Guide to the Best Playgrounds for a Kids Birthday Party in Melbourne
Playgrounds and parks are very popular places for holding birthday parties and extended family gatherings. Fine weather definitely helps and we can't guarantee blue skies but we can help you find a place with suitable facilities such as shelters, picnic tables and toilets.
Access to facilities such as shelters for most playgrounds is on a first-come first-served basis. This makes the process a bit of a lottery and to increase your chances of nabbing a prime spot, especially on weekends, someone will need to come to the playground early in the day and stay there.
Some inner Melbourne councils such as Glen Eira and Boroondara require you to book picnic shelters, rotunda and grassed open spaces for events such as birthday parties. Barbeques are a free communal facility for all users of the park and are not included as part of a booking. The cost for a standard shelter and open space is around $150 for an individual and there is a minimum notice period. The disadvantage of this system is that it increases the cost of the party but the advantage is that you are guaranteed the use of a facility. See here for further information for Glen Eira and Boroondara councils.
Each of these places listed below have a super playground that will keep children entertained plus shelters, tables and toilets. Click on the links for more information on the playground including a full list of facilities and photos.
Best North West Melbourne Playgrounds for Birthdays
Aintree Reserve Playground (Aintree)
A huge playground which has a shelter with three tables and seating plus two unshaded tables and BBQs. There is a shaded jumping pillow and cafe close by.
Bullion Park Playground (Aintree)
The playground has an exciting slide, big sandpit, table tennis table, basketball court and a reasonable sized grassy oval with football posts at one end. There is a huge shelter with two tables and four BBQs, another shelter with a big seat plus more unshaded tables. There is a cafe across the road with toilets.
Frontier Park Playground (Aintree)
Massive slides, water play, small skate park, basketball court, shelter with three tables and BBQ, some unshaded tables and seats are scattered about the playground.
Old Canning Street Playground (Avondale Heights)
The playground is located in a park next to the Maribyrnong River. There are plenty of BBQs and shaded tables and a large shelter about 100m away with tables and BBQ. A gum tree gives some shade to the playground.
Isabella Williams Memorial Reserve Playground (Deer Park)
The playground design references the western's plains past volcanic activities and oozes birthday fun. There are shade shelters, BBQs and lawn area.
Gisborne Adventure Playground (Gisborne)
An adventure playground which has unshaded and shaded tables and a big grassy area with shelter and BBQ.
Cliff Harvey Lagoon Reserve Playground (Keilor)
A nice playground most suited to younger kids which has a shelter with tables, BBQ and some other shaded tables.
Green Gully Reserve Playground (Keilor Downs)
Plenty of space for birthday parties around a playground with a big spiral slide. There is a shelter with a table, shelter with BBQ, unshaded table, basketball/netball court and a concrete bike path which goes around the reserve.
Brimbank Park Play Space (Keilor East)
The main playground is a beautifully crafted play space with natural elements most suited for younger kids with a few exciting elements for the older kids. There are plenty of shelters, BBQs, tables, huge grassy areas and the playground is located next to the Leaping Lizard cafe.
J.H. Allan Reserve Playground (Keilor East)
A playground mostly covered by shade sails. There is a shelter with a table, BBQ and a bocce court.
Hannah Watts Park Junior & Senior Playgrounds (Melton)
There are two playgrounds in the reserve - Senior playground and Junior playground with lots of shelters with tables and BBQs and big grassy areas.
Navan Park Playground (Melton West)
An extensive playground with big slides and an equally big sand pit. There are multiple shelters, BBQs and plenty of grassy areas for ball games. 100m away is a big lake with more shelters and BBQ.
Galaxy Land Playground (Sunbury)
A large playground with plenty for all ages. There is a shelter with two tables, BBQs, basketball half court but only limited grassy area.
Taylors Hill Recreation Reserve Playground (Taylors Hill)
A fun colourful, fenced playground with all abilities access which is mainly suited to younger kids. Outside the fenced area is a big shelter with table and BBQ, unshaded table, oval and skate park.
Taylors Lake Linear Park Playground (Taylors Lakes)
Plenty to keep all birthday participants occupied. There is a nice playground, Ninja course, table tennis table, basketball court, small Hot Shots tennis court and a Snakes and Ladders game. There are many shelters with tables and BBQs.
