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The Best Playgrounds in Mount Duneed and Armstrong CreekThe Mount Duneed and Armstrong Creek area of Geelong has become the location for one epic playground after another. A trip to this part of Geelong will be rewarded by anyone seeking great playgrounds. Click on the links (03)
The Best Playgrounds in Mount Duneed and Armstrong Creek
The BEST Playgrounds in the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast RegionsWe have created a document in PDF format which has a summary of the best playgrounds in the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast Regions. It includes 17 playgrounds in Anglesea, Barwon Heads, Belmont, Corio, Geelong, Geelon(03)
The BEST Playgrounds in the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast Regions
Abe Wood Reserve Playground, Edgerton Road, Lovely BanksStructure with wave slide, ladder, shop front, rope climbing wall, hanging disks and monkey bars. Kangaroo springer and swings. Next to tennis courts and big grassy area for play (except when the Geelong Archers are ther(03)
Aldershot Reserve Playground, Aldershot Road, St Albans ParkSet in the middle of a huge open grassy expanse. Structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, inclined walkway and monkey bars. Also a horse springer and swings.
Shelter with table, unshaded BBQ, water tap and basketba(03)
Aldershot Reserve Playground, Aldershot Road, St Albans Park
Allambie Street Playground, LeopoldStructure with wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, steering wheel, chain bridge and high monkey rungs. Wagon springer and swings. No seats and big grassy area.
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Allanvale Avenue Playground, LeopoldSuited to younger kids and the structure has a slide, fireman's pole, tic-tac-toe, steering wheel, shop front and stepping stones. A crocodile which lies on the ground waiting for an unsupervised tasty child to pass by, (03)
Almerta Avenue Playground, Clifton SpringsThere is an old and newer area about 30m apart. The older structure has a steep wave slide, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, chain bridge, spiral ladder, steering wheel and standard ladder. Also four person see-saw and s(03)
Amanda Avenue Playground, CorioThere is a very big climbing frame with a big climbing arch, rope ladder and other connecting pipes. Springer and swings. Grassy area. Playground was upgraded in 2013.
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Anchoridge Park Playground, Buchanan Boulevard, Armstrong CreekAn impressive tunnel slide sits on top of a hill overlooking the playground which can be reached by steps or a rope net. There is an easier tunnel slide on the side for less adventurous kids.
Another impressive featur(03)
Anchoridge Park Playground, Buchanan Boulevard, Armstrong Creek
Anderson Reserve Playground, The Esplanade, Indented HeadLocated right next to the water in a breezy location. Wooden structure with wave slide, ladder with square rungs, shop front, ladder, fireman's pole, rope bridge, tic-tac-toe and monkey rungs. Swings.
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Anderson Reserve Playground, The Esplanade, Indented Head
Arthur Powell Reserve Playground, Madely Street, Ocean GroveCompact structure with wave slide, scrambling wall, steps, speak and listen system, steering wheel and binoculars. Also a pelican springer and swings. Shaded seat and some grassy area surrounded by roads. Next to tennis (03)
Arthur Powell Reserve Playground, Madely Street, Ocean Grove
Aviation Drive Playground, Mount DuneedAn aviation themed playground with runways criss-crossing the playground area which has a rope climbing frame, log balance circuit, sandpit with digger, log traverse, aeroplane springer, swings, surfboard springer and pl(03)
Aviation Drive Playground, Mount Duneed
Cnr Aviation Drive and Decalage Street,Mount Duneed,
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Bakers Oval Playground, Shannon Avenue, Geelong WestStructure located near the shopping area with wave slide, steps, shop front, ladder with square rungs, steering wheel, walkway, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole and inclined climber. Elephant and swan springers, stand-on spin(03)
Bakers Oval Playground, Shannon Avenue, Geelong West
Bank Street Playground, LaraSingle swing with safety chain and horse springer. Unshaded seat (looking away from playground) and grassy area.
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Banksia Square Playground, CorioA very unusual playground which is like a glorified "King of The Castle". A series of stepping stones and other more difficult traversing elements lead up to an elevated platform. No seats or swings - in fact nothing sta(03)
Barongarook Drive Playground, Clifton SpringsStructure with wave slide, curved ladder, straight ladder, ladder with square rungs and high monkey rungs. No swings or seat - I guess they don't expect people to stay long and they're right. Some grassy area.
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Barwon Heads Community Park Playground, Sheepwash Road, Barwon HeadsA very unusual playground design with a number of large separate wooden structures. There is a huge wooden bow of a boat - the only thing missing is Leonardo DiCaprio. Another two level wooden structure has ramps, levels(03)
Barwon Heads Community Park Playground, Sheepwash Road, Barwon Heads
Barwon Valley Fun Park Playground, Barrabool Road, BelmontA real old fashioned playground which lives up to its name and is heaps of fun. It is a bit rundown but that doesn't really spoil the fun - just part of the experience. There are lots of opportunities for play acting her(03)
Barwon Valley Fun Park Playground, Barrabool Road, Belmont
Beckley Park Playground, Broderick Road, CorioBetween the greyhound racing track and the harness racing track is a wooden structure with curved slide, steps, rope ladder, climbing wall, shop front, walkway, spiral ladder and straight ladder.
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Bell Post Hill Tennis Courts Playground, Creamery Road, Bell Post HillSmall playground next to the tennis courts. Structure with wave slide, ladder, fireman's pole and steering wheel. Swings. Big grassy area.
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Bell Post Hill Tennis Courts Playground, Creamery Road, Bell Post Hill
Bennett Street Playground, HightonStandalone slide with steps and fireman's pole, swings and two bike springers. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Bezzant Reserve Playground, Hunter Court, Point LonsdaleNice bright yellow and red structure with wave slide, disks in hanging ropes, shop front, ladder, inclined balance beam, steering wheel panel, stepping stones and monkey bars. See-saw and single swing without safety chai(03)
Bezzant Reserve Playground, Hunter Court, Point Lonsdale
Bob Pettit Reserve Playground, Sunset Strip, Jan JucLovely playground with a sensory garden and two structures based around ramps. The largest structure has a long ramp with two good wave slides, monkey bars, clanger to hot against pipes, ladders, steps, two high scrambli(03)
Bob Pettit Reserve Playground, Sunset Strip, Jan Juc
Breakwater Reserve Playground, Tanner Street, BreakwaterSmall compact structure with wave slide, small straight slide, chain ladder, rigid frame ladder, shop front and steering wheel. Nice horse springer, four person rocker and swings. Next to a full size netball court and te(03)
Breamlea Recreation Reserve Playground, Horwood Drive, BreamleaThis is called a destination playground since you have to travel more than a kilometre along a no-through road to reach it. As a destination it is rather pleasant. A wooden structure with wave slide, shop front, walkway,(03)
Buckingham Road Playground, NewtownStructure with slide, fireman's pole, shop front, inclined walkway and monkey bars. Swings and two person pommel bounce. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
Note: This playground has been updated since this review.(03)
Bunjils Nest Playground, Sovereign Drive, Mount DuneedA huge district level playground which is very spread out which means that it can be difficult to keep track of multiple children of different ages.
The toddler area has a sandy base with rocky cave with rabbit sculp(03)
Bunjils Nest Playground, Sovereign Drive, Mount Duneed
Cnr Sovereign Drive and Unity Drive,Mount Duneed,
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Burdoo Recreation Reserve Playground, Wingarra Drive, GrovedaleThis is the home of the Grovedale Tigers but this playground roars like a stray tabby! Old structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, chain bridge, tightly wound spiral ladder, climbing mat and steering wheel. Need to ge(03)
Cannes Court Playground, HightonTwo structures - the higher one has a steep wave slide, high ladders and fireman's pole. The other has a wave slide, tunnel, rope ladder, steps, tic-tac-toe, alphabet board and shop front. See-saw, horse springer and swi(03)
Cara Road Playground, HightonRed, blue and yellow structure with a wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, ladder, chain bridge and monkey bars. See-saw and swings. Shaded seat and some slightly sloping grassy area.
