Playground reviews, ratings, photos and maps in the Outer North area of Melbourne.
Outer North is bounded on the south by the Metropolitan Ring Road, on the east by Yan Yean Road and on the west by Meadow Heights, Roxburgh Park and Craigieburn.
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The BEST playgrounds in the Outer North of MelbourneWe have created a document in PDF format which has a summary of the best playgrounds in the Outer North region of Melbourne. It includes 23 playgrounds in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn, Doreen, Epping, Jacana, Lalor, Mernda,(03)
The BEST playgrounds in the Outer North of Melbourne
Mill Park All Abilities Play Space, Morang Drive, Mill ParkA brilliant fully fenced, all-abilities playground which features multiple zones.
Play Tower Zone
The centrepiece of the park is a 4.5 metre high, multi-level climbing tower which is packed with features - a big spir(03)
Mill Park All Abilities Play Space, Morang Drive, Mill Park
Community Bank Adventure Play Space, Hadfield Park, Queen Street, WallanThis wonderful play space has been designed for children of a wide range of ages and abilities and is centred around a five-story tower and a water splash park.
The tower has a dual wave slides from the lowest level,(03)
Community Bank Adventure Play Space, Hadfield Park, Queen Street, Wallan
Cnr Northern Highway and Queen Street,Wallan,
Victoria
Gumnut Park Playground, Olivine Boulevard, DonnybrookThis destination playground is inspired by the stories of May Gibbs' Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. A series of huge gumnut cubbies sit level with the treetops of 200 year-old River Red gums which are interconnected with scary (03)
Gumnut Park Playground, Olivine Boulevard, Donnybrook
Absinthe Place Playground, EppingWooden structure with two wave slides, curved walkway, two climbing walls, clock, steering wheel panel, tic-tac-toe, shop front, steeping stone bridge, monkey rungs, hanging disks and steps. See-saw and no swings.
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Ace Reserve Playground, Monomeath Drive, MicklehamA playground for adventurous kids. There is a huge obstacle course with huge hurdles to get over, massive V-shaped scrambling wall, a mesh of tyres on the ground to run through and a huge V-shaped rope wall.
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Albury Avenue Playground, DonnybrookThree big elevated pods are joined together by enclosed walkways and end in a lovely big metal tunnel slide. The lowest pod can be reached by a rope ladder, the middle pod can be reached by either a tall metal ladder or (03)
Albury Avenue Playground, Donnybrook
Cnr Albury Avenue and Wycheproof Street,Donnybrook,
Victoria
Allan Barry Reserve Playground, Somerset Road, CampbellfieldRed, yellow and green structure - is that in honour of the Benin national flag? Structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, shop front, ladder, vertical rope climbing frame, monkey rungs, balance beam with obstacles, spid(03)
Allan Barry Reserve Playground, Somerset Road, Campbellfield
Altitude Drive Playground, DoreenAt the top of a pleasant hill is an area with seats, swings and cute springer. Two metal slides and a soft fall path lead downhill to an area with another metal slide and a spinning carousel. There are some nice shady tr(03)
Amalfi Place Playground, EppingLow structure suited to younger kids with two slides, plastic rings in a horizontal row, ladder, walkway, balance beam with obstacles, disks on a vertical pole, panel with animal shapes, tunnel, shop front and block step(03)
Anderson Reserve Playground, Lahinch Street, BroadmeadowsNot a lot to get excited about unless you enjoy grey and cream colour schemes. The main structure has two wave slides, fireman's pole, disk steps up to the high tower, inclined walkway, shopfront, ladder with square rung(03)
Anderson Reserve Playground, Lahinch Street, Broadmeadows
Annadale Park Playground, Moncton Way, MicklehamThe playground has a climbing structure with high arched monkey bars, various ladders and a metal slide.
There is also a see-saw, swings, in-ground trampoline, nature area with logs and rocks plus a nice balance area(03)
Arena Recreation Reserve Playground, Arena Avenue, Roxburgh ParkA large and quirky playground with dual flying fox with disk seats, four swings including one with a harness, standalone slide reached by climbing up a boulder, rope traverses, line of musical instruments, line of big ro(03)
Arena Recreation Reserve Playground, Arena Avenue, Roxburgh Park
Aurora Park Playground, McKillop Avenue, EppingA modernistic climbing structure with a type of flying fox is the main focus of the playground. There is also a number of small soft hillocks to climb on, a balance beam, two stand-on spinners and a cup you sit in and sp(03)
Aurora Place Playground, Roxburgh ParkTiny playground with swings, cup to sit in and spin around plus standalone metal slide. Sloping grassy area with some big rocks.
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Aurora Playground, Craigieburn East Road, WollertThe playground is in the Aurora Estate and looks very impressive. Unfortunately the playground is more about pizzazz than play. It has a huge sculptural pipe work which creates a framework for some shading above the pla(03)
Aurora Playground, Craigieburn East Road, Wollert
Cnr Craigieburn East Road and Edgars Road,Wollert,
Victoria
Aurora Sales Office Playground, Cnr Craigieburn East Road and Edgars Road, WollertNext to the Aurora sales office is a multi level tower with steps. At the lower level there is a spiral slide and at the next level there is a very twisty spiral slide. The highest point has a viewing platform. There is (03)
Aurora Sales Office Playground, Cnr Craigieburn East Road and Edgars Road, Wollert
Cnr Craigieburn East Road and Edgars Road,Wollert,
Victoria
Aurora Town Centre Park Playground, Edgars Road, EppingA popular but limited playground which has a structure with wave slide, scrambling wall, shop front, steps, inclined walkway, monkey rungs and vertical rope net. Also swings and a lotus leaf spinner with hand wheel.
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Aurora Town Centre Park Playground, Edgars Road, Epping
Baltic Grove Playground, EppingWooden structure with two sections joined by a walkway with two metal slides, flying fox, scrambling wall, tunnel, rope bridge, tic-tac-toe, clock, shop front, hanging disks, telescope, cubby, steps and steering wheel. A(03)
Barry Road Playground, ThomastownA cute and colourful playground for younger kids. The main structure has a slide, scrambling walls, fireman's pole, rope net and cubby. Also car springer and swings.
Next to a seniors gym, tennis courts, shelter with(03)
Bellavista Park Playground, Bellavista Drive, WollertStructure with dual wave slides, climbing wall, rope net ladder, rope tunnel bridge, small slide and monkey bars. Also a spinning disk, forest of poles and lots of balance logs built from the bridge of the previous playg(03)
Bellavista Park Playground, Bellavista Drive, Wollert
Bellfield Common Playground, Bellfield Drive, CraigieburnStructure with high wave slide, fireman's pole, walkway, ladder with square rungs, chain bridge, curved balance beam, monkey rungs and flying fox. Swings. Shelter with tables, water tap, unshaded seats. Grassy area and b(03)
Bellfield Common Playground, Bellfield Drive, Craigieburn
Bells Reserve Playground, Bells Avenue, KalkalloA fairly basic playground. The main play structure has two towers joined by a rope bridge with two metal slides and a fireman's pole. Also a see-saw, swings and a balance course with logs and rocks.
A shelter with two(03)
Bells Reserve Playground, Bells Avenue, Kalkallo
Cnr Oakley Avenue and Bells Avenue,Kalkallo,
Victoria
Belmont Park Playground, Mill Park Drive, Mill ParkAn old and new structure plus a wonky seat which is old but should be new. New structure with a metal slide, spiral ladder, shop front, chain bridge, fireman's pole, climber, hanging disks, stepping stones, abacus and m(03)
Belmont Park Playground, Mill Park Drive, Mill Park
Beveridge Reserve Playground, Lithgow Street, BeveridgeBasic playground with horse springer, swings and a structure with wave slide, tree ladder with branches, abacus, shopfront, inclined walkway, monkey bars and stepping stones.
Shelter with table and BBQ, unshaded tabl(03)
Blackfaced Cockatoo-shrike Park Playground, Grand Boulevard, CraigieburnTwo wooden structures for different ages. The structure for younger kids has a wave slide,steps, tunnel, shop front, ladder with square rungs, ladder, panels with birds, steering wheel and disks on a vertical pole.
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Blackfaced Cockatoo-shrike Park Playground, Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn
Boardwalk Park Playground, Aberfeldy Grove, WollertQuite a natural playground with lots of boulders scattered about. There are two big wooden log based climbing frames, two metals slides and six swings. Surrounded by a conservation area with long grass. It might be conse(03)
Boardwalk Park Playground, Aberfeldy Grove, Wollert
Botanical Avenue Playground, WallanA big, soft mound with some soft ladders to reach two slides (dual and single) at the top. Around the base is an atom shaped climbing frame, birds nest swing, two standard swings, two springers and a cup to sit in and sp(03)
Botwood Street Playground, MicklehamA square tower with climbing wall, ladder, disks on a vertical pole, wave slide, rope net ladder, fireman's pole and rope bridge. Also some wooden animal sculptures, nice musical instruments (pagoda bells and xylophone) (03)
Boyden Square Playground, Roxburgh ParkLovely large grassy square with a big pond with ducks. The equipment is very limited though. At one end is a traversing rectangle with balance beams, stepping stones and two stand-on spinners. There is also a lovely snak(03)
Bradshaw Avenue Playground, CraigieburnA grassy square with a playground, basketball court and basic skatepark. Shelter with two tables, unshaded seats, water tap and grassy area.
The playground has a climbing structure with steps leading up to a slide, s(03)
Brazil Court Playground, EppingHigh traversing structure with hanging rope climbing frame, disks on a vertical pole, hanging chain covered in rubber and a wave slide. Also a structure with curved slide, block steps, walkway, shop front, fireman's pole(03)
Brickwood Circuit Playground, CraigieburnFor me the playground is aesthetically appealing as a blackened avocado (which seems to be the case every time I cut open an avocado from the supermarket).
The main structure has steps leading up to multiple levels w(03)
Brickwood Circuit Playground, Craigieburn
Cnr Brickwood Circuit and Fairhaven Boulevard,Craigieburn,
Victoria
Broadmeadows Valley Park Playground, Shankland Boulevard, Meadow HeightsA compact structure with wave side, spiral slide, shopfront, cubby underneath, rope bridge, abacus, clock panel, seasons of the year panel, steppers, tic-tac-toe and maze panel. Also a line of percussion pipes, two swin(03)
Broadmeadows Valley Park Playground, Shankland Boulevard, Meadow Heights
Brolga Park Playground, Brolga Place, South MorangIt's named Brolga Place but I don't think any brolgas will be nesting here any time soon - they're sure to be frightened off by the bright orange, purple and green colours, A very big (multi-coloured) structure with dual(03)
Brolga Park Playground, Brolga Place, South Morang
Brookvale Court Playground, Roxburgh ParkModern climbing contraption (or is that concraption?) Also high tech balance beam, stand on spinner and swings. Shaded seats and big grassy area.