Best South West Melbourne Playgrounds for Birthdays
Footscray Park Play Space (Footscray)
A massive park beside the Maribyrnong River with lots of interesting areas to explore. There is a lovely playground and the park has plenty of picnic facilities plus a shelter with two tables within the fenced playground area.
Curlew Community Park Playground (Laverton)
A delightful park which has a playground, bike pump track, performance stage, table tennis table, basketball court, grassy areas and picnic facilities including a shelter with two tables and BBQs.
Maddingley Park Playground (Maddingley)
An adventure playground which has a shelter with seats and also unshaded tables.
Barrabool Boulevard Playground (Mambourin)
Lots of fun activities for birthday party visitors here - a playground with two big climbing structures each with an exciting slide, play areas for younger kids, water play area, huge basketball court with markings for hopscotch and four square, big climbing wall, skate park, grassy area with metal soccer goal and combined AFL/rugby goals, picnic facilities (shelter with three tables and BBQs plus unshaded tables) and a cafe is only 100 m down the road.
Lakeside Park Playground (Manor Lakes)
This is a party spot during the warmer weather because there is a lovely water play area with lots of powerful sprays coming out of the ground next to a massive pirate ship shaped climbing frame. There is no shelter but there are two tables and toilets.
E.A. Coulson Gardens Playground (Maribyrnong)
A lovely location along the Maribyrnong River with a couple of playground areas, plenty of space to run around or play ball games, a shelter with two tables and unshaded table.
Pipemakers Park Play Space (Maribyrnong)
Lovely parkland location next to Maribyrnong River. The nature playspace has been designed to connect children and their families with nature and close by is the beautiful History of the Land Gardens with interesting displays and gorgeous mosaics. There are no shelters but there are tables and shady trees.
Atherstone Regional Play Space (Melton South)
Large fenced playground with a water play area. There are two shelters with tables, unshaded tables and BBQs.
Crocodile Park Playground (Point Cook)
Provided the birthday star doesn't mind sand in their shoes, this is an exciting playground for a party. The fun playground with big mound slides has a sand base, there's an extensive water play area and two shelters with tables and BBQs. Toilets are about 100m away.
Edwards Reserve Playground (South Kingsville)
A fun playground most suited to younger kids. For parties there is a shelter with two tables, BBQ, basketball court, some concrete paths for bikes and next to an oval.
Sunvale Community Park Playground (Sunshine)
A community park which is perfect for any get together including birthdays. It has a playground, water pump where water flows down a long curve concrete path, outdoor gym, skate park, shelter with tables and BBQs, water splash park, grassy area with cricket pitch, indigenous art, hidden gardens, lovely landscaping and performance stage under a huge shelter. Any party is going to be a hit here.
Buckingham Reserve Playground (Sunshine West)
An exciting playground with extensive water play for the warmer months. There is a large carpark, big shelter with huge communal table and BBQs plus unshaded tables.
Navigation Park Playground (Tarneit)
Best during the warmer months since the highlight is a water play area where a big metal elephant has come down to the waterhole to drink. There is a shelter with two tables and BBQs, unshaded table, and grassy area with football goal posts and volleyball net.
Forsyth Park Playground (Truganina)
The playground has a lot of facilities to keep birthday guests of all ages occupied. There is a playground, grassy area with football posts in one direction and soccer goals in the other direction, tennis wall, basketball court, fitness area and a bike park for kids on their bikes and trikes.
Village Park Playground (Werribee)
A playground which caters for all age groups which is located beside a fantastic water play park and a skate park. The area around the play area is beautifully landscaped with natural elements and garden beds. There are two huge shelters with tables and BBQs, unshaded tables, basketball court and grassy areas (although there isn't a lot of room to kick a footy). Also a plaza with shelters with seats and some water sprays.
Wyndham Park Playground (Werribee)
Two huge playground areas including one with lots of water play. Add in a small skatepark, central lawn, display garden and lots of picnic facilities - including a shelter with two tables plus lots more tables.
Presidents Park Playground (Wyndham Vale)
Adventure playground with a huge amount of play equipment and sheltered tables scattered about. There is also a very good skate park next to the playground.
