play mate a guide to the best playgrounds in the melbourne cbd
Hello!
Sometimes your neighborhood playgrounds can get boring and you and your mates need a change of air. If you ever find yourselves in a similar situation, just head to the CBD. Now, the words CBD and playgrounds may not sound well together, but the busy CBD is abundant with every type of playground and park you can imagine of!
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If you happen to be in Docklands, this playground is a must visit. This playground has two huge slides, tyre swings, rope bridges, and all sorts
For Parents
What to find here
Wattle Park, Docklands
ron barassi snr park This park makes excellent use of its location. You can enjoy the lovely expanse of squashy green grass, the views of the city and the Melbourne
of spots to climb including the large
Star Observation Wheel. What people
wooden structure in the middle and a
normally love about this park is the
huge football field. But the best part is
sand bag wall which is good for little
the sand pit area! It includes chains and
kids to run and jump on and comfy for
pulleys, spades, tubes, digger and heaps
big people to sit on.
of sand. Oh, also they have a water play area to splash some water around.
Also known as ‘Cubbies’, this colorful playground is one of its kind. It might look like your junkyard from a distance, but once you enter it, this place is a
For parents
What to find here
fitzroy adventure playground
Fitzroy
This playground is quite safe since the entry is restricted to only parents and kids. You can stroll around, sit and relax in the Atherton Gardens while your kid
real treat! You will find tyres, ropes,
is busy playing in the Cubbies. But if
tubes, nets arranged together to make
your kid is younger than 6 years, you
swings, slides and what not. There is
might have to keep a watch as most of
enough space to run around, play ball
the equipment is suited to older kids.
games and keep an eye out for a patch of vegetables planted in this space.
once you’re here, you won’t regret the travel. If you are looking for some adventure, this playground is perfect
For Parents
What to find here
It might take a while to get here, but
Royal Park Nature Play is an adventure park and all the play equipments are at a height. So might have to watch out and be around your kid. Other than
for you. From rope bridges to practice
that, this park has a walking trail, picnic
your balancing skills on to steep twisty
tables and barbecue facilities.
slides to some water sprays to fool around with to a sand pit, this place has everything set in a natural setting. There is even a grassy hill in the centre of the park for you and your friends to roll down. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? Fun Fact : Different areas of the park are inspired by the seven seasons of the Wurundjeri. So you might spot some interesting flower or tree of every season.
Parkville
royal park nature play
birrarung marr
Batman Avenue
Birrarung Marr is right across the bustling Flinders Railway Station. Staying true to the aboriginal
For Parents
What to find here
Situated along the Yarra river,
Birrarung Marr has the most ideal location as you can relax and unwind after a busy day on the benches along the Yarra river and enjoy the serene
Wurundjeri culture, this playground
landscape of the city while your
rightly incorporates the traditional
kid is playing. It also has barbecue
art in every possible way.
facilities during the summer. There
Other than essential play equipments seen every other playground, you will find rocks and sculptures to clamber upon with your buddies. If you take a short walk around the park, make sure you see the marvelous gigantic three legged sculpture and hear the federation bells play. You can also get your cycles and skateboards in case you don’t wish to play on those slides or swings.
is an ArtPlay Center which conducts art workshops throughout the year in case you want to engage your kid in some fun learning.