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Buchan Street Playground, Meadow HeightsA well-equipped playground next to a great skate park with a pump track.
A lowish structure has a curved slide, climbing wall, fireman's pole, shopfront, stepper circuit, rope traverse, monkey rungs, hanging disk tra(03)
Buckmaster Drive Playground, Mill ParkCube shaped wooden structure with ladders, metal slides and various bridges to cross. Lots of log and rock steppers and a frame with five swings.
Unshaded and shaded seats and grassy areas.
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Bunurong Avenue Playground, WollertA long thin strip next to a quiet road with a shelter with table and unshaded table at one end, dual flying fox with disk seats, climbing frame with suspended bridge, rope nets, hanging disk traverse, spiders web rope cl(03)
Burt-Kur-Min Reserve Playground, Champion Parade, CraigieburnI love these quirky playgrounds which look like they were designed by someone who spent too much time sampling the contents in the medicinal alcohol cupboard.
The main structure is a jumble of ropes, nets and lad(03)
Buttercross Park Playground, Dalmeny Way, MerndaSteps lead up to a fairly basic playground which has some interesting features. Set high up on a hill with views of the surrounding areas. There is a birds nest swing, good sized sandpit with a wooden hut on a wooden des(03)
Buttercross Park Playground, Dalmeny Way, Mernda
Cnr Dalmeny Way and Hardie Street,Mernda,
Victoria
C. McDonald Reserve Playground, Laurel Street, WhittleseaPlayground is located next to the tennis courts. Colourful structure with two slides, steering wheel, inclined walkway, clanger to hit against pipes, shop front, hanging disks, vertical spiders web climbing frame, log ro(03)
C. McDonald Reserve Playground, Laurel Street, Whittlesea
Cache Way Playground, WollertThe rainbow wants its colours back! A fun and very colourful playground with a climbing wall and five rope nets with different shapes leading up to a platform with two rainbow tunnel slides. The platform can also be reac(03)
Cambridge Crescent Playground, Roxburgh ParkNo shortage of shelters with tables and seats but only a small structure with metal slide, shop front, steering wheel, walkway, abacus and monkey bars. Swings. Unshaded seat and big grassy area.
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Canadian Court Playground, Meadow HeightsStructure with wave slide, disks on a vertical pole, shop front, ladder, fireman's pole, inclined climber and monkey bars. Swings. Unshaded seat and grassy area with metal soccer goal.
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Carlton Court Playground, CraigieburnOld beaten-up structure with curved slide, climbing mat wall, chain ladder, tic-tac-toe and spiral ladder. Swings. No seats and grassy area is limited.
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Casey Drive Playground, LalorPlayground is towered over by electricity pylons. Structure with spiral ladder, ladder with square rungs, standard ladder, spiral ladder, chain bridge, curved climber, walkway, rigid frame ladder, metal slide, steering w(03)
Cashmere Drive Playground, DoreenA wooden structure with dual wave slides, single wave slide, curvy walkway, steps, ladders, scrambling wall, hanging net and hanging disk traverse. Also swings.
There is a shelter with table, BBQ and water tap. Unsha(03)
Centennial Park Drive Playground, CraigieburnBit of an eclectic mix which comprises a large pyramid rope climbing frame, unusual single swing, springer which you hang on with your arms, stand-on spinner, hanging disks, four person rocker, wibbly-wobbly balance beam(03)
Chadwick Park Playground, McKenzie Way, DoreenGreat location atop a hill but the equipment is limited to a huge pyramid rope climbing frame, two wagon springers and swings.
Shelter with table, seat and BBQ. Water tap, unshaded table and some limited grassy area.(03)
Chantal Close Playground, ThomastownThere is a play structure for each age group. The higher structure has two wave slides, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, steps, walkway, rope bridge and monkey rungs.
The lower structure has dual wave slides, steps, (03)
Charteris Drive Playground, CraigieburnStyle over substance. There is a standalone dual wave slide, birds nest swing, metal and rope climbing frame, drum, rope cone shaped springer, a big concrete pit, a swing which is like a gondola ride on a rough Venice ca(03)
Church Street Playground, WhittleseaUgly playground with wave slide, fireman's pole, ladder with square rungs, steering wheel, binoculars, chain bridge and chain traverse. Swings. Unshaded seats and very small grassy area.
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Cimberwood Drive Playground, CraigieburnTwo areas separated by about 30m. The area with the bigger structure has a wave slide, various climbing frames, scrambling wall and plastic covered chain climbing wall. Also standalone flying fox, springer, stand-on spin(03)
Clovelly Drive Playground, CraigieburnStructure with curved slide, shop front, fireman's pole, steps, steering wheel, climber, monkey rungs and balance beam with obstacle. Springer and swings. Unshaded table and seat and grassy area. There is a tree with a c(03)
Cloverton Estate Playground, Dwyer Street, KalkalloAn innovative and enchanting playground which has an eight-metre tower with spiral slides, water play area, flying foxes (one with a disk seat and the other with a harness seat) and a sculpture garden. The playground inc(03)
Cob Close Playground, BroadmeadowsAn interesting playground but horribly rundown and covered in weeds. There is a really intricate maze which is great for little kids (otherwise there is a lot of bending to pass between sections without hitting your head(03)
Coffey Drive Playground, WallanSmall structure with dual wave slides, steps, tic-tac-toe, ladders and shop front. Also family sized see-saw and swings. Small grassy area.
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Columbia Circuit Playground, DallasStructure with dual wave slides reached by ladder or chain bridge. Structure also has a shop front, binoculars, curved flying fox and monkey bars. Two springers but no swings. Shaded table, basketball court and huge gras(03)
Contempo Park Playground, Paramount Rise, WollertA basic playground with some fitness type elements thrown in. There is a small rope pyramid climbing frame, kangaroo springer, swings, parallel horizontal bars, high bars and hurdles.
A shelter with tables and BBQ. B(03)
Courances Park Playground, Huntington Terrace, WollertSimple playground with swings, revolving donut, stepping stones and a basic play structure with slide, play table, speak and listen system and ropes.
There is a large shelter with two tables, BBQ and water tap. Unsha(03)
Courances Park Playground, Huntington Terrace, Wollert
Coventry Crescent Playground, Mill ParkLovely if you love the colour tangerine. Structure with metal slide, sloping parallel bars, climber, shop front, steering wheel, stepping stones, climbing mat, monkey rungs, walkway, crooked fireman's pole and climbing w(03)
Craigieburn Bicentennial Park Playground, Craigieburn Road West, CraigieburnOnly three swings remain plus a shelter with BBQ, two unshaded tables, water tap and toilets. The rest of the playground is gone.
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Craigieburn Bicentennial Park Playground, Craigieburn Road West, Craigieburn
Craigieburn Gardens Playground, Craigieburn Road West, CraigieburnThe playground has a number of separate interesting play elements. The centrepiece is a mini rock mountain which has a short but steep metal slide. There is also a bird's nest swing, four standard swings, a structure wit(03)
D.S. Aitken Reserve Playground, Dianne Avenue, CraigieburnA compact structure which packs in a lot of play elements as well as lots of vivid colours! The main structure has two wave slides, climbing wall, rope bridges, inclined walkway, curved ladder, disks on a vertical pole, (03)
Dalton Road Playground, ThomastownBasically one to forget about - poor playground in a poor location. Old structure with metal slide, steps, steering wheel, abacus, shop front, monkey rungs, ladder with square rungs, log roll and balance beam. Springer a(03)
Darebin Creek Reserve Playground, Dalton Road, EppingThe playground is located next to a trail. The colourful green structure definitely has a cuteness factor. There is a metal slide with green trim, climbing wall with frog holds, bridge, fireman's pole, rope net traverse,(03)
Darebin Creek Reserve Playground, Dalton Road, Epping
Davisson Street Playground, EppingPlayground is set in the Darebin Creek Parklands. Structure with low metal slide, shop front, ladder, walkway, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, chain bridge, monkey bars, monkey rungs, suspended balance beam, flying fox,(03)
Daybreak Street Playground, EppingSmall structure with wave slide, ladder and shop front plus disk you sit on and spin and swings. Unshaded seats and grassy area. Water tap.
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Daybreak Vista Playground, MicklehamA lovely park but the play equipment doesn't do it justice to the surroundings. A play structure with curved balance slide, balance beam, ladders and climbing equipment, a wagon springer and birds nest swing.
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Debonair Parade Playground, CraigieburnThere is a strange wooden house with a chaotic tangle of ropes inside to climb. You can exit down the metal slide or follow the entrails of this house which stretch away into the distance and include moving rubber mats, (03)
Diosma Park Playground, Redgum Court, Mill ParkThe upgraded playground has a wooden structure with steep wave slide, scrambling wall, shop front, fireman's pole, rope bridge, monkey rungs, little cubby underneath, steps and smaller wave slide. Also a nice train sprin(03)
Discovery Park Playground, Balmain Road, MicklehamThis park is called Discovery Park for a reason - there's plenty to discover here including a tiger with a cub, elephant, hippo, gorilla and giant frogs along the length of a water play channel with a number of water han(03)
Discovery Park Playground, Balmain Road, Mickleham
Dr Harry Jenkins Reserve Playground, Mill Park Drive, Mill ParkExtended structure with curved slide, long wave slide, disks on a vertical pole, steering wheel, ladder, walkway, two fireman's poles, balance beam, inclined walkway, shop front, spiral ladder and abacus. Stand-on spinne(03)
Dr Harry Jenkins Reserve Playground, Mill Park Drive, Mill Park
Eagles Nest Playground, WhittleseaA barrage of lime green slides assaults the senses (a lime green curved slide, a wave slide and a straight slide). The structure also has a shop front, chain bridge, tightly would spiral ladder, monkey bars, walkway and (03)
Eastgate Road Playground, CraigieburnStructure with wave slide, shop front, steering wheel, fireman's pole, inclined walkway, tic-tac-toe, abacus and monkey bars. Also a large cube shaped climbing frame, huge two person bee springer and skateboard springer.(03)
Edenvale Boulevard Playground, WollertInteresting little play structure with two metal slides, clock, fireman's pole and a climbing cube with ladders, trapeze, rings and climbing wall on a clear perspex background. A separate tractor springer and birds nest (03)
Elation Boulevard Playground, DoreenA simple playground with small mound slide, swings, balance beam and steppers circuit, standalone monkey bars and climbing cube with climbing wall, rope nets and ladders.