Yarraville Gardens Playground (Yarraville)
A fun playground for all ages with plenty of grassy areas. No shelter but there are tables and shady trees.
Best South East Melbourne Playgrounds for Birthdays
Markham Reserve Playground (Ashburton)
The playground is fully fenced and surrounded by a huge grassy area. There are shelters with tables, BBQs, basketball court and small skate park.
Halley Park Playground (Bentleigh)
A fun and colourful playground partly covered by shade sails. Quite a large grassy area for playing games, basketball court, rotunda with three tables (can be booked with Glen Eira council), BBQs and other tables with possible shade.
Hodgson Reserve Playground (Bentleigh)
The reserve has three playgrounds - main playground, sports focus playground and snakes and ladders playground. There are a number of shelters, tables and BBQs throughout the reserve. Two of the shelters can be booked with Glen Eira council.
Bailey Reserve Playground (Bentleigh East)
A spectacular playground, shaded by shade sails, for kids who love climbing. Shelter with tables (can be booked with Glen Eira council) and BBQ. Next to a huge grassy expanse.
King George VI Memorial Reserve Playground (Bentleigh East)
A quirky, fun playground for younger kids covered in shade sails. Rotunda with two tables (can be booked with Glen Eira council), BBQs and an oval.
Carrum Foreshore Playground (Carrum)
A beautifully crafted beachside playground which has two open sided shelters with a BBQ and table each. Parking could be difficult for party guests.
Roy Dore Reserve Playground (Carrum)
Ahoy me hearties! A pirate themed playground with a huge pirate ship under shade sails. There is a shelter with two tables.
Caulfield Park Playground (Caulfield North)
A massive park with three playgrounds at Park Crescent, Inkerman Road and Balaclava Road. The park has plenty of grassy areas for ball games, tables and toilets. The rotundas at Park Crescent and Aviary Gardens (Inkerman Road) need to be booked with Glen Eira council.
Princes Park Playground (Caulfield South)
A spacious park dotted with lovely trees which has a playground and three shelters with tables and BBQs (can be booked with Glen Eira council).
Bicentennial Park Playground (Chelsea)
This is party paradise - a huge fenced playground for all ages with shelters, tables and BBQs. Near the playground is a youth precinct which has a fantastic skatepark, multi-court play area for soccer and basketball, DJ table, timber climbing poles and a shelter with seating.
Victory Park Playground (Chelsea)
A large interesting playground located near Chelsea beach. The area has a number of shelters with tables, unshaded and shaded tables and BBQs. There is paid parking near the playground area but some free parking areas close by.
Bald Hill Park Playground (Clarinda)
An unusual playground with an array of elevated cubbies. Two areas with a shelter, BBQ and tables plus the attraction of a free frisbee golf course next to the playground (BYO frisbees).
Heatherton Park Playground (Clayton South)
The playground with a troll theme is located next to the huge grassy expanses of Heatherton Park. There is a large shelter with two tables and BBQ, unshaded table and a basketball half court.
Namatjira Park Playground (Clayton South)
Fairly large wooden play structure, shelter with table and BBQ, other tables, basketball court and skate park.
The Grange Reserve Playground (Clayton South)
Celebrate a birthday in the presence of fellow UFO hunters at this playground which has a UFO theme to recognize a UFO sighting in the reserve on April 6, 1966. Students and teachers from the nearby Westall High School and Westall Primary School rushed to see the hovering flying saucers in the reserve and this sighting has never been explained. Complementing the flying saucer are down to earth facilities such as two shelters with tables and shaded BBQ.
Dandenong Park Playground (Dandenong)
A fully fenced playground with shelters, shaded and unshaded tables and BBQs. Grassy areas but close to near Dandenong Creek.
Tirhatuan Park Playground (Dandenong North)
An extensive play area which has BBQs, tables under shelter, big grassy areas and wetlands to explore.
Harleston Park Playground (Elsternwick)
A lovely park with nice slides, giant sandpit, huge acorn cubby and water play stream. There are two shelters with tables and BBQs (shelters can be booked with Glen Eira council), six unshaded tables, basketball court, some grassy areas and seats under shady trees.
