Playground, Albert Street, St KildaThe back of the National Theatre looms over the playground. Large pyramid rope climbing frame, small slide, swings and stand-on springer.
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J. Talbot Reserve Playground, Albert Street, St Kilda
J.C. Mills Reserve Playground, Cleeland Street, DandenongAccess via a long parking area from Cleeland Street. You look across the playground and see an expanse of green and yellow equipment - like a set for the Bee movie. Lots of hanging and sliding equipment connecting struct(03)
Jacana Drive Playground, Carrum DownsAn unusual shaped wooden structure with slide, disks on a vertical pole, shop front, climber with square steps, hanging disks, steering wheel, flying fox and chain traverse. Swings which have a terrible creaking noise li(03)
Jack Edwards Reserve Playground, Edward Street, OakleighUgly surroundings, next to car park, no seats and no shade unless sit on the footpath together with limited equipment. This playground has almost nothing positive. Structure has slide, ladder, small inclined climbing wal(03)
Jack Edwards Reserve Playground, Edward Street, Oakleigh
Jackson Green Playground, Celeste Walk, Clayton SouthThe playground has a pyramid rope climbing frame, see-saw, stand-on spinner, truck springer, birds nest swing and pencil wall.
The main structure has a wave slide, tunnel, log balance course, rope ladder, walkway, ro(03)
Jackson Green Playground, Celeste Walk, Clayton South
Jacoby Reserve Playground, Cowderoy Street, St Kilda WestRight next door to a milk bar with a terrace. Don't head straight to the milk bar for a cappuccino for yourself and a baby-chino for the kids because there is a playground to discover with a play structure for younger ki(03)
Jacoby Reserve Playground, Cowderoy Street, St Kilda West
Cnr Cowderoy Street and Park Lane,St Kilda West,
Victoria
James Alexander Reserve Playground, Warburton Court, Endeavour HillsA great location atop a hill in a big grassy expanse with lovely views. A tall tower with a twisty tunnel slide and wave slide. The slides are reached, initially by steps and then a series of little walls. The tower has (03)
James Alexander Reserve Playground, Warburton Court, Endeavour Hills
James Street Playground, WindsorCompact structure with curved slide, climbing mat, curved ladder and fireman's pole. Two story townhouse cubby with little benches on both levels, ladder and slide. Swings. Shaded seats just outside the fenced area.
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James Wyman Place Playground, Hampton ParkThe area has a lot of potential with a large area away from roads but it is badly let down by old and poorly maintained equipment. The main structure has a nice big slide, fireman's pole, walkway, ladders, chain bridge a(03)
Jean Street Reserve Playground, Garfield Lane, CheltenhamUnusual location next to the towering walls of the Southland Shopping Centre Car Park. There is a structure with spiral slide, wave slide, climbing wall, walkway and games board. There is also a spinning disk, ball maze (03)
Jean Street Reserve Playground, Garfield Lane, Cheltenham
Jells Park (East) Playground, Waverley Road, Wheelers HillShortest access from parking area 3 towards the Elms Picnic Area. My tree recognition is not the greatest but I couldn't see any Elm trees. Maybe I need help from John Gould's "What tree is that?" - I'm sure he must have(03)
Jells Park (East) Playground, Waverley Road, Wheelers Hill
Jells Park Yabbie Hill Playspace, Waverley Road, Wheelers HillParks Victoria has invested $3 million to create a wonderful all-abilities, nature based playspace in Jells Park. As an aside, if only they would put some money into upgrading their woeful website then life would be even(03)
Jells Park Yabbie Hill Playspace, Waverley Road, Wheelers Hill
Jim Duggan Reserve Playground, Marriott Street, St KildaThe playground is set on a soft spongy surface. The central wooden structure has a high and low end. The high end has a wave slide, scrambling wall, ladder, shopfront and hanging disk traverse. The low and has a wave sli(03)
Jim Duggan Reserve Playground, Marriott Street, St Kilda
Joan Sheen Reserve Playground, Bowmore Road, Noble ParkOne structure with long wave slide - not exactly Bells Beach waves but more like Brighton Beach waves. Some skill needed to reach the slide. Another structure with long flying fox, monkey bars, chain bridge, scrambling w(03)
Joan Sheen Reserve Playground, Bowmore Road, Noble Park
John Hemmings Memorial Park Playground, Princes Highway, DandenongExtensive number of structures. There is a separate wooden structure which is OK but the main structure is very interesting. There is a big climbing frame, dilapidated "real" flying fox (bit like a flying fox with just o(03)
John Hemmings Memorial Park Playground, Princes Highway, Dandenong
John Monash Drive Playground, SkyeThe playground is almost totally under shade sails. The main wooden structure is quite low and has two wave slides, climbing wall, tunnel, ladders, rope walkway, fireman's pole and steps. Also four swings, see-saw and bi(03)
Jordan Grove Playground, Glen WaverleyFairly small structure with a small slide - you definitely won't get motion sickness going down this slide. Swings and one springer. Seat with shade.
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Jordan Reserve Playground, Burton Street, ChadstoneFor once the playground makes the nearby kindergarten look inferior - I wonder if the kids come out here to play? The highlight of the playground is a nice flying fox with disk seat. There is a compact wooden structure w(03)
Jordan Reserve Playground, Burton Street, Chadstone
Joyce Park Playground, Tyrone Street, OrmondVery colourful playground set under four shade sails. The main structure is composed of a series of ramps with hanging disks, mirrors, climbing mat, slides, block steps, spiral ladder, abacus, shop fronts, climbing wall,(03)
Judd Parade Playground, CheltenhamSlide and tunnel plus swings. Seat with shade. Sometimes I wonder why bother with a playground so small and lacking in interest. Why not create an equestrian centre instead? Or why not flood it and create a place for wat(03)
K.M Reedy Reserve Playground, Pound Road, Hampton ParkStructure with wave slide, shop front, inclined walkway, steering wheel, tree ladder, small slide, tic-tac-toe, monkey rungs and abacus. Four wheel bike springer, see-saw, sit-on swing, hang-on by arms spinner and standa(03)
K.M Reedy Reserve Playground, Pound Road, Hampton Park
Kandra Street Playground, Dandenong NorthLow structure with curved and straight slides, abacus, shop front, binoculars, steps, climb through rope bridge, tic-tac-toe with animal shapes, climbing mat wall and monkey bars. Also speak and listen flower garden, spr(03)
Kanooka Grove Reserve Playground, Oleander Street, DovetonNext to small BMX track. Mad Hatters tea cup, basic structure with steps and a slide, see-saw, springer and old fashioned monkey bars I used to swing on at school. Seats with no shade.
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Kanooka Grove Reserve Playground, Oleander Street, Doveton
Karkarook Park Playground, Fairchild Street, HeathertonLovely setting on a little hill overlooking a lake with plenty of waterbirds. Wooden structure with three slides, scrambling wall, walkway, monkey bars and various ladders. Swings and springer. Seats without shade.
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Karkarook Park Playground, Fairchild Street, Heatherton
Karoo Reserve Playground, Karoo Road, RowvilleSet next to a huge grassy area is a line of play equipment. The main structure has two metal slides, rope ladders, rope tunnel bridge, climbing walls with frog holds and various ladders. A structure for young kids has st(03)
Katherine Circuit Playground, CowesNice big traversing type playground with large dual slide, smaller slide, various walkways, "tree" ladder, abacus, climbing wall, spiral ladder, various monkey bars, shop front, chain traverse, stepping stones and hangin(03)
Keast Park Playground, Nepean Highway, SeafordAn interesting looking playgrounds and surrounds but ultimately the play equipment is very limited. If you can't come with imagination then maybe don't come at all.
There is a huge irregular shaped sandpit with large(03)
Kedleston Way Playground, RowvilleVery old equipment - so old in fact that the colour has almost disappeared from the naughts and crosses on the tic-tac-toe board! Small steep slide, the afore-mentioned tic-tac-toe, climbing mat, two springers and swings(03)
Keeley Park Playground, Main Road, Clayton SouthNear a pond which is quite dry at the moment which therefore currently represents a pretty low risk of drowning.
The main play structure has two wave slides, little climbing wall, steps, fireman's pole and a big cube(03)
Keith Styles Reserve Playground, Venice Street, MentoneVaried playground with a good variety of equipment. One structure has a slide, inclined climber, fireman's pole, sloping climbing mat, monkey rungs and monkey bars. Another low structure has a curved and wave slide, spir(03)
Keith Styles Reserve Playground, Venice Street, Mentone
Keneally Street Playground, DandenongModern design next to new residential development. Has trendy, modern feel. Seats and table under an artistic sail effect roof. Spinning disk which can stand on and rotate, large springer with three sit-on bikes, structu(03)
Kent Park Playground, Sandgate Boulevard, Ferntree GullyNice setting in a good sized park with native trees and plenty of birds. Play equipment has been removed and only two swings are left. Unshaded seats and big grassy area.(03)
Kent Park Playground, Sandgate Boulevard, Ferntree Gully
Kent Street Playground, KnoxfieldThis playground has a good splash of cobalt blue which is my favourite colour, but even that failed to enthuse me. Structure with cobalt blue slide, ladder with square rungs, horizontal bars, chain bridge, shop front, mo(03)
Kershaw Street Playground, Bentleigh EastHuge long block of land which has a structure with wave slide, climbing wall, tic-tac-toe, abacus, tunnel, steering wheels, walkway and steps. Nice weather related three sided panel, another maze panel, lovely trike spri(03)
Kevin Adlard Reserve Playground, Doveton Avenue, DovetonThe reserve has a playground, extensive parkour area, good BMX track and big grassy area.
The playground structure has a wave slide, straight slide, shopfront, fireman's pole, walkway, rope bridge, rope spiders w(03)
Kevin Adlard Reserve Playground, Doveton Avenue, Doveton
Keysborough Community Park Playground, Loxwood Avenue, KeysboroughThe gates to the Reserve are locked at night so be warned. Plenty of slides with a wave slide, curved slide, spiral slide and tunnel slide. The structure also has steps, shop front, abacus, tic-tac-toe, climbing mat, wal(03)
Keysborough Community Park Playground, Loxwood Avenue, Keysborough
Kidds Road Playground, DovetonNext to freeway but noise levels are reasonable. Very large sloping area of grass next to playground. Main structure has nice wave slide, climbing mat, ladder, shop front, coloured disks and block steps. Also swings, sta(03)
King George VI Memorial Reserve Playground, East Boundary Road, Bentleigh EastQuirky, fun playground covered in shade sails but without a huge amount of challenge. The structure for younger children has a slide, sloping climbing mat, cylinders with animal shapes, shop front, tunnel, disks on a ver(03)
King George VI Memorial Reserve Playground, East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East
Kingfisher Reserve Playground, Kingfisher Drive, DovetonNice enough setting with some large gum trees. Safe from road and has shaded seats. Fairly basic structure with a single slide.
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Kingston Heath Reserve Playground, Centre Dandenong Road, MoorabbinVery nicely presented playground with good amount of shade from trees. A wooden structure with dual wave slides, small tunnel slide, spiral slide, chain climbing wall, walkway, various ladders and stairs, stand-on carous(03)
Kingston Heath Reserve Playground, Centre Dandenong Road, Moorabbin
Cnr Grange Rd and Centre Dandenong Rd,Moorabbin,
Victoria
Kinnoul Avenue Playground, KeysboroughBig chunky structure with curved slide, chain bridge, curved ladder, shop front, monkey rungs and monkey bars. Need some climbing skill to reach the slide. Also fish and whale springers, see-saw and swings.
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Kiwanis Park Playground, Jacana Street, Noble ParkWe like it. Some design imagination which makes it shine out from the normal playgrounds. A large green Loch Ness monster which writhes in and out of the ground, a large purple springer which two people can ride on toge(03)
Kiwanis Park Playground, Jacana Street, Noble Park
Knell Street Playground, MulgraveStructure composed of a large double slide with steps leading up to it. Only other equipment are the swings. Seat without shade.
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Knox BMX Track Playground, Bunjil Way, KnoxfieldLocated next to BMX track. Compact structure with curved slide, twisted climbing sheet, tic-tac-toe, abacus and fireman's pole. Next to a discus practice area and be prepared for plenty of expletives from the chunky disc(03)
Knox Gardens Reserve Playground, Argyle Way, Wantirna SouthA variation on the standard playground in this area. Standalone slide, springer, suspended two person rocker and swings. No seats. Next to a large area with ovals.
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Knox Gardens Reserve Playground, Argyle Way, Wantirna South
Knox Park Athletics Track Playground, Bunjil Way, KnoxfieldWooden structure with wide slide, tunnel, walkway, steps and shop front. Two springers. Toilets. Located next to the north side of the Athletics track. There is another playground on the south side.