Two unshaded tables and water tap. Next to a (03)
Emu Parade Playground, JacanaStructure with wave slide and curved slide, fireman's pole, tunnel, steps, shop front and steering wheel. Another structure with long curved monkey bars, balance beam and long curved monkey rungs. See-saw and swings. Uns(03)
Epping Recreational Reserve Playground, Park Street, EppingSpread-out with two structures. The higher one has a metal slide, curved climber, inclined climber, monkey bars, flying fox, ladder with square rungs, steering wheel, chain bridge, spiral ladder, flying fox and spiral sl(03)
Epping Recreational Reserve Playground, Park Street, Epping
Ester Drive Playground, Mill ParkFairly high structure with metal slide, two climbers, ladder with square rungs, fireman's pole, telescope, walkway, rigid frame ladder, small metal slide and big curved climbing ladder/frame. Another structure with monke(03)
Fantasy Park Playground, Rocklands Rise, Meadow HeightsMore a play space than a playground. Swings (one with safety chain) is the only formal equipment but plenty of rocky and bushy areas to explore. Basketball court with a lovely dragon's head support for the backboard.
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Fantasy Park Playground, Rocklands Rise, Meadow Heights
Findon Reserve Playground, Roycroft Avenue, Mill ParkNext to Fish and Chip shop and milk bar. If you like eating and playing then this is an ideal location. The playground has a space theme. There's a rocket play structure with slide, steps, ladder, scrambling wall and rop(03)
Findon Reserve Playground, Roycroft Avenue, Mill Park
Fir Street Playground, WhittleseaTriangular shaped wedge which has a birds nest swing, two standard swings, spinning disk, log and stump stepper circuit and a structure with dual wave slides, single wave slide, steps, walkways, clock panel, 'Connect the(03)
Foothills Park Playground, Bradman Terrace, South MorangStructure with curved and straight slides, ladder, shop front, walkway, tunnel, spiral ladder, steps and steering wheel. Single swing without safety chain. Shelter with table and BBQs, unshaded table and unshaded seats.
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Foothills Park Playground, Bradman Terrace, South Morang
Fortress Park South Playground, Fortress Road, DoreenThe south playground has a flying fox with disk seat, a stand-on platform on swings with a curved bar for multiple people to battle against each other and an amazing Skysurf which spins and goes in all sorts of direction(03)
Fortress Park South Playground, Fortress Road, Doreen
Cnr Fortress Road and Pier Avenue,Doreen,
Victoria
Foundation Park Playground, Hawksburn Place, MicklehamA lovely fun community playground with some quirky features. There is a huge green rope climbing frame with a rubber slide, big percussion pipes, fenced basketball court with rings at each end with a cute scoring system,(03)
Foundation Park Playground, Hawksburn Place, Mickleham
Freeman Crescent Playground, Mill ParkThin reedy type structure - like a playground in falsetto. Main structure includes a smallish slide, curved climber, fireman's pole, long curved rigid walkway, ladder and toddler play area with coloured balls and shop fr(03)
Fulham Park Playground, Fulham Way, WollertA fun playground with the highlight being a ride in the pouch of a big gleaming silver kangaroo.
There is also a big trail of stepping logs of different heights, birds nest swing, metal cup to spin around in, see-saw(03)
Garigal Way Playground, WollertA bright orange structure with a big tunnel slide, high scrambling wall, tunnel, ladder, tic-tac-toe, speak and listen system, clanger to hit against pipes, abacus and monkey rungs. Also an inverted V-shaped tunnel of wo(03)
Gibb Reserve Playground, Blair Street, DallasA light tan colour is used throughout and l'ld be much happier with something which pops a bit more. The colour tan should be reserved for work shoes.
Structure with curved slide, spiders web rope climbing frame, cur(03)
Girgarre Street Playground, BroadmeadowsTwo areas for kids of different ages about 40m apart. The higher structure has a spiral slide, straight metal slide, various ladders, chain bridges, fireman's pole, horizontal climber, monkey bars and flying fox. This ar(03)
Golden Court Playground, WallanSmall structure with curved slide, abacus, scrambling wall, small climber, fireman's pole, ladder and shop front. Swings. Sloping grassy area and unshaded seat.
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Golden Sun Moth Park Playground, Grand Boulevard, CraigieburnA brilliantly conceived playground with the theme of a Golden Sun Moth. The playground is divided into an area for 1-4 year olds and another adjacent more challenging area for 5 years and older. The area for older kids h(03)
Golden Sun Moth Park Playground, Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn
Golf Links Drive Playground, Mill ParkNicely landscaped but the playground is nothing to write home about. In fact, I wouldn't even bother with a quick e-mail. Structure with metal slide, fireman's pole, ladder, climber, horizontal bar and monkey rungs. Also(03)
Great Brome Avenue Playground, EppingNear busy roads without fences. Structure has a curved slide, walkway, clock, shop front, rope ladder, steel ladder with horizontal curved steps, fireman's pole, steep wave slide and disks on a vertical pole. Unshaded ta(03)
Great Brome Avenue Playground, Epping
Cnr Oherns Road and Great Brome Avenue,Epping,
Victoria
Greensted Grove Playground, Roxburgh ParkWooden structure with spiral slide, ladder, fireman's pole, walkway, spiral ladder from pipes, chain bridge and flying fox. Fish springer and swings. Unshaded table and seat and limited sloping grassy area dotted with tr(03)
Greenvale Catchment Reserve Playground, Katsura Retreat, Roxburgh ParkA playground for younger kids which has a nice balance beam, springer, swings, spinning wobbly disk and play structure with slide, scrambling wall, shopfront and vertical rope net.
Shelter with two tables and four un(03)
Greenvale Catchment Reserve Playground, Katsura Retreat, Roxburgh Park
Grevillia Drive Playground, Mill ParkExtensive structure with an open feel. There is a very high wooden structure with wave slide, high climber, high fireman's pole, hanging ladder, steep high chain bridge, balance beam, monkey bars, monkey rungs, chain tra(03)
Growling Grass Frog Park Playground, Bridgehaven Drive, CraigieburnA ramp with panels leads to a bridge with suspended steps and a structure with wave slide, shop front, panels with insects, steering wheel, ladder and small climbing wall. There is another structure with wave slide, fir(03)
Growling Grass Frog Park Playground, Bridgehaven Drive, Craigieburn
Guila Court Playground, EppingThe playground that time forgot or at least the council did. Old, dilapidated and invaded by weeds. A structure with metal slide, scrambling wall, various ladders, shop front, bridges and walkways. Swings. Some grassy ar(03)
H.R. Uren Reserve Playground, Carrington Boulevard, ThomastownThe playground is located in the south east of the reserve. Structure with a curved slide, wave slide, various ladders, arched walkway, steps, abacus, shop front and tic-tac-toe. Aeroplane springer and swings. Next to an(03)
Hamilton Hume Parade Playground, CraigieburnWooden structure with wave slide, shop front, ladder, chain bridge and monkey bars. Also dog and cow springers, purple cup with hand-wheel and swings. Shelter with table and BBQ. Unshaded table and seats. Grassy area.
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Hamilton Hume Parade Playground, Craigieburn
Cnr Creighton Way and Hamilton Hume Pde,Craigieburn,
Victoria
Hampstead Court Playground, ThomastownSteep steps lead up to a platform and a very high steep metal slide, monkey rungs, big ladder with square rungs, flying fox and two swings without safety chains. Unshaded seat and some grassy area.
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Harfield Park Playground, Eccles Lane, MicklehamThe park has a playground, basketball court, some ledges for skaters and an outdoor gym.
The centrepiece of the playground is an atom shaped rope climbing frame which leads to an elevated bridge which you can cross t(03)
Hatty Court Playground, CampbellfieldStructure with wave slide, shop front, ladder with square rungs, high inclined climber, monkey bars and balance beam. There is no easy way to get to the top of the slide. One swing without safety chain and two springers.(03)
Hawkstowe Parade Playground, South MorangModern climbing equipment which includes a traversing frame and a rope climbing frame. Also a stand-on spinner and swings. Shelter with BBQs, unshaded tables and seats and water tap. Large grassy area.
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Hendersons Creek Wetlands Playground, The Promenade, South MorangFully fenced structure with spiral slide, hanging ladder, curved climber, fireman's pole, chain ladder, chain bridge, monkey bars, monkey rungs, balance beam and chain traverse. No swings. BBQs and unshaded seats but no (03)
Hendersons Creek Wetlands Playground, The Promenade, South Morang
Hendersons Road Playground, EppingA packed and fun play structure with three metal slides of different sizes, climbing wall, fireman's pole, various ladders, rope net bridges and walls and a walkway.
A very unusual part is a table and seats where you(03)
Hidden Valley Boulevard Playground, WallanLocated just before you get to Lake Mittagong. Perched above the lake is a jungle green structure with wave slide, rope climbing net, curved ladder, fireman's pole, walkway, climbing wall, inclined climber with circles, (03)
Highgate Recreation Reserve Playground, Cleveland Drive, CraigieburnNicely decorated playground with two structures, front part of a motor boat, wooden jetty surrounded by blue "water", cubby with holes to male a "monkey face", four swings and stand-on spinner. The main structure has a s(03)
Highlander Drive Park Playground, Highlander Drive, CraigieburnThe playground has something for most kids. The highlight is a huge atom shaped climbing frame. Reach the top level net and you get the chance to go down the big yellow tunnel slide.
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Highlander Drive Park Playground, Highlander Drive, Craigieburn
Highlands Lake Playground, Waterview Boulevard, CraigieburnInteresting area for the kids. The main structure is a big wooden ramp with two wave slides, metal slide, speak and listen system, spiral ladder, climbing wall, fireman's pole, chain ladder, tunnel and windmill. At the e(03)
Highlands Lake Playground, Waterview Boulevard, Craigieburn
Hill Top Park Playground, Landano Way, DoreenWooden adventure type playground with ramps leading to a high lookout with telescope, speak & listen system and clanger to hit against pipes. The structure has two metal slides, high scrambling wall, clock, rope ladder, (03)
Hillsview Recreation Reserve Playground, The Great Eastern Way, South MorangHome to the Bundoora United Soccer Club and the playground is located next to the soccer ground. A fairly tame and unexciting modern climbing structure, spinning donut, birds nest swing, standard swings and stand-on spin(03)
Hillsview Recreation Reserve Playground, The Great Eastern Way, South Morang
Hinkler Drive Playground, Mill ParkStructure which had been partially burnt down when we visited. Structure has a curved slide, difficult climbing wall, steering wheel, curved slide, steps, shop front and abacus. Swings.