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Carmichael Court Playground, LeopoldNice big chunky wave slide, shop front, disks on a vertical pole, ladder, climbing mat bridge, stepping stones and monkey bars. Also see-saw and swings. Nice grassy area and unshaded table.
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Carnarvon Avenue Playground, Jan JucPlayground is set at two levels. The lower level has a walkway from the higher level, wave slide, fireman's pole, shop front and ladder. The small structure at the higher level has a slide, fireman's pole, steering wheel(03)
Castle Court Playground, Bell ParkSwings and see-saw in a fairly big grassy area.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Cedmar Avenue Playground, HightonA sign at the playground says "No hard ball games". Please obey the sign and only play EASY games here. Small structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, ladder and chain ladder. Also swings. Unshaded seat and big sloping(03)
Ceres Recreation Reserve Playground, Cochranes Road, CeresFenced playground with safety gate - unfortunately it is only fencing a small structure with slide, shop front, ladder and fireman's pole plus swings. No seats and near an oval.
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Chenin Mews Playground, Waurn PondsSet in a quiet area and the structure has a wave slide, steps, shop front, rigid frame bridge, fireman's pole, climbing wall, monkey bars and horizontal bars. Springer and swings.
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Churchill Avenue Playground, NewtownA group of standalone items including a wave slide, lotus leaf which turns with a hand wheel, suspended rocker with two seats and swings. Unshaded seat and some grassy area.
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Citizens Park Playground, Gellibrand Street, QueenscliffNice setting with views across the water. However the playground equipment doesn't do it justice. Old structure with curved slide, straight slide, tunnel, chain ladder, fireman's pole, steps, tic-tac-toe, spiral ladder a(03)
Citizens Park Playground, Gellibrand Street, Queenscliff
Claremont Park Playground, Percy Street, NewtownSet in a large grassy area with full-size basketball court. Structure with wave slide, monkey bars, inclined walkway, shop front, fireman's pole and steering wheel. Four person rocker, bike springer and swings. Unshaded (03)
Clear Water Drive Playground, Clifton SpringsPlayground suited to toddler time. Small structure with slide, steering wheel, climbing mat wall, abacus and shop front. Stand-on spinner, huge bee springer and swings. No seats and some grassy area.
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Clunies Court Playground, CorioSet next to towering electricity pylons. Structure with wave slide, climbing wall, shop front, steering wheel, steps, monkey bars and unusual ladder/climbing frame. Fish springer and swings. Unshaded seat and large grass(03)
Collendina Reserve Playground, Minerva Close, Ocean GroveTwo structures for different ages. The bigger structure has a wave slide, fireman's pole, inclined climber, chain bridge and monkey bars. The other structure has a slide, climbing mat wall, abacus and shop front. Also sp(03)
Collendina Reserve Playground, Minerva Close, Ocean Grove
Connewarre Reserve Playground, Randles Road, ConnewarreSimple playground with a standalone wave slide, see-saw and swings. Two tennis courts (with nets) and a full-size basketball court. Unshaded tables and a shelter with BBQ and seats (playground isn't visible from here). P(03)
Coogoorah Park Playground, River Reserve Road, AngleseaCan you find the treasure chest in the sand beside the shipwreck Inverlochy? The wreck is composed of the bow with a wave slide, fireman's pole, ladder, climbing walls which slope outwards for a overhanging climbing expe(03)
Coogoorah Park Playground, River Reserve Road, Anglesea
Corio Community Park Playground, Bacchus Marsh Road and Purnell Road, CorioPlayground has two separate areas for different aged kids. The area for younger kids has a plastic structure with curved slide, climbing wall, walkway, fireman's pole, block steps, abacus and shop front. Also two swings (03)
Corio Community Park Playground, Bacchus Marsh Road and Purnell Road, Corio
Country Club Drive Playground, Clifton SpringsStructure with plenty of bold colours with a wave slide, hooped ladder, shop front, straight ladder, square rope climbing frame, steering wheel panel and hanging disks. Swings. Unshaded seat and some grassy area.
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Dearborn Parade Playground, CorioGrassy area opposite a row of shops. Standalone wave slide with ladder and fireman's pole plus see-saw and swings. Toilets, unshaded tables and water tap.
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Downie Crescent Playground, Hamlyn HeightsOld and very basic structure with a slide, curved ladder and straight ladder. Swings, basketball court, unshaded table and some bumpy, sloping grassy area.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Drewan Park Playground, Cityview Drive, Wandana HeightsThe highlight is an elevated platform reached by a rope net with a straight metal tunnel slide. Also a frame with five swings, sandpit with digger, horse springer, climbing rope cone and colourful play area for toddlers.(03)
Drewan Park Playground, Cityview Drive, Wandana Heights
Dyeela Tyarre Playground, Freedom Court, WhittingtonThe playground has a busy structure with a metal ramp leading to more ramps, tic-tac-toe, shop front, abacus, ladder, metal slide, steering wheels, fireman's pole, clanger to hit against pipes, ladder, speak and listen s(03)
Eastern Beach Reserve Playground, Eastern Beach, GeelongLarge playground next to the Swimming Enclosure at Eastern Beach which is partially under shade sails.
The structure has a spiral and two wave slides, steps, tic-tac-toe, climbing wall, various panels, steps, hanging(03)
Eastern Beach Reserve Playground, Eastern Beach, Geelong
Edgecombe Street Playground, Hamlyn HeightsStandalone wave slide, bike springer and single swing without safety chain. Unshaded seat and big sloping grassy area.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Edison Road Playground, Bell Post HillBright orange and lime green structure - great for boiled lollies but not so great for playground equipment. Structure with wave slide, tree ladder, shop front, steering wheel, inclined walkway, small slide, tic-tac-toe,(03)
Elderslie Reserve Playground, Sherbourne Terrace, NewtownColourful combination of metal and plastic with a wave slide, ladder, curved walkway, climbing mat wall, inclined walkway and monkey bars. See-saw and swings. Shade sail but nothing is underneath it. Next to netball cour(03)
Eldridge Place Playground, BelmontStructure with curved slide, climbing wall, shop front, steps, steering wheel panel, monkey bars and horizontal bar. Horse springer and swings. Unshaded seat and decent sized grassy area bounded by houses.
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Elinbank Drive Playground, GrovedaleAn old and forlorn structure with wave slide, walkway, fireman's pole, steering wheel, shop front, binoculars, curved climber and ladder with square rungs. An old but fun see-saw wit three horse seats, single horse sprin(03)
Elliot Court Playground, Point LonsdaleSet at the back of a big grassy block. Structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, tightly wound spiral ladder, inclined walkway and monkey rungs. Skate board springer, whale springer and swings. Shaded table and seat.
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Ellstone Avenue Playground, St Albans ParkLight purple and tangerine coloured structure with a steep olive wave slide, red shop front, rope ladder, steering wheel, high inclined balance beam, disks on a vertical pole, mirror and ladder. See-saw and swings.