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Knox Park Athletics Track Playground, Bunjil Way, Knoxfield
Cnr Knox Park Road and Bunjil Way,Knoxfield,
Victoria
Kooringal Road Playground, UpweyIdeal for kids who have a fear of heights. Everything is low to the ground. Standalone dual slides, structure with little climbing wall, climber, ladder, chain traverse, monkey bars and shop front. Swings and springer. N(03)
Koornang Park Playground, Lyons Street, CarnegieAll of the main structure is under shade cloth. The structure has a lot of elements - one is low to the ground with ramp, block steps, fireman's pole, hanging disks, monkey bars and abacus with coloured disks. This joins(03)
L.L. Stevenson Reserve Playground, Hickman Avenue, Aspendale GardensFairly basic with slide, flying fox, swings and springer. There is a school next door with a gorgeous looking playground. You can look enviously at it while swinging. Sheltered table plus another table in the open, baske(03)
Lady Emily Way Playground, SkyeThis is a fun playground. The main structure has three elevated platforms with three different slides, shop front, fireman's pole, speak and listen system, tunnel, ladders, climbing wall and steps and are connected toget(03)
Lakesfield Reserve Playground, Crusoe Drive, LysterfieldWooden structure set amongst towering pine trees with a wave slide, tunnel, fireman's pole, climbing wall and little cubby with seat. This leads via a horizontal pole to a rope spiders web climbing frame and a row of lo(03)
Lakeside Reserve Playground, Lakeside Boulevard, RowvilleInteresting modern climbing structure with wave slide, inclined curved scrambling wall with footholds, unusual drum with a surface which can be rotated so that a ball can be directed into a certain location, hanging disk(03)
Landcox Park Playground, Mavis Avenue, Brighton EastFairly basic playground. The main structure has a spiral slide, inclined climber, ladders, small straight slide, walkway, flying fox and monkey bars. Also four swings, springers, see-saw and a wooden cubby house with tab(03)
Landcox Park Playground, Mavis Avenue, Brighton East
Lansdowne Circuit Playground, MulgraveI'm not much of a fan of these modern playground climbing structures. This one has a slide, climbing wall, rope climbing frame and some other elements. Also swing with rubber seat suspended from poles, springer, stand-on(03)
Larado Place Playground, Clayton SouthLandscaped so that you feel you are in some-one's backyard (a nice big backyard). Separate slide with 3 climbing routes to the top. Another structure with chain and metal steps up to a platform with a fireman's pole. Fly(03)
Laurie Barnett Reserve Playground, Jacks Avenue, Dingley VillageNicely landscaped with open feel. Some elevated grassy areas separating the equipment. Main structure connected together by chain, metal and wooden walkways with a long flat slide. Small structure with ladder and highish(03)
Laurie Barnett Reserve Playground, Jacks Avenue, Dingley Village
Lavender Hill Reserve Playground, Daisy Way, Carrum DownsA reasonable structure with good wave slide, walkway, ladders, fireman's pole, climber, balance beam, shop front, chain bridge, flying fox and monkey rungs. Also a see-saw and swings.
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Lavender Hill Reserve Playground, Daisy Way, Carrum Downs
Le Page Park Playground, Argus Street, CheltenhamThe playground has been subjected to a rather unimaginative upgrade. The main structure has two wave slides, tic-tac-toe, distorting mirror, fireman's pole, little climbing walls, climbing mesh bridge, tunnel, shop front(03)
Leckie Street Playground, BentleighYou can rely on the Glen Eira council to make a nice playground from a pig's ear. In this case the pig's ear is a normal suburban block of land between houses. There is a structure with a small slide, steps, walkway, spi(03)
Leeds Road Playground, Mount WaverleyThe centrepiece is a massive pine tree which is surrounded by individual play items - swings, rotating cup with hand wheel, little slide, monkey bars, tepee, metal rings coming out of the ground, log stepper line and bir(03)
Leeds Road Playground, Mount Waverley
Cnr Leeds Road and Pascall Street,Mount Waverley,
Victoria
Lefey Court Playground, Glen WaverleySmall playground set on a large slightly sloping grassy area. Structure has a climber with semi-circular rungs, ladder, small disks on a vertical pole, slide and steering wheel. Also two cute springers (horse and motorbi(03)
Legana Court Playground, Patterson LakesPartially shaded playground set amongst trees. Structure with slide, steps, steering wheel, walkway, ladder with square rungs, standard ladder, shop front and rope ladder. Wooden toadstools amongst the trees, two springe(03)
Leonard Close Playground, ClarindaNear Clarinda Shopping Centre. Structure with curved slide, steps, panel, walkway, climber with humps, fireman's pole, log roll and monkey bars. Nice two person horse suspended from poles and swings.
Unshaded table a(03)
Leonard Street Playground, DandenongSmall slide with two ways to the slide - both requiring some climbing skill. Little see-saw and two springers. Monkey bar type equipment for the older kids. Lots of long grass seems to spell snake trouble in summer.
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Liberty Avenue Playground, RowvilleFresh and unusual playground. Contains a large metal and rope climbing frame, another structure with rope climbing frame, slanted wooden and rope climbing walls and small slide, a large slanted circle which rotates aroun(03)
Lincoln Drive Playground, CheltenhamPretty extensive with good wave slide, various ladders, chain bridge, various monkey bars, chain traverse and disks on poles. Also swings, see-saw and springer. Seats without shade. Set on a large block and the council h(03)
Lincoln Street Reserve Playground, Lincoln Street, Burwood EastCompact neighbourhood playground with wave slide, little climbing wall, shop front, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel and various ladders. Rocket springer and swings.
Some grassy area and shaded seat.
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Lincoln Street Reserve Playground, Lincoln Street, Burwood East
Linda Court Playground, Noble Park NorthMain structure has a smallish slide, couple of ladders comprising rings, elevated chain bridge, flying fox and fireman's pole. Springer and two swings but none with a safety chain. Generally a bit dilapidated with writin(03)
Linden Drive Playground, KeysboroughThe playground suffers from a massive design failure - lack of playability.
There are four parallel sloping thick tubes, two awkwardly spinning reeds and a rope net climbing frame which has two vertical layers.
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Linden Place Playground, Acer Street, DovetonSmall playground enclosed by a fence with a child proof gate next to a shopping area. Main structure has curved slide, climbing wall, chain bridge, balance beam, hanging disks, monkey bars and spiders web rope climbing f(03)
Lions Park Playground, Back Beach Road, San RemoNice location set above the ocean. Decent structure with dual and single wave slides, steps, elevated balance beam, shop front, spiral ladder, fireman's pole, tunnel, scrambling wall, chain bridge, log roll, monkey bars,(03)
Lions Park Playground, Back Beach Road, San Remo
Cnr Davis Point Road and Back Beach Road,San Remo,
Victoria
Liquidamber Street Playground, DovetonOnly shade are tee-trees. I would be too afraid to seek shade under those - I would be checking my nether regions for ticks for the rest of the day. One of those standard playgrounds with a main structure and a single sl(03)
Liston Street Playground, Glen IrisA bright colourful playground set in a big grassy area. The main structure has dual wave slides, maze panel, tunnel, shop front, flying fox, monkey bars, rope spiders web climbing frame, stepping stones, net bridge, tic-(03)
Livvi's Place Casey Playground, Boland Drive, LyndhurstI'm a huge fan of the work done by the Olivia Foundation to create all abilities play spaces. The fenced playground area has excellent all-abilities access with wide paths and ramps.
There are two flying foxes with h(03)
Livvi's Place Casey Playground, Boland Drive, Lyndhurst
Lochalsh Court Reserve Playground, Skye Cresent, Endeavour HillsStructure with small slide, chain bridge, monkey bars, speak and listen system, binoculars, walkway, fireman's pole, spiral ladder and standard ladder. There is a fenced area with a gap for entry with a structure which h(03)
Lochiel Avenue Playground, EdithvaleOld and tired playground. Standalone slide, three old springers and very old see-saw. Seat with possible shade. Quite close to an oval.
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Lois Twohig Reserve Playground, Carlton Road, Dandenong NorthA fully fenced playground with a nice range of equipment. The main structure has a climbing cube with climbing wall, spiders web rope climbing frame, various ladders and rope net and monkey bars on the roof. A rope net b(03)
Lois Twohig Reserve Playground, Carlton Road, Dandenong North
Lookout Trail Park Playground, Pioneer Close, Vermont SouthSet next to a very pleasant bushland area (Bushy Park) with a background of bird calls. Main structure has two slides, difficult climbing wall, monkey bars, chain bridge and little cubby area underneath. Also swings and (03)
Lookout Trail Park Playground, Pioneer Close, Vermont South
Lorna Street Playground, CheltenhamA fairly simple playground with a wooden structure with various ladders, fireman's pole and metal slide, a rope climbing frame, spinning carousel, two springers, tree stump steppers and swings.
Shelter with table, sm(03)
Lorraine Kovacs Reserve Playground, Daniel Solander Drive, Endeavour HillsLow structure with wave slide, climbing mat wall, shop front, inclined walkway, abacus and monkey rungs. Tractor springer, climbing wall and swings. Unshaded seats and some grassy area dotted with trees.
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Lorraine Kovacs Reserve Playground, Daniel Solander Drive, Endeavour Hills
41 Daniel Solander Drive,Endeavour Hills,
Victoria
Luain Avenue Playground, Oakleigh SouthA nice neighbourhood playground with a tall wooden tower with a high and low ends for different ages. There are two different sized wave slides, monkey rungs, rope net, bridge, scrambling wall, shop front, fireman's pole(03)
Lucas Street Reserve Playground, Lucas Street, Brighton EastAll of the equipment is low to the ground so it is ideal for people with a fear of heights. Little slide, two springers, family size see-saw, large stand-on rocker and motorbike with sidecar springer. Swings are 100 metr(03)
Lucas Street Reserve Playground, Lucas Street, Brighton East
Lum Reserve Playground, Lum Road, Wheelers HillA low main play structure with dual wave slides, disks on vertical poles, rigid frame ladder, inclined climbing bridge with half circles, net tunnel bridge, monkey bars, rope traverse and flying fox. Also a long net clim(03)
Lumley Park Playground, Jessamine Avenue, PrahranFully fenced playground which includes a number of separate unusual play items. There is a big horizontal set of disks linked by ropes in a square, big circles linked together with pipes, twin frames with slanting rope c(03)
Lundgren Chain Reserve Playground, Highbury Road, BurwoodThe playground has some interesting elements such as a giant snakes and ladders board (as well as a giant snake) and a cube climbing structure with climbing wall, vertical rope climbing frame, vertical ropes and hanging (03)
Luxford Reserve Playground, Jennings Street, Noble ParkAnyone for a lime green playground? Lime green and dark green structure has a wave slide, curved slide, small straight slide, shop front, inclined walkway, curved walkway, monkey bars, steering wheel, climbing mat wall, (03)
Luxford Reserve Playground, Jennings Street, Noble Park
Lyle Anderson Reserve Playground, Highett Grove, HighettA fun little playground with a nice blue train on springs, birds nest swing, standard swings and traverse with monkey bars, flying fox, stepping stones and a bridge across a little sandpit surrounded by rocks.
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Lyle Anderson Reserve Playground, Highett Grove, Highett
MacFarlan Street Playground, South YarraA fully fenced shady pocket neighbourhood playground which has a main structure with dual wave slides, shop front, steps, ladders, clock panel and abacus. Also a wagon springer, birds nest swing, two standard swings and (03)
MacKellar Avenue Playground, Wheelers HillThe playground, which has been upgraded, is set in an elevated position which is not visible from the road. I don't want to get your hopes up, only for them to be dashed. This playground is not going to rock your socks o(03)
Mackellar Park Playground, Hutchinson Drive, LynbrookWooden structure in a pleasant area with large gum trees. Structure has a good wave slide, small slide, inclined climbing mat, walkway, flying fox, fireman's pole and steps. Suitable for any ages. Also swings. Not a spri(03)
Mackellar Park Playground, Hutchinson Drive, Lynbrook
Cnr Hutchinson Drive and Astley Wynd,Lynbrook,
Victoria
Madeline Street Playground, Glen IrisA lovely playground for young kids which has a train (the Madeline Express which stops at this playground), two cars cut from wooden logs, swings, beautiful toadstool table and seats and a mound with steps and scrambling(03)
Madeline Street Playground, Glen Iris
Cnr Madeline Street and Vears Road,Glen Iris,
Victoria
Main Street Playground, UpweyIn an area between shops is a playground with tunnel, slide which starts at the top corner of a climbing cube with rope nets, climbing wall and bridges.
Also a hanging disk traverse, steppers, rope bridge, shop front(03)
Malvern Road Playground, South YarraPlayground is in the housing estate and surrounded by tall buildings. The structure has a curved and wave slide, inclined climbing mats, walkway, tic-tac-toe and disks on a vertical pole. Also a springer and see-saw. Uns(03)
Malvern Tennis Centre Playground, Orchard Street, ArmadaleStructure for younger kids with a little slide, tunnel, steering wheel, inclined walkway and stepping bridge - everything is in miniature. Also huge orange snail springer and swings.
Fully fenced with safety gate and(03)
Malvern Tennis Centre Playground, Orchard Street, Armadale
Manchester Place Playground, MulgraveModern arched climbing frame with hanging disks and climbing wall, circle which spins around and two swings (without safety chains). Unshaded seat. Limited grassy area. Further down the hill is an area with some basketba(03)
Manchester Place Playground, Mulgrave
Cnr Manchester Place and Trentbridge Road,Mulgrave,
Victoria
Manks Court Playground, Dandenong NorthStructure with wave slide, shop front, tree ladder, steering wheel, inclined walkway, small straight slide, tic-tac-toe, monkey rungs, rope traverse and spiders web climbing frame. A large cube climbing frame with hangin(03)
Mannering Drive Playground, Glen WaverleyA wooden structure with metal slide, various ladders, some interesting high walkways and a curved scrambling wall. Also swings and a spinning cup with hand wheel.
Nice plantings, unshaded table, shaded and unshaded s(03)
Manning Close Playground, Hampton ParkHad trouble finding this - initially thought a car tyre hanging from a tree was it. It was a big disappointment when I finally found it - very small structure and swings. Just like Indiana Jones finding the Holy Grail on(03)
Maple Street Playground, SeafordLowish structure with wave slide, climbing wall, chain ladder, abacus, fireman's pole, walkway, tunnel and steps. Spinning teacup with hand wheel, horizontal bars, monkey bars (closely spaced which is good for learning h(03)
Mapleson Court Reserve Playground, Kays Avenue, HallamSmall slide, chain bridge, monkey bars, balance beam, board to play musical notes, see-saw, springer and swings. Playground shaded under cypress trees. Seat with shade. Close to a car parking area so could be quite dange(03)
Marina Triangle Reserve Playground, Marine Parade, St KildaLovely setting next to the water. The playground is interesting but a bit limited in equipment. Includes a bird's nest swing, stepping logs, metal slide, fairly big sandpit with rope bridge stretching across it and a met(03)
Marina Triangle Reserve Playground, Marine Parade, St Kilda
Marjorie Eastick Reserve Playground, Clive Street, Hampton ParkReally good effort to make an interesting area. Large area for ballgames dotted with trees. BBQ and tables but no shade close by. Range of free standing structures including swings, slides, springers, revolving disks, ve(03)
Marjorie Eastick Reserve Playground, Clive Street, Hampton Park
Mark Court Reserve Playground, Sinclair Court, Hampton ParkLets put it this way - the walk along the path through the gum trees is nicer than the playground which has a fairly basic structure, swings and a multi-person springer.
