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The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Mount Alexander Shire RegionThe Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Mount Alexander Shire Region

The Mount Alexander Shire region is one and a half hours north-west of Melbourne and includes the towns of Castlemaine, Harcourt, Maldon, Newstead and Taradale. Highlights of the region are a steam train ride on the C ..

The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Mount Alexander Shire RegionThe Mount Alexander Shire region is one and a half hours north-west of Melbourne and includes the towns of Castlemaine, Harcourt, Maldon, Newstead and Taradale. Highlights of the region are a steam train ride on the C(03)The Top Family Activities and Playgrounds in the Mount Alexander Shire Region
Castlemaine
Barfold Hall Playground, Heathcote-Kyneton Road, BarfoldBarfold Hall Playground, Heathcote-Kyneton Road, Barfold

The location of the playground seems to be the centre of the tiny township of Barfold. Move two meters and you are probably on the outskirts of Barfold. A multi-level wooden structure with wave slide, chain ladder, t ..

Barfold Hall Playground, Heathcote-Kyneton Road, BarfoldThe location of the playground seems to be the centre of the tiny township of Barfold. Move two meters and you are probably on the outskirts of Barfold. A multi-level wooden structure with wave slide, chain ladder, t(03)Barfold Hall Playground, Heathcote-Kyneton Road, Barfold
Heathcote-Kyneton Road,
Big Tree Park Playground, Ballarat Street, GuildfordBig Tree Park Playground, Ballarat Street, Guildford

The main feature of the playground is a River Red Gum named the "Big Tree". It is named the "Big Tree" for a good reason since it is one of the largest of the species in Victoria with a trunk circumference of 9.35m. Esti ..

Big Tree Park Playground, Ballarat Street, GuildfordThe main feature of the playground is a River Red Gum named the "Big Tree". It is named the "Big Tree" for a good reason since it is one of the largest of the species in Victoria with a trunk circumference of 9.35m. Esti(03)Big Tree Park Playground, Ballarat Street, Guildford
2 Ballarat Street,
Campbells Creek Community Centre Playground, Elizabeth Street, Campbells CreekCampbells Creek Community Centre Playground, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek

Located near the dead centre of town. No actually, it's located next to the cemetery. Two structures, one with a cute face shaped ladder, wave slide, straight ladder and steering wheel and the other structure has a wave ..

Campbells Creek Community Centre Playground, Elizabeth Street, Campbells CreekLocated near the dead centre of town. No actually, it's located next to the cemetery. Two structures, one with a cute face shaped ladder, wave slide, straight ladder and steering wheel and the other structure has a wave (03)Campbells Creek Community Centre Playground, Elizabeth Street, Campbells Creek
60 Elizabeth Street,
Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve Playground, Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd, Campbells CreekCampbells Creek Recreation Reserve Playground, Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd, Campbells Creek

The playground is located about 300m down Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd from the centre of town and is next to an oval and netball courts (without nets). Maybe we need to call that a ball court rather than a netball court? ..

Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve Playground, Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd, Campbells CreekThe playground is located about 300m down Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd from the centre of town and is next to an oval and netball courts (without nets). Maybe we need to call that a ball court rather than a netball court? (03)Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve Playground, Campbells Creek-Fryers Rd, Campbells Creek
43 Campbells Creek-Fryers Road,
Campbells Creek Swimming Pool Reserve Playground, Main Road, Campbells CreekCampbells Creek Swimming Pool Reserve Playground, Main Road, Campbells Creek

Don't come here looking for a pool since the park is the site of the former swimming pool. There are even some big shade sails over a grassy area which must be from its former function as a pool. The playground is ni ..

Campbells Creek Swimming Pool Reserve Playground, Main Road, Campbells CreekDon't come here looking for a pool since the park is the site of the former swimming pool. There are even some big shade sails over a grassy area which must be from its former function as a pool. The playground is ni(03)Campbells Creek Swimming Pool Reserve Playground, Main Road, Campbells Creek
121 Main Road,
Castlemaine BMX TrackCastlemaine BMX Track

Fairly large area with about ten large jumps which were often eroded away at the top. Few banked turns. Next to a Skate Park. Unshaded tables and water tap. Photos: ..

Castlemaine BMX TrackFairly large area with about ten large jumps which were often eroded away at the top. Few banked turns. Next to a Skate Park. Unshaded tables and water tap. Photos: (03)Castlemaine BMX Track
118 Barker Street,
Castlemaine Botanic Gardens Play Space, Downes Road, CastlemaineCastlemaine Botanic Gardens Play Space, Downes Road, Castlemaine

A charming play space which includes a wooden bushman's hut surrounded by a wooden fence with table and chairs inside. Ideal for little pioneers. A trail of logs leads to a red train engine with two steering wheels and t ..