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Eminence Street Playground, Mount DuneedA brilliant playground for nature play for younger kids. The playground is bursting with nature elements. At one end under shade sails is a big jumble of logs to climb on, disk on springs and spinning disk with log tepee(03)
Ervin Reserve Playground, Richard Street, NewcombFully fenced with safety gate. Couple of structures for younger kids. A colourful structure has an abacus, two shop fronts and a number panel. The other structure has a slide, abacus and steering wheel. Also a turtle spr(03)
Escarpment Drive Playground, FyansfordThe highlight of the playground are two towers with a big twisting tunnel slide. The tower which is not connected to the slide has a rope ladder and then a rope mesh ladder to get to the top. Then you traverse across a h(03)
Evans Reserve Playground, Sparks Road, NorlaneFully fenced except for two entry/exit gaps which are not easily seen from the seat. Tangle of low play equipment which includes a curved slide, straight slide, curved ladder, walkway, inclined climber, ladders, monkey b(03)
Fairlie Street Playground, Hamlyn HeightsStructure with slide, curved ladder, fireman's pole, shop front and steering wheel. Swings. Unshaded seats and limited grassy area.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Fairmont Road Playground, NewtownStandalone wave slide with ladder. Structure with slide, disks on a vertical pole, shop front, steps and steering wheel. Swings and no grassy area.
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Field Street Playground, Ocean GroveWooden structure with wave slide, rope ladder, shop front, steps, binoculars, disks on a vertical pole, hanging disks and monkey rungs. Yacht springer and swings. Unshaded tables and seats and fairly limited grassy area.(03)
Fischer Street Playground, TorquayBeautifully crafted playground with a nautical theme but the play equipment is quite limited. The main feature is a boat shaped ramp/deck which has a speak and listen system, steering wheel, tic-tac-toe and binoculars. O(03)
Fischer Street Playground, Torquay
Cnr Fischer Street and Beachcomber Lane,Torquay,
Victoria
Flamingo Court Playground, NorlaneStructure with a curved slide, tic-tac-toe, curved ladder, steep climbing mat bridge, shop front and monkey bars. Horse springer and swings.
Unshaded seats, water tap and grassy area surrounded by roads.
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Flinders Avenue Playground, LaraPlayground is located about 75m from a reedy creek. Structure has a wave slide, spiral ladder, chain bridge, monkey rungs and monkey bars. Large bee springer and swings. Unshaded seat. Water tap and big grassy area.
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Flinders Park Playground, Navigator Drive, CorioA wooden tower is reached by rock steps and a walkway, steps, disks on vertical poles, rope ladder or a climbing wall. Once in the tower, steps lead up to the highest level where there is a very nice curved tunnel slide.(03)
Flinders Street Playground, QueenscliffPlayground is surrounded by roads and has a structure with wave slide, steeply inclined walkway, shop front, fireman's pole, stepping stones and monkey rungs. Springer and swings. Unshaded table and some grassy area.
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Flinders Street Playground, Queenscliff
Cnr Flinders Street and Stevens Street,Queenscliff,
Victoria
Foster Street Playground, Geelong SouthAn old wooden playground with two wave slides of different heights, walkway, steering wheel, steps, ladder with square rungs, chain bridge and monkey rungs. Stand-on spinner and swings.
Shaded table, unshaded seat an(03)
Fountain of Friendship Park Playground, Anakie Road, NorlaneGood sized structure with some high and low sections. Structure has a big wave slide, climbing wall, telescope, small wave slide, rigid frame ladder, cubby area, abacus, shop front, fireman's pole, hanging cables and a d(03)
Fountain of Friendship Park Playground, Anakie Road, Norlane
Francis Street Playground, BelmontFully fenced playground with gate. Structure for older kids with wave slide, inclined climber, shop front, ladder, fireman's pole, chain bridge, flying fox and chain traverse. Smaller structure for younger kids with slid(03)
Frank Ellis Reserve Playground, Flinders Parade, Barwon Heads Sandy area with a wooden structure which looks like it has withstood the test of time. Includes two swings (without safety chain), long plastic covered chain bridge, curved slide, curbed ladder, inclined narrow ramp, cha(03)
Frank Ellis Reserve Playground, Flinders Parade, Barwon Heads
Frog Hollow Playground, TorquayGood if you like climbing. Big circular twisted sheet climbing frame, two stand-on spinners, springer and swings. Shelter with table, unshaded seat, water tap and limited grassy area.
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Ganes Reserve Playground, Ocean Road, Point LonsdaleThe playground is located next to tennis courts and a big reedy pond. The main structure in a boat shape has a metal slide, abacus, monkey bars, telescope, flying fox, rigid frame ladder, arched walkway, tic-tac-toe, lad(03)
Ganes Reserve Playground, Ocean Road, Point Lonsdale
Gateway Sanctuary Playground, Melaluka Road, LeopoldA huge shelter with tables and BBQs separates two playground areas. The area for younger kids has a small structure with slide, ladder, steering wheel, climbing mat wall, abacus and shop front. This area also has a famil(03)
Gateway Sanctuary Playground, Melaluka Road, Leopold
Geelong Play Space, Eastern Park Circuit, GeelongBeautifully crafted Play Space which has a variety of different areas. There is a Pirate ship with rope ladder on the side, tyre steering wheel with paddles to make music , wave slide and device which makes noise as you (03)
Geelong West Oval Playground, Church Street, Geelong NorthClimbing structure with solid curved slide, pipe climbing ladder, hanging disks, climbing wall and high horizontal climber. Lovely see-saw with two yellow horses for seats and swings. Next to an oval. Near a busy road bu(03)
Geelong West Oval Playground, Church Street, Geelong North
Girton Crescent Playground, Manifold HeightsStructure with straight slide, shop front, fireman's pole, inclined walkway, monkey bars and flying fox. See-saw and swings. Unshaded table and grassy area surrounded by a road.
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Glenhaven Mews Playground, Ocean GroveSet in a big grassy area is a structure with curved slide, curved walkway, disks on a vertical pole, ladder, telescope, clock, abacus, steering wheel and fireman's pole. Big see-saw and swings. Unshaded seats and table.
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Glover Street Playground, NewcombStructure with wave slide, climbing wall, shop front, ladder, fireman's pole and steering wheel. Stand-on spinner and swings. Big concrete area with a basketball court. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
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Goldsworthy Reserve Playground, Delaware Street, CorioA fantastic playground for climbers with nature play elements. At one end of a very spread out playground (which makes it difficult to track multiple kids) is a big rock with climbing holes cut into the rock, dual flying(03)
Grinter Reserve Playground, Coppards Road, MoolapThis is three for the price of one deal. Harvey Norman would have trouble beating that! Area one has a structure with wave slide, curved climber with circles, chain ladder and curved ladder plus a two person pommel bounc(03)
Grovedale Recreational Reserve Playground, Reserve Road, GrovedalePlayground is located next to an oval and BMX track. Colourful structure with wave slide, shop front, inclined walkway, fireman's pole, steering wheel, abacus and monkey rungs. Also family sized see-saw, stand-on spinner(03)
Hamlyn Park Playground, Carey Street, Hamlyn HeightsOld style structure with wave slide, rope climbing frame, ladder, shop front, walkway, inclined climber and monkey rungs. See-saw and swings. Shaded seat, grassy area and next to an oval.
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Hamlyn Park Playground, Carey Street, Hamlyn Heights
Hammersley Road Playground, Bell ParkSet in a huge grassy expanse. A standalone wave slide, huge orange snail springer and swings. Unshaded table and seat.
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Harmony Park Cubbies Playground, Owarra Boulevard, Mount DuneedA super unique playground which has three tall interconnected colourful, cubbies in a sea of sand.