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Mark Court Reserve Playground, Sinclair Court, Hampton Park
Markham Avenue Playground, AshburtonThe playground is located behind the pavilion next to an oval with soccer goal frames and cricket pitch.
The highlight is a super cool buggy on springs with room in the back for an extra two (small) kids. There is al(03)
Markham Court Playground, KeysboroughTraversing type structure with wave slide, scrambling wall, chain bridge, flying fox, chain traverse, monkey bars, fireman's pole, climber, spiral ladder and curved slide. Also springer, four person pommel bounce and swi(03)
Markham Reserve Playground, Victory Boulevard, AshburtonSuper playground which is fully fenced and surrounded by a huge grassy area with a bike trail running past. The playground area has a long ramp running along the length of the playground with various routes up and down i(03)
Marlborough Street Reserve Playground, Marlborough Street, Bentleigh EastThe playground with shade sail has a main plastic structure with a tunnel slide, shop front, climbing mat wall, tic-tac-toe, block steps, disks on a vertical pole and a little slide. Also swings, plastic music panel, rev(03)
Marlborough Street Reserve Playground, Marlborough Street, Bentleigh East
Cnr Marlborough Street and Barrani Street,Bentleigh East,
Victoria
Mavis Hutter Reserve Playground, Carroll Road, Oakleigh SouthBasic structure with wave slide, hard climbing wall and steps. Swings. Old wooden sculpture. Unshaded tables and huge grassy area which has two exercise stations on the edges.
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Mavis Hutter Reserve Playground, Carroll Road, Oakleigh South
Mayfield Park Playground, Mayfield Drive, Mount WaverleyLocated in the south west corner of an oval which is home to the Mount Waverley Football & Netball Club.
On the edge of the playground area are three wooden vertical poles which have holes with buttons connected to l(03)
Mayfield Park Playground, Mayfield Drive, Mount Waverley
McArthur Street Playground, McArthur Street, MalvernSignificant wooden structure with various levels. Completely fenced in with child proof gate. Created in an interesting way and includes ramps, ladders, walkway, various ladders, monkey bars, climbing wall, swings, horiz(03)
McArthur Street Playground, McArthur Street, Malvern
McFees Road Playground, Dandenong NorthLong structure with wave slide, shop fronts, abacus, panel with gears, steps, steering wheels, telescope, binoculars (very useful for finding a better playground), walkway and fireman's pole. Swings. Fenced in with safet(03)
McKinnon Reserve Playground, McKinnon Road, McKinnonA tower with two twisting tunnel slides, dual flying foxes (one with a disk seat and one with a harness seat), parkour area, big bouldering area, basketball court with a netball ring on the side and golf practice cage. T(03)
Melanie Close Playground, KnoxfieldSmall neighbourhood type playground with curved slide, shop front, chain bridge and flying fox. Springer and unshaded seat.
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Melissa Street Playground, Mount WaverleyWatch out! A giant frog is ready to launch with a huge leap. Get past the frog and you'll reach a structure with a climbing wall, rope ladder, shop front, suspended chain ladder, rope bridge, tic-tac-toe, tunnel, little (03)
Memorial Park Playground, Dorgan Street, Caulfield NorthLong shape like a caterpillar. Slide, chain bridge, monkey bars, stepping stones, chain traverse, small flying fox and two springers. Enclosed by fence with child proof gates. Some seats with shade. Plenty of other table(03)
Memorial Park Playground, Dorgan Street, Caulfield North
Cnr Kooyong Road and Dorgan Street,Caulfield North,
Victoria
Mentone Life Saving Club Playground, Beach Road, MentoneLovely location perched on a hill overlooking the bay and the beach. Unfortunately the equipment doesn't do the setting justice. One simple modern climbing frame and two stand-on spinners.
Unshaded tables, BBQs and (03)
Mentone Life Saving Club Playground, Beach Road, Mentone
Mentone Racecourse Reserve Playground, Cedar Street, MentoneThe playground is set on the site of the former Mentone racecourse and the playground has a horse racing theme throughout - in fact it is the Black Caviar of horse racing themed playgrounds.
The main structure has a (03)
Mentone Racecourse Reserve Playground, Cedar Street, Mentone
Menzies Reserve Playground, Latham Crescent, Dandenong NorthNext to full sized basketball court. Located close to shops and other buildings which makes it a rather busy area. Good compact structure with a couple of ways up. "Stepping stones" connect other equipment. Few springers(03)
Menzies Reserve Playground, Latham Crescent, Dandenong North
Cnr Latham Crescent and Deakin Crescent,Dandenong North,
Victoria
Meribah Court Playground, ParkdaleNeighbourhood playground comprising a structure with curved slide, steps, fireman's pole, tic-tac-toe, telescope, steering wheel and shop front. Also swings and two springers. The springers are supplied by a Finish compa(03)
Meridian Reserve Playground, Keshava Grove, Dandenong SouthA large double cone shaped rubber covered chain climbing frame which is like entering the vortex of time after watching an episode of Dr Who. A comet offset spinning cone, flying fox, a small climbing frame with hanging (03)
Meridian Reserve Playground, Keshava Grove, Dandenong South
Mernda Avenue Playground, BonbeachSmall and dreary playground which is lifted by a bright and cheerful mural on the side of the South East Water building. Swings and two springers.
Unshaded seat. The sign says "No ball games". A case of optimism gon(03)
Mills Reserve Playground, Roberts Street, Noble ParkSome imagination used for this playground. Main structure is standard with a couple of routes to the top of the curved slide plus monkey bars. Has chin-up bars, springers, swings, coloured balls on a windmill frame and a(03)
Mills Reserve Playground, Roberts Street, Noble Park
Milton Gray Reserve Playground, Cummins Grove, MalvernAccess from lots of neighbouring streets. A small fenced playground with a basketball court, water tap and grassy area which is a dog off leash area.
The low structure suited to younger kids has a slide, play panels,(03)
Milton Gray Reserve Playground, Cummins Grove, Malvern
Mitchell Reserve Playground, Beachcomber Avenue, Smiths BeachMore rust heap than playground. Old structure with two slides, tunnel, steps, curved ladder and tic-tac-toe without any visible naughts or crosses (either the Braille version or the colour has worn off). Table without sh(03)
Moira Avenue Playground, HighettCouple of smallish structures, long flying fox, swings and springer. Set amongst trees in a nice setting. Shaded seats. Water tap.
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Morgan Court Playground, ClarindaQuite decent for a neighbourhood playground. Long wave slide, poles with disks, walkways, chain bridges, scrambling wall, various ladders, monkey bars, flying fox, springer, two way pommel bounce and swings. It has seen (03)
Mt Waverley Reserve Playground, St. Albans Street, Mount WaverleySix slides including a curved slide. Swings are too low to the ground. Seat is not in a shaded area. Not a lot of challenging parts. Mainly fenced in. Next to oval so good for watching cricket (while keeping an eye on th(03)
Mt Waverley Reserve Playground, St. Albans Street, Mount Waverley
Mulgrave Reserve Playground, Garnett Road, Wheelers HillNice little colourful playground with a decent wave slide which takes some climbing skill to reach the top. Also various ladders, walkway, flying fox, monkey bars, small straight slide, coloured balls, shop front and swi(03)
Mulgrave Reserve Playground, Garnett Road, Wheelers Hill
Murrumbeena Park Playground, Kangaroo Road, MurrumbeenaHuge playground with a range of interesting play and visual elements. The main wooden structure has a spiral slide, dual wave slides, scrambling wall, monkey rungs, high rope bridge, hooped ladder, rope traverse, hanging(03)
Murrumbeena Park Playground, Kangaroo Road, Murrumbeena
Murumba Drive Playground, Oakleigh SouthThere is a series of play equipment beside a path which runs through the playground. At one end is a soft mound with steps on the side and rock climbing holds to get to a wave slide, stand-alone monkey bars, swings, clim(03)
Mystic Court Playground, EumemmerringStructure with small metal slide, rope ladder, abacus, spiral ladder, steering wheel and monkey bars. Skateboard springer, swings and circle which you hang onto with your arms and spin around. Some grassy area dotted wit(03)
Namatjira Park Playground, Springs Road, Clayton SouthFairly large wooden structure with lots of levels, steps, large high wave slide, various walkways, long flying fox, monkey bars, ladders, twin wave slides, six swings (one with extra harness), fireman's pole, chain climb(03)
Namatjira Park Playground, Springs Road, Clayton South
Cnr Springs Road and Raleigh Street,Clayton South,
Victoria
Naomi Court Playground, Noble ParkBright orange and purple structure with wave slide, tic-tac-toe, treasure map panel, tunnel, clock, steering wheel and steps. Also nice bike springer, see-saw and swings. Unshaded table and some grassy area surrounded by(03)
Napier Park Playground, Torwood Avenue, Glen WaverleyThe playground is nicely landscaped with rocks and logs and has a wooden tower commanding over one corner. Routes up and down the tower include steps, fireman's pole, scrambling wall and wave slide. Underneath is a cubby(03)
Napier Park Playground, Torwood Avenue, Glen Waverley
Natasha Close Playground, Ferntree GullyUnexciting structure with wave slide, curved ladder, fireman's pole, inclined climbing mat and flying fox. Also swings and two springers.
Some shade from tree. One unshaded seat and one seat with possible shade.
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Nectar Road Playground, Botanic RidgeSoft steps lead up to a mound with a slide. There is also an elevated platform with rope tunnel, ladder, scrambling wall and ladder, a family sized see-saw and swings.
Shelter with two tables, BBQ, unshaded table and(03)
Nerre Nerre Warren Picnic Area Playground, Brady Road, Endeavour HillsSeems more isolated than the Birdsville Track. At the end of a long no-through road with a bumpy gravel road at the end. A sign points out Lysterfield Park Picnic Area 12 km away and you feel 12 km from everywhere! Fade(03)
Nerre Nerre Warren Picnic Area Playground, Brady Road, Endeavour Hills
Cnr Brady Road and Baden Powell Drive,Endeavour Hills,
Victoria
Netherby Avenue Playground, Wheelers HillThe playground follows the line of the path and stretches between a giant tortoise shell cubby and a set of monkey bars. In the middle is a four person spinning cup with hand wheel, log stepper circuit, standard swings, (03)
Nettleton Park Playground, Dawson Drive, Glen IrisA fully fenced playground with safety gates. The high section of the main structure has a high wave slide, tall climbing wall and a cube shaped climbing frame with hanging ropes, ladders, rope net and monkey bars. This c(03)
Nettleton Park Playground, Dawson Drive, Glen Iris
Nevis Court Reserve Playground, Glasgow Court, Endeavour HillsAn old yellow and green structure which has some climbing possibilities. Structure has a wave slide, various type ladders, monkey rungs, chain climbing wall and fireman's pole. Fish springer, hang-on spinner and swings. (03)
Nevis Court Reserve Playground, Glasgow Court, Endeavour Hills
Niblick Circuit Playground, SandhurstA fun playground with the main play structure having a farm theme. It has a 'shear the sheep panel', blacksmith, outback cafe (everything comes with a side of dust), ladders, spiral slide, general store, windmill panel, (03)
Niblick Circuit Playground, Sandhurst
Cnr Niblick Circuit and Sandhurst Boulevard,Sandhurst,
Victoria
Nimbin Court Playground, Noble Park NorthPlayground has a sports theme. Main structure has a curved slide, shop front, fireman's pole, chain bridge which has been broken and has now become a chain ladder, stepping stones and monkey rings. A very short athletics(03)
Norfolk Royal Palms Playground, AspendaleSurely it must be a posh playground on a street called Norfolk Royal Palms. Large interesting climbing frame with a shape best described as drunken spiders web. Standalone slide, 3 swings including one with extra handles(03)
Norine Cox Reserve Playground, Patchell Road, Dandenong SouthCovered picnic table, BBQ and water tap. Jungle green structure based on thick pipe supports - that seems to be a Dandenong style. Really interesting large ride on springers in the shape of bugs. Nice long slide. Four sw(03)
Norine Cox Reserve Playground, Patchell Road, Dandenong South
Norma Crescent South Playground, KnoxfieldReasonable equipment but as palatable as sandwiches with three day old bread. Main structure has a slide, curved climbing sheet, fireman's pole, inclined climbing mat, hanging disks and monkey bars. Also four wheel bike (03)
Norman Luth Reserve Playground, Christopher Street, SpringvaleNot the most pleasant setting but it does pack a lot of firepower in terms of equipment - maybe enough to satisfy Rambo (in Rambo IV but not Rambo I). Big dual wave slides, hanging steps, swings, see-saw, springers, larg(03)
Norman Luth Reserve Playground, Christopher Street, Springvale
North Avenue Playground, BentleighI never thought that I would see it but this is an old, rundown Glen Eira playground. Fenced with a gate. Main structure has a nice wave slide, monkey bars, flying fox, ladders, climber, walkway, chain bridge, spiral lad(03)
North Road Foreshore Reserve Playground, North Road, BrightonThe original Rotary Endeavour sunk (=was replaced) and now Rotary Endeavour ll proudly sails the blue seas in its place. Perched next to the bay is a wooden pirate ship with enough climbing / sliding possibilities to kee(03)
North Road Foreshore Reserve Playground, North Road, Brighton
North Shore Estate Reserve Playground, Cnr Norman Dr and Kirsten Close, CowesThe ubiquitous boat shaped structure in this area which has a wave slide, steering wheel, climbing mat walls, ladder, tic-tac-toe, tunnel and shop front. Whale springer, fish springer and swings. Unshaded seat and table (03)
North Shore Estate Reserve Playground, Cnr Norman Dr and Kirsten Close, Cowes
O.T Flight Reserve Playground, The Rialto, Malvern EastWooden structure. Old looking and worn out like those shoes I chucked out yesterday.