Wally Tew Reserve Playground (Ferntree Gully)
A wonderful play space with natural elements which has the theme of "Forest Floor". This is your chance to invite bugs to a birthday party celebration. Inside the fenced area is a shelter with two tables. Immediately outside the gates is a shelter with two tables and BBQ. There is also a large rotunda without any tables or seats, grassy area and an oval close-by.
Booran Reservoir Playspace (Glen Huntly)
An epic $10.8 million playground with play equipment for all ages, two water play areas and sports areas. There are two boat shaped shelters in different areas of the playground which have two rectangular tables, two BBQs, three round tables and some extra seating along the side. The playground is not fenced and faces some busy roads.
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground (Hampton)
Fantastic playground with many play areas and four shelters with tables.
Highett Reserve Playground (Highett)
The playground is based around a wooden castle located in a huge expanse of ovals. There are shaded tables, shelter with BBQs and tables and basketball half court.
Livvi's Place Casey Playground (Lyndhurst)
A fully fenced playground with all-abilities access and a water play area. Much of the playground is covered by shade sails. There is also a big grassy play area, shelter with two tables and BBQs.
Phoenix Park Playground (Malvern)
A wonderful wooden community built "fort" style playground with unshaded tables, BBQs, skate park and a cafe on site. Note: There are no shelters at the playground.
Allnutt Park Playground (McKinnon)
A cute playground for younger kids, two rotundas with tables (can be hired from Glen Eira council), BBQs, basketball/netball court and lovely grassy areas.
McKinnon Reserve Playground (McKinnon)
Looking for an active birthday party? How does a tower with two twisting tunnel slides, dual flying foxes, parkour area, big bouldering area, basketball court and golf practice cage suit? There is a shelter with two tables, BBQs and beautifully landscaped areas.
Mentone Racecourse Reserve Playground (Mentone)
The playground, which is set on the site of the former Mentone racecourse, has a horse racing theme throughout - in fact it is the Black Caviar of horse racing party themed playgrounds. There is a shelter with tables and BBQ plus another shelter with tables, basketball court and a grassy area with football goal posts at one end and a soccer goal at the other end.
Kingston Heath Reserve Playground (Moorabbin)
An interesting playground most suited to younger kids, plenty of space, shelter, tables and BBQs.
Valley Reserve Play Space (Mount Waverley)
A delightful playground for the adventurous with an elevated ropes courses in a forest of climbing poles and rope nets with rope and log bridges which join cubbies perched on the poles plus areas for younger kids. There are three shelters with tables, BBQs, two unshaded tables and tables and chairs constructed from tree stumps.
Waverley Park Lake Playground (Mulgrave)
A great fully fenced play space which has a tower with a big tunnel slide, huge sandpit with lots of sand play equipment under shade sails, dual flying foxes and a water play area with water pump and a winding path for water with sluice gates. There are shelters, tables and BBQs both inside the fenced area and outside next to a lake. It is only a short walk to the excellent multi-sports Area which has a skate park, large basketball court with netball ring on the side, outdoor gym, two table tennis tables, large climbing wall and grassy area with metal soccer goals.
Murrumbeena Park Playground (Murrumbeena)
A fun playground with two shelters with tables (can be booked with Glen Eira council), BBQs and ovals.
Ross Reserve All Abilities Play Space (Noble Park)
A wonderful playground with play opportunities for all ages and abilities. There are two shelters with a total of six tables and two unshaded tables, BBQ, small grassy area and a play area of artificial grass.
Reg Harris Reserve Playground (Oakleigh East)
A lovely playground which is very popular with families. There are three tables under shade sails and BBQs. Some ponds with bridges are close to the playground.
Burden Park Playground (Springvale South)
A huge fort like wooden adventure playground with grassy areas, plenty of shelters, tables and BBQs. Next to the playground is a fantastic ninja warrior course.
Jells Park Yabbie Hill Playspace (Wheelers Hill)
A wonderful $3 million nature based playground set in a huge park with many recreational attractions. There are a limited number of tables close to the playground but there are shelters with tables, BBQs and toilets about 50m away plus huge grassy areas leading away to the lake in the distance. Close to the playground is Madelines at Jells cafe.