The remainder of the playground which is covered by shade sails has two swings, log balance circuit, horizontal bars,(03)
Harmony Park Cubbies Playground, Owarra Boulevard, Mount Duneed
Cnr Owarra Boulevard and Eaton Road,Mount Duneed,
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Harold Hurst Reserve Playground, Douglass Street, Herne HillFully fenced except for an entry gap. Bright structure with wave slide, walkway, shop front, ladder, steering wheel, little tunnel, rigid frame ladder, fireman's pole and climbing walls. Springer and no swings. Huge gras(03)
Harold Hurst Reserve Playground, Douglass Street, Herne Hill
Harvey Park Playground, The Esplanade, St LeonardsFully fenced playground with gate. The older structure has a long wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, tree ladder, chain bridge, flying fox and monkey bars. Also fox and whale springers. The structure for younger kid(03)
Harvey Park Playground, The Esplanade, St Leonards
Henty Road Playground, St LeonardsGreen plastic structure with curved slide, abacus, binoculars, tunnel, steps and fireman's pole. Swings. Unshaded seats and some grassy area.
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Herd Road Playground, BelmontA number of separate structures including one with a wave slide, steps, steering wheel, disks on a vertical pole and shop front. Also standalone wave slide, standalone flying fox and swings. No seats unless you include t(03)
Herne Hill Reserve Playground, Finchaven Street, Herne HillHigh compact structure with a wave slide, climbing wall, fireman's pole, high chain bridge, straight ladder, spiral ladder and steering wheel. Four person see-saw, stand-on spinner and swings. Next to an oval.
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Herne Hill Reserve Playground, Finchaven Street, Herne Hill
Hibiscus Crescent Playground, NewcombStandalone slide with ladder and fireman's pole plus horse springer and swings. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
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Highview Park Playground, Dartmoor Drive, HightonWooden structure with curved slide, tunnel, rope ladder, steering wheel, steps, speak and listen system, shop front, disks on a vertical pole, abacus, balance beam with obstacles and monkey bars. Swings. Table with shade(03)
Hinchcliff Crescent Playground, WhittingtonHave I stumbled into the land of the Giants? All the equipment is quite high and not reachable by little kids without the help of Mum or Dad. The structure has a wave slide, fireman's pole, shop front, ladder, inclined w(03)
Hollywood Boulevard Playground, Point LonsdaleStructure with curved slide, fireman's pole, climbing mat wall, chain bridge, shop front, monkey rungs and stepping stones. Wagon springer and swings. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
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Hopetoun Park Playground, Walls Street, GeelongThe highlight is a big red train with carriage which has two steering wheels and can fit even an extended family in comfortably - don't hesitate to bring along Gran and Pop for the ride. There is also an old structure wi(03)
Howard Glover Reserve Playground, Holt Road, Geelong EastSet in a huge grassy area about 50m away from a busy road. Standalone wave slide, three springers and swings. Water tap, toilets, big log to scramble over and unshaded tables.
Note: This playground has been upgraded s(03)
Howard Glover Reserve Playground, Holt Road, Geelong East
Howitt Avenue Playground, CorioBasic blue structure with wave slide, chain ladder, chain bridge, fireman's pole, steering wheel, flying fox and stepping stones. Two springers and swings. Unshaded seat and some grassy area.
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Ibis Court Playground, NorlaneElongated structure with wave slide at one end and shop front, fireman's pole, ladder, chain bridge and monkey bars at the other end. Swings. Unshaded seat and big grassy area surrounded by roads.
Note: This playgrou(03)
Indented Head Boar Ramp Playground, The Esplanade, Indented HeadCompact structure with wave slide, broken tic-tac-toe, little ladder, shop front, tunnel, steps and spiral ladder. Swings.
Huge shelter with lots of BBQs, unshaded tables and some grassy area next to the sea. Toilets(03)
Indented Head Boar Ramp Playground, The Esplanade, Indented Head
Iona Avenue Playground, BelmontYellow and pale blue combination. Structure with a wave slide, stepped walkway, shop front, abacus, steering wheel panel and monkey bars. See-saw and swings.
Unshaded seat and some sloping grassy area. Playground was(03)
Ising Street Playground, NewcombStructure with short slide, steering wheel, clock, steps, abacus and shop front. Train springer and swings. Unshaded seats and some grassy area.
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Jan Juc Park Playground, Sunset Strip, Jan JucFully fenced playground located next to the pavilion between the tennis courts and oval. Structure with curved slide, straight slide, climbing mat wall, tunnel, shop front, tic-tac-toe, ladder with square rungs, steps an(03)
Jaycee Park Playground, Neri Drive, LeopoldMundane coloured structure brightened up with a splash of colour from an abacus. The structure also has a curved slide, scrambling wall, shop front, fireman's pole, ladder with square rungs, curved walkway, steps, inclin(03)
Jetty Road Reserve Playground, Jetty Road, Clifton SpringsAn old style playground but still has some good elements. One structure has a spiral slide, curved slide, shop front, tic-tac-toe, spiral ladder and steps. Another structure has a metal slide, big curved climber, inclin(03)
John Croft Reserve Playground, Bieske Road, GrovedaleStructure with wave slide, steps, inclined plastic circles to crawl through, shop front, fireman's pole and vertical rope climbing frame. Spinning lotus leaf with hand wheel and swings.
Basketball court. Unshaded sea(03)
John Croft Reserve Playground, Bieske Road, Grovedale
John Landy Athletic Field Playground, Swanston Street, Geelong SouthSmall structure under shade sails with a wave slide, straight slide, shop front, ladder and chain ladder.
Old dilapidated (and sloping) table and chairs. Very limited grassy area and next to John Landy Athletics trac(03)
John Landy Athletic Field Playground, Swanston Street, Geelong South
Kalkarra Park Playground, Kalkarra Crescent, Mount DuneedChunky old structure with curved slide, tunnel, climbing mat wall, steering wheel and spiral ladder. Also standalone slide, three springers and swings.
Shelter with seats on outside, unshaded table and seats and gras(03)
Kalkarra Park Playground, Kalkarra Crescent, Mount Duneed
Kanooka Drive Playground, NorlaneStructure with wave slide, abacus, small scrambling wall, inclined climber, horizontal bar and hanging disks. See-saw and swings. No seat and some grassy area.
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Kansas Avenue Playground, Bell Post HillMulti-coloured structure with wave slide, ladder, shop front, fireman's pole and binoculars. Springer and swings. Grassy area and shaded seat.
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Kardinia Park Playground, Kilgour Street, Geelong SouthGo Cats! Great footy team and their playgrounds aren't too bad either. On the west side of the road there is a main structure with a high, very twisty spiral slide, little cubby area, inclined walkway, tic-tac-toe, climb(03)
Kardinia Park Playground, Kilgour Street, Geelong South
Cnr Kilgour Street and Latrobe Terrace,Geelong South,
Victoria
Katoomba Court Playground, Hamlyn HeightsStandalone slide with fireman's pole, ladder and shop front. Climbing frame from three twisted sheets, big red ladybird springer and swings. Some grassy area and shaded seat.
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Kensington Road Playground, LeopoldTiny structure suitable for toddlers with slide, abacus and steering wheel. Springer and swings. Unshaded table and big grassy area which slopes down to a low point.
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Kenwith Park Playground, Little Pescott Street, NewtownA lovely four person see-saw with horse seats. Structure with straight slide, scrambling wall, steps, steering wheel, speak and listen system and binoculars. Swings. Unshaded table and shaded seat. Big grassy area with a(03)
Kenwith Park Playground, Little Pescott Street, Newtown
Kenworthy Park Playground, Maitland Street, Geelong WestThe structure has a high end with a wave slide, spiral ladder and fireman's pole joined to a lower end via an inclined climber with small slide, steps, shop front, abacus and steering wheel. Also a see-saw, standalone fl(03)
Kenworthy Park Playground, Maitland Street, Geelong West
Kevin Kirby Reserve Playground, Heytesbury Street, Herne HillThe playground is located in the north west corner of the reserve. A fun and colourful playground with a scattering of giant pencils throughout. The main structure is packed with dual slides, spiral slide, tunnel, climbi(03)
Kevin Kirby Reserve Playground, Heytesbury Street, Herne Hill
Kidman Avenue Playground, BelmontThe main structure has a big orange wave slide, shop front, steering wheel, tree shaped ladder, little slide, inclined climber, tic-tac-toe, monkey rungs and chain traverse. Also big two person bee springer and swings. L(03)
Kindale Court Playground, HightonA huge orange snail springer - I dare the French to eat THAT with garlic. Also an old structure with curved slide, tic-tac-toe, telescope, fireman's pole and flying fox plus horse springer and swings.
