merri park playground & wetland, northcote
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Here’s a local spot we love to spend a morning or afternoon. It’s lovely getting out into nature for some fresh air and if you’re lucky, you might spot some native wildlife: birds, bugs and frogs!
The playground is adventurous enough to entertain the older kids, with smaller structures, a large sandpit and swings for the littlies. It overlooks an oval where you can play games or sport (just avoid recess and lunch times during the school term as it is shared with the local high school).
As you wander further down the path, you’ll see that the wetlands are fenced off, you can enter via the gate - just make sure you don’t bring the fur babies for this one - the wetland is home to native wildlife that needs to be protected. There’s lots of fun to be had in nature - explore the Merri Creek, balance on logs, look for flowers and mushrooms, find animal homes, spy birds up in the trees! If you stop for a snack along the way, make sure that you take all rubbish with you so that we can keep this spot clean and peaceful.
Mamma's special mention: You’re a hop, skip and a jump from CERES Environment Park. You can grab a take-away coffee and some fresh produce from the CERES Grocery Cafe.
the nitty gritty
street parking surrounding - benches - pram friendly paths but rough surfaces in the wetlands - bird watching - native wildlife - strictly no dogs in the wetlands - creek water - walking trails