Best North East Melbourne Playgrounds for Birthdays
Quarries Park Playground (Clifton Hill)
Fun adventure playground set in a huge grassy area with a shelter with table, BBQs, skate park and a soccer field with goal frames.
Diamond Creek Regional Playspace (Diamond Creek)
A brilliant, nature based play space where almost everything is exquisitely created from wood. If you can avoid splinters, a great location for a birthday with plenty of shelters, tables and BBQs. There's even a tram cafe at the top of a hill on the side of the playground.
Ruffey Lake Park Playground (Doncaster East)
Ruffey Lake Park is massive and there are two good playgrounds suited to birthday parties - Victoria Street playground and The Boulevard playground. Both locations have a shelter with a table, BBQs and toilets.
Eltham North Reserve Playground (Eltham North)
The playground is based around a huge roofed structure which contains some of the play equipment. There is a row of shelters with tables and BBQs and a fenced oval which is a Magical Park augmented reality location. Edendale Community Environment Farm is only a short walk away across the bridge.
Bollygum Adventure Playground (Kinglake)
A magical playground with a theme based around the book 'Bollygum' by Garry Fleming. A shelter with table and BBQ, unshaded tables and BBQs but limited grassy area which is not big enough for ball games.
Lillydale Lake Playground (Lilydale)
Lots to do here - playground, water splash park, lake with sandy beaches, huge grassy areas, shelters and picnic tables.
Halliday Park Playground (Mitcham)
The playground is based around some spreading oak trees, has lots of shaded and unshaded tables and BBQs, a huge shelter with seats and big grassy areas.
Olinda Playspace (Olinda)
A fun playground with a large shelter with four tables sitting in an elevated position in the centre of the playground which provides a vantage point across the whole playground. There are also extra tables, BBQs and another shelter.
Ringwood Lake Playground (Ringwood)
The exciting playground is set amongst the trees next to Ringwood Lake. In the middle of the playground are two shelters, each with BBQs and two tables. You can also find more tables away from the immediate playground area.
McAlpin Reserve Playground (Ringwood North)
A beautifully created playground which pays homage to the McAlpin apple and pear orchard. Both healthy eaters (and junk food addicts) will love this birthday location. Near the playground there are two shelters, each with a table, and unshaded table and BBQs. Near the playground is a pond which has a bridge and boardwalk and plenty of waterbirds. This area has a shaded table, unshaded table and BBQ.
Wombat Bend Playspace (Templestowe Lower)
A beautifully crafted, fenced playground suited most to younger kids. You can even try building your own cubby house from bush materials in the nature play area. Within the playground there is a BBQ and a few sheltered tables.
McKenzie Reserve Playground (Yarra Glen)
A nice playground which has a shelter inside the play area plus shaded and unshaded tables scattered about. Outside the play area is a shelter with tables, BBQ, grassy area and more tables.
Best Central Melbourne Playgrounds for Birthdays
Aughtie Drive Adventure Playground (Albert Park)
Located in the huge grassy expanse near Albert Park Lake and the setting for the Australian Grand Prix. A birthday party location to race to - keeping to the speed limit of course! There is a huge wooden fort style playground with sheltered BBQ and tables plus some shaded tables and seats under the trees. Ticketed parking in the area.
Edinburgh Gardens (South) Playground (Fitzroy North)
A large park with a fenced playground which has a big shelter with seats in an elevated position in the centre. In the vicinity of the playground there are shaded tables, BBQs, ovals and a large basketball court.
Maritime Cove Community Park Playground (Port Melbourne)
A brilliant place space on a sand base using re-purposed equipment to create a Maritime themed park. There are some water sprays on top of some tall poles which are activated by equipment such as a see-saw made from a wooden pole. In the playground area there are two shelters from old shipping containers with some seats and nearby Sandridge beach has tables and BBQs. There is a lot of free parking in the area and a cafe is close by.
Best Outer East Playgrounds for Birthdays
Minta Hilltop Fantasy Playground (Berwick)
The $3.5 million park was designed to bring many favourite childhood fairy tales to life. The fantasy-themed playground is very extensive and spread out over a large area. At the top level are three shelters with tables, unshaded tables and BBQs.