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O.T Flight Reserve Playground, The Rialto, Malvern East
Oaks Picnic Area Playground, Jells Park South, Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers HillEntrance from Ferntree Gully Rd. Best described as a picnic area with a playground. Plenty of BBQs, shaded seats and tables. Liberty swing but no conventional swings. Two structures for different age groups. Fairly modes(03)
Oaks Picnic Area Playground, Jells Park South, Ferntree Gully Road, Wheelers Hill
Oaktree Drive Playground, Hampton ParkReasonable structure with swings, simple springer and four person springer. Paint is flaked off in large sections. Seats but no shade - might come back in five years when the trees are a little bigger. On a hill and pic(03)
Oaktree Rise Playground, LysterfieldWooden, two slides, climbing wall and some other equipment. Seats but no shade so would be hot in summer - just as well we have friends who live opposite!
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Oaktree Rise Playground, Lysterfield
Cnr Oaktree Rise and Pine View Court,Lysterfield,
Victoria
Oakwood Drive Playground, Carrum DownsNice playground which has a wooden structure, large pyramid shaped, rubber covered chain, climbing frame, dune buggy with a steering wheel at both ends, see-saw and swings. The structure has a wave slide, steps and tunne(03)
Oakwood Park Playground, Princes Highway, Noble ParkAccess via the service road next to the highway. This playground will forever be remembered as the place where my car keys disintegrated in my pocket and I had to get the spare set brought to me so that I could get home.(03)
Oakwood Park Playground, Princes Highway, Noble Park
Ocean Reef Drive Playground, Patterson LakesMain structure is rather small with two slides, curved ladder, inclined climbing wall and fireman's pole. Also carousel, twin two person pommel bounce, see-saw, flying fox, two springers and swings. Table and seats under(03)
Ocean Reef Drive Playground, Patterson Lakes
187 Gladesville Boulevard,Patterson Lakes,
Victoria
Octavia Court Playground, BurwoodHigh platform with nice straight tunnel slide and a smaller wave slide. Also monkey bars, see-saw, springer and swings. Seat with possible shade.
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Old Orchard Reserve Playground, Old Orchard Drive, Wantirna SouthDecent structure but no easy route to the top of the slide. Possibilities include hanging ladder, chain ladder, spiral ladder and another unusual ladder. If that is all too difficult, then try and climb up the slide. The(03)
Old Orchard Reserve Playground, Old Orchard Drive, Wantirna South
Olinda Avenue Playground, SpringvaleHuge collection of shopping trolleys - I have only seen a better collection at Safeway on Warrigal Road. Two connected structures with some climbing and sliding possibilities, see-saw, springer and swings. Picnic table w(03)
Olive Road Playground, EumemmerringLocated next to a row of netball courts. The structure has a curved slide, fireman's pole, disks on a vertical pole, little ladder and tic-tac-toe. Stand on spinner and four wheel bike springer. Toilets and a concrete se(03)
Orama Reserve Playground, Spencer Drive, Carrum DownsHigh structure , high spiral slide, high chain bridge, tree ladder, fireman's pole and climber. Two springers and swings. Basketball court and big grassy area. Unshaded seats.
The reserve has beautiful garden beds and(03)
Orrong Romanis Park Playground, Sydney Street, PrahranYou've heard of Furniture City - well this is Slide City. Four structures and six slides. All varieties are catered for. Also swings, see-saw and springers. It is a real pity that you can't reach the best slides without (03)
Orrong Romanis Park Playground, Sydney Street, Prahran
Osborne Street Playground, South YarraParking is difficult. Structure with fairly high wave slide, spiral ladder, steering wheel, climbing mat, chain bridge, abacus, tic-tac-toe and monkey bars. Swings without safety chains and springer. Unshaded seat. Fence(03)
Packer Park Playground, Leila Road, CarnegieGreat with lots of thought given to the design. It has a frog theme. Vast expanse of colourful ramps joined by walkways, chain bridges and various ladders. Scattered amongst the structure are climbing mats, fireman's pol(03) 9524 3253
Packer Park Playground, Leila Road, Carnegie
Cnr Leila Road and Hunter Street,Carnegie,
Victoria
Page Street Playground, CheltenhamPlenty of trees to provide shade. Small structure with curved slide, normal ladder, shop front, fireman's pole, ladder with square rungs and steering wheel. Also swings. Shaded seats. Small grassy play area at the back.
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Pakington Street Reserve Playground, Lynott Street, St KildaSmall neighbourhood playground. Little structure with slide. Another one with slanted climbing wall up to a higher slide. Few springers, swings and small interesting swing. Shade with trees. Tables and chairs. Fair bit o(03)
Pakington Street Reserve Playground, Lynott Street, St Kilda
Pallisades Boulevard Playground, CheltenhamA big sandpit which has some umbrellas over one end winds around one side of the playground. The sandpit has a boat on rockers, digger and sand play equipment. Also three in-ground trampolines.
Shelter with tabl(03)
Palm Grove Boulevard Playground, Aspendale GardensPalm Grove Boulevard lives up to its name if you consider two trees a grove. Swings, springers, stepping stones (some spin around) and a "twisted sheets" climbing area. Few boards, one plays musical notes and another dem(03)
Palm Grove Boulevard Playground, Aspendale Gardens
10 Palm Grove Boulevard,Aspendale Gardens,
Victoria
Paras Reserve Playground, Arcadia Drive, Carrum DownsPlayground has an old, beaten-up area for older kids and a newer area for younger kids. The structure for older kids has a spiral slide, wave slide, scrambling wall, ladder with square rungs, tunnel, fireman's pole, walk(03)
Paras Reserve Playground, Arcadia Drive, Carrum Downs
Park Ridge Reserve Playground, Dandelion Drive, RowvilleAfter an upgrade, the playground now has a structure with dual wave slides, single slide, climbing wall, chain ladder, little tunnel, flying fox, fireman's pole and curved monkey bars.
Also a family sized see-saw, bi(03)
Park Ridge Reserve Playground, Dandelion Drive, Rowville
Park Road Playground, LysterfieldNice pleasant location set at the top of a sloping area. A structure with slide and a vertical rope climbing frame, separate weird, modern climbing frame, windsurfer springer, tiny see-saw/rocker, stand-on spinner and tw(03)
Parkfield Reserve Playground, Ellendale Road, Noble ParkDecent size structure with slide, multiple climbing routes for different levels, walkway, fireman's pole, springer, swings, monkey bar and see-saw. Concreted area to the side with a large brick wall - could use it to hit(03)
Parkfield Reserve Playground, Ellendale Road, Noble Park
Parkhill Drive Playground, AshwoodCombination park and playground. Structure with slide, spiral ladder, steps, steering wheel and telescope. Koala and bike springers and swings. Shaded seats. Limited grassy area.
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Parkside Boulevard Reserve Playground, Lake Park Court, Lysterfield SouthSet in a beautifully landscaped bowl surrounded by huge mansions. The playground has two sections set on different levels. Both are surrounded by fences but there are no gates. One playground has a wave slide, chain brid(03)
Parkside Boulevard Reserve Playground, Lake Park Court, Lysterfield South
Pasadena Avenue Playground, BeaumarisA playground full of elevated structures. The first one has a ladder leading up to the platform with a curved slide. The second one has a very high scrambling wall leading up to the platform with a tightly wound spiral s(03)
Patty Street Playground, MentoneCouple of structures, two person pommel bounce, two little springers and swings. The larger structure has a wave slide, normal and spiral ladder, chain bridge and steering wheel. The smaller structure has a small slide a(03)
Pell Street Playground, Bentleigh EastColourful compact but high structure which gives good scope for excitement. Also springer and swings. Table under shelter and water tap. Other seats without shade.
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Pennydale Park Playground, Olympic Avenue, CheltenhamTwo very nice structures for different aged kids. The high structure has a high fast tunnel slide, spiral slide, high chain ladder, hanging ladder, high scrambling wall, steeply inclined climber, balance beam, flying fox(03)
Pennydale Park Playground, Olympic Avenue, Cheltenham
Penpraze Park Playground, Victoria Road North, Malvern EastReally hard to differentiate what is public park and what is school ground. It seems that the two overlap. There is a large area at the north of the school covered by a sail cloth with spiral slide, walkway, straight sli(03)
Penpraze Park Playground, Victoria Road North, Malvern East
Peppercorn Park Playground, Leopold Crescent, Hampton ParkThere is a sign Beware magpie swooping. Consists of a single swing without safety chain and a small structure. I am not that crazy to spend time here - with or without the magpie.
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Peppercorn Park Playground, Leopold Crescent, Hampton Park
Cnr Leopold Crescent and Hazel Court,Hampton Park,
Victoria
Peregrine Reserve Playground, Pinehill Drive, RowvilleThe main long structure has a big wave slide, rope net ladders, shop front, abacus, hooped ladder, balance bridge, tunnel, fireman's pole and rope tunnel bridge and little slide.
On the side is a small gym with paral(03)
Perry Street Playground, MoorabbinLarge odd shaped block of land which has a fence and gates without locks. Structure has a wave slide, tunnel, climbing bridge, climber, chain traverse, tic-tac-toe, spiral ladder, shop front and steps. Also two springers(03)
Peter Scullin Reserve Playground, Centre Way, MordiallocA wonderful all-abilities playground which is covered by shade sails. As you explore the playground you come across one beautifully crafted feature after another. The playground has a seaside theme with the tall white li(03)
Peter Scullin Reserve Playground, Centre Way, Mordialloc
Peterson Reserve Playground, Peterson Street, HighettThe playground has been upgraded and some more play areas created. The centrepiece is still a wooden structure with wave slide, spiral slide, long ramp access, shop front, fireman's pole, chain bridge and broken flying f(03)
Petronella Avenue Playground, Wheelers HillA very substantial wooden structure which looks like it could comfortably house a large family. The structure, which even includes window frames, has two wave slides, big rope net ladder, fireman's pole, shop front, step(03)
Peverill Park Playground, Peverill Street, Malvern EastFun and colurful structure with a metal slide, rope climbing frame, tunnel and stepping ladder. A V-shaped climbing structure, sit-on carousel, birds nest swing, springer, see-saw large enough for Mother Hubbard and all (03)
Peverill Park Playground, Peverill Street, Malvern East
Phillip Island Road Playground, Sunset StripFairly extensive structure with a curved slide, disks on a vertical pole, fireman's pole, shop front, inclined walkway, monkey rungs, chain traverse, hanging disks, abacus and tic-tac-toe. Big Bertie Beatle springer and (03)
Phillip Island Tennis Club Playground, Chapel Street, CowesA fully fenced playground with swings, bulls-eye target board, horizontal bar, plastic basketball ring and small structure with little tunnel slide, shopfront, climbing wall, disks on a vertical pole and ladder.
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Phillip Island Tennis Club Playground, Chapel Street, Cowes
Phillip Street Playground, MentoneThe playground which is now fully fenced has had some nice additions. The low main structure which has two slides, curved ladder, steps, shopfront and chain bridge remains from before. There are also four swings, see-saw(03)
Phillipdale Court Playground, Ferntree GullyA small playground with a big tower (I guess that's something to be proud of). The tower has a steep wave slide, rope and metal ladders, maze panel, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole and shop front. Also a wooden tee-pee, see-(03)
Phoenix Park Playground, Rob Roy Road, Malvern EastA wonderful wooden community built "fort" style playground with the Neighbourhood house, library, BBQs, unshaded tables and a cafe on site. There are ten swings of various types and the large wooden structure has many no(03)
Phoenix Park Playground, Rob Roy Road, Malvern East
Pinehill Reserve Playground, Darnley Court, RowvilleA wooden structure with dual wave slides, ladders, sloping parallel bars, disks on a vertical pole, distorting mirror, various walkways, button on a spiral pipe to move from one end to the other, single wave slide, shop (03)
Pinewood Reserve Playground, Pinewood Drive, Mount WaverleyEverything is pretty low to the ground. Two structures with small slide each. Also flying fox, few climbing routes, two springers and a cubby house. Not so good if your kids thrive on high altitude. There is a rubbish bi(03)
Pinewood Reserve Playground, Pinewood Drive, Mount Waverley
Pitman Street Playground, Dandenong NorthTable and seats with shade. Low level platform with shade. Low level platform for little ones. Multi-level structure with lots of methods to get up to top of slide. Few springers.
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Point Ormond Road Playground, ElwoodTwo structures under shade sails. The smaller one is wooden with a number of levels leading to a metal slide with rope scrambling wall and fireman's pole. The larger structure has a ramp leading to a large boat. The boat(03)
Police Paddocks Reserve Playground, Brady Road, Endeavour HillsStepping stones and climbing mat lead up to a structure with a tunnel slide. Next to a parking area for softball fields. One seat with shade. Water tap. Unless you are here to play softball then don't bother with this pl(03)
Portland Street Playground, MulgraveSet on an elevated site with a nice high structure which requires some skill to get to the spiral slide - either via a chain bridge or sloping ladder with curved steps. Also little slide, metal climbing wall, monkey bars(03)
Power Reserve Playground, Power Road, DovetonFeb 2009:
Camouflaged like a brown locust in a parched wheat field. Chunky log based climbing structure. Fenced in. No shade (rating =3)
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Power Reserve Playground, Power Road, Doveton
Cnr Power Road and Liquidamber Street,Doveton,
Victoria
Power Reserve Playground, Rebecca Street, DovetonA newly refurbished playground which is obvious by the very high level of woodchips which makes equipment like the balance beam and chain traverse (both resting on woodchips) much less challenging. Main structure has a s(03)
Prahran Child and Youth Community Wellbeing Hub Playground, Simmons Street, South YarraThe playground is managed by the Prahran Child and Youth Community Wellbeing Hub and is fenced and staffed and suited to kids aged from 5 to 15. Opening times are: Weekdays: 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm and Saturday: 12 noon - 4.00(03) 8290 7020
Prahran Child and Youth Community Wellbeing Hub Playground, Simmons Street, South Yarra
Prahran Square Play Space, Cato Street, PrahranIf you don't like being watched by strangers then this play space may not be for you since there are hundreds of seats surrounding the central play area. There are two green metal and rope climbing creatures, balancing b(03)
Prince Crescent Playground, SeafordOld and new - a new lurid orange structure and old-fashioned see-saws and single swing without safety chain. The structure has a curved slide, tree ladder, steering wheel, shop front, abacus and climbing mat. No seats. S(03)
Princes Gardens Playground, Little Chapel Street, PrahranA spectacular but ultimately fairly unusable playground. There is a massive climbing structure with ladders, rope climbing frame and balance slide. Other climbing structures, igloo, climbing mounds, panels and birds ne(03)
Princes Gardens Playground, Little Chapel Street, Prahran
Princes Highway Reserve Playground, Coane Street, Oakleigh EastStructure comprising long wave slide, disks on vertical poles, short ladder, climbing wall with slots in it for hand and foot holds, walkway, fireman's pole and short dual slides. Also springer, monkey bars, flying fox a(03)
Princes Highway Reserve Playground, Coane Street, Oakleigh East
Princes Park Playground, Birch Street, Caulfield SouthA beautifully crafted playground with a theme of "The Frog Princes" and you don't need to kiss any frogs to play here (unless you want to).