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King Lloyd Reserve Playground, Windsor Road, NewtownFully fenced with gate. Small pink plastic non-fantastic structure with slide, steering wheels, abacus and shop front. Whale springer and no swings. Next to an oval. No swings.
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King Lloyd Reserve Playground, Windsor Road, Newtown
Kingston Park Playground, Adco Grove, Ocean GroveSet on the west side of Kingston Park, the playground has two areas about 30m apart. The area for younger kids has a structure with shop front, steering wheel, abacus and tic-tac-toe plus a whale springer, seal springer,(03)
Konrads Crescent Playground, HightonStructure with slide, ladder and fireman's pole plus see-saw, springer and swings. Unshaded seat and grassy area.
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Kyeema Avenue Playground, HightonOld, utilitarian structure with wave slide, shop front, ladder with square rungs, steering wheel, walkway, little ladder, telescope and fireman's pole. Standalone monkey bars with horizontal bar. Bike springer and swings(03)
Kyle Avenue Playground, BelmontNice elevated position with views. Standalone slide, see-saw, stand-on spinner, lotus leaf which turns with a hand wheel and swings. Shaded table and seat. Limited, very sloping grassy area.
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L J Keavy Park Playground, Gertrude Street, Geelong WestRuns along the road but quite a good fence around most of the playground area. Wooden structure with climbing wall, fireman's pole, ladder with square rungs, inclined climber, suspended balance beam, flying fox, steering(03)
L J Keavy Park Playground, Gertrude Street, Geelong West
Lake Avenue Reserve Playground, Blue Waters Drive, Ocean GroveThe playground is set in a big grassy area about 100m from a muddy creek. The main structure has a big wave slide, fireman's pole, inclined climber, chain bridge (for access to slide), vertical rope climbing frame, chain(03)
Lake Avenue Reserve Playground, Blue Waters Drive, Ocean Grove
Lara Recreation Reserve Playground, Alkara Avenue, LaraFenced playground with a gap for entry. Structure with slide, steps, abacus, walkway, steering wheel, scrambling wall and fireman's pole. Turtle springer. Next to car parking area and an oval.
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Leopold Memorial Recreation Reserve Playground, Melaluka Road, LeopoldStructure with a red train at one end and a curved slide an the other end and in the middle is an inclined climber, steps and ladder with square rungs. See-saw and swings.
Unshaded tables and seats near playground an(03)
Leopold Memorial Recreation Reserve Playground, Melaluka Road, Leopold
Leviens Road Playground, St LeonardsLime green - Yeech! Huge green grasshopper - Yeech! Structure with wave slide, inclined walkway, monkey bars and fireman's pole. Swings. Unshaded table and big grassy area.
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Lincoln Street Playground, CorioOld and ugly structure with wave slide, ladder, shop front, fireman's pole, monkey bars and horizontal bar. Springer and swings. Unshaded table and big grassy area.
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Lions Playground, Cameron Road, AngleseaThere are a number of separate elements including a modern contraption in the shape of a house with slide, curved climbing wall and fireman's pole, a small structure with steps and slide, a ladybug springer, small rocker(03)
Longuehaye Reserve Playground, Kelsey Court, Point LonsdaleSmall structure with slide, steps, ladder with square rungs and abacus. Springer and swings. Table with possible shade and no grassy area.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Longuehaye Reserve Playground, Kelsey Court, Point Lonsdale
Lookout Reserve Road Playground, Ocean GroveOn one side are sweeping views of the beaches and ocean and on the other is the playground set in a nice elevated position. Wooden structure with wave slide, climbing wall, shop front, tic-tac-toe (with crab and fish sym(03)
Lorne Foreshore Playground, Mountjoy Parade, LorneA long ramp with steps and a ladder leads to an elevated platform with a boat to play in. The ramp structure has five slides, rigid rope ladder, rope climbing wall and fireman's pole. Also two pelican springers, long mon(03)
Malbec Loop Playground, Waurn PondsLow wooden structure with curved slide, telescope, ladder, fireman's pole, shop front, walkway, wave slide, tunnel, rope ladder and steps. A squadron of three springers. No swings. Unshaded seat and big grassy area.
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Marion Street Playground, Point LonsdaleBasic structure with slide, shop front, spiral ladder, steps and fireman's pole. See-saw and swings. Unshaded table and seat with grassy area.
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Marshalltown Road Playground, MarshallThe speed boat on rockers is the highlight of an average playground which includes a cubby structure with abacus, structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, ladder and steering wheel plus stand-on spinner, see-saw and sw(03)
Mason Court Playground, QueenscliffStructure with wave slide, fireman's pole, steps, disks on a vertical pole, shop front, steering wheel, clock and rope ladder. Springer and swings. Shaded seat and grassy area dotted with trees.
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McCubbin Drive Playground, Mount DuneedAt the top of the hill is a shelter with two tables, BBQs, water tap and toilets.
Just below is a basketball area with basketball and and netball rings and a half circle with a curved side for skaters. Downhill are t(03)
McDonald Reserve Playground, Reynolds Road, BelmontInteresting and fun playground. The first structure is a climbing wall where the holds are the open mouth of a frog. The wall leads to a higher section with metal slide, ladder and curved rope ladder. Next is a see-saw w(03)
Mersey Court Playground, St Albans ParkIn this part of town playgrounds and basketball courts seem to go together like flake and chips - in this case the equipment even looks battered! Old structure with slide, steps, tic-tac-toe, curved walkway, spiral ladde(03)
Mirambeena Park Playground, Warralily Boulevard, Armstrong CreekThe $1.2 million, shipwreck inspired, Mirambeena community park has something for everyone - a playground, bike park, simple skate area, water play area, picnic facilities, basketball court and grassy area.
The playgr(03)
Mirambeena Park Playground, Warralily Boulevard, Armstrong Creek
Cnr Warralily Boulevard and Brady Street,Armstrong Creek,
Victoria
Monier Way Playground, FyansfordThe playground area stretches along the path for about 100 m. At the southern end is a big mound with tunnel, cube climbing frame with rope nets, horizontal bar and Roman rings, three concrete pipes filled with with sand(03)
Moolap Tennis Club Playground, Wills Crescent, MoolapThe fully fenced playground with safety gate is dedicated to Shirley McKenzie who served the Moolap Tennis Club for 38 years - a nice touch. The structure has a curved slide, tunnel, shop fronts, walkway, fireman's pole,(03)
Moolap Tennis Club Playground, Wills Crescent, Moolap
Moorpanyal Park Playground, The Esplanade, North ShoreIn the centre is a low structure with slide, shop front, clanger to hit against pipes, abacus, alphabet panel, steps, steering wheel, hanging disks and horizontal bars. There is also a large traversing structure with sus(03)
Moorpanyal Park Playground, The Esplanade, North Shore
Morris Street Playground, BelmontAn unusual playground which has a mound of earth with a high concrete pipe underneath, basketball grass court and a playground area with swings, springer and a structure with wave slide, chain climbing wall, ladder and (03)
Mount Duneed Hall Reserve Playground, Mount Duneed Road, Mount DuneedSwings and see-saw. Shelter with BBQ, shaded and unshaded tables and unshaded seat. Water tap and limited grassy area.