Castlemaine Botanic Gardens Play Space, Downes Road, CastlemaineA charming play space which includes a wooden bushman's hut surrounded by a wooden fence with table and chairs inside. Ideal for little pioneers. A trail of logs leads to a red train engine with two steering wheels and t(03)Castlemaine Botanic Gardens Play Space, Downes Road, Castlemaine
Cnr Froomes Road and Downes Road,
Castlemaine SkateparkCastlemaine Skatepark

A small L-shaped concrete skating area which has a mini ramp, flat bank, steep hubba and a rail down seven stairs, ledges and manual pad. Located in Western Reserve and there is some limited shade from shade sails. ..

Castlemaine SkateparkA small L-shaped concrete skating area which has a mini ramp, flat bank, steep hubba and a rail down seven stairs, ledges and manual pad. Located in Western Reserve and there is some limited shade from shade sails. (03)Castlemaine Skatepark
118 Barker Street,
Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park Playground, Fyers Road, ChewtonChewton Soldiers Memorial Park Playground, Fyers Road, Chewton

Green and burgundy structure with a wave slide, abacus, fireman's pole, disks on vertical poles, honeycomb mat bridge, traverse of rings, stepping stones and monkey bars. Also a see-saw and swings. Unshaded table and ..

Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park Playground, Fyers Road, ChewtonGreen and burgundy structure with a wave slide, abacus, fireman's pole, disks on vertical poles, honeycomb mat bridge, traverse of rings, stepping stones and monkey bars. Also a see-saw and swings. Unshaded table and(03)Chewton Soldiers Memorial Park Playground, Fyers Road, Chewton
13 Fyers Road,
Elphinstone Recreation Reserve Playground, Olivers Lane, ElphinstoneElphinstone Recreation Reserve Playground, Olivers Lane, Elphinstone

Next to an oval is a structure with wave slide, scrambling wall, ladder, fireman's pole, shop front, bridge with half circles, little wave slide, walkway and flying fox. No swings. Two shaded tables near the oval. Th ..

Elphinstone Recreation Reserve Playground, Olivers Lane, ElphinstoneNext to an oval is a structure with wave slide, scrambling wall, ladder, fireman's pole, shop front, bridge with half circles, little wave slide, walkway and flying fox. No swings. Two shaded tables near the oval. Th(03)Elphinstone Recreation Reserve Playground, Olivers Lane, Elphinstone
Olivers Lane,
Fryerstown Public Park Playground, Market Street, FryerstownFryerstown Public Park Playground, Market Street, Fryerstown

Small playground next to the Burke and Wills Mechanics Institute Building. The playground has a standalone wave slide, a digger in a gravel pit (country kids are too tough for sand) and swings (without safety chains). ..

Fryerstown Public Park Playground, Market Street, FryerstownSmall playground next to the Burke and Wills Mechanics Institute Building. The playground has a standalone wave slide, a digger in a gravel pit (country kids are too tough for sand) and swings (without safety chains). (03)Fryerstown Public Park Playground, Market Street, Fryerstown
3 Market Street,
Harcourt BMX TrackHarcourt BMX Track

A compact oval track with hard gravel base which has a banked turn at the far end, five smallish jumps on one side, two big jumps on the other side and a mound in the centre. Located next to the Harcourt swimming pool ..

Harcourt BMX TrackA compact oval track with hard gravel base which has a banked turn at the far end, five smallish jumps on one side, two big jumps on the other side and a mound in the centre. Located next to the Harcourt swimming pool(03)Harcourt BMX Track
21 Eagles Road,
Harcourt Recreation Reserve Playground, Binghams Road, HarcourtHarcourt Recreation Reserve Playground, Binghams Road, Harcourt

The playground is next to an oval and has a structure with wave slide, abacus, spiral ladder, steering wheel, walkway, ladder with square rungs, fireman's pole, telescope and steps. Toilets and located next to the Ha ..

Harcourt Recreation Reserve Playground, Binghams Road, HarcourtThe playground is next to an oval and has a structure with wave slide, abacus, spiral ladder, steering wheel, walkway, ladder with square rungs, fireman's pole, telescope and steps. Toilets and located next to the Ha(03)Harcourt Recreation Reserve Playground, Binghams Road, Harcourt
63 Binghams Road,
Lawrence Park Playground, Park View Close, CastlemaineLawrence Park Playground, Park View Close, Castlemaine

A neighbourhood playground which has swings and a structure with see-saw, curved slide, shop front, fireman's pole, honeycomb climbing mat wall, arched walkway, disks on a vertical pole, horizontal curved climber with ha ..

