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McKenzie Reserve Playground

📍 Yarra Glen, VIC

★4.7(114 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Large all-ages playground in Yarra Glen featuring a giant wooden play structure, pyramid rope climb, birds nest swing, carousel, five swings, and a sandpit with rock waterfall and water bubbler.

✓ All-ages equipment✓ Water sandpit feature✓ BBQ and picnic areas✓ Natural shade✓ Close to Chocolate Factory
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★★★★★Featured review by Jenny Chen

Good sized playground suitable for both little ones and school aged kids. Toilets are okay, fairly clean by public standards. I love the water feature at the sand pit, a continuous gentle flow of water cascading down the rock pile. Cafe and shops are close by so it's easy to grab a bite before heading off.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with multiple children of different ages who want a full afternoon out. The water feature in the sandpit means kids will get wet and sandy — bring spare clothes and a towel. The BBQ and grassy picnic area make it easy to stay for several hours without needing to leave for food.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Bring spare clothes and a towel — the sandpit water feature guarantees wet, sandy kids
⏰BBQs and grassy picnic areas are available — pack your own food for a full afternoon
đŸŽŸī¸The nearby Chocolate Factory is a five-minute drive away — good for a post-playground reward
🚗Public toilets are on site, rated as fairly clean by reviewers

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
★★★★★

114 Google reviews

Wide variety for all ages40%
Water feature in sandpit35%
Good facilities on site25%
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Jenny Chen

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Good sized playground suitable for both little ones and school aged kids. Toilets are okay, fairly clean by public standards. I love the water feature at the sand pit, a continuous gentle flow of water cascading down the rock pile. Cafe and shops are close by so it's easy to grab a bite before heading off.”

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Michael Poloni

2 years ago

★★★★★

“A fantastic park with big variety of play equipment for kids of all ages. The sand pit has a working fountain, which is heaps of fun for the kids to play with. Plenty of natural shade, a BBQ with big grassy area for picnics, and serviced with public toilets.”

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Oz Travel Guide

4 years ago

★★★★★

“Perfect place to spend an afternoon with kids. They had so much fun and on our way back stopped at Chocolate factory which was just 5 minutes drive away. Highly recommended.”

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Michael Iverach

a month ago

★★★★★

“Great playground. I stop here with the kids whenever we're passing through. Also has bbq and toilet facilities.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

McKenzie Reserve centres on a massive wooden play structure with slides, climbing walls, rope bridges, and monkey bars. A giant pyramid rope frame, birds nest swing, and carousel add variety for different ages. The partially shaded sandpit features a rock waterfall with flowing water — a favourite for kids on warm days. BBQ areas, sheltered seating, and public toilets support longer stays. The Chocolate Factory is a five-minute drive away for a post-playground treat.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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