macleod village playground, macleod
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This is a super fun and freshly UPGRADED playground right across from the cute Macleod Village shopping strip. Some of the existing elements, like the train structure, have been repurposed to compliment the location of the playground which is right in front of the (fenced) train line. It’s exciting for little train lovers to see the trains passing by as they play. The Village Book Exchange mini library has also been moved into the play space so that children can select and swap their books before finding a shady spot to read. There’s lots of green space for picnics, with social distancing circles painted on the grass.
There are 2 climbing structures, each with slides - one smaller for the littler ones, flower spinner, several swings and lots of nature play elements including a dry creek bed and mini bridge, stepping stones and balance logs. The musical elements are also a cool feature with bongo drums and metal flowers that can be played with a stick.
The coolest part by far, however, has GOT to be the ‘Yalp Memo’. Mamma has never seen anything like this before. This internet connected, interactive play station is designed to encourage educational and physical play. Consisting of eight bollards on a soft fall base, children (best suited to ages 4+) can select from 56 different games involving maths, memory, fitness, creativity and team work. Following the audio prompts from the main station in order to play, it’s really nice seeing kids work together and make friends. Being app-operated, more activities will be able to be developed and added to the station as time goes on!
Mamma’s special mention: Great coffee and babycinos across the road at Touchstone Cafe. The parallel shopping strip has cafes, an op shop, a florist, a supermarket, a news agency, restaurants, gift stores and heaps more, so you can get some errands done while you’re in the area!
the nitty gritty
Cnr Erskine & Aberdeen Rds, Macleod
picnic tables with cover - green space - bbq - public toilets directly across the rd near tennis courts - shade sails - street parking - close to public transport