Lawrence Park Playground, Park View Close, CastlemaineA neighbourhood playground which has swings and a structure with see-saw, curved slide, shop front, fireman's pole, honeycomb climbing mat wall, arched walkway, disks on a vertical pole, horizontal curved climber with ha(03)Lawrence Park Playground, Park View Close, Castlemaine
Parkview Close,
Maldon BMX TrackMaldon BMX Track

The track is next to the swimming pool and an unshaded seat. The oval shaped track has a berm at one end, four smallish jumps in the middle and an elevated area in one corner. Photos: ..

Maldon BMX TrackThe track is next to the swimming pool and an unshaded seat. The oval shaped track has a berm at one end, four smallish jumps in the middle and an elevated area in one corner. Photos: (03)Maldon BMX Track
Hospital Street,
Maldon Gardens Playground, High Street, MaldonMaldon Gardens Playground, High Street, Maldon

The playground is hidden away behind the Visitor Information Centre and Lawn Bowling Club. The playground has a nice variety of equipment with a highlight being a beautiful red train with two carriages. There ..

Maldon Gardens Playground, High Street, MaldonThe playground is hidden away behind the Visitor Information Centre and Lawn Bowling Club. The playground has a nice variety of equipment with a highlight being a beautiful red train with two carriages. There(03)Maldon Gardens Playground, High Street, Maldon
93 High Street,
Metcalfe Recreation Reserve Playground, Malmsbury - Metcalfe Road, MetcalfeMetcalfe Recreation Reserve Playground, Malmsbury - Metcalfe Road, Metcalfe

The reserve is located situated on the outskirts of town on the south east side. A couple of structures - the biggest has a wave slide, hooped ladder, shop front, ladder, clock, rope bridge and monkey rungs. The other ha ..

Metcalfe Recreation Reserve Playground, Malmsbury - Metcalfe Road, MetcalfeThe reserve is located situated on the outskirts of town on the south east side. A couple of structures - the biggest has a wave slide, hooped ladder, shop front, ladder, clock, rope bridge and monkey rungs. The other ha(03)Metcalfe Recreation Reserve Playground, Malmsbury - Metcalfe Road, Metcalfe
Cnr Malmsbury - Metcalfe Road and Bath Lane,
Morrissey Reserve Playground, View Street, CastlemaineMorrissey Reserve Playground, View Street, Castlemaine

The playground, which is under shade sails, has a spiral slide, climbing walls, various ladders, shop front, spiders web rope climbing frame, steps, little wave slide, walkway, disk step ladder and monkey bars. Also swin ..

Morrissey Reserve Playground, View Street, CastlemaineThe playground, which is under shade sails, has a spiral slide, climbing walls, various ladders, shop front, spiders web rope climbing frame, steps, little wave slide, walkway, disk step ladder and monkey bars. Also swin(03)Morrissey Reserve Playground, View Street, Castlemaine
37 View Street,
Muckleford Cricket Ground Playground, Muckleford - Walmer Road, MucklefordMuckleford Cricket Ground Playground, Muckleford - Walmer Road, Muckleford

When travelling from Maldon on the Castlemaine -Maldon Road, turn left on the Muckleford - Walmer Road and travel 100m to get to the cricket ground. The structure is located next to an oval and has a wave slide, hoop ..

Muckleford Cricket Ground Playground, Muckleford - Walmer Road, MucklefordWhen travelling from Maldon on the Castlemaine -Maldon Road, turn left on the Muckleford - Walmer Road and travel 100m to get to the cricket ground. The structure is located next to an oval and has a wave slide, hoop(03)Muckleford Cricket Ground Playground, Muckleford - Walmer Road, Muckleford
Muckleford - Walmer Road,
Newstead Memorial Park Playground, Creswick-Newstead Road, NewsteadNewstead Memorial Park Playground, Creswick-Newstead Road, Newstead

Located opposite the Railway Hotel but remember to be under .05 to play on the equipment. There is a structure with curved slide, ladder, walkway, spiral ladder, fireman's pole and curved ladder. No swings. Shaded ta ..

Newstead Memorial Park Playground, Creswick-Newstead Road, NewsteadLocated opposite the Railway Hotel but remember to be under .05 to play on the equipment. There is a structure with curved slide, ladder, walkway, spiral ladder, fireman's pole and curved ladder. No swings. Shaded ta(03)Newstead Memorial Park Playground, Creswick-Newstead Road, Newstead
4 Creswick-Newstead Road,
Newstead Park Playground, Lyons Street, NewsteadNewstead Park Playground, Lyons Street, Newstead

Pirates can play on this ship under sail (shade sails that is). The large wooden ship, HMAS Bell, has a curved slide, rope climbing net, binoculars, speak and listen system, tunnel, inclined walkway, cubby underneath, fi ..