Surrounded by a concrete path (03)
Holburn Way Playground, EppingGrey and blue structure with metal slide, climbing wall, chain bridge, abacus, mat bridge, monkey rungs, chain traverse, walkway, sloping parallel bars, steering wheel, shop front, fireman's pole and climber. Also see-sa(03)
Holroyd Drive Playground, EppingAn old structure next to a Kindergarten. Structure has a metal slide, shop front, abacus, rigid frame ladder, steering wheel, tunnel, ladder with square rungs, curved climber, horizontal climber, inclined climber, telesc(03)
Horsley Crescent Playground, DoreenBig climbing structure with a climbing wall shaped like a sail, hanging disks, horizontal rope climbing net, hanging ladder and hanging handles. Also an aeroplane springer, taxi springer (about the only time it is easy t(03)
Hothlyn Drive Reserve Playground, Hothlyn Drive, CraigieburnA fairly simple playground with a rope and monkey bar climbing structure, three swings and a structure with dual wave slides, fireman's pole, shop front, steering wheel, binoculars and steps. There is an unshaded table a(03)
Hughes Court Playground, CampbellfieldStructure with curved slide at one end and a straight slide at the other. Structure also has a climbing mat wall, steering wheel, steps and tic-tac-toe. Two springers and old swings with very short chains. Unshaded seat (03)
Hume and Hovell Adventure Playground, Mt Ridley Road, CraigieburnA playground to celebrate the exploits of the Hume and Hovell expedition from near Sydney to Melbourne. The playground is located in an isolated position with tremendous views of the Melbourne skyline. You can "Conquer t(03)
Hume and Hovell Adventure Playground, Mt Ridley Road, Craigieburn
Huntingfield Drive Playground, South MorangStructure is laid out in a square shape with a spiral slide, two curved slides, climbing wall, balance beam with obstacles, unusual shaped ladder, walkway, monkey rungs and rigid climbing frame. No swings. Unshaded seats(03)
Hyde Park Avenue Playground, CraigieburnModern structure which is only suited to younger kids. Includes shop fronts, rope climbing frames, slide, monkey bars and general climbing areas. Standard swings and a low single swing. Stand-on spinner. Shelter with tab(03)
Jacana Reserve Playground, Lorraine Crescent, JacanaA structure with dual wave slides, spiders web rope climbing frame, monkey bars, tunnel, little climbing wall, small slide and stepping stones. There is also swings, sit-on spinner and octopus springer. Next to two ovals(03)
Jack Roper Reserve Playground, Camp Road, BroadmeadowsA super playground where kids can have plenty of adventures. Step past a big dragon at the entrance and a large wooden fort awaits. It has high walkways running around the top, scrambling wall, various ladders, fireman's(03)
Jack Roper Reserve Playground, Camp Road, Broadmeadows
Jardier Park Playground, Londres Way, South MorangA small playground which has an echidna springer, swings and a low structure for younger kids with slide, disks on vertical poles, steps, rope ladder and multiple levels with rope mesh surface.
Unshaded table and a s(03)
Jardier Park Playground, Londres Way, South Morang
Jardin Road Playground, WollertA climbing structure with steps, metal wave slide, rope nets, climbing wall and ladder. Also a see-saw, little rocker, spinning seat with hand grips, birds nest swing and one standard swing.
Shelter with table, some (03)
Jim Stewart Reserve Playground, Werribee Street, DallasCouple of small structures. One has a walkway, standard ladder, ladder with square rungs, fireman's pole and telescope. The other has a wave slide, spiral ladder, standard ladder, inclined climber and telescope. Also spr(03)
Jim Stewart Reserve Playground, Werribee Street, Dallas
Jirrahlinga Terrace Playground, CraigieburnInterestingly laid-out playground. Equipment is set amongst a lot of grassy area - a celebration of Grassland Flora at Craigieburn. The main wooden structure has a small steep metal slide, climbing wall, scrambling wall,(03)
John Laffan Memorial Reserve Playground, Donnybrook Road, CraigieburnNice wooden structure with two wave slides, walkway, steering wheel, steps, climbing wall, rope bridge, monkey rungs, shop front and ladder with curved hoops. See-saw and swings. Next to an oval.
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John Laffan Memorial Reserve Playground, Donnybrook Road, Craigieburn
Johnstone Street Reserve Playground, Johnstone Street, JacanaWooden structure with curved and wave slides, climbing wall, shop fronts, fireman's pole, rope bridge, walkway, steering wheel, steps and monkey rungs. Also swings and see-saw. The highlight is two zip lines with ski-lif(03)
Johnstone Street Reserve Playground, Johnstone Street, Jacana
Kalara Close Playground, LalorA compact structure with spiral slide, wave slide, walkway, tunnel, fireman's pole, steering wheel panel, various walkways, shopfront, various ladders and distorting mirror. Also a flying fox, rope traverse, hanging disk(03)
Kalkallo Recreation Reserve Playground, Toyon Road, KalkalloA rock mound with two metal tunnel slides, log steppers, flying fox with disk seat, three standard swings and birds nest swing and an area of soft mounds with scrambling ropes, two in-ground trampolines and two concrete (03)
Kalman Road Playground, EppingA huge long structure which has a long and high wave slide at one end, shop front, fireman's pole, high climbing wall, pipe ladder, dual wave slides, a rope bridge, curved slide, hanging rope net, rope traverse and monke(03)
Katandra Rise Hilltop Park Playground, Coobowie Drive, DoreenFrom opposite #16 Coobowies Drive, it is a lung busting walk up the path to the top of the hill where a fun playground is located. Tip: There is a more gentle slope to the hilltop from Kumalie Drive.
The wooden struct(03)
Katandra Rise Hilltop Park Playground, Coobowie Drive, Doreen
Kelynack Reserve Playground, Azalea Avenue, Mill ParkLime green structure with slide, disks on a vertical pole, ladder, chain bridge, fireman's pole, chain traverse, hanging disks, shop front and abacus. Four wheel bike springer and swings. Unshaded seats. Next to an oval.(03)
Kelynack Reserve Playground, Azalea Avenue, Mill Park
Kerrabee Park Playground, Pearson Road, MerndaThe playground is set on a soft spongy surface - think Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. A big soft mound, cup you can spin around in and swings.
Shelter with seats, unshaded table and unshaded seats. Grassy area (03)
Kerrabee Park Playground, Pearson Road, Mernda
Cnr Pearson Road and Kerrabee Road,Mernda,
Victoria
Kevin De Laine Reserve Playground, Antwerp Street, DallasThe playground is mainly suited to slightly younger kids. The main structure has a curved slide, wave slide, steps, walkway, shopfront, chain bridge, rope spiders web bridge, stepper disks and monkey bars.
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Kevin De Laine Reserve Playground, Antwerp Street, Dallas
Kirwan Avenue Playground, Roxburgh ParkThe larger structure has a wave slide, curved slide, tree ladder, standard ladder, walkway, spiral ladder, inclined walkway and flying fox. The smaller structure has a dual wave slide, inclined climber, spiral ladder, st(03)
Klandy Drive Playground, KalkalloMore show than substance. There is a wave slide on a mound, fish net climbing frame with hard beads on the knees, percussion pipes to hit with a clanger, drums, canoe and birds nest swing.
Sculptural shelter with tab(03)
Lakes Drive Playground, CraigieburnSmall structure with slide, climbing wall, small ladder, alphabet panel, speak and listen system, panel with a painting of a farmyard, binoculars and steering wheel. Springer. Unshaded seats and grassy area.
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Lakeside Drive Playground, Roxburgh ParkBasic playground structure next to an oval with curved and straight slides, fireman's pole, tic-tac-toe, chain bridge, monkey rungs, abacus and stepping stones. Also two whale springers and swings. No seats.
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Lalor Reserve Playground, Sydney Crescent, LalorBig structure which is old but has lots of play equipment. Main structure has a spiral slide, wave slide, ladder with square rungs, steps, tunnel, fireman's pole, spiral ladder, walkways, telescope, climber, balance beam(03)
Laura Douglas Reserve Playground, King Street, DallasSmall playground with all abilities access via paths and a ramp. Structure has a ramp leading to an area with a slide, climbing wall, chain ladder, little cubby with seat, steps, shop front, abacus and curved horizontal(03)
Laura Douglas Reserve Playground, King Street, Dallas
Laurimar Wetland Playground, Chaucer Way, DoreenTwo structures for different age groups. The bigger structure has a curved metal tunnel slide, rope ladder, walkway, hanging disks, various ladders, chain bridge and pad you stand on and twist around by holding onto a ve(03)
Lauriston Place Playground, WallanBig wooden structure with wave slide, scrambling wall, climbing wall, fireman's pole, vertical rope net, clock, tic-tac-toe, hanging disk traverse, metal flying fox, spiral ladder, tunnel and curved slide. There is a hig(03)
Lehmanns Farm Park Playground, Broadleaf Drive, EppingA beautifully created playground with a dairy theme to honour the history of the location. A dairy shed was built at this location in the 1920's by the Lehmann family but the family was forced to leave the farm in 1932 w(03)
Lehmanns Farm Park Playground, Broadleaf Drive, Epping
Cnr Broadleaf Drive and Amarath Circuit,Epping,
Victoria
Leveque Loop Playground, CraigieburnThe playground stretches out along a footpath. There is a super long metal flying fox, cute blue train with carriage, swings, see-saw, spinning cup with hand wheel, two springers and a structure with wave slide, monkey r(03)
Lightwood Crescent Playground, Meadow HeightsSmall modern climbing structure with slanted climbing wall, slide, steering wheel, tiny hammock (suitable for Tom Thumb and possibly also Frank Finger) and a rope traverse. Also a large pyramid rope climbing frame, bike (03)
Lincoln Way Playground, DoreenThe playground is suited to climbers. A wooden structure with sloping parallel bars, wooden ladders, climbing wall, suspended rope nets and ropes stretched between four tall poles. Also four swings.