The playground has two levels and a series of walkways and walls separat(03) 9524 3253
Princes Park Playground, Birch Street, Caulfield South
Cnr Birch Street and Jasmine Street,Caulfield South,
Victoria
Princetown Drive Playground, WaterwaysThe type of new residential development where all the houses are different with their own style. The playground has to be like that surely - yes it is. There is a family see-saw, swing with seat contoured to your behind (03)
Purley Drive Playground, Dandenong NorthTable and seats but no shade - that is a bit like chips without vinegar. Extensive structure which all connects together. Need some skill to get to top of slide. Can go from one end to the other without touching woodchip(03)
R.D. Egan Lee Reserve Playground, Wallace Road, KnoxfieldThis is a significant conservation area and also quite a significant playground area. Set in a clearing surrounded by bushland and tweeting birds is a lovely playground focused on wood.
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R.D. Egan Lee Reserve Playground, Wallace Road, Knoxfield
R.F. Miles Reserve Playground, Seaford Road, SeafordAs part of the railway crossing project, a new playground has been created in the reserve where Seaford Road crosses the railway line.
There is an expanse of soft surfaces and paths with a medium sized rope pyramid c(03)
R.F. Miles Reserve Playground, Seaford Road, Seaford
R.G. Chisholm Reserve Playground, Duncan Street, SandringhamSmall structure next to oval with curved slide, steps, scrambling wall and ladder with square rungs. Open cubby area with abacus and steering wheel. Also two springers, stand-on spinner, surfboard springer and swings. Un(03)
Rangeview Drive Playground, SkyePleasant neighbourhood playground with a structure, swings and see-saw. The colourful structure has a straight slide, fireman's pole, spiral ladder, shop front, steps and steering wheel. Unshaded table and limited grassy(03)
Raphael Court Playground, ScoresbyA wooden tower with wave slide, chain ladder, climbing wall, tunnel, clock panel, maze panel and horizontal bar ladder which has no easy way up to the slide. Also swings (one with harness seat), wooden tepee, small sandp(03)
Rata Street Playground, Wheelers HillSmallish structure with slide, ladder, fireman's pole, climbing section, small monkey bars, stepping disks, springer and swings. Looks almost new - either that or kids don't come here much. Seat without shade.
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Ray Giles Reserve Playground, Scarlet Drive, DovetonThe playground has been upgraded from a 1970s look to a more modern look and now has a structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, ladder, steps, chain traverse and monkey rungs. The highlight is a buggy which you can fil(03)
Ray Giles Reserve Playground, Scarlet Drive, Doveton
Redfern Reserve Playground, Redfern Crescent, EumemmerringTwo playground areas about 30m apart. The structure for younger kids has a slide, steps, steering wheel, tunnel, spiral ladder, tree ladder with branches for steps, telescope, abacus and shop front. This area also has a (03)
Reema Reserve Playground, Maryrose Crescent, Endeavour HillsA structure with two wave slides, high rope ladder, climbing wall, maze panel, walk way, fireman's pole and steps. A climbing frame with rope nets and hanging disks, horizontal bars, spinning cup with hand wheel, sandpit(03)
Rees Street Playground, BurwoodBasic metal climbing frame with metal slide, fireman's pole, ladder, little climbing wall and rope net. Also two swings and a seesaw.
Unshaded seats and a large grassy area.
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Reg Harris Reserve Playground, Carmichael Road, Oakleigh EastA lovely playground which is very popular with families. The main wooden structure is under a shade sail and has dual wave slides, spiral slide, nice big climbing wall, high net bridge (if you dare), cubby area, tunnel, (03)
Reg Harris Reserve Playground, Carmichael Road, Oakleigh East
Reg Marlow Reserve Playground, Oak Avenue, MentoneFully fenced with security gates which is quite a good idea since Warrigal Road is on one side. At the centre is a seating area with a huge umbrella providing shade and a central location to keep an eye on the kids.
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Reg Marlow Reserve Playground, Oak Avenue, Mentone
Regent Avenue Playground, SpringvaleStructure with metal slide, chain bridge, curved ladder, climber, flying fox and monkey bars. Swings. Basketball and shaded seats. Small grassy area.
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Regent Street Playground, Mount WaverleyNice bush land setting next to Valley Reserve. Seat under shade. Structure with nice fast slide where you go down with a whoosh. Another separate whooshing slide. Also a see-saw and mandatory swings.
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Regents Park Playground, Sixth Avenue, AspendalePlayground is set in a very shady location amongst trees with chorus of birds. One wooden structure has a spiral slide, fireman's pole, shop front, ladder and climber. There are also swings and shaded seats in this area.(03)
Renfrey Reserve Playground, Chaucer Street, St KildaTwo quite extensive structures including spiral, curved and wave slides. Climbing structure of three twisted sheets with holes, cubby house, three springers, three swings including one with harness, device which you can (03)
Renfrey Reserve Playground, Chaucer Street, St Kilda
Ribbon Gum Drive Reserve Playground, Melington Drive, LyndhurstStructure with wave slide, tunnel, shop front, nice animal panels, steps, chain traverse, monkey bars, steering wheel and horizontal bar. Also family sized see-saw, bike springer, stand-on spinner, cup with hand wheel to(03)
Richard Grayden Memorial Reserve Playground, Forrest Avenue, NewhavenOne for the blue boys - blue structure comprising wave slide, shop front, chain bridge, ladder, fireman's pole, various monkey bars and hanging disks. Also wall with tic-tac-toe and abacus for young kids, whale springer,(03)
Richard Grayden Memorial Reserve Playground, Forrest Avenue, Newhaven
Richmond Avenue Playground, Carrum DownsA small reserve with good natural shade and a wooden structure with two wave slides, ladder with square rungs, chain bridge, monkey rungs, balance beam, tunnel, fireman's pole and shop front. Swings. Shaded and unshaded (03)
Riddell Street Playground, Dandenong NorthStructure with curved slide, tightly wound spiral ladder, fireman's pole, inclined climbing mat, monkey bars, hanging disks, stepping stones, see-saw, two springers and swings. Table and seat without shade. Set in a larg(03)
River Gum Creek Reserve Playground, Hallam Road, Hampton ParkThe playground is fenced, under shade sails and has toilets, but the playground itself is a massive waste of these features. There is a long rope net, climbing wall, rope ladder, small steel slide, spinning disk, birds n(03)
River Gum Creek Reserve Playground, Hallam Road, Hampton Park
Riviera Reserve Playground, Eel Race Road, SeafordA large wooden ramp leads from the side of a small hill to a wave slide with lots of little bumps. The hillock has a soft surface and has a rope line on one side and a series of bumps on the other side to help reach the (03)
Riviera Reserve Playground, Eel Race Road, Seaford
Robert Booth Reserve Playground, Bess Court, DandenongIn an area which was protected by a locked gate for cars but an open gate for pedestrians. Nothing special and decked out in Hawthorn colours which necessitates a low rating.
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Robert Booth Reserve Playground, Bess Court, Dandenong
Robert Booth Reserve Playground, Clow Street, DandenongPicnic table and seats. No shade. Two slides, one curved and one straight (thus not suitable for those who like right angles). One springer, swing and structure. Not too inspiring.
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Robert Booth Reserve Playground, Clow Street, Dandenong
Cnr Besley Street and Clow Street,Dandenong,
Victoria
Robert Booth Reserve Playground, Hampton Drive, Hampton ParkThe smallest structure you can imagine (apart from maybe an electron) - a ladder, small platform and a small slide, plus swings and springer.
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Robert Booth Reserve Playground, Hampton Drive, Hampton Park
Robert Grieve Reserve Playground, Burrows Street, BrightonA simple playground for younger kids with a sandy base. The play tower has steps, tic-tac-toe, 'Lets Drive panel', steering wheel panel, abacus and climbing wall.
There is also a sand play area, shop front, springer (03)
Robert Grieve Reserve Playground, Burrows Street, Brighton
Robinson Reserve (East) Playground, Frawley Road, EumemmerringEverything is tightly packed into a small fenced area next to the Robinson Reserve Tennis Centre.
There is an in-ground trampoline, 'Rain Maker' panel (not exactly something we need in Melbourne), expression swing (w(03)
Robinson Reserve (North) Playground, Frawley Road, EumemmerringStructure with wave slide, fireman's pole, inclined climbing wall, abacus and shop front. Four wheel bike springer and swings. Next to a basketball/netball area without nets. Located next to an oval. There is another sma(03)
Rockley Gardens Playground, Rockley Road, South YarraNext to busy Toorak Rd but closest three sides are fenced. One structure is challenging to get up to the level where the slide can be used. The other structure is easier. Revolving apple which can be rotated by a hand wh(03)
Rockley Gardens Playground, Rockley Road, South Yarra
Cnr Toorak Road and Rockley Road,South Yarra,
Victoria
Rod Lavin Reserve Playground, Arthur Phillip Drive, Endeavour HillsLow structure with small slide, inclined wall and walkway. Skateboard springer and swings. Big grassy area. Unshaded seat.
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Rod Lavin Reserve Playground, Arthur Phillip Drive, Endeavour Hills
Ronston Court Playground, Wheelers HillIn Wheelers Hill, the location of huge houses, this playground just doesn't cut the mustard. The playground has been upgraded but the minuscule size remains the same. Rock steps lead up to a wooden tower with multiple le(03)
Rosanna Street Playground, CarnegieThe playground has a minor train theme because it is on the Rosstown Rail Trail route.
The playground which has shade sails has a smallish structure with two wave slides of different sizes, long rope bridge, fireman'(03)
Rosemary Street Playground, ChadstoneStructure with dual slides, rigid frame ladder, chain bridge, shop front and clanger to hit against pipes. Springer, swings and grassy area.
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Rosene Court Playground, KeysboroughStructure with wave slide, ladder, chain bridge, balance beam and monkey bars. Two old springers and swings. Unshaded table.
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Rosewood Boulevard Playground, LysterfieldA real fruit basket with mandarin and orange coloured structure with wave side, tic-tac-toe, steps, rope bridge, tunnel, spiral slide, fireman's pole and climbing wall.
Also a log seesaw, stand-on spinner and swings.(03)
Ross Reserve All Abilities Play Space, Memorial Drive, Noble ParkA wonderful playground with play opportunities for all ages and abilities. The playground is fully fenced and has a spacious feel. You could try and pack in all the inhabitants of Noble Park and maybe still have an itty (03)
Ross Reserve All Abilities Play Space, Memorial Drive, Noble Park
Ross Reserve Playground, Corrigan Road, Noble ParkOutdoor art location with more than ten art pieces sitting on top of poles including a motorbike, car and various birds. Main structure has three slides - a normal, spiral and tunnel, walkways, flying fox, monkey bars, c(03)
Ross Reserve Playground, Corrigan Road, Noble Park
Rotary Park Playground, Greenwood Drive, Carrum DownsTwo circular areas which may represent subliminal advertising for Rotary park. However, no amount of subliminal messages can overcome the fact that the playground is a bit decrepit with a lot of graffiti. One circular ar(03)
Rotary Park Playground, Greenwood Drive, Carrum Downs
Rotary Park Playground, Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda150m east of the St Kilda Beach restaurants, hidden away is a playground with a wooden ship decked out with a wave slide, scrambling wall, climbing wall, fireman's pole and clock. In the woodchip seas around the ship is (03)
Row Reserve Playground, Fifth Avenue, RowvilleLog stumps lead to a rope bridge which connects to a wooden tower with a wave slide, cubby seat, ladder, climbing wall and vertical rope net. There is a small sandpit with sand play table, spinning cup with hand wheel, s(03)
Rowan Road Playground, Dingley VillageIn a fairly inhospitable location. Wooden structure with monkey bars, flying fox, climbing frame, stepping stones, chin-up poles and swings. No slide and therefore very flat looking - about as flat as the earth appeared (03)
Rowville Recreation Reserve Playground, Police Road, RowvillePlayground is next to an oval with old fashioned equipment including standalone metal slide, wooden see-saw, two springers and swings. Unshaded seat.
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Roy Dore Reserve Playground, Dyson Road, CarrumAhoy me hearties, be ready to walk the plank on this massive pirate ship under sail (under shade sails that is).
A wonderful play structure with two long wave slides and a mermaid on the bow. Only real pirates get t(03)
Salisbury Reserve Playground, Salisbury Road, AshwoodSpoiled to some extent by graffiti written by people who can't seem to spell or have any knowledge of grammar. Nice spiral slide and another slide on the main structure. Small hut with some climbing for tiny tots.