Newstead Park Playground, Lyons Street, NewsteadPirates can play on this ship under sail (shade sails that is). The large wooden ship, HMAS Bell, has a curved slide, rope climbing net, binoculars, speak and listen system, tunnel, inclined walkway, cubby underneath, fi(03)Newstead Park Playground, Lyons Street, Newstead
4 Lyons Street,
Norwood Hill Reserve Playground, Maclise Street, CastlemaineNorwood Hill Reserve Playground, Maclise Street, Castlemaine

The play structure has two towers. The lower tower has a wave slide and climbing wall which is joined to the higher tower by a rope bridge. The taller tower has a big spiral tunnel slide, wave slide, tic-tac-toe, steps, ..

Norwood Hill Reserve Playground, Maclise Street, CastlemaineThe play structure has two towers. The lower tower has a wave slide and climbing wall which is joined to the higher tower by a rope bridge. The taller tower has a big spiral tunnel slide, wave slide, tic-tac-toe, steps, (03)Norwood Hill Reserve Playground, Maclise Street, Castlemaine
25 Maclise Street,
Stanley Park Playground, Cnr Wright Street and High Street, HarcourtStanley Park Playground, Cnr Wright Street and High Street, Harcourt

Stanley Park was established in 1914 and Sir Arthur Stanley, Governor of Victoria, planted a Bunya Bunya tree. There is also a Mexican Fan Palm, Monterey Cypress and a River Red Gum canoe tree. In summary, an excellent p ..

Stanley Park Playground, Cnr Wright Street and High Street, HarcourtStanley Park was established in 1914 and Sir Arthur Stanley, Governor of Victoria, planted a Bunya Bunya tree. There is also a Mexican Fan Palm, Monterey Cypress and a River Red Gum canoe tree. In summary, an excellent p(03)Stanley Park Playground, Cnr Wright Street and High Street, Harcourt
Cnr Wright Street and High Street,
Sutton Grange Hall Playground, Faraday - Sutton Grange Road, Sutton GrangeSutton Grange Hall Playground, Faraday - Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange

Simple structure with a wave slide, tic-tac-toe, spiral ladder, ladder with square rungs, fireman's pole, walkway, telescope and steps. No swings. Unshaded table and limited grassy area. Photos: ..

Sutton Grange Hall Playground, Faraday - Sutton Grange Road, Sutton GrangeSimple structure with a wave slide, tic-tac-toe, spiral ladder, ladder with square rungs, fireman's pole, walkway, telescope and steps. No swings. Unshaded table and limited grassy area. Photos: (03)Sutton Grange Hall Playground, Faraday - Sutton Grange Road, Sutton Grange
921 Faraday-Sutton Grange Road,
Taradale Cricket Ground Playground, Lyell Street, TaradaleTaradale Cricket Ground Playground, Lyell Street, Taradale

The playground is located beside the oval and has a small structure with wave slide, chain ladder, shop front, steering wheel, fireman's pole, standard ladder and tunnel. Also a wooden springer, spiders web climbing fram ..

Taradale Cricket Ground Playground, Lyell Street, TaradaleThe playground is located beside the oval and has a small structure with wave slide, chain ladder, shop front, steering wheel, fireman's pole, standard ladder and tunnel. Also a wooden springer, spiders web climbing fram(03)Taradale Cricket Ground Playground, Lyell Street, Taradale
64 Lyell Street,
Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve Playground, Jackson Street, TaradaleTaradale Mineral Springs Reserve Playground, Jackson Street, Taradale

The reserve is dotted with trees and has a structure with wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, standard ladder, tree ladder, inclined bridge with half circles and a flying fox. Swings. Big shelter with two tables ..

Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve Playground, Jackson Street, TaradaleThe reserve is dotted with trees and has a structure with wave slide, shop front, fireman's pole, standard ladder, tree ladder, inclined bridge with half circles and a flying fox. Swings. Big shelter with two tables (03)Taradale Mineral Springs Reserve Playground, Jackson Street, Taradale
Cnr Murchison Street and Jackson Street,
Victory Park Playground, Mostyn Street, CastlemaineVictory Park Playground, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine

A really pleasant and interesting park which has a beautifully created play space for younger kids with Indigenous themes in the south-east corner. There is a flying fox with disk seat, big all-abilities spinning car ..

Victory Park Playground, Mostyn Street, CastlemaineA really pleasant and interesting park which has a beautifully created play space for younger kids with Indigenous themes in the south-east corner. There is a flying fox with disk seat, big all-abilities spinning car(03)Victory Park Playground, Mostyn Street, Castlemaine
30 Mostyn Street,


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