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Mount Duneed Hall Reserve Playground, Mount Duneed Road, Mount Duneed
Mount Pleasant Road Playground, HightonSimple structure with wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, climbing mat bridge and high monkey rungs. Swings. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
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Myers Reserve Playground, Creamery Road, Bell Post HillStandalone slide with fireman's pole and ladder. See-saw and swings. Next to netball courts and oval.
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Myers Reserve Playground, Creamery Road, Bell Post Hill
Myuna Street Playground, LeopoldA horse springer which is beaten up and faded is a classic. There is a newer long curving rectangular climbing frame, lotus leaf spinner with hand wheel, stand alone slide and swings. Unshaded seat and some grassy area.
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Nicholson Crescent Playground, Bell ParkOld playground structure with a pink slide, fireman's pole, steeply inclined walkway, monkey bars, balance beam and flying fox. Stand-on spinner and swings. Unshaded seat and some grassy area. Next to a railway line.
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Noble Street Playground, NewtownA very unhappy looking frog springer. I can understand why since he is in a poor playground. Structure with wave slide, ladder, and fireman's pole. Two single swings (one with a safety chain), the before-mentioned frog s(03)
Nottingham Street Playground, PortarlingtonStructure with curved slide, shop front, climbing wall, disks on a vertical pole, steering wheel and vertical spiders web rope climbing frame. See-saw and swings. Unshaded table and seat with big grassy area.
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Ocean Acres Reserve Playground, Sheoak Court, TorquayWooden structure with curved slide, shop front, curved ladder, steering wheel, climbing mat bridge, monkey rungs and flying fox.
Table and seats under shade sails, BBQ, water tap, court with a basketball board and ne(03)
Ocean Grove Park Outdoor Gym (Ocean Grove)An exercise area which includes step-ups, sit-up board, push up bars, roll over bar, arch Roman rings and vault bar.
Unshaded table and seat, water tap and big grassy area. A playground is 100m away.
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Ocean Grove Park Playground, The Avenue, Ocean GroveFairly extensive wooden structure with wave slide, curved ladder, shop front, tunnel, walkway, fireman's pole, inclined climber, chain traverse, flying fox, monkey rungs, ladder and horizontal bar. Also a boat on a rocke(03)
Ocean Grove Park Playground, The Avenue, Ocean Grove
Ocean View Crescent Playground, TorquayNicely landscaped and decorated playground which has a structure with a wave slide, shop front, steps, steep climbing mat bridge, flying fox, monkey bars and stepping stones. Whale springer, fish springer and swings.
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Orungal Court Playground, TorquayPleasant playground which has a wooden structure with wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, steering wheel, chain bridge, little climbing wall, monkey bars and chain traverse. See-saw and swings.
Unshaded table and(03)
Osborne Park Playground, Swinburne Street, Geelong NorthA fully fenced playground next to an oval. There is a structure with dual wave slides, inclined walkway with half circles, monkey bars and step balance circuit. Also a huge green dinosaur springer, frog springer and two (03)
Osborne Park Playground, Swinburne Street, Geelong North
Osbourne Avenue Reserve Playground, Doyle Avenue, Geelong NorthStructure with wave slide, ladder, fireman's pole and shop front. Whale springer and single swing without safety chain. No seat and limited grassy area.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Osbourne Avenue Reserve Playground, Doyle Avenue, Geelong North
Osprey Close Playground, Ocean GroveDecent neighbourhood playground structure with two wave slides, scrambling wall, inclined rope bridge, steps, disks on a vertical pole, steering wheel, balance beam with obstacle and monkey rungs. Train springer and swin(03)
Paech Park Playground, Darambal Crescent, LeopoldStructure with high honeycomb mat climbing wall, shop front, honeycomb mat bridge, monkey bars, balance beam and horizontal bar. The slide was missing when we were there. Swings and see-saw. Unshaded seat and big grassy (03)
Palamino Court Playground, BelmontLime green wave slide, sea blue shop front and mundane coloured fireman's pole, inclined walkway, monkey rungs, stepping stones and monkey bars. Wagon springer and swings. Grassy area and no seats.
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Paley Drive Playground, CorioStructure with wave slide, spiral ladder, shop front, steps, tic-tac-toe and inclined climber. Pelican springer, stand-on spinner and swings. Shaded seat and big grassy area dotted with a few trees.
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Paramount Crescent Playground, St Albans ParkThe tall end of the main structure has a high scrambling wall, sloping parallel bars and a climber with circles which leads down to a wave slide, shop front, ladder and abacus. Also a structure with flying fox, horizonta(03)
Pencil Park Playground, Armstrong Boulevard, Armstrong CreekHuge pencils adorn the park through which a blue river full of fish flows. The main wooden structure has a slide, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole, tunnel, shopfront, spiral ladder, climbing wall, vertical rope net, clock pan(03)
Pencil Park Playground, Armstrong Boulevard, Armstrong Creek
Peter Lowe Reserve Playground, Humoore Avenue, Manifold HeightsPlayground with lots of individual elements including a big bee springer, purple lotus leaf which turns with a hand-wheel, flying fox, wave slide, swings and a small structure with slide, shop front, steering wheel and (03)
Peter Lowe Reserve Playground, Humoore Avenue, Manifold Heights
Petitt Crescent Playground, NorlaneTiny structure with slide, abacus, shop front and climbing mat wall. Big ladybug springer, stand-on spinner and swings. Unshaded tables and seat, basketball court and big grassy area.
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Petitt Park Playground, Beauford Avenue, Bell Post HillElongated simple structure with a curved slide, ladder, fireman's pole, chain bridge, flying fox and chain traverse. Stand-on springer and swings.
Unshaded seats plus shelter without tables or seats. Basketball court(03)
Petitt Park Playground, Beauford Avenue, Bell Post Hill
Pevensey Park Playground, Pevensey Crescent, GeelongCompact wooden structure with curved slide, climbing wall, steering wheel, disks on a vertical pole and ladder. Fish springer and swings. Shaded and unshaded seats and large grassy area.
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Pevensey Park Playground, Pevensey Crescent, Geelong
Point George Playground, The Esplanade, Indented HeadSpectacular location for a playground with waves rolling in next door but this playground is only composed of three horizontal bars of different heights.
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Point George Playground, The Esplanade, Indented Head
Point Lonsdale Road and Loch Street Playground, Point LonsdaleLovely location overlooking the beach. Wooden structure with curved slide, shop front, climbing wall, curved walkway, ladder, steering wheel and disks on a vertical pole. Springer and swings.
Many unshaded tables and(03)
Point Lonsdale Road and Loch Street Playground, Point Lonsdale
Cnr Point Lonsdale Road and Loch Street,Point Lonsdale,
Victoria
Poppy Kettle Playground, Western Beach, GeelongPlayground is located just west of Cunningham pier on the Geelong Waterfront. The playground is composed of a number of different areas. There is a circular area with wooden structures with slide, ladder, fireman's pole,(03)
Portarlington Childrens Park Playground, Point Richards Road, PortarlingtonLocated next to Portarlington Miniature Railway. Nice setting between the sea and the railway but I imagine it could get frigid on a cold windy day. Structure with wave slide, tunnel, shop front, spiral ladder, walkway, (03)
Portarlington Childrens Park Playground, Point Richards Road, Portarlington
Portarlington Recreation Reserve Playground, Sproat Street, PortarlingtonColourful main structure with curved slide, wave slide, climbing wall, climbing mat wall, rope net bridge, tiny slide, monkey bars, inclined walkway, disks on a vertical pole and twisted/curved ladder. Big cube climbing (03)
Princess Park Playground, Tobin Drive, Queenscliff Set in sandy expanse and bordered by a huge squid is a wooden structure with wave slide, curved slide, scrambling wall, steps and ladder. There is also a long chain net on one side and a lighthouse with ladders reaching (03)
Princess Park Playground, Tobin Drive, Queenscliff
Queens Park Playground, Queens Park Road, HightonAll aboard the S.S. Reed Cutter - a structure shaped like a boat which has a straight slide, chain ladder, walkway, steps, fireman's pole and tic-tac-toe. The area also has four swings, standalone slide, tables, toilets (03)
Rebecca Drive Playground, LeopoldStructure with curved slide, fireman's pole, steering wheel, inclined walkway, stepping stones and monkey bars. Swings and see-saw. Unshaded table and set in a big sloping grassy area.