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Samada Reserve Playground, Samada Street, Notting HillA wooden fort looks out over the playground area. The fort has a spiral slide, little wave slide, climbing wall, fireman's pole, little cubby underneath, shop front, ladder and tunnel. Also a see-saw, birds nest swing, s(03)
Samada Reserve Playground, Samada Street, Notting Hill
San Remo Park Playground, Marine Parade, San RemoLocated on the San Remo foreshore near the bridge to Phillip Island. Colourful pirate ship shaped structure with lots of educational panels, curved slide, large climbing frame, climbing net, climbing rope, monkey bars an(03)
Sandarra Park Playground, Galilee Drive, SandhurstA tall thin tower with metal slide, chain ladder, shop front, fireman's pole and climbing wall dominates the playground area. Also an atom shaped rope climbing frame, see-saw, row of plastic musical instruments, blue wha(03)
Sandarra Park Playground, Galilee Drive, Sandhurst
Sandfield Reserve Playground, Sandfield Drive, Carrum DownsBig and colourful playground in a nicely landscaped area. It is set amidst a huge grassy area - I haven't seen more open space than here except in Outer Mongolia - and who is desperate enough to venture to Ulan Bator in (03)
Sandgate Avenue Playground, Glen WaverleyStandalone blue slide, blue springer, swings and a blue see-saw. What can I saw about this playground except - it's blue. Seat without shade. Next to road without fences. I've certainly got the blues taking the kids here(03)
Sandgate Avenue Playground, Glen Waverley
Cnr Sandgate Avenue and Janice Road,Glen Waverley,
Victoria
Sandown Road Playground, SpringvaleA cute springer, little see-saw, swings, football handballing panel and a structure with spiral slide, little wave slide, rope tunnel ladder, shop front, spiders web rope climbing frame, various ladders, walkway, abacus,(03)
Sandra Avenue Playground, Noble ParkChunky structure with wave slide, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel, fireman's pole, spiral ladder, sloping parallel bars and chain traverse. Also big see-saw, two springers and swings. Unshaded table and seat plus small grass(03)
Sargood Street Playground, HamptonLovely shaded playground with a wooden train and two carriages (one open and the other closed). Also a metal slide with steps, bike springer, tractor springer and swings. A shelter with a table has been added after an up(03)
Sargood Street Playground, Hampton
Cnr Myrtle Road and Sargood Street,Hampton,
Victoria
Saxby Road Playground, Glen IrisWooden structure with castle theme. Main structure with curved slide, straight slide, monkey bars, long flying fox, tunnel, climbing wall and climbing net. The only thing missing was Rapunzel. Swings and two springers in(03)
Schoolhall Street Playground, OakleighVery colourful structure with a couple of nice slides, stand-on revolving disk, really nice climbing wall (moves a bit so feels like an avalanche might occur at any time), springer, see-saw and swings. Shade from trees. (03)
Scoresby Recreation Reserve Playground, Stud Road, ScoresbyThe playground is located between the oval and the shopping centre and is set on a soft bouncy surface. There is a tower with a twisting tunnel slide which has steps, shop front, little wave slide, inclined balance beam,(03)
Scoresby Village Shopping Centre Playground, Ferntree Gully Road, ScoresbyFully fenced playground with safety gate. Cubby with abacus and some panels, see-saw and swings. Outside the fenced area is an area with unshaded seats and some grassy area. Toilets.
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Scoresby Village Shopping Centre Playground, Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby
Scott Avenue Playground, Clayton SouthMedium size slide with some peripheral equipment, two springers and swings. Small basketball court nearby.
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Scott Close Reserve Playground, Kilberry Crescent, HallamCouple of decent slides, climbing board, rigid walkway, hanging chains and disk to traverse across, vertical spiders web, spinning disk which you stand on, little climbing wall and ladder up to structure. Springer. No se(03)
Scott Close Reserve Playground, Kilberry Crescent, Hallam
Seaford North Reserve Playground, Railway Parade, SeafordA fenced playground which has a main play structure under shade sails. The structure has wave slides, various ladders, shop front, tic-tac-toe, disks on vertical poles traverse, various walkways, rope spiders web climbin(03)
Seaford North Reserve Playground, Railway Parade, Seaford
Seagrove Estate Playground, Wonga Lane, CowesLovely location atop a hill surrounded by grassy areas and remnant woodland. The structure is modern looking with a big steep curvy slide, rope ladders, climbing wall and a horizontal rope traversing frame. Also a see-s(03)
Shearwater Drive Playground, Carrum DownsThe equipment looks like it has been beaten up by Mike Tyson (and had its ear bitten off as well) but still provides good play value. The main structure has a spiral slide, curved climber, spiral ladder, shop front, tic-(03)
Shearwater Reserve Playground, Pinnacle Way, CowesThinly spread-out play equipment like a balding head - it could do with a comb-over. A medium sized rope climbing frame, beetle springer, two other springers of an unknown animal species (where is David Attenborough when(03)
Sheppard Reserve Playground, Sheppard Drive, ScoresbyThe playground was upgraded in 2014 and has a wooden structure set in a landscaped area with natural elements. The structure has a wave slide, little climbing wall, fireman's pole, tunnel, vertical square rope climbing f(03)
Sherbrooke Avenue Playground, Oakleigh SouthStructure with slide, tunnel, abacus, shop front, steps, inclined walkway, chain ladder, steering wheel and spiral ladder. Also stand-on carousel for four people, three springers, see-saw and swings. No seats.
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Silver Street Playground, CheltenhamSmall playground with structure containing two slides, tunnel, tic-tac-toe, abacus, spiral and straight ladder and shop front. Springer and swings. Unshaded seat.
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Simmons Court Playground, South YarraTiny structure with slide, climbing mat, shop front, abacus and steering wheel. Swings without safety chain. Shaded seat. Huge range of discarded shopping trolleys. Set in a housing estate.
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Simpson Drive Playground, Dandenong NorthFairly small multi-tiered structure with two slides from different heights plus a few other pieces of equipment. Seat without shade.
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Sinclair Avenue Playground, Glen IrisOne of life's imponderable questions. Why would someone come to this playground when there is a much better one over the road? Even a chicken would cross the road to get to the other playground. Four swings (one with saf(03)
Sinnott Street Playground, BurwoodThis playground has had a major upgrade. Previously it was best suited to those adventurous types who would rather picnic in an Iraqi war zone than next to the Danube River. Now it honours the Burwood Skyline Drive-in wh(03)
Sir Robert Menzies Reserve Playground, Henderson Avenue, MalvernTwo double swings. Two structures with slide, one is challenging to get up and one is easy. Climbing walls. Parking is available on Elizabeth Street or Henderson Ave.
Some shade and seats. Totally enclosed by a fence(03)
Sir Robert Menzies Reserve Playground, Henderson Avenue, Malvern
Cnr Henderson Avenue and Mayfield Avenue,Malvern,
Victoria
Sir William Fry Reserve Playground, Nepean Highway, HighettNice landscaped area with equipment spread across the area. One wooden structure with spiral slide, scrambling wall, balance beam and hanging disks. Another with slide and balance beam. Swings (one with harness). Some me(03)
Sir William Fry Reserve Playground, Nepean Highway, Highett
Skye Crescent Reserve Playground, Shetland Street, Endeavour HillsBright yellow structure with wave slide, climbing wall, spiral ladder, fireman's pole, steps, balance beam, spiral pipe with bead to get from one end to the other and a clanger to make beautiful noise. Swings and pelican(03)
Somerfield Drive North Pirate Playground, KeysboroughAhoy me hearties, I've sailed the seas of Keysborough and found a real treasure. Hoist the Jolly Roger because this awesome playground has a pirate theme. Can you scale the hill and reach the Crow's Nest? You can either (03)
Somerfield Drive North Pirate Playground, Keysborough
Somes Street Playground, Wantirna SouthSmall modern climbing contraption with slide, little rocker and swings. Unshaded seats. Limited grassy area.
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Souter Oval Playground, Marcus Road, Dingley VillageOn one side is a wooden structure with cubby underneath, dual wave slides, rope ladder, rope bridge leading to the tower, little tunnel, small wave slide, monkey bars, horizontal bar, rope traverse and steps.
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Souter Oval Playground, Marcus Road, Dingley Village
Southern Reserve Playground, Huxley Avenue, MulgraveDoes the fact that the swings rather than the play structure are under huge shade sails suggest something about the quality of the structure? Fortunately not in this case. The wooden structure has dual wave slides, stepp(03)
Southern Road Reserve Playground, Southern Road, MentoneThe playground has had a nice upgrade. The main wooden structure has dual wave slides, scrambling wall, shop front, little metal slide, distorting mirror, tunnel, rope bridges, fireman's pole and cubbies underneath.
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Southland Shopping Centre Playground, Nepean Hwy, CheltenhamThe indoor playground is located on the top level of the west side near Myer and Dick Smith. This is more like a mini indoor play centre than a traditional playground. It is a square with one open corner for access. Half(03)
Southland Shopping Centre Playground, Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham
Sovereign Crest Boulevard Playground, RowvilleJust a birds nest swing, two standard swings and some log and rock steppers in a sea of wood chips.
Unshaded seats and some limited grassy area. There is a football oval across the road. Large wooden frame with unsha(03)
Spring Road Playground, Hampton EastIf you want a blast from the past then this playground is for you. Grassy area with trees which has four springers, two old fashioned see-saws, old fashioned monkey bars and a swing without safety chain. Few seats witho(03)
Spring Square Playground, HallamAvoid like the plague if you don't like blue. Enclosed with blue fence (naturally) and child gate. Main structure has slide, steps, spiral walkway and disks on a pole. It is connected to hanging disks, uneven bars and mo(03)
Spring Square Playground, Hallam
Cnr Princes Hwy East and Spring Square,Hallam,
Victoria
Spring Valley Reserve Playground, Spring Road, Springvale SouthPlayground is set at the end of a huge open grassy area. The equipment is covered in graffiti and has a general air of neglect. There is a structure with curved slide, ladders, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole and abacus. Als(03)
Spring Valley Reserve Playground, Spring Road, Springvale South
Springvale Botanical Cemetery AJA Gardner Lawn Playground, Tenth Avenue, SpringvaleThe AJA Gardner Lawn is a lovely area where children have been laid to rest. Parents have added lots of colour and motion with toys like pinwheels which rotate in the wind.
Along the side are big colourful balloon sc(03)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery AJA Gardner Lawn Playground, Tenth Avenue, Springvale
Cnr Tenth Avenue and Third Road,Springvale,
Victoria
Springvale Botanical Cemetery Playground, Third Drive, SpringvaleThe playground is located at the north end of Third Drive near the Clarence Reardon Centre and next to the Cafe Vita et Flores.
The playground has a main wooden structure with climbing walls, ladders and a slide whic(03)
Springvale Botanical Cemetery Playground, Third Drive, Springvale
Springvale Community Hub Park Playground, Hillcrest Grove, SpringvaleThe Springvale Community Hub Park is a wonderful place for families to visit and has a playground, water play area (an area of rocks with water sprays), large basketball court with rings at each end, two table tennis tab(03)
Springvale Community Hub Park Playground, Hillcrest Grove, Springvale
Springvale South Reserve Playground, MacKay Street, Springvale SouthNice atmosphere from all the birds visiting from the nearby nature reserve. Seat without shade. Fairly small main structure which has a really interesting way to get up to the slide - a twisting plastic sheet with holes (03)
Springvale South Reserve Playground, MacKay Street, Springvale South
Cnr MacKay Street and Coniston Court,Springvale South,
Victoria
St Clair Crescent Playground, Mount WaverleyA compact play structure for younger kids with a slide, dual steering wheel panel, sloping parallel bars, fireman's pole, rope bridge, tic-tac-toe and a ladder of plastic rings. Stand-alone slide, small see-saw and swing(03)
St Georges Crescent Playground, HeathertonSmall playground set on a soft base. Modern climbing frame structure with various parts, stand on spinner and swings.
Unshaded seat. Fairly big grassy area which is sunk below the surrounding roads.
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St Kilda Botanical Gardens Playground, Dickens Street, St KildaThere is a bowl with three slides leading into it. And to complete the (fish) bowl theme, the main structure has a frieze of fish (not quite up to the standard of the Elgin Marbles but very nice) Wire frame rockets, old (03)
St Kilda Botanical Gardens Playground, Dickens Street, St Kilda
Stamford Park Playground, Emmeline Row, RowvilleThe playground is next to a pleasant wetlands area with widely spaced out equipment. There is a flying fox with disk seat, balance beam on springs, traverse along log stumps and more balance beams.
To get to the othe(03)
Stanley Avenue Playground, CheltenhamA fun playground with a large blue train engine with steering wheel which is linked to a carriage by a balance beam. The carriage is suspended and sways back and forth as you move. There is a birds nest swing with fairly(03)
Stanley Reserve Playground, Cherryfield Drive, KeysboroughA huge grassy area which has a playground packed full of colourful and fun play equipment with a play structure for older and younger kids.
For older kids there is a structure with dual wave slides, a huge climbing c(03)
Stanley Reserve Playground, Cherryfield Drive, Keysborough
Starlight Reserve Playground, Canter Street, RowvilleSituated in a very attractive bush setting. Wooden structure with two slides, one VERY high (3 levels) and another medium height (2 levels). Reasonable climbing skill required to get to the top of the highest slide - not(03)
Stud Park Playground, Fulham Road, RowvilleThis used to be called Rowville adventure playground with lots of fun and interesting elements but an "upgrade" has given the adventure part the feel of a 95 year old Harrison Ford starring as Indiana Jones. So much so t(03)
Sue Court Playground, Hampton ParkOne of the better playgrounds in the area. BBQ and sheltered picnic table. 4 swings, 3 slides. Wooden seats are all warped and paint has gone from most of the metalwork. Some of the wooden poles look older than the Ark. (03)
Sue Kirkpatrick Park Playground, Monaco Crescent, BeaumarisVery compact playground set in the corner of a corner block! Main structure has small slide, steps, walkway, abacus, inclined plastic climbing wall, shop front, fireman's pole, binoculars and steering wheel. Also stand-o(03)
Sue Kirkpatrick Park Playground, Monaco Crescent, Beaumaris
Cnr Cherbourg Avenue and Monaco Crescent,Beaumaris,
Victoria
Summerhill Park Playground, Montana Street, Glen IrisExpansive wooden structures set amongst trees. Includes two slides, flying fox, two-storey cubby, monkey bars, tunnels, huge sand pit with mechanical scoop and extensive sand play equipment, spinning cup with hand-wheel,(03)
Summerhill Park Playground, Montana Street, Glen Iris
Sundowner Avenue Playground, ClarindaNext to Neighbourhood House. Wooden structure with slide, climbing wall and fireman's pole. Also monkey bars, balance beam, hanging disks, swings, two skateboard springers and some funky wood/metal artwork. Seat without (03)
Sunset Grove Playground, Dandenong SouthBig metal structure which is as imposing as Serena William's backside. Rubbish and broken glass scattered around. BBQ, table and seats without shade.