Shelter with tabl(03)
Lions Club Park Playground, Beech Street, WhittleseaFairly simple playground which receives some shade from trees. Has a slide, fireman's pole, chain bridge, climber, chain traverse and monkey bars. A plastic cubby with roof, shop fronts and tic-tac-toe. Also swings, blue(03)
Lions Club Park Playground, Beech Street, Whittlesea
Lisa Place Playground, WallanA cube climbing frame with climbing wall, ladders, rope net wall and rope net roof, two swings and a structure with spiral slide, inclined walkway, shop front, high ladder, fireman's pole, little tunnel and disks on a ve(03)
Livvi's Place Anzac Park Play Space, Central Park Avenue, CraigieburnA lovely fenced play space which has been designed with all abilities access in mind. It is most suited to younger kids or those with a disability who will find plenty of fun and challenges here. At the centre is a soft (03)
Livvi's Place Anzac Park Play Space, Central Park Avenue, Craigieburn
Cnr Central Park Avenue and Aitken Boulevard,Craigieburn,
Victoria
Lockhart Street Playground, MerndaWow. This is a playground for high achievers. There are two towers joined together by a sloping rope tunnel high above the ground. The lower tower has a rope net ladder to reach the platform where the rope tunnel starts.(03)
Lorne Park Playground, David Street, LalorAn old but big wooden structure with spiral slide, hanging ladder, fireman's pole, chain ladder, straight tunnel slide, climber, tunnel, spiral ladder, monkey bars, balance beam and chain traverse. A smaller wooden struc(03)
Lowalde Drive Playground, EppingStructure is set next to a huge grassy area and has a small wave slide, tunnel, walkway, steering wheel, climber, scrambling wall, high fireman's pole and vertical square rope climbing frame. Swings and unshaded seat.
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Lyndarum North Playground, Edgars Road, WollertAn incredible feast for the eyes before you even start playing with strikingly coloured softfall throughout the playground and a tall tower in the middle with two massive slides.
You need to climb up through a rope n(03)
Lyndarum North Playground, Edgars Road, Wollert
Cnr Edgars Road and Skyway Avenue,Wollert,
Victoria
Main Street Recreation Reserve Playground, Main Street, ThomastownA well spaced out playground with dual flying foxes on the side (one with a harness seat and the other with a disk seat), big birds nest swing at the far end and a big rope climbing frame leading to a tunnel slide at the(03)
Main Street Recreation Reserve Playground, Main Street, Thomastown
Malcolm Creek Echidna Playground, Escapade Boulevard, CraigieburnThis playground is located along a bike path and is accessible from a few roads with a bit of a walk. The biggest structure has a spiral slide, small wave slide, tunnel, fun echidna clock, disks on a vertical pole, ladde(03)
Malcolm Creek Echidna Playground, Escapade Boulevard, Craigieburn
Manor House Drive Playground, EppingStructure with ramp, steps, walkways, clock, two metal slides, disks on a vertical pole, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole, telescope, shop front, scrambling wall and unusual ladder with curved steps. Stand-on spinners and swi(03)
Mantel Green Playground, BeveridgeA fully fenced playground with a nice blue structure with spiral slide, wave slide, tunnel, fireman's pole, monkey bars, sloping balance beam bridge, curved walkway, climbing wall, steps, speak and listen system and disk(03)
Marne Drive Playground, Roxburgh ParkIt is harder to imagine an older, grottier structure than this. It has a slide, abacus, walkway, steering wheel, tunnel and steps. Shaded and unshaded seats, basketball court and big grassy area.
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Mayfield Park Playground, Doric Mews, MerndaColourful structure with a small slide, scrambling wall, ladder, tic-tac-toe, disks on vertical poles, climber, balance beam, cylinders which make a noise when you roll them around, binoculars, monkey rungs and hanging c(03)
McDonalds Road Playground, EppingCouple of low structures. One structure has a wave slide, climber, fireman's pole, inclined scrambling mat and chain traverse. The other has two slides, disks on a vertical pole, ladder, chain bridge, walkway, steering w(03)
McLaughlans Lane Playground, PlentyCircular playground area with three twisted climbing sheets in a circle, two stand on spinners, springer and swings (without safety chain).
Two seats with shade sails over them. It seems to be that it would be better(03)
Mernda Adventure Playground, Mernda Village Drive, MerndaThe main area with the outlines of three huge horses has an upper and lower level with a myriad of nooks and crannies, various slides, ramps, rope net flying fox, lots of fun panels, tractor and wooden statue of a horse.(03)
Mernda Adventure Playground, Mernda Village Drive, Mernda
Cnr Mernda Village Drive and Greig Drive,Mernda,
Victoria
Mernda Recreational Reserve Playground, Schotters Road, MerndaBasic playground next to an oval with slide, steps, chain bridge, flying fox, monkey bars and binoculars. Big basketball court with shaded seats near the playground.
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Mernda Train Station Playground, Bridge Inn Road, MerndaThere is a cube sitting on one of its corners with rock climbing holds and an inclined spiders web rope climbing frame.
Located at the southern end of Merida train station under the elevated tracks and next to a skat(03)
Mernda Train Station Playground, Bridge Inn Road, Mernda
Merredin Circuit Playground, DoreenIn a word - weird. In two words - extremely weird. Three huge brick domes (without an entrance), long flying fox with disk seat, two balance beams and swings.
Unshaded seats and tables. Shelter with seat and BBQ. Wat(03)
Merricks Street Playground, BroadmeadowsPretty in pink? Not really. Structure with pink highlights which includes a curved slide, steps, scrambling wall, spiral ladder, climber, chain bridge and monkey bars. Standalone flying fox, two person pommel bounce, spr(03)
Merrifield Park Playground, Errol Boulevard, MicklehamThere is a spectacular tower with tunnel slide at the tope of the hill. The slide can be reached by steps or for the more adventurous by high rope tunnels from another lower tower with very twisty tunnel slide.
T(03)
Merrifield Park Playground, Errol Boulevard, Mickleham
Merrifield Recreation Reserve Playground, Blackmore Road, MicklehamA highlight is a huge rope climbing frame with four interconnected pyramids, a nest in the centre and a metal slide. That area also has a slanted spinning donut and four swings.
Across the path is a complex rope clim(03)
Mickleham Memorial Tennis Club Playground, Mt Ridley Road, MicklehamA tired and faded playground which reminds me of a one hit singer who is still doing the concert circuit after 40 years since that hit.
There are a number of separate structures. One has a wave slide, steps and shop (03)
Mickleham Memorial Tennis Club Playground, Mt Ridley Road, Mickleham
Mill Park Lakes Recreation Reserve Playground, Pretty Valley Grove, South MorangFun playground with path access to all the equipment. The main structure has a low and high section. There is a ramp, wave slide, straight slide, climbing wall, shop fronts, disks on vertical poles, abacus, binoculars, w(03)
Mill Park Lakes Recreation Reserve Playground, Pretty Valley Grove, South Morang
Mimosa Road Playground, Mill ParkTwo colourful structures - the larger one has a green double slide, fireman's pole, ladder, inclined stepping stone bridge, hanging disks, monkey rungs and monkey bars. The other has a small wave slide, steering wheel, l(03)
Mitta Mitta Avenue Playground, South MorangNicely landscaped area but the playground is disappointing with a sad and tired "modern" climbing frame, two stand-on spinners and swings.
Unshaded tables and seats. Water tap. Basketball court, limited grassy area a(03)
Moffat Park Playground, O'Callaghan Avenue, LalorThis playground has as much spark as a dead battery. Structure with steps, clock, tic-tac-toe, bridge, monkey bars, hooped ladder, high scrambling wall and wave slide. Also a seesaw, elevated disk steppers, swings and sp(03)
Monica Court Playground, EppingStructure with two metal slides, rope ladder, steering wheel, walkway, steps, clock and tunnel. Rings you climb through like a big caterpillar, basketball ring on a pole, six vertical rings to climb on and train springer(03)
Montrose Drive Playground, DoreenVery long thin wooden structure which is fenced in (one gate was missing when we were there). Structure has a steep wave slide, shop front, abacus, scrambling wall, ladder, tunnel, walkway, ladder with square rungs, incl(03)
Murchison Square Playground, McKinley Drive, Roxburgh ParkStructure with dual straight slides, ladder, climber, spiral ladder and chain bridge. Swings. Unshaded seats. There is also a large rotunda with seats, unshaded tables, BBQ and combined basketball court and tennis wall. (03)
Murchison Square Playground, McKinley Drive, Roxburgh Park
Mystique Estate Playground, Equestrian Boulevard, WollertThe main feature is a tower with a large curved tunnel slide. The main tower has two levels and the first level can be reached by a metal ladder, rope ladder or a vertical rope tunnel. This tower is joined to another tow(03)
Narina Way Playground, EppingThe playground is located next to Darebin Creek Trail. There is a bicycle springer, small dual slides, birds nest swing, two standard swings, lots of log steppers and a play structure with dual wave slides, monkey bars, (03)
Neptune Park Playground, Neptune Terrace, MerndaInteresting playground set on multiple levels. There is a big tunnel slide at the top of the hill, stand on spinner, rope climbing frame, spinning cup with handwheel, springer, swings, giant snake slithering across the p(03)
Newbury Boulevard Playground, CraigieburnThe playground is set next to a skatepark and sports fields with an artificial surface. The centrepiece of the playground is a mound with a curved slide which is surrounded by a large net climbing frame, stepping stones,(03)
Nick Ascenzo Reserve Playground, Waratah Street, ThomastownLots of play structures packed together. There is a boat shaped structure with scrambling wall, shopfront, little slide, steering wheel, tic-tac-toe, abacus and fireman's pole.
Another structure has a high wave slide(03)
Nick Ascenzo Reserve Playground, Waratah Street, Thomastown
Nighthawk Park Playground, Goshawk Parade, South MorangSmall wooden structure with wave slide, spiral ladder, tunnel, small straight ladder and fireman's pole. Also a three person rocker, swings and two stand-on spinners.
Shelter with table, shelter with BBQ, water tap, (03)
Nighthawk Park Playground, Goshawk Parade, South Morang
North Haven Drive Playground, EppingStructure with metal slide, fireman's pole, binoculars, curved ladder, chain bridge, monkey rungs, chain traverse, steering wheel, abacus and stepping stones. See-saw and swings. Some grassy area and unshaded seat.
Ph(03)
Northern Crescent Playground, CraigieburnA basic playground with swings and a structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, steering wheel, shop front, rope bridge, tic-tac-toe, 'Find the Word' panels and rope traverse.