Wilson Botanic Park Playground (Berwick)
Wilson Botanic Park is a beautiful location with two lakes. The wooden playground is under shade sails Nearby is a big shelter with tables (needs to be booked for events) and BBQs. There are many grassy areas and tables in the park.
Cardinia Reservoir Park Playground (Emerald)
The Crystal Brook picnic area is a wooden adventure playground beside large grassy areas where there are walks with a chance to see kangaroos. Next to the playground are two huge shelters with tables plus shaded tables under trees. There are no BBQs.
Ray Bastin Reserve Playground (Narre Warren)
Parties are going to be a blast at this brilliant rocket themed playground. The playground is next to a skate park and BMX track. There are BBQs, plenty of shaded tables under trees and shelters.
Cardinia Community Adventure Playground (Pakenham)
Any party will be great at this playground which has a tower with three big tunnel slides, wooden adventure structure, boat shaped structure for younger kids, bike track for younger kids on trikes or bikes, shelter with BBQs, unshaded tables and a skate park.
Deep Creek Eco Playspace (Pakenham)
Fully fenced playground with a huge metal dragonfly with beautiful coloured wings pointing up into the sky, large sandpit and water play area. There are plenty of shade shelters with tables and BBQs and outside the playground is a kickabout area.
Best Mornington Peninsula Playgrounds for Birthdays
Livvi's Place Edgebrook Playground (Clyde)
A fenced all abilities playground which pays homage to Clyde's natural history - Birds in Flight, Lettuce Farm, Amphibian zone and the Aquatic zone. The playground area includes a big shelter with three tables and BBQs.
Grazing Way Playground (Clyde North)
A party place for summer. The playground has a very extensive water play area under shade sails. At one end is a shelter with two tables and BBQs while the other end has a shelter with table, BBQ and basketball half court.
Casey Fields Playground (Cranbourne East)
An extensive playground with a shade sails covering the equipment for younger kids. Shelters with table and BBQs plus unshaded tables. A path leads to a lake and there are plenty of huge grassy areas and ovals nearby. A super birthday party location.
Ballam Park Reserve Playground (Frankston)
Two big playgrounds - one on the west side and one on the east side (currently being rebuilt), huge grassy areas, skating / BMX area, huge long climbing wall, lots of parkour / climbing areas, shelters with tables, unshaded tables and BBQs.
George Pentland Botanic Gardens Playground (Frankston)
The playground is set in the lovely and spacious Botanic Gardens. Next to the playground is a huge shelter with tables, plenty of other shaded and unshaded tables, BBQs and big grassy areas. A walk in the Botanic Gardens is a birthday pleasure.
Mount Eliza Regional Park Lakeside Picnic Area Playground (Mount Eliza)
A nice little playground in a big grassy expanse next to a lake with water birds. An area with BBQs and tables under shelters.
Dunns Road Reserve Playground (Mount Martha)
A beautifully crafted playground with a barnyard theme. Next to the playground is a very large shelter with tables and BBQs.
Ryes Up! Community Playground (Rye)
Located east of the Rye Pier, a lovely community playground which has a wooden structure in the shape of a huge ship. There is a shelter with BBQs, shelter with seats, unshaded tables and grassy area. Paid parking applies in this area.
Sorrento Historic Park Playground (Sorrento)
The wooden adventure playground is in a beautifully maintained park with grassy hills to roll down, shaded and unshaded tables, BBQ and shelters. There are lovely views across the bay - keep your eyes open for the ferries which pass by.
Best Inner North Playgrounds for Birthdays
Riverside Park Playground (Aberfeldie)
Anyone for a pirate themed birthday party? The highlight of the playground is a beautifully crafted pirate ship "Black Sapphire" located next to the Maribyrnong River. There are plenty of tables and shady areas.
Victory Park Playground (Ascot Vale)
Huge wooden adventure playground with undercover tables and BBQs.
Norris Bank Reserve Playground (Bundoora)
A big playground with play towers, flying fox, nature play, swing zone, scooter loop, stage area and water play area. Plenty of shelters, tables, BBQs and grassy areas.
Harmony Park Playground (Coburg)
Large, beautifully created play space which has lots of interesting play elements. There are two shelters with table and seats, a huge shelter with tables and BBQs and unshaded tables.