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Sunset Grove Playground, Dandenong South
Cnr Sunset Grove and Dawn Avenue,Dandenong South,
Victoria
Sunshine Street Playground, RowvilleThe grass around this playground is so long that I think the counter is trying to make hay while the sun shines!
Rock steps lead to a platform with a small wave slide and a long rope bridge leads to a high structure (03)
Sweet Gum Place Playground, SandhurstTwo areas close together. One area has a climbing structure and springer. The other area has a wave slide, spiral ladder, fireman's pole, chain ladders, stand-on spinner and low springer.
Unshaded seats and smallish (03)
Sydare Avenue Playground, Malvern EastShaded seats. Structure with a nice high slide with more curves than Dolly Parton. Dogs off leash area.
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Sydare Avenue Playground, Malvern East
Cnr Sydare Avenue and Waverley Road,Malvern East,
Victoria
Sydney Pargeter Recreational Area Playground, Power Road, Endeavour HillsSmall structure with curved slide, spiral ladder and chain ladder. Springer. Next to lots of ovals. No seats. The reserve has 5 cricket ovals, 1 rectangular field and Petanque.
The following clubs are located at the r(03)
Sydney Pargeter Recreational Area Playground, Power Road, Endeavour Hills
Sydney Parkinson Reserve Playground, James Cook Drive, Endeavour HillsLovely area with plenty of trees but the equipment doesn't do it justice. Structure with wave slide, shop front, spiral ladder, steering wheel, chain bridge and monkey rungs. Four swings, suspended see-saw and big horizo(03)
Sydney Parkinson Reserve Playground, James Cook Drive, Endeavour Hills
Talab Court Playground, Chelsea HeightsComprises little more than a slide, 2 ladders, 2 swings and 2 ladders. Since the designer liked the number 2 so much, I will give it a generous 2 rating.
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Talaskia Reserve Playground, Talaskia Road, Upper Ferntree GullyNext to the playground is an outdoor gym which has some wonderful sculptures of kangaroos and above the playground is a sports area with a basketball court with rings at each end and a small tennis court with metal net f(03)
Talbot Park Playground, Talbot Avenue, Oakleigh SouthNicely laid-out park and playground. The playground comprises a series of ramps with a walkway, small wave slide, high twin slides, various ladders, steps, hanging disks, monkey bars, tunnel, tic-tac-toe, abacus and shop(03)
Talbot Park Playground, Talbot Avenue, Oakleigh South
Tally Ho Reserve Playground, Bennett Avenue, Mount WaverleyThere was a really nice boat shaped playground structure at the south side of the reserve which was pulled down and a new inferior playground was built in the north west corner of the reserve in June 2016. A case of two (03)
Tally Ho Reserve Playground, Bennett Avenue, Mount Waverley
Tara Court Reserve Playground, Mulguthrie Court, HallamRubbish including bottles strewn everywhere. Even the neighbours complain that the council never clean up the rubbish and there is no bin provided. So lets name and shame the Casey council. Structure with slide, steps, w(03)
Tatterson Park Playground, Cheltenham Road, KeysboroughWalk through the huge magnifying glass entrance to the world of giant insects - ants, spiders, lady bugs, bees, grasshoppers and caterpillars. The playground is beautifully themed around the natural world with touches li(03)
Tatterson Park Playground, Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
Te-Arai Avenue Playground, St Kilda EastPlayground with a number of separate elements which is located next to the Alma Community Neighbourhood House. Elements include a spiders web climbing frame with two horizontal bars, two separate swings (one with safety (03)
The Grange Reserve Playground, Osborne Avenue, Clayton SouthThe playground has a UFO theme to recognize a UFO sighting in the reserve on April 6, 1966. Students and teachers from the nearby Westall High School and Westall Primary School rushed to see the hovering flying saucers i(03)
The Grange Reserve Playground, Osborne Avenue, Clayton South
The Green Playground, Endeavour HillsThe highlight is an old style jalopy on springs. The ride is just like driving along a pot-holed road in the olden days. Swings, see-saw and standalone wave slide with steps and a ladder with square rungs. Unshaded seat (03)
The Heath Common Playground, St Andrews Drive, HeathertonA playground with some very quirky elements. There is a beautifully created metal tepee with a metal seat in the corner and what appears to be an organ which kids can pretend to play. There are two other metal cages with(03)
The Heath Common Playground, St Andrews Drive, Heatherton
The Parkway Playground, Hampton ParkThe playground is set in the middle of a big grassy area which has one set of AFL/rugby posts. The structure has two wave slides, fireman's pole, sloping bridge, ladder, steering wheel, vertical rope net, little flying f(03)
The Parkway Playground, Patterson LakesStructure with chunky wave slide, walkway, climbing mat, chain traverse, monkey bars, fireman's pole, shop front, ladder and steps. Also springer, flying fox and swings. Swings are on a very long chain and you can get a (03)
Third Avenue Playground, Chelsea HeightsA small but pleasantly landscaped playground. Has a small wooden structure with slide, walkway, tunnel, shop front, various ladders and fireman's pole. Unshaded seat. Grassy area at the back away from the street.
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Thomas P Carroll Reserve Playground, Box Street, DandenongReasonable structure but no swings with safety chain. Seat without shade. Two small slides.
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Thomas P Carroll Reserve Playground, Box Street, Dandenong
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground, Thomas Street, HamptonThe original fort style wooden adventure playground was a much loved playground and we visited the new playground with some trepidation. Would the new upgraded playground match up to the old favourite? It certainly does (03)
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground, Thomas Street, Hampton
Timberglade Drive Playground, Noble ParkStructure with wave slide, climbing wall, abacus, disks on vertical poles, steering wheel, panel with coloured wheel, shop front, walkway, ladder with square rungs, fireman's pole and steps. Modern climbing frame with cl(03)
Tirhatuan Park Playground, Kriegel Way, Dandenong NorthExtensive play area. Wooden structure with boat type shape containing curved and straight slide, walkway, ladder, steps, fireman's pole, chain ladder, see-saw and springer. Another structure with three good sized wave sl(03)
Tirhatuan Park Playground, Kriegel Way, Dandenong North
Tirhatuan Park Playground, Somerset Drive, Dandenong NorthThe playground has a frog theme since it is near wetlands and is naturally green all over. Structure with wave slide, curved slide, disks on a vertical pole, steps, rope bridge, tic-tac-toe board with numbers on the face(03)
Tirhatuan Park Playground, Somerset Drive, Dandenong North
Tjilatjirrin Reserve Playground, Spring Street, SandringhamA majestic lion guards the rock outcrop with tunnels through it. Are we in Kenya or Sandringham? The rocky outcrop has climbing wall holds, metal bar ladder, spiral slide and wave slide.
There are two sandpits (one w(03)
Tjilatjirrin Reserve Playground, Spring Street, Sandringham
Tooronga Park Playground, Tooronga Road, Glen IrisCar parking is available at the Tooronga train station. Faded and scarred and to make matters worse - there is noise from the freeway. Tunnel slide, few ladders, flying fox and a device to scoop up sand in a small sand p(03)
Tooronga Park Playground, Tooronga Road, Glen Iris
Torrens Terrace Playground, SandhurstThe highlight is a wooden car with steering wheel, gear stick and back seat. Also a tower with curved slide, vertical rope net, high rope bridge with half circle rope steps, climbing wall and fireman's pole.
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Towerhill Park Playground, Caversham Terrace, LynbrookWooden structure set next to huge cypress trees. Structure has a slide, spiral ladder, abacus, shop front, tunnel, fireman's pole, steps, steering wheel, chain bridge, walkway and telescope. Also see-saw and swings.
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Towerhill Park Playground, Caversham Terrace, Lynbrook
Trafford Court Playground, Wheelers HillSeparate decent slide, swings and two springers. The wooden seat is so old that it is curved and shaped like rolling ocean waves off the coast of Hawaii.
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Train Street Park Playground, Train Street, HighettWhat could be more appropriate than building a train themed playground in Train Street next to a train line and train station. Sounds like one of my ideas - bleeding obvious! The train theme is beautifully executed. Ther(03)
Train Street Park Playground, Train Street, Highett
Trentham Street Playground, SandringhamPicnic Gardens contain a tired, old structure with faded and broken dual slides. Shaded seats and large rotunda with seats. Minimal grassy area. Water tap.
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Trentham Street Playground, Sandringham
Cnr Bay Road and Trentham Street,Sandringham,
Victoria
Treyvaud Memorial Park Playground, Quentin Road, Malvern EastPlayground was updated in 2010 to a modern climbing frame with slide, inclined climbing wall, shop front and steps. There is also a donut ring which rotates around, large pyramid rope climbing frame, funky three person r(03)
Treyvaud Memorial Park Playground, Quentin Road, Malvern East
Tulip Grove Park Playground, Tulip Grove, CheltenhamSmall fenced playground with a gate but no lock. There is an elevated wooden cubby with slide, table, seats and steps - the first step is a giant one for little kids. Also four horse rocker and nice sized sand pit. Shade(03)
Tulip Grove Park Playground, Tulip Grove, Cheltenham
Turner Road Reserve Playground, Turner Road, HighettThis playground has had a major upgrade. It now boasts a significant size wooden castle with walls composed of slats of wood with gaps between the slats - a bit like peeking into a castle through open curtains!
The c(03)
Tyers Reserve Playground, Burnham Crescent, KeysboroughA small fully fenced playground next to a wetlands area and a shelter with two tables, BBQs and water tap plus an outdoor gym.
The main structure has a tightly twisting spiral tunnel slide, climbing wall, scrambling w(03)
Tyrol Park Playground, Lascelle Drive, Vermont SouthMain structure has a very nice curved slide which can be reached via a ladder, sloping balance beam and an unusual curved ladder. Also spiders web rope climbing frame, disks on a vertical pole, monkey bars, flying fox, c(03)
Tyrol Park Playground, Lascelle Drive, Vermont South
Cnr Lascelle Drive and Raheen Court,Vermont South,
Victoria
Union Street Playground, Brighton EastMain structure has curved slide, hop front, ladder, walkway, climbing mat, monkey bars and abacus. Also koala and seal springers and swings. Seats with shade.
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Union Street Reserve Playground, Stuart Street, ArmadaleTwo wooden structures totally enclosed by fence with a child proof gate. There is a higher and lower level structure for different age levels. Both have a suitably scaled slide. Includes chain and rope climbing frame, mo(03)
Union Street Reserve Playground, Stuart Street, Armadale
Upwey South Recreational Reserve Playground, Eloera Street, UpweyOld dilapidated set of equipment. Standalone slide with two different ladders up to the top of the slide, suspended ladder, pole and swing plus horizontal bar, springer and swings. Shelter with no seats or table. Toilets(03)
Upwey South Recreational Reserve Playground, Eloera Street, Upwey
Valley Reserve Play Space, Waimarie Drive, Mount WaverleyA superb natural play space in Valley Reserve which has terraced levels and naturally blends into the surrounding bush. It includes rope climbing courses, tree houses, flying foxes, swings, slides, ropes, logs, sandpits (03)
Valley Reserve Play Space, Waimarie Drive, Mount Waverley
Ventnor Beach Road Playground, VentnorStructure with curved slide, disks on a vertical pole, fireman's pole, inclined scrambling wall, monkey bars, balance beam, tic-tac-toe, and abacus. Also swings, small four person rocker and four wheel bike springer.
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Ventnor Beach Road Playground, Ventnor
Cnr Ventnor Beach Road and Harris Road,Ventnor,
Victoria
Verdant Avenue Playground, SandhurstFenced playground with a big atom shaped rope climbing frame with some curved parallel bars to whoosh down, birds nest swing, two standard swings, see-saw, spinning disk and huge grasshopper springer.
Outside the fen(03)
Victoria Avenue Playground, SpringvaleFor the red and yellow connoisseur. Decent smallish structure with a medium and small slide, few springers, see-saw, swings, monkey bars and stepping stones. Picnic table and seats with minimal shade.
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Victoria Gardens Playground, High Street, PrahranLow wave slide with rope bridge, spiral ladder and flying fox. Another smaller lower structure with slide and walkway. Swings, horse see-saw, springer and a red wooden Thomas to play on (to the knowledgeable Thomas reade(03)
Victory Park Playground, Camp Street, ChelseaA large interesting playground located within ten metres of the Chelsea beach. A lighthouse with telescope and binoculars on the top level stands tall over the playground area. Use the steps which wind upwards inside the(03)
Victory Park Playground, Patterson Road, BentleighStructure under shade sails with a nice tunnel slide, disks on a vertical pole, little climbing wall, climber, walkway, little straight slide, shop front, tunnel, telescope, panels and climbing equipment with two life s(03)
Victory Park Playground, Patterson Road, Bentleigh
Victory Square Reserve Playground, Ashleigh Road, ArmadaleA fenced playground which is beautifully landscaped and suited to younger kids. There is a main wooden structure with sloping scrambling walls, ladders, climbing wall and two metal slides. Three different swings includin(03)
View Mount Road Playground, Wheelers HillNice pleasant small playground suited to younger children. Next to large electricity pylons so don't let your children play there too long if you want to maximise your chances of having grandchildren!
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Viewgrand Rise Playground, LysterfieldSet in a corner is a structure with wave slide, rope ladder, cubby with seat, fireman's pole, climbing wall, tunnel and shop front. There is also a see-saw, little rocker, swings and unusual curved slide.