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Regent Street Playground, BelmontFully fenced playground with safety gate. Structure with wave slide, curved ladder, shop front, chain bridge, chain traverse and abacus. Springer and swings. Shaded table, unshaded seats and water tap.
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Remington Street Playground, CorioOld structure with curved slide, curved ladder, chain bridge, fireman's pole and monkey rungs. Fish springer and swings. Unshaded seat and big grassy area.
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Richmond Oval Playground, Richmond Crescent, GeelongOld structure with wave slide, steps, fireman's pole, chain bridge, steering wheel, flying fox and monkey rungs. Family sized see-saw, springer and swings. Next to a full-size netball court, oval and big grassy area. Uns(03)
Rippleside Park Adventure Playground, Bell Parade, RipplesideA community built wooden Adventure playground built over six days in 2001 with all the usual ramps, walkways, steps, nooks and crannies to explore.
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Rippleside Park Adventure Playground, Bell Parade, Rippleside
Rosella Court Playground, NorlaneStandalone slide with ladder and fireman's pole in a big, grassy area. Water tap and no seat.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this review.
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Russell Sharp Reserve Playground, Thompson Street, WhittingtonA playground to suit either climbers or musicians. There is a large climbing frame made from rubber covered chains, another structure with chains, balance beam, walkway, slide and curved ladder. Also a nice big see-saw w(03)
Russell Sharp Reserve Playground, Thompson Street, Whittington
Salisbury Circuit Playground, Herne HillThe playground is set in a fairly isolated location and is built around a long depression. There's a tall tower with great tunnel side which can only be reached by a tall metal ladder or talk rope ladder (sorry young kid(03)
Salvation Army Playground, Francis Street, BelmontFully fenced playground with safety gate. Wooden structure has a scrambling wall, two wave slides and cubbies underneath. There is also a nice wooden truck with two steering wheels. Basketball court next to playground. T(03)
Salvation Army Playground, Francis Street, Belmont
Sanctuary Boulevard Playground, Mount DuneedThe main structure has a spiral tunnel slide, wave slide, ladders, bridges, monkey rungs, flying fox and climbing cube with climbing wall and rope nets. Also rope climbing frames, log stump traverse, four swings and rope(03)
Sarabande Crescent Playground, TorquayBeautiful mosaics of a fish and stingray are in the path surrounding a structure with wave slide, shop front, tunnel, fireman's pole, climbing wall, steering wall, balance beam with obstacles and monkey bars. Swings and (03)
Scotsburn Court Playground, GrovedaleHorse springer and four person rocker in a grassy area with an unshaded seat. For those who like minimalist playgrounds.
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Seabank Drive Playground, Barwon HeadsFully fenced with a number of standalone elements including a metal slide, big cube climbing frame with lots of ladders and net on top, wagon springer, see-saw and swings.
Unshaded seats in the playground area. Outsi(03)
Seasonal Camping Area 3 (North) Playground, Bluff Road, St LeonardsWooden structure with curved slide, climbing wall, disks on a vertical pole, clock, hanging disks and monkey bars. No swings. Shelter with tables and BBQs. Toilets. Located next to the water.
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Seasonal Camping Area 3 (North) Playground, Bluff Road, St Leonards
Seasonal Camping Area 3 (South) Playground, Bluff Road, St LeonardsStructure with high steep wave slide, high scrambling wall, shop front, monkey rungs, rope bridge, curved walkway, small wave slide, cubby area and steps. Swings. Shelter with tables and BBQs. Located in camping area nex(03)
Seasonal Camping Area 3 (South) Playground, Bluff Road, St Leonards
Seaview Park Playground, Seaview Parade, BelmontLovely location with expansive views but a limited wooden structure with slide, spiral ladder, steps, steering wheel, fireman's pole and tic-tac-toe. Pelican springer and swings. Unshaded table, horse springer and some g(03)
Senior Court Playground, HightonWooden structure with wave slide, curved slide, rope spiders web climbing frame, abacus, shop front (fruit shop), steps, rope bridge, binoculars, horizontal bars and monkey rungs. Lotus leaf which spins around with a han(03)
Shell Reserve Playground, Purnell Road, CorioPlayground equipment is a bit old and tatty but surrounded by a fence with a gate. The structure for older has a curved and wave slide, sloping parallel bars, inclined walkway, chain traverse, flying fox, monkey bars and(03)
Shell Road Reserve Playground, Ocean GroveLocated on the west side of the Bellarine Aquatic & Sports Centre. Structure with two wave slides, shop front, ladder with hoop steps, rope bridge, steering wheel panel, steps, climbing wall, walkway, flying fox (broken)(03)
Shoubra Drive Playground, HightonStructure with high and low ends with two wave slides, ladder with square rungs, chain bridge, tic-tac-toe, rigid frame ladder, walkway, spiral ladder, tunnel and steering wheel. Swings.
Unshaded seat. Sloping grassy(03)
Sladen Park Playground, Sharp Street, NewtownStructure with curved slide, shop front, fireman's pole, climbing mat wall, chain bridge, flying fox and hanging disks. Swings and see-saw.
Good grassy area with unshaded tables and seats. Toilets.
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South Valley Road Playground, HightonWooden structure with two slides, fireman's pole, scrambling wall, inclined climber, steps, rope ladder, disks on a vertical pole, monkey rungs, balance beam and hanging disks. Swings and springer. Seat with possible sha(03)
Sparrow Park Playground, Weller Street, Geelong WestA really nice combination of facilities which includes a playground, maze, shelters with tables, BBQs, sandpit under shade sails, basketball/netball court, unshaded seats, big grassy area, water tap and Junior skatepark.(03)
Sparrow Park Playground, Weller Street, Geelong West
St Annes Reserve Playground, Chart Hills Place, TorquayPleasant playground which has a wooden structure with curved slide, shop front, climbing wall, steering wheel, climbing mat bridge, flying fox, monkey bars and stepping stones. Big blue whale springer, fish springer and (03)
St Annes Reserve Playground, Chart Hills Place, Torquay
St Georges Road Playground, CorioChunky wooden structure with a metal slide, high fireman's pole, steps, interesting walkway with obstacles, various rope ladders and a big scrambling wall. Separate unusually shaped climbing frame, structure with monkey (03)
St Helens Park Playground, Bay Street, Geelong NorthA fully fenced nautical themed playground in a lovely position next to the bay. The highlight is a boat shaped play structure for younger kids with a slide, rope net, tic-tac-toe and climbing net.
Also two swings, ca(03)
St Helens Park Playground, Bay Street, Geelong North
St Leonards Lake Reserve Playground, McLeod Street, St LeonardsThe playground is located next to a lake with deep water. Wooden structure with curved slide, walkway, hanging disks, horizontal bar, climbing wall, ladder with square rungs, tic-tac-toe, clock and steps. Swings. There i(03)
St Leonards Lake Reserve Playground, McLeod Street, St Leonards
St Leonards Tennis Reserve Playground, Cole Street, St LeonardsHigh compact structure with wave slide, climbing wall, ladder with square rungs, straight ladder and fireman's pole. Four person see-saw and swings.
