Beckett Park, Balwyn VIC
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| This Playground is located in the middle of parklands, away from the road and making it nice and safe for kids. There's a huge fort with ramp access and once inside the bigger kids can climb to the top, explore and come down the slide. For the smaller kids there's a shaded sandpit and swings nearby. There's play equipment for the bigger kids and a maze to keep them entertained. Don’t forget to go to the top of Centenary Tower (next to the playground) for great views as far as you can see.... |
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Bicentennial Park, Homebush Bay NSW
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| A hundred hectares of park with plenty of grass, wetlands (with boardwalk) and large playgrounds next to the Olympic Park at Homebush Bay. There are extensive walking tracks (some can be steep) and also playgrounds with and without shaded areas. The more popular play area for smaller kids is located at the far end near the Concord West train station. The kiosk can provide much needed refreshments and there are also public toilets and parking near by. |
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Cabarita Park, Cabarita NSW
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| This is popular with families’ picnicing at the waters edge on an array of shaded tables. There is a small enclosed playground with a rocker, swings and slide and also nearby sandy beaches to play on – at the Parramatta rivers edge. On one side is a beautiful floral garden with a pagoda. The Cabarita Olympic sized swimming pool is also in this park. |
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Centennial Park, Sydney NSW
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| The park covers more than 260 hectares drawing more than 5 million visitors annually. Aside from the huge open grassy areas with large shady trees, (ideal for picnics) there are also ponds, play areas, a kiosk and a restaurant. The Kiosk play area is ideally for one to five year olds and there is a play area for bigger kids (up to 12) near the Paddington Gates entrance. It is also ideal for pram pushers wanting to get some exercise along Grand Drive. |
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Curtain Square, Carlton North VIC
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This is a really friendly playground for kids of all ages. The playground is divided into three areas for litte ones, juniors and older kids with a separate area on the other side of the park that has toddler swings and a court area for ball sports.
There are sunken play areas that divide toddlers from the bigger kids,swings, a wooden fort, fantastic totem poles and paths that run all over the park that are great for bike riders. In the summer you can shade under the huge trees and... |
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Greater Sydney Park, Fairfield NSW
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This new modern playground has something for everyone. With plenty of space to pick your spot. You can bbq and picnic with family and friends, kick a ball around, have a game of cricket on the open grass areas or let the kids run wild in the playground.
The partly shaded playground is full of fun new play ideas with a sand pit, flying fox, rope bridge and great 4-way swing. There are also plently of bike tracks - ideal for learners! The playground isn't fenced but there are picnic... |
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Hallstrom Park, Willoughby NSW
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| Willoughby has classed this as an adventure park, as well as having play equipment children can cycle around the bike tracks and explore the sculpted rocks that look and sound like jungle animals. There are covered tables and chairs, BBQ’s and toilets. Occasionally family events are held here too. |
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Hewison Reserve, St Kilda East VIC
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| This reserve is a great place to get kids on their bikes with it's smooth winding paths that are ideal for beginners. There's plenty of play equipment that is better suited to the pre-schoolers including stepping stones and various bolder and timber climbing structures. It has been designed to make the most of a relatively small area and it works really well. There's shade provided by the trees in summer, picnic tables and a BBQ but no toilets. Parking is on-street.
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