Unshaded se(03)
Viewpoint Avenue Playground, Glen WaverleyA nice playground for younger kids which is fully fenced and has been upgraded. There is a sandpit with sand play table, birds nest swing, standard swings, rocks and logs to traverse across and a small wooden structure w(03)
Virginia Park Playground, East Boundary Road, Bentleigh EastA quirky playground for younger kids. The main structure is unusual and has a curved walkway, steps leading up to a slide, stepper disks and shop front. There are some beautiful seahorse and dolphin springers, huge spinn(03)
Virginia Park Playground, East Boundary Road, Bentleigh East
Viva Street Playground, MalvernLow wooden structure with monkey bars at one end and slide, steps, various ladders, climbing wall and rope climbing frame. Also swings, large family size springer and a normal springer for the less family oriented rider.(03)
Viva Street Playground, Malvern
Cnr Tooronga Road and Viva Street,Malvern,
Victoria
Voyager Way Reserve Playground, Barrier Reef Circuit, Endeavour HillsIf only they had spent as much on the playground equipment as they did on the landscaping! Boat shaped structure made from upright poles with a mast and steering wheel. Pelican springer. Unshaded table and seats. No gra(03)
Voyager Way Reserve Playground, Barrier Reef Circuit, Endeavour Hills
W J Turner Reserve Playground, Jacksons Road, Noble Park NorthNeed to be part monkey to best utilise this structure. I eat quite a few bananas but sadly didn't qualify. Single slide with three routes up to slide. Next to an oval. Little insipid. No seats.
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W J Turner Reserve Playground, Jacksons Road, Noble Park North
W. J. Bardoel Park Playground, Johanna Court, Dingley VillageA bridge leads over a pond to a very basic playground next to a small basketball court. It must be the bridge of Sighs because I was sighing with disappointment! Shaded seats.
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W. J. Bardoel Park Playground, Johanna Court, Dingley Village
W. L Simpson Reserve Playground, Fewster Road, HamptonSmall structure with slide and a play area shaped like a red truck. Stand-on spinning disk, skateboard springer, kangaroo springer and swings. Tables and seats without shade. Water tap.
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W. L Simpson Reserve Playground, Fewster Road, Hampton
W.A Scammell Reserve Playground, Guest Road, Oakleigh SouthMost of the playground is covered by shade sails donated by the Huntingdale Rotary Club. It pains me to say this but this playground isn't worth covering (and last time we were there in summer the shade sails were not up(03)
W.A Scammell Reserve Playground, Guest Road, Oakleigh South
Wally Tew Reserve Playground, Lyndale Court, Ferntree GullyThis wonderful play space with natural elements has a theme of "Forest Floor" and bugs have never been so interesting and fun. The centrepiece of the playground are two striking bug sculptures. One creature has a wooden (03)
Walter Galt Reserve Playground, Warren Road, ParkdaleWooden structure with slide, chain ladder, walkway, climbing wall, hanging disks, monkey bars, large clock and disks on pole. Also three swings including one with harness. See-saw and springer.
There is a shelter wit(03)
Walter Galt Reserve Playground, Warren Road, Parkdale
Walton Street Playground, RhyllTwo structures joined together with monkey bars. There are three slides, inclined climbing wall, difficult walkway, steps and steering wheel. Also purple ride-on dinosaur springer, large cube shaped climbing frame with l(03)
Waratah Reserve Playground, Doveton Avenue, EumemmerringSurroundings are very grotty with the playground located next to a storage area for smelly rubbish bins and there is plenty of litter strewn about. The equipment is interesting though. There is an interesting inclined cl(03)
Waratah South Reserve Playground, Frawley Road, EumemmerringSmallish but interesting playground. One area has a structure with a small straight slide, climbing mat, shop front, fireman's pole, coloured balls and small animal panels (one side has a picture of an animal and the oth(03)
Waratah South Reserve Playground, Frawley Road, Eumemmerring
Cnr Frawley Road and Paperbark Street,Eumemmerring,
Victoria
Warner Reserve Central Playground, Furnew Street, SpringvaleReally large extensive playground spoilt to some extent by idiots who deface public property with ugly graffiti. Main structures with lots of stepping stones linking equipment. Includes tunnel slide, climbing wall, verti(03)
Warner Reserve Central Playground, Furnew Street, Springvale
Cnr Furnew Street and Orsino Street,Springvale,
Victoria
Warner Reserve Playground, Flynn Street, SpringvaleWho said the Loch Ness monster does not exist. I have seen one here and another in Keysborough in the last two weeks! Huge green Nessie writhing in and out of the ground. Just asking to be climbed on. Climbing structure (03)
Warner Reserve Playground, Flynn Street, Springvale
Warner Reserve Playground, Warner Avenue, AshburtonThe small playground has been upgraded to include plenty of thrills and spills. Choose your choice of flying - Fly down a steep tunnel slide after either climbing up a tall climbing / scrambling wall or chain ladder. Alt(03)
Warner Reserve Playground, Warner Avenue, Ashburton
Warrawee Park Playground, DW Nichol Reserve, Drummond Street, OakleighNext to the dead-centre of town - the cemetery that is. It's tempting to say this was a playground downgrade since I quite liked the old playground. In parts the playground has the feel of something Dad cobbled together (03)
Warrawee Park Playground, DW Nichol Reserve, Drummond Street, Oakleigh
Warraweena Drive Playground, Clayton SouthStructure which receives some shade from trees and has a wave slide, shop front, tic-tac-toe, tunnel, steps, plastic bridge, spiral ladder, climber and chain traverse. Also wombat springer and swings.
Basketball cour(03)
Waterbush Crescent Reserve Playground, Carbine Way, LyndhurstModern climbing structure with metal slide, rope climbing areas and steps. Small rocker and swings. Unshaded table and next to a large grassy area.
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Waterloo Crescent Playground, St KildaSet on a block of land surrounded by buildings. Simple low structure with slide, walkway, steps, chain ladder, steering wheel and fireman's pole. Also springer, see-saw and one swing without a safety chain. BBQ and shade(03)
Watson Park Playground, Munro Avenue, AshburtonTwo large wooden structures. One structure is suitable for all ages with a ramp and other routes up to a good slide. The second structure is HIGH with a large wave slide. It requires some climbing skills or nerves of ste(03)
Watson Park Playground, Munro Avenue, Ashburton
Cnr Baird Street and Munro Avenue,Ashburton,
Victoria
Wattle Grove Reserve Playground, Wattle Grove, McKinnonThe reserve has a huge grassy area, double sided tennis rebound wall, shelter with two tables, unshaded tables, plenty of shady trees, BBQs, water tap, toilets and a playground under shade sales. That ticks a lot of boxe(03)
Wattle Grove Reserve Playground, Wattle Grove, McKinnon
Cnr Wattle Grove and Hawthorn Grove,McKinnon,
Victoria
Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre Garden Indoor Playground, Police Road, MulgraveThe indoor playground, which caters for both toddlers with soft play elements and older children up to the age of 13 years old with a climb and slide feature is located near Target. The playground is fenced and provides (03)
Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre Garden Indoor Playground, Police Road, Mulgrave
Cnr Police Road and Jacksons Road,Mulgrave,
Victoria
Waverley Oval Playground, Sylvester Crescent, Malvern EastLocated in Sylvester (The Cat) Crescent - I think I saw a puddy cat - no just another average playground. The main structure has a wave slide, climbing wall, steps, shop front, curved hoop ladder, steering wheel and vert(03)
Waverley Oval Playground, Sylvester Crescent, Malvern East
Waverley Womens Sports Centre Playground, Jells Road, Wheelers HillThe easiest access is to take the path leading up to the playground from the gate on Jells Road (opposite #25).
The highlight is a flying fox and a cube shaped climbing frame with a climbing wall, rope net walls and (03)
Waverley Womens Sports Centre Playground, Jells Road, Wheelers Hill
Weatherston Reserve Playground, Weatherston Road, SeafordThe main part of the playground is under shade sails. The shaded wooden structure has two wave slides, monkey rungs, ladder, shop front, climbing wall, disks on poles traverse and steering wheel. Also a shaded horizontal(03)
Wellesley Road Playground, Glen WaverleyA beautifully crafted neighbourhood playground which is fully fenced with safety gate. There is a playground area with see-saw, swings and structure with wave slide, climbing wall, shop front, rope ladder, steering wheel(03)
Wellington Reserve Playground, Mackie Road, MulgraveA fairly limited structure under a large shade sails so good shade in summer. However it is located next to "The Mulgrave Facility" car park. It seems that you are safe from the sun but not from cars!
The structure h(03)
Westerfield Drive Reserve Playground, Westerfield Drive, Notting HillA brilliantly conceived playground for younger kids which is located next to the Notting Hill Neighbourhood House. Enter the fully fenced playground area, which wraps around the building, through an ornate gate with a we(03)
Westerfield Drive Reserve Playground, Westerfield Drive, Notting Hill
Whitehaven Crescent Playground, MulgraveA path winds down to the main structure which has two wave slides, tunnel, abacus, shop front, fireman's pole, rope ladder, rope bridge and clock panel. Beside this is an area of rocks, logs and ropes to traverse.
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Whyte Street Reserve Playground, Whyte Street, BrightonFairly basic structure with chunky pole style. Chunky jumpers have gone out of fashion and now it is surely time for chunky playgrounds to suffer a similar fate. The structure which is not totally connected together (unl(03)
Whyte Street Reserve Playground, Whyte Street, Brighton
William Street Playground, BalaclavaUnusual playground. Main structure has a big wide wave slide. Curved ladder, disks on a pole and hanging rope climbing frame are all quite hard routes to the slide. Has monkey bars and balance beam with obstacles. There (03)
William Street Playground, Balaclava
Cnr William Street and Gourlay Street,Balaclava,
Victoria
William Street Reserve Playground, William Street, BrightonThe highlight is a crows nest reached by climbing up a rope net with a big steep tunnel slide. There is also an atom shaped rope climbing frame, swings, stand on spinner, spinning carousel, four drums, rope climbing fram(03)
William Street Reserve Playground, William Street, Brighton
Wilma Avenue Playground, MulgraveIn the centre of a concrete circular path/ track is a mound with rock steps leading up to a small structure with tunnel, steps and wave slide.
On the side of the mound are small dual slides. The playground also has s(03)
Wilson Reserve Playground, Allee Street, BrightonA delightful playground where a path leads over an arched bridge to the Village Green comprised of four elevated cubbies. The structures have a variety of play elements including a wave slide, spiral slide, clock panel, (03)
Winbourne Road Playground, Mount WaverleyMore hidden stone than hidden gem. Totally surrounded by houses with access via a small path from the road. Standalone high wave slide with steep steps and swings. Unshaded seat.
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Windermere Drive Playground, Ferntree GullyThe playground has a structure with dual wave slides, chain ladder, fireman's pole, shop front, distorting mirror, chain bridge, little tunnel, little wave slide and monkey bars.
Also a seesaw, long wooden log balanc(03)
Windsor Siding Playground, Union Street, WindsorEnclosed area with a great wooden train with a carriage with four seats. Also a multi-level structure with pulleys and scoops to haul up woodchips - so fans of either Thomas the tank engine or Bob the Builder will be hap(03)
Wingate Street Playground, Bentleigh EastStructure with nice slide, walkway, climber, monkey bars, chain traverse, various ladders, fireman's pole, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel and shop front. Four wheel bike springer, smallish green crocodile (of a size Steve I(03)
Winifred Crescent Reserve Playground, Winifred Crescent, ToorakIs this the playground that time forgot? Faded limited structure with small slide, spiral ladder, tunnel, straight ladder and shop front. Two springers and swings. Some nice shady trees and unshaded seats. The main enter(03)
Winners Circle Playground, Aspendale GardensSurrounded by a short border - so low that an ant could climb over it. Two nice dual wave slides with three routes up, stepping stones, springer, swings. Seat without shade.
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Winton Road Playground, AshburtonThe playground has had a nice upgrade around the edges. The main structure is an elevated hexagonal floor which has steps, wave slide, telescope, shop front, tic-tac-toe, cubby seat and steep chain bridge which is connec(03)
Winton Road Playground, Ashburton
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Wisewould Avenue Playground, SeafordA fully fenced playground which has a nautical theme - seas of soft blue surface cover most of the playground with a big wooden ship riding on the high seas. The ship has two wave slides, ladders and steps which lead up (03)
Wishart Reserve Playground, Wishart Street, Hampton EastIf your kids have hopes of being a farmer and battling flood, famine and fire every year because Scott Morrison refuses to believe in climate change, then put a visit to Wishart Farm on the agenda.
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Wishart Reserve Playground, Wishart Street, Hampton East
Woodlands Park Playground, Castlebar Road, Malvern EastTiny playground in a small nicely landscaped corner. Structure with steps, wave slide, steering wheel and shop front. Single swing with safety chain. Shaded table and seat, water tap and almost no grassy area.
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Woodlands Park Playground, Castlebar Road, Malvern East
Woodlea Drive Playground, Glen WaverleyA playground for play with lots of games such as four square and hopscotch painted on the paths. A compact wooden tower with wave slide, cubby with seat, shop front, tunnel, climbing wall and blackboard which leads to a (03)
Woolamai Park Playground, Sunnyside Avenue, Cape WoolamaiA fully fenced playground is set in the corner of a large grassy area next to a small basketball court. The structure has a curved slide, small straight slide, chain bridge, fireman's pole, shop front, monkey rungs and s(03)
Woolamai Park Playground, Sunnyside Avenue, Cape Woolamai
Woorayl Street Playground, CarnegieA small playground next to the rail overpass with an elevated wooden cubby with dual wave slides, steps and shop front. Also birds nest swing, swing with safety chain, spinning disk and tiny see-saw.
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Yarana Street Playground, Ferntree GullyMain structure has a wave slide in my favourite deep blue colour, climber, shop front, hanging ladders, chain bridge, chain traverse and monkey bars. Two springers and swings. Two seats with possible shade.
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