Woodlands Park Playground (Essendon)
The playground is set in a large park with a big pond complete with ducks. Near the playground is a fantasy style play area complete with witches, dragons and bats hanging on the wall. Next to the lake and playground is a shelter with a table plus BBQ and unshaded tables.
Elms Court Playground (Gowanbrae)
The reserve is jam packed with activities and has a playground, basketball court, outdoor gym, multi-purpose/tennis courts and shelter with table and BBQ.
Possum Hollow Park Playground (Heidelberg)
A fully fenced play space which is mainly suited to younger kids and has shade sails over part of the playground. There is a shelter with tables, unshaded tables, BBQs, limited grassy area and an on-site cafe. Located next to an oval but parking is very difficult on some Saturdays when sport is played at the oval.
Malahang Reserve Playground (Heidelberg West)
A large playground, basketball court, skate park and big shelter with BBQs and tables.
Edwardes Lake Park Play Space (Reservoir)
Huge grassy park which has a nice playground, full size A2 class locomotive with an accessible driver's compartment, huge metal slide, big shelter with tables, BBQs and unshaded tables.
Best Outer North Playgrounds for Birthdays
Jack Roper Reserve Adventure Playground (Broadmeadows)
A wooden adventure fort style playground to keep the kids entertained. There is a shelter and tables.
Golden Sun Moth Park Playground (Craigieburn)
A brilliantly conceived playground with the theme of a Golden Sun Moth which has areas for different ages. Next to the playground in a grassy area is a big shelter with four tables and BBQs and there are unshaded tables scattered about the surrounding grassy area.
Livvi's Place Anzac Park Play Space (Craigieburn)
A fenced all-abilities play space. Within the fenced area there are shade roofs over some tables, BBQs and a small grassy area. Outside the fenced area are huge grassy areas with more shelters, tables and BBQs.
Trillium Park Playground (Craigieburn)
Anyone for a party with bikes and trikes? A wonderful play space suited to younger kids which has a basketball court, five in-ground trampolines, shelter with two tables, and best of all, an extensive set of paths representing roads with various traffic signs.
Gumnut Park Playground (Donnybrook)
An impressive playground set amongst gumtrees which is inspired by the stories of May Gibbs' Snugglepot & Cuddlepie. There are lovely lawns set among the trees, two shelters with picnic tables and a Shared Cup cafe which houses the toilets.
Mill Park All Abilities Play Space (Mill Park)
A fantastic fully fenced play space for all abilities and ages which has a great water play zone and recreation zone with a big basketball court with rings at both ends and lines marked for multiple sports and a lawn area. There are three shelters with tables.
Community Bank Adventure Play Space (Wallan)
A wonderful play space designed for children of a wide range of ages and abilities which is centred around a five-story tower and an extensive water splash park. Grassy areas dotted with shady gum trees surround the play space and shelters with tables are scattered about. There is also a shaded BBQ and toilets (with change room).
Best Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast Playgrounds for Birthdays
Stead Park Playground (Corio)
A large playground with a lovely lovely snakes and ladders game, shelter with BBQ and tables, unshaded tables and grassy area.
Escarpment Drive Playground (Fyansford)
The playground has two towers with a big twisting tunnel slide, sandpit, basketball half court and simple skate area. There is a shelter with three tables and BBQ and big grassy area.
Kevin Kirby Reserve Playground (Herne Hill)
A fun and colourful playground next to an oval, basketball half court, unshaded table and shelter with two tables and BBQ.
Bob Pettit Reserve Playground (Jan Juc)
A lovely playground with a sensory garden and two structures based around ramps, shelter with BBQ, unshaded tables, basketball court, small skate park and grassy areas.
Gateway Sanctuary Playground (Leopold)
A lovely nature play themed playground with a large rotunda, picnic and BBQ facilities.
Bunjils Nest Playground (Mount Duneed)
A huge playground with lots of play equipment, table tennis tables, small skate park, basketball court with four square and hopscotch markings on the court, grassy area with one metal soccer goal, more grassy areas, shelter with tables and BBQs. There is a cafe next to the playground.
Torquay Play Space (Torquay)
A huge play space which has a sand base. There are BBQs, shelters plus shaded and unshaded tables.
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