This recently upgraded playground is cute and colourful with climbing towers, swings, rockers, lots of nature play including: garden beds, trees and balancing rocks and logs and there are educational opportunities like a little shop front, a clock with movable hands and find-a-words. There’s also a basketball half court and picnic tables with tree shade.

The best part is that it’s set between a leash-less dog oval and walking/bike paths AND a nearby staircase leads down to the Merri Creek so you can go for a walk and explore along the creek, looking for native wildlife after your play.

Mamma's special mention: Take away pizza on the way home? Try Off The Boat Pizzeria or Hi Italy!

the nitty gritty

26A Somerlayton Crescent, Fawkner

carpark onsite - leash-less dog walking (except near playground) - basketball half court - public tennis courts - drinking water - bike path - creek trail paths

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