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Jack Roper Reserve Playground

📍 Broadmeadows, VIC

★4.6(227 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Large free reserve in Broadmeadows featuring a dragon-entrance wooden fort, dual flying fox, basketball court, and duck pond. Sheltered BBQ areas make it a solid choice for family gatherings and parties.

✓ Free entry✓ Duck pond✓ BBQ facilities✓ Inclusive equipment✓ Flying fox✓ Party-friendly
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★★★★★Featured review by Ahmad Naveed

Excellent facilities, lot of options to relax can hold small parties , Engage kids in different activities , conceptually very healthy activities , fishing can be added

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families planning a full outdoor gathering — the BBQ setup and space make it a natural party venue. The duck pond is a reliable drawcard for toddlers and young kids. Weekday visits are cleaner and less crowded; weekends and Mondays have a persistent litter problem that reviewers flag consistently.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Weekdays offer cleaner conditions and fewer crowds than weekends
⏰Bring suitable food for feeding the ducks at the pond
đŸŽŸī¸Arrive early on weekends to claim a sheltered BBQ table
🚗The inclusive play equipment suits a wide range of physical abilities

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.6
★★★★★

227 Google reviews

BBQ and party facilities40%
Duck pond appeal25%
Large inclusive play area25%
Weekend litter issues10%
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Ahmad Naveed

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Excellent facilities, lot of options to relax can hold small parties , Engage kids in different activities , conceptually very healthy activities , fishing can be added”

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Sobia Shahzad

a year ago

★★★★★

“Nice place for picnic and party large play area so kids can enjoy best part in this park have a pond there is lots of ducks around kids have fun to see them 😊”

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Bibek Rimal

a year ago

★★★★★

“Great overall place for families, friends and public gatherings. You can organise BBQ also get along with the fishing interests of yours. It's one of Broadmeadows hidden treasures.”

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Matthew Rae

a year ago

★★★★★

“An awesome park and awesome surroundings. Sad to see rubbish strewn about the place but my son had a great time running around. It's awesome to see how inclusive the park is.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Jack Roper Reserve delivers a large wooden fort with high walkways, climbing walls, slides, rope bridges, and a twisty tunnel slide surrounded by a dry moat. A dual flying fox, basketball court, and extensive sheltered BBQ areas with tables round out the facilities. A nearby lake with resident ducks draws young children. Free entry and ample parking.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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