Two unshaded seats and nice grassy area.(03)
Northfields Drive Playground, EppingTwo parallel playground structures. One has a metal slide, rope ladder, tunnel, steps, steering wheel, walkway, disks on a vertical pole, clock, tic-tac-toe, mirror and hanging disks. The other structure has a metal slid(03)
Northside Park Playground, Raychelsbury Parade, WollertA fun playground with a huge (Massy Ferguson I presume) tractor towing a trailer and a big wooden play structure with wave slides, tunnels, spiral ladder, steering wheel, curved walkway, fireman's pole, big water tank a(03)
Northside Park Playground, Raychelsbury Parade, Wollert
Northumberland Drive Playground, EppingStructure would be difficult for younger kids. It has a metal slide, ladder, fireman's pole, high climber, rigid frame ladder, chain bridge, monkey rungs, chain traverse, ladder with square rungs, tic-tac-toe and steerin(03)
Norval Green Reserve Playground, Earl Grove, CraigieburnBeautifully created play space but only suited to younger kids. There is a forest of painted pipe trees, low wall with holes through it, soft base area with the letters of the alphabet on it, small rocker, climbing frame(03)
Norval Green Reserve Playground, Earl Grove, Craigieburn
Oakbank Boulevard Playground, WhittleseaA nice neighbourhood playground with a birds nest swing, spinning donut, horse springer, see-saw, swings, rock and log stepper circuit and play structure. The wooden structure has a spiral slide, wave slide, shop front, (03)
Olrig Field Playground, Troward Harvey Way, CraigieburnBasic playground with coloured concrete blocks, big metal rings stuck into the ground, donut on an angle which spins around and stand-on spinners. Basketball court, unshaded seat and large grassy area.
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Olrig Field Playground, Troward Harvey Way, Craigieburn
Overland Drive Playground, DoreenWooden structure with curved slide, disk on a vertical pole, clock, walkway, monkey bars, rope bridge, wave slide, tic-tac-toe, mirror, steps, a how tall are you? Panel, steering wheel and climbing wall.
Shelter with(03)
Pandora Avenue Playground, ThomastownA play structure for younger and older kids. The bigger structure has a high scrambling wall, very high steep wave slide, climbing wall, rope ladder climb, rope net bridge, unusual shaped ladder, disk step bridge, a row (03)
Parkedge Boulevard Playground, MerndaA big drum many kids can bounce on and a birds nest swing. Unfortunately this playground is well out of tune.
Shelter with table, unshaded BBQ, water tap, unshaded seat and grassy area.
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Parkedge Boulevard Playground, Mernda
Cnr Parkedge Boulevard and Greenside Way,Mernda,
Victoria
Parklands Drive Playground, ThomastownA small structure with curved slide, little climbing wall, abacus, fireman's pole and rope net ladder. Also swings. Tiny grassy area. There's a lovely gumtree in one corner. Unshaded seat.
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Parkview Court Playground, LalorStructure with curved slide, shop front, ladder, fireman's pole, mat bridge, flying fox and monkey bars. No swings. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
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Partridge Street Playground, LalorSmallish playground with a soccer ball theme. The main structure has a metal slide, ladders, vertical square rope climbing frame, wooden bridge, small diameter tunnel, small abacus and fireman's pole.
See-saw and swi(03)
Passionfruit Crescent Playground, MerndaA jungle of rubber covered chain . Two structures with one having a ladder and hammock. Two springers and swings.
Shelter with seats. Limited grassy area.
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Patton Street Playground, DoreenA fun playground which has a quirky elevated cubby house, swings, cow up a tree sculpture and a cow which isn't up a tree. The wooden cubby structure has log ladders, log walkway, rope tunnel, ladder, scrambling walkway,(03)
Paul Park Playground, Paul Crescent, EppingThe playground has been upgraded to a modern climbing type structure which has a slide, monkey bars, horizontal bar, sloping parallel bar and climbing wall. Also swings and cup to sit in and spin around until you can't t(03)
Pavonia Avenue Playground, WallanSpinning rope cylinder, spinning disk, swings and a structure with a high and low end joined by vertical rope net. The high end has a wave slide, tic-tac-toe, fireman's pole, tunnel, shopfront, climbing wall and spiral l(03)
Pembroke Crescent Playground, CraigieburnWooden structure with wave slide, curved ladder, high fireman's pole and balance beam. Swings. Grassy area and near a pond.
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Peppercorn Park Playground, Keith Avenue, EppingA big structure with very high wave slide, dual wave slides, climbing wall, fireman's pole, rope tunnel bridge, rope spiders web climbing frame, hanging disk traverse, bridge with half circle steps, clock, steering wheel(03)
Perisher Drive Playground, CraigieburnThe playground is set on two levels. The lower level has a big pyramid rope climbing frame, offset spinning donut, 2 x stand-on spinners, spinning slanted disk and a structure with a slide, rope net ladders, fireman's po(03)
Pine Park Wetland Playground, Pine Park Drive, WollertA medium sized rope climbing pyramid, four swings, spinning donut, stand on spinner and a metal climbing frame with climbing wall, rope ladders and monkey bars. Lots of big rocks cross through the playground area to prov(03)
Pine Park Wetland Playground, Pine Park Drive, Wollert
Pines Way Playground, CraigieburnStructure with two slides, climbing wall, abacus, mirror, ladder with square rungs, hanging chains, spiders web climbing frame, climber, chain bridge, steps, monkey rungs, monkey bars and balance beam with obstacles. Als(03)
Pinfold Road Playground, WollertColourful structure with blue wave slide, scrambling wall, tunnel, shopfront, ladder, step bridge, hanging disk traverse (3x), rope obstacle traverse, tic-tac-toe, dual wave slides, disks on a vertical pole and abacus. A(03)
Pinnacle Park Playground, Flaxen Hills Road, DoreenWelcome to the farmyard with a large tractor and a barn for the pigs with a high climbing wall, cubby seats, scrambling wall, fireman's pole, walkway, chain ladder, chain traverse, monkey bars, hanging disks and barnyard(03)
Pinnacle Park Playground, Flaxen Hills Road, Doreen
Pinnock Avenue Playground, Roxburgh ParkOld structure with slide, chain bridge, curved ladder, fireman's pole and chain traverse. No seats and huge grassy area.
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Pipe Track Park Playground, McDonalds Road, South MorangWood is the main material used here - let's hope that the playground doesn't get an attack of woodworm.
The highlight is a large wooden framed climbing structure with a tangle of rope, ladders and nests. Next to this(03)
Pipe Track Park Playground, McDonalds Road, South Morang
Pistacia Way Playground, MicklehamA set of separate play elements including an elevated platform with a curved metal slide which can be reached by a ramp, metal ladder or rope net ladder, birds nest swing, log stump steppers, open cubby with abacus, moun(03)
Plenty War Memorial Park Playground, Memorial Drive, PlentyOne for the connoisseurs of lime green - count me out on that one. Shaded lime green structure with low curved and straight slides, shop front, steering wheel, fireman's pole, inclined walkway, chain traverse, balance be(03)
Plenty War Memorial Park Playground, Memorial Drive, Plenty
Poets Mews Playground, BeveridgeSimple playground for climbers with a medium sized atom shaped rope climbing frame and climbing balls with rock climbing holds.
Three tables and two seats, basketball half court and some grassy area.
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Pomaderris Linear Park Playground, Breadalbane Avenue, MerndaBig playground with a large wooden structure and an even larger pyramid rope climbing frame. The structure has dual wave slides, shop front, speak and listen system, climbing wall, various ladders, rope bridge, tunnel, d(03)
Pomaderris Linear Park Playground, Breadalbane Avenue, Mernda
Poplar Street Playground, ThomastownThe bright orange and yellow colour scheme will put a pep in your step. The structure is a tangle of play equipment which includes a wave slide, dual wave slides, climbing wall, vertical disk traverse, shopfront, steps, (03)
Porsche Crescent Playground, EppingHuge wooden structure which is accessed via a walkway or a ramp. There is a very high chain ladder frame, big wave slide, high suspended ladder, high fireman's pole, medium wave slide, spiral ladder and monkey rungs. Tw(03)
Preserve Park Playground, Hammock Drive, DoreenBig rope pyramid climbing frame, little grassy area, nice landscaped area and shelter with table. Unshaded seat.
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Prince of Wales Avenue Playground, Mill ParkNice location set next to a stand of gum trees. A blue and green structure with curved slide, wave slide, shop front, climbing wall, steps, curved walkway, fireman's pole, rope bridge, monkey rungs, stepping stones and b(03)
Progress Reserve Playground, Bushfield Crescent, CoolarooStructure with high scrambling wall, long chain bridge, sloping parallel bars, ladder with square rungs, balance beam, hanging ladder, flying fox, log roll and monkey bars but no slides. Stand-on spinner and swings. Fram(03)
Pura Way Playground, MerndaOne of those modern climbing structures (which I abhor) and three stand-on spinners. Unshaded seats. The area has a number of concrete paths and limited grassy area.
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R.G.C Cook Reserve Playground, Robinvale Avenue, ThomastownOld metallic structure with two metal slides, high steep steps, high fireman's pole, shop front, walkway, monkey rungs and monkey bars. Everything is high on this structure. Also old fashioned see-saws and swings. Unshad(03)
Red Angus Crescent Playground, DoreenSmall red playground with curved slide, shop front, climbing mat ladder, standard ladder, fireman's pole and steering wheel. Swings. Unshaded seat and limited grassy area.
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Red Gum Picnic Area Playground, Hawkstowe Park, Gordons Road, South MorangLarge structure centred around a central circle with two wave slides, spiral slide, inclined climber, steering wheels, ladders, shop fronts, chain bridge, fireman's pole, abacus, scrambling wall, steps, chain traverse, f(03)
Red Gum Picnic Area Playground, Hawkstowe Park, Gordons Road, South Morang
Red Oaks Park Playground, Dove Terrace, South MorangA couple of structures in a line together with swings, two super cute springers (a cart and a bike) and a shelter with table and seats.
The larger structure has two wave slides, scrambling wall, curved walk way, step(03)
Red Oaks Park Playground, Dove Terrace, South Morang
Cnr Dove Terrace and Black Falcon Street,South Morang,
Victoria
Redleap Avenue Playground, Mill ParkA really unusual playground which has two huge rope pyramid climbing frames joined together and an unusual structure like a rope caterpillar which you climb through. Sculpture of birds and eggs.
