gumnut park and adventure playground, donnybrook

gumnut park and adventure playground, donnybrook

Adventure play, toddler section, bbq/picnic area and a cafe!! This epic adventure playground is just breathtaking! Inspired by May Gibbs’ Gumnut Babies Snugglepot & Cuddlepie and set amongst a nature backdrop, including gorgeous red gum trees, it’s really a sight to behold!

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bain reserve, coburg north

bain reserve, coburg north

The perfect toddler and folk retreat for families. The playground has all the essentials, bucket swing, trampoline, merry-go-round, tunnel, cubby house, slides and climbing frames.

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penders park, thornbury

penders park, thornbury

Well just when we thought Penders Park couldn’t get any better - the upgrade we’ve been patiently awaiting is ready to go! In addition to the fully fenced toddler playground, the existing play space with native Australian themed structures and sculptures, the grassy, off leash expanses for sports and picnics and the several shaded tables and benches there’s now a BRAND NEW all abilities play space!

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darebin creek parklands playground, epping

darebin creek parklands playground, epping

The Darebin Creek Parklands playground has been transformed with fresh features including heaps of nature play elements, unique climbing structures, a cubby house, rockers, spinners, an arched see-saw and an exercise equipment station.

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bell to moreland playgrounds & public spaces, coburg

bell to moreland playgrounds & public spaces, coburg

There are brand new playgrounds at both Coburg and Moreland stations and between the 2 there’s an enclosed dog park, basketball half courts, outdoor exercise stations, a mini skate park and parkour equipment, table tennis tables and bicycle repair stations. We also spied a mini library!

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moomba park reserve, fawkner

moomba park reserve, fawkner

This recently upgraded playground is cute and colourful 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 Trail!

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sycamore bicycle track, mill park

WOW! The brand NEW upgraded bicycle track at Sycamore Reserve is the perfect spot for anyone to test out their skills from the BMX pros to those with less experience under their belt.

The upgrade has seen the demolition and replacement of the previous pavilion and resurfacing to create an all-weather track as well as the addition of a starter gate and track lighting. The track is large enough that the little ones can have a turn without disrupting the more experienced riders but of course active supervision is required at all times. This is a spot you’ll have to drag the kids away from!

The track is shared with The Northern BMX Club so they have allocated track usage times, the track is only open to the public at other listed times.

Mamma's special mention: Mill Park is also home to one of the best Northside Play Spaces, Mill Park All Abilities Play Space! It’s a short car trip away.

the nitty gritty

toilets (including accessibility) - carpark onsite

Sycamore Recreation Reserve,
Mill Park


* track to be used during daylight hours only

Public open times:

Mon, Wed & Fri 7am-4pm
Tues 7am-6pm
Sat 1pm-6pm
Sun 7am-6pm

delta reserve playground & bike education track, greensborough

delta reserve playground & bike education track, greensborough

We love this newly upgraded, unassuming little spot! The bike education track/traffic park section is heaps of fun with bike and scooter tracks, a roundabout, pedestrian crossing, give way and stop signs and petrol station pumps. It’s educational and fun!

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howitt park playground, bright

howitt park playground, bright

Playgrounds don’t get much more stunning than this. This largely timber adventure playground sits on the banks of the Ovens River and is surrounded by the grand old trees that Bright is famous for - changing their glorious colours as the seasons pass.

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hopwood gardens playground, echuca

hopwood gardens playground, echuca

Every road trip means a new playground to explore, including the paddle steamer park in Echuca. This wonderful and petite playground is found in the centre of town, close to the Murray River and historical port.

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