Bocce court, unshaded seat, next to tennis courts, limited grassy a(03)
St Leonards Tennis Reserve Playground, Cole Street, St Leonards
Station Street Playground, DrysdaleLocated next to the Bellarine Railway station. Two smallish structures - one has a wave slide, tunnel, steps, binoculars, abacus and shop front. Another structure has a wave slide, shop front, tunnel, chain ladder, fixed(03)
Stead Park Playground, Princes Highway, CorioBig playground with a huge pyramid rope climbing frame, two large wooden structures, lovely snakes and ladders, basketball court, birds nest swing, springers, stand-on spinners and standard swings.
The smaller struct(03)
Stradling Avenue Playground, GeelongThe playground has two sections. One area has a structure with wave slide, climbing wall, inclined walkway, shop front, monkey rungs and steering wheel. Another area has a fish springer and swings. Netball ring and limi(03)
Surf Beach Drive Playground, TorquayBasic structure with wave slide shop front, steering wheel, standard ladder and ladder with square rungs. Springer and no swings.
BBQs, unshaded tables, toilets and next to Spring Creek. We saw some black swans drift(03)
Talona Crescent Playground, CorioStandalone slide with rigid ladder, chain ladder and fireman's pole plus swings in a fairly big grassy area surrounded by roads. Unshaded seat.
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Taylors Reserve Playground, The Esplanade, Indented HeadStructure located next to the sea with a wave slide, rope ladder, tunnel, walkway, steering wheel, various metal ladders, fireman's pole and shop front.
Shelter with tables, BBQs and water tap. About 50m away are swi(03)
Taylors Reserve Playground, The Esplanade, Indented Head
The Esplanade and Anderson Street Playground, TorquaySimple playground with swings and monkey bars and a lovely view from those swings cross the water. Nearby is a cypress tree which was carved in 2002 to resemble the figurehead of the barque "Inverlochy" which was shipwre(03)
The Esplanade and Anderson Street Playground, Torquay
Cnr The Esplanade and Anderson Street,Torquay,
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The Esplanade and Bell Street Playground, TorquayBasic structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, pipe steps and hanging ladder. Swings without safety chains. There is a huge anchor recovered from the ship Joseph H Scammell, a square rigged wooden ship wrecked off Poin(03)
The Mews Playground, Barwon HeadsWooden structure set in a grassy area with a wave slide, shop front, climbing wall, fireman's pole, steps, hanging disks and monkey bars. Springer and swings. Unshaded seat.
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The Stan Swaine Childrens Playground, St James St, St Albans ParkTiny structure with slide, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole and climbing mat wall. See-saw and swings. Shaded seat and some grassy area.
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The Stan Swaine Childrens Playground, St James St, St Albans Park
The Vineyard Playground, Waurn PondsStructure with curved slide, shop front, ladder, fireman's pole, rope ladder, balance beam, monkey bars and horizontal bar. Also see-saw, stand-on spinner ad swings. Unshaded seats. Big grassy area.
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Tim Hill Recreation Reserve Playground, Wandana Road, Wandana HeightsStandalone double slides, low structure with slide, climbing mat wall, steering wheel, shop front and abacus. Sand pit with digger, see-saw, springers and swings. Mainly suited to younger kids. Unshaded seat and next to (03)
Tim Hill Recreation Reserve Playground, Wandana Road, Wandana Heights
Torquay Play Space, Cnr Esplanade and Zeally Bay Road, TorquayHuge Play Space which has a sand base and lots of elevated walkways with ramps, ladders, slides, fireman's pole, climbing wall, rope ladder and spiral ladder. In the middle are a series of wooden piers and swings. On one(03)
Torquay Play Space, Cnr Esplanade and Zeally Bay Road, Torquay
Cnr The Eplanade and Zeally Bay Road,Torquay,
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Vega Court Playground, NewcombDecent multi-faceted climbing frame with balance slide, ladders, vertical pole with balls on it, fireman's pole, curved climbing wall all topped with a climbing net. Structure for younger kids with slide, abacus, shop fr(03)
W.G Little Reserve Playground, Newcombe Street, PortarlingtonThe playground sits atop a hill with three areas. The main structure which is very large has a spiral ladder, high climber with circles, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, walkway, various ladders, two sets of long monkey (03)
W.G Little Reserve Playground, Newcombe Street, Portarlington
Wathaurong Reserve Playground, Bennett Street, DrysdaleLocated in a fenced area between tennis courts is a playground with two structures. One has a tunnel, steering wheels, small mat climbing wall and abacus. The other has a wave slide, fireman's pole, straight ladder, chai(03)
Waurn Ponds Tennis Club Playground, Belperroud Road, Waurn PondsOld structure with wave slide, ladder, fireman's pole and steering wheel. Koala springer. Next to tennis courts (Waurn Ponds Tennis Club) and no grassy area.
Unshaded seats. Basketball ring in corner of courts.
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Waurn Ponds Tennis Club Playground, Belperroud Road, Waurn Ponds
Waurn Ponds Valley Parklands Playground, Highmont Drive, BelmontFollow the track 200m from the road along the creek. Alternatively park on Southdown Crescent and walk down a laneway to the playground. Structure with wave slide, fireman's pole and ladder. Also three swings, isolated s(03)
Waurn Ponds Valley Parklands Playground, Highmont Drive, Belmont
Waurn Ponds Valley Parklands Playground, Oberon Drive, GrovedaleStandalone slide with fireman's pole and ladder, a see-saw and three swings (one with safety chain). Unshaded table and seat and huge grassy area. Near a waterway.
Note: This playground has been upgraded since this re(03)
Waurn Ponds Valley Parklands Playground, Oberon Drive, Grovedale
Western Beach Playground, GeelongLovely spot overlooking the bay dotted with moored yachts but the playground equipment is very limited. Modern climbing structure with curved solid slide, climbing net, stand-on spinner and some ladders.
Unshaded ta(03)
Western Beach Playground, Geelong
Cnr Western Beach and Cavendish Street,Geelong,
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White Gum Drive Playground, Hamlyn HeightsInteresting wooden structure with a castle theme - but as hard as I looked I could not find King Arthur or even Queen Guinevere. The structure has dual wave slides, single wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, abacus, (03)
Whites Beach Playground, The Esplanade, TorquayOpen and spacious playground with a big flying fox with disk seat, huge rope climbing structure in a sandpit, birds nest swing, big wooden turtle with eggs in a sandpit and a labyrinth.
This is a beautifully created (03)
Wickham Court Playground, LeopoldWooden structure with a slide at each end (one is curved and the other a wave slide), spiral ladder, fun face-shaped ladder, walkway, climbing wall, fireman's pole, shop front, steering wheel and steps. Rocket springer a(03)
Williams Road Playground, Point LonsdaleSimple structure with wave slide, steps, plastic climbing rope and steering wheel panel. Nice speedboat on rockers and swings. Some grassy area and shaded table and seat.
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Windsor Park Playground, Gerbera Avenue, NorlaneLovely chocolate coloured horse springer, swings and structure with curved slide, fireman's pole, chain bridge and monkey rungs.
Shelter with BBQ, unshaded tables and seats, water tap, area with netball courts and ne(03)
Winter Reserve Playground, Charles Street, BelmontTwo structures for different ages. The bigger structure has a curved slide, scrambling wall, ladder, inclined climber, walkway, fireman's pole, chain bridge and monkey rungs. The structure for smaller kids has a slide, f(03)
Winter Reserve Playground, Charles Street, Belmont
Young Street Playground, BreakwaterBlue and red structure with blue wave slide, red ladder, red shop front, blue tunnel, red curved ladder, red fireman's pole and a lovely cream ladder to offset the blue and red. Swings. Unshaded seats and fairly big gras(03)