Shelter with three ta(03)
Redleap Recreation Reserve Playground, Redleap Avenue, Mill ParkThe playground is set between lovely gum trees. The higher end has a play area for younger kids with a suspended balance log, low wooden platform with slide, scrambling wall and rope net bridge, log and rock steppers, bi(03)
Redleap Recreation Reserve Playground, Redleap Avenue, Mill Park
Redwood Close Playground, Meadow HeightsStructure with wave slide, shop front, climbing mat wall, fireman's pole, tunnel, steps, abacus and disks on a vertical pole. Swings.
Basketball court, unshaded table and seats and some grassy area. Metal soccer net (03)
Reid Street Playground, South MorangStructure with metal slide, climbing wall, telescope, sloping parallel bars, chain traverse, monkey rungs, stepping stones, abacus, steering wheel, balance beam with obstacles and flying fox. Swings and springer. Unshade(03)
Ripplebrook Drive Playground, BroadmeadowsCouple of structures. One has a curved slide, little cubby with seat, hanging disks, walkway, shop front, steering wheel and abacus plus a section of wooden fence with a gate. Another structure has two climbing walls tog(03)
Riverside Reserve Playground, Doreen Rogen Way, South MorangThe playground is located next to the Community House in a natural amphitheatre - at any moment I expected the lions or at the very least a legion of Romans to come marching in.
The highlight is a tunnel slide reache(03)
Riverside Reserve Playground, Doreen Rogen Way, South Morang
Riverstone Park Playground, Orchard Road, DoreenThis playground is quite spread out and it's not easy to keep track of multiple kids. At one end is a thick rope bridge leading to an atom shaped climbing frame with a nice curved metal slide, three large vertical metal (03)
Rochdale Square Playground, LalorA small playground for younger kids opposite a row of shops. A low wooden structure with a tunnel, shop front, abacus, steering wheel, rope ladder and wave slide. Also birds nest swing, two standard swings, little see-sa(03)
Roebourne Crescent Playground, CampbellfieldSet on a grassy area behind the Campbellfield Plaza Shopping Centre. Small structure with wave slide, fireman's pole, steering wheel, spiral ladder, telescope, chain bridge and chain traverse. Two bike springers and swin(03)
Romano Avenue Playground, Mill ParkThis may be an historic red gum woodland vegetation site but it ain't no historic playground site. Old structure with slide, chain ladder, standard ladder, shop front, walkway, climber and monkey rungs. Also see-saw, two(03)
Rosemary Drive Playground, LalorColourful quirky equipment. The main structure has a number of puzzle boards, climbing wall, slides, ladders and bridges. Also a see-saw, grasshopper springer, spinning disk and swings.
Unshaded table and seat and sm(03)
Royalden Park Playground, Plumbago Street, CraigieburnA series of stepping stones lead to a playground suited to younger kids. There is a cute pink car to drive, elevated cubby with inclined scrambling wall and slide, stand on spinner, swings, see-saw and metal climbing fra(03)
Royalden Park Playground, Plumbago Street, Craigieburn
Salcey Way Playground, MicklehamAn interesting set of play cubbies combined with rope nets and ladders plus a big metal slide. There is also a rope course to get from end to end, spinning supernova, frame with five swings where all kids can swing into (03)
Salicki Avenue Playground, EppingColourful structure with two slides, steps, tunnel, shop front, steering wheel, climber, walkway, log roll and spiders web climbing frame. Swings. Unshaded seats and big grassy area.
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Sandover Drive Playground, Roxburgh ParkOne of those modern climbing structures I can never get enthused about which has a slide and rope ladders. Also swings and rocker. Some rocks for jumping across and grassy area. Shaded and unshaded seats.
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Santa Cruz Boulevard Playground, Roxburgh ParkStructure with wave slide, scrambling wall, steps, speak and listen system, steering wheel and binoculars. Line of wooden stumps of varying heights for stepping across. Shaded seat and 40m away is a shelter with seats, w(03)
Sarissa Park Playground, Mosaic Drive, LalorWooden structure with wave slide, curved slide, walkway, climbing wall, steps, ladders, fireman's pole and clock panel. Also a pelican springer, seesaw with fish seats, spinning disk, frog springer and two swings.
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Serle Wetland Park Playground, Serle Street, DoreenLovely setting next to wetlands area. The playground is fully enclosed by a fence with a safety gate. The highlight is a huge pyramid rope climbing frame. There is also a wooden structure with curved slide, hanging disks(03)
Serle Wetland Park Playground, Serle Street, Doreen
Seth Raistrick Reserve Playground, Campbell Street, CampbellfieldA couple of play structures. One has a wave slide, shopfront, fireman's pole, steps, ladder, rope bridge and flying fox. The other structure is centred around climbing and has climbing walls, ladder and a cube with nets (03)
Shankland Boulevard Reserve Playground, Karoonda Court, Meadow HeightsA huge grassy reserve with a playground, outdoor gym, water tap, shelter with two tables, two metal soccer goals, basketball half court and unshaded table.
A ramp leads to the main structure which has dual wave slide(03)
Shankland Reserve Playground, Ravenhill Boulevard, Roxburgh ParkPlayground is only suitable for small kids. Structure with short dual slides, shop front, inclined climbing wall and vertical rope climbing frame. A small structure shaped like a house (located at No. 1, Rubbish Road, Ju(03)
Shankland Reserve Playground, Ravenhill Boulevard, Roxburgh Park
Shields Street Playground, EppingA structure with steep curved slide, vertical rope climbing frames and scrambling wall. Also stand-on spinner.
Large shelter with long table, BBQ, water tap and good sized grassy area. Also unshaded table and seat. (03)
Shimmer Street Playground, EppingTraversing type structure with rope ladders, rope bridge, steps, walkway, fireman's pole and metal slide. Large see-saw and swings. Shelter with seats and water tap. Limited grassy area.
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Shimmer Street Playground, Epping
Cnr Redding Rise and Shimmer Street,Epping,
Victoria
Simmonds Place Playground, Roxburgh ParkBasic playground which has a high structure with ladder, steep metal slide and vertical square rope climbing frame. Also swings (without safety chain) and two springers. No seat next to the playground area. Large grassy (03)
Springridge Boulevard Playground, WallanAn interesting playground set on two levels with some slides (or steps) to get down to the lower level. The top level has a full size tractor with trailer, pyramid shaped rope climbing frame with nests on the central pol(03)
Statesman Crescent Playground, Mill ParkThis playground needs a good weed and to get rid of the ridiculously useless modern climbing frame. See-saw and springer. No swings. Unshaded seats and minimal grassy area.
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Steadman Park Playground, Steadman Way, WollertSomeone decided to put a playground here and then forgot about maintaining it. There is a garden of weeds and broken water tap. Also a terrible design since the playground is only suitable for younger kids, yet the swing(03)
Stockade Park Playground, Paschke Crescent, LalorWooden structure with ramp, multiple levels, tunnel, ladder, metal slide, distorting mirror, telescope and clanger (which is missing in action) to hit against pipes. Wooden block stepping stones, three horse springers an(03)
Stonehaven Drive Playground, ThomastownA red fire engine springer, circle to spin around on your arms, birds nest swing, two standard swings and a structure with dual wave slides, nice shopfront, maze panel, rope spiders web climbing frame, monkey bars, littl(03)
Sustainable Park Playground, Tarlo Court, CraigieburnWow - that is a massive eco-hut tower. Entrance to the tower is via a ramp or massive rope bridge. Once inside, go up the spiral steps for great views (you can stick your head up into the plastic domes on the roof) and l(03)
Sustainable Park Playground, Tarlo Court, Craigieburn
Sycamore Crescent Playground, CampbellfieldStructure with wave slide, scrambling wall, ladder, fireman's pole, shop front, climber and monkey bars. Two springers and swings. Unshaded seat. Basketball court and large grassy area with small slope.
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Symon Crescent Playground, ThomastownA simple structure with wave slide, shopfront, fireman's pole, ladder, vertical rope net and small flying fox. Also a spinning disk, cheerful octopus springer (obviously doesn't realise he's destined for an octopus stew (03)
Tarcoola Close Playground, EppingTwo structures - the higher one has a wave slide, curved climber, shop front, ladder, inclined climber, flying fox, telescope and monkey bars. The lower one has a wave slide, ladder, abacus, telescope, shop front, speak (03)
Telopea Crescent Playground, Mill ParkMedium sized pyramid rope climbing frame, birds nest swing, two standard swings and a climbing structure with wave slide, climbing wall, scrambling wall, ladder, walkways, rope net wall and monkey bars.
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The Parkway Playground, MerndaThe playground is located under the elevated railway line south of the Mernda Park Primary School. There's a line of equipment including two swings, log stepper circuit, big soft dome and a wooden structure with slide, c(03)
Thomas Street Recreation Reserve Playground, Thomas Street, ThomastownThe playground is in a pleasant quiet location beside Edgars Creek Trail. Along one side is a rope obstacle course with wobbly walkway, monkey rungs, inverted V-shaped ladder, hanging disk traverse and rope wall. Try and(03)
Thomas Street Recreation Reserve Playground, Thomas Street, Thomastown
Thomastown East Reserve Playground, Creek View, ThomastownThe playground is situated beside the Darebin Creek Trail. A good sized pyramid rope climbing frame with a net bridge on one side leading to a steep metal slide. The main tower structure has various rope ladders to reach(03)
Thomastown East Reserve Playground, Creek View, Thomastown
Thorngrove Avenue Playground, CraigieburnA fairly large grassy park cut by concrete paths. The playground is a bit old fashioned. One structure has two slides, tunnel, shop front, ladder bridge, steps and abacus. The other structure has a wave slide, fireman's (03)
Thorngrove Avenue Playground, Craigieburn
Cnr Thorngrove Avenue and Waterview Boulevard,Craigieburn,
Victoria
Thyme Park Playground, Thyme Parkway, WollertThe playground is around the perimeter of a big grassy area with a big basketball court and a metal soccer goal. At the back of the basketball court is a birds nest swing and rope climbing frame.
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Timbertop Park Playground, Timbertop Drive, DoreenFairly basic playground equipment which includes a structure with wide metal slide, rope ladder (with a high first step) and fixed walkway. Also a wooden cube shaped climbing , two springers and a standalone balance beam(03)
Timbertop Park Playground, Timbertop Drive, Doreen
Towerhill Avenue Playground, DoreenWooden structure with curved slide, small rope ladder, steps, steering wheel, shop front, walkway, climbing wall, spiral ladder and standard ladder. Two springers and swings. Shelter with table and BBQs. Water tap and fa(03)
Traffic Park Playground, Elevation Boulevard, CraigieburnThe playground highlight is a two level tower with tunnels in the base. The first level can be reached by a rope ladder or a tricky rope bridge from another tower which has a rope and metal ladder and also a wave slide.(03)
Traffic Park Playground, Elevation Boulevard, Craigieburn
Treehouse Park Playground, Swallow Street, CraigieburnA ramp winds up to a big elevated structure like a control tower. The structure has connections to a metal slide, walkway, climbing wall and fireman's pole. There are also monkey bars, cow springer and swings. There is a(03)
Treehouse Park Playground, Swallow Street, Craigieburn
Treetops Park Playground, Agnes Lane, WollertOut with the old and in with the new. Modern features include three metal trees with solar panels on top and connection ports for mobile devices. Personally I wouldn't use these ports because they are an easy target for (03)
Treeview Drive Playground, South MorangWooden structure with two waves slides, scrambling wall, shop front, fireman's pole, vertical rope net, monkey bars, rope net bridge, rope tunnel bridge and steps. Small log balance circuit and two swings. The playground(03)
Trijena Park Playground, Brossard Road, MicklehamThe blue and white colour scheme gives a nautical feel but Mickleham is a fair distance from any ocean.
The structure forms a line with climbing cube at one end with a climbing wall, ladders and rope nets, spiders we(03)
Trillium Park Playground, Rosette Parade, CraigieburnA wonderful play space suited to younger kids. Set in a beautifully landscaped area with grassy sections and includes a place where you make yourself into a human sundial, beautiful butterfly sculptures, fenced soccer f(03)
Trillium Park Playground, Rosette Parade, Craigieburn
Trinity Park Playground, Chalon Place, South MorangThe playground structure has a high and low end. The higher end has dual wave slides, fireman's pole, shopfront, 'find your way home' panel, rope net ladder, rope tunnel bridge, other various types of ladders, monkey bar(03)
Trinity Park Playground, Chalon Place, South Morang
V.R. Michael Reserve Playground, High Street, LalorThe playground is located in the north of the reserve. A concrete path leads through the playground area with equipment on each side. On one side is a "de-constructed" ship (think about cooking shows with their de-constr(03)
V.R. Michael Reserve Playground, High Street, Lalor
Valley Park Playground, Vista Circuit, WestmeadowsSteps lead down to a playgrounds set amongst the bushland beside the Broadmeadows Valley Trail. There is standalone slide, birds nest swing, seesaw, swings and structure with metal slide, step ladder, seat on a horizonta(03)
Valley Park Playground, Vista Circuit, Westmeadows
Vantage Boulevard Playground, CraigieburnA playground full of active things to do. Two huge metal sculptures of birds overlook the playground. The main structure has a series of hanging nests which can be reached by either rope ladders or a rope bridge leading (03)
Vantage Green Playground, BeveridgeMore shelter than playground. A birds nest swing, some vertical poles for decoration and rock bridge.
Shelter with two tables, BBQs, shelter without a roof with two tables, water tap and grassy area.
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Ventnor Crescent Playground, CoolarooOld structure with two slides, abacus, shop front, chain traverse, monkey bars, chain bridge and climbing mat wall. Two springers and swings. Basketball court and unshaded seats about 30m away. Some grassy area.
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Victoria Drive Playground, ThomastownA complex structure with lots of levels and sections. Structure has two slides, climbing wall, scrambling wall, steps, telescope, elevated balance beam, spiral ladder, abacus, chain bridge, steering wheel, ladder with sq(03)
Vincent Drive Playground, South MorangWooden structure with dual wave slides, climbing walls, ladder, walkway, disks on a vertical pole, shop front, curved slide, steps, cubby area and rope ladder. Also two stand-on spinners and swings.
Shelters with tab(03)
Vockensohn Place Playground, EppingVery nice, large structure with dual wave slides, shop front, fireman's pole, ladder with horizontal hoops, high rope cage bridge (go across if your dare!), tic-tac-toe, walkway, steps, clock, spiders web climbing frame,(03)
Volantis Crescent Playground, Roxburgh ParkVery unusual equipment which is focussed around climbing. There is a central climbing wall with hanging parts, rope nets, curved climbing net, hanging monkey bars and monkey rungs. There is also a see-saw, stand-on spinn(03)
Volcano Park Playground, Lancewood Place, CraigieburnQuick, the volcano is erupting. You can go down the big metal slide to safety, hop down using the three in-ground trampolines or fry to a crisp. Your choice but be brave. After the eruption, you can dig in the volcanic g(03)
Volcano Park Playground, Lancewood Place, Craigieburn
Voyager Drive Playground, WollertA fun climbing playground decked out in lemon colour - there's nothing sour about this playground.
There are big climbing nets, ladders, traversing areas, metal slide, birds nest swing, three standard swings, in-grou(03)
W.A. Smith Reserve Playground, Darebin Dr, Lalor If you don't mind old, rundown equipment then you will love this playground. The largest structure has a slide, climber, spiral ladder, steering wheel, walkway, shop front, telescope, binoculars, chain bridge, fireman's (03)
Wallan Recreation Reserve Playground, Duke Street, WallanOn the south side of the reserve are two structures. One structure has a wave slide, climbing wall, shopfront, fireman's pole, rope bridge and climbing cube with rope nets and ladders. The other structure has a high and (03)
Wallan Recreation Reserve Playground, Duke Street, Wallan
Cnr Northern Highway and Duke Street,Wallan,
Victoria
Waterdale Village Park Playground, Brookwood Avenue, DoreenNice red and yellow structure with a high end and a lower end. A rope bridge leads to the high end with a wave slide, climbing wall, hanging ladder, fixed ladder, clock and tic-tac-toe. There is also a balance beam, ladd(03)
Waterdale Village Park Playground, Brookwood Avenue, Doreen
Watermill Reserve Playground, Watermill Avenue, CraigieburnThere is a wide steep metal slide on a soft hill which has bumps to help kids reach the top of the slide (or alternatively use the steps on the side), a big atom shaped rope climbing frame (is that a helium molecule?), l(03)
Watery Gully Park Playground, Research Drive, Mill ParkTwo areas beside one another. One area has a wooden structure with spiral slide, curved climber, spiral ladder, chain bridge, monkey bars, chain traverse, flying fox (broken), balance beam and monkey rungs. The other are(03)
Watery Gully Park Playground, Research Drive, Mill Park
Wenden Road (West) Playground, Mill ParkThe structure is very high at one end with two metal slides, walkways, telescope, ladder, balance beam, chain traverse, shop front, abacus, speak and listen system, high climber, ladder with square rungs, steps, rigid fr(03)
Whitelight Avenue Playground, EppingThe playground is located next to the old Aurora sales office. It is a fenced playground with helicopter springer and a small structure in the form of a character with vertical rope climbing frame and steps. There are tw(03)
Whitley Crescent Playground, CraigieburnColourful structure with curved slide, shop front, ladder with square rungs, climbing wall, climber, hanging disks, monkey bars and balance beam with obstacles. Also very unusual four person see-saw in the shape of a cro(03)
Whittlesea Public Gardens Playground, Barry Road, LalorWow, this is a playground for thrill seekers. The main tower has six levels and at the top level is a huge metal spiral slide. Within the tower are ladders which are quite awkward to climb. The main tower is connected at(03)
Whittlesea Public Gardens Playground, Barry Road, Lalor
Willaroy Boulevard Playground, DonnybrookCalling all budding palaeontologists! Dinosaur fossils lead up to a huge dinosaur climbing frame with a twisting spiral slide near its ferocious head.
There is also a green dinosaur springer, birds nest swing, fo(03)
Willow Court Playground, WhittleseaA pleasant surprise to see such a playground in a lovely quiet area. A ramp and steps lead up to a big spiral tunnel slide. The supporting structure for the slide has a climbing wall, ladder, steps and rope ladder.
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Winamurra Crescent Playground, ThomastownA big wooden cubby with windows and seat, log steppers, koala springer, spinning disk, two swings and a structure with two slides, rope bridges, curved ladder, steps, long monkey rungs in a semi-circle shape and bridge w(03)
Winchester Avenue Playground, EppingThe highlight is a super cute play structure for younger kids which is two interconnected castles with fun and colourful creatures adorning the sides. The structure has two slides, a curved climbing wall with hand holds (03)
Wombat Corner Playground, Hurrey Avenue, MerndaSome old unattractive structures. The biggest has two metal slides, various types of ladders, speak and listen system, high climber, rigid frame bridge, monkey bars, tunnel, balance beam, chain traverse and cubby with ro(03)
Woodvale Court Playground, Mill ParkAn aqua blue play structure complemented by a shark springer. The structure has dual wave slides, tic-tac-toe, rope ladder, fireman's pole, abacus, shopfront, rope tunnel bridge, monkey bars and small slide.
Also a c(03)
Woronora Way Playground, WallanSteps lead up to a platform with spiral slide, fireman's pole, ladder, distorting mirror and climbing wall. There is an area with horizontal bars and monkey rungs which connect to the horizontal platform with a steep cha(03)
Wuchatsch Avenue Playground, EppingA nice setting among some giant gum trees. The main structure has a metal wave slide, curved scrambling wall, small inclined scrambling wall, hanging step bridge and fireman's pole.
Another structure with climbing wa(03)
Yale Court Playground, Meadow HeightsThere is only a small cubby with shop front and abacus plus see-saw and swings. Unshaded table and seats. Grassy area.
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Yan Yean Reservoir Park Playground, Recreation Road, Yan YeanStructure is located between the road and the reservoir and has a spiral slide, tunnel, steps, tic-tac-toe, spiral ladder, fireman's pole, shop front, walkway, wave slide, long monkey bars, monkey rungs and flying fox. S(03)
Yan Yean Reservoir Park Playground, Recreation Road, Yan Yean
Yarcombe Crescent Playground, CraigieburnCouple of areas separated by about 40m. One old structure has two slides, ladder with square rungs, abacus, walkway, steps, chain ladder, telescope and steering wheel. This area also has two springers, swings and unshade(03)
Ziera Park Playground, Zieria Drive, South MorangTwo concrete paths lead to .. not exactly the Promised Land, but a decent play structure. It has two wave slides of different sizes, fireman's pole, small climbing wall, ladder, hanging rope net, shop front and monkey ba(03)