1 / 3Tim Neville Arboretum
📍 Ferntree Gully, VIC
Beautifully maintained arboretum in Ferntree Gully with a thoughtfully designed playground featuring foam surfaces, water play, zip ropes, and slides.
Now this is a park worth making a trip to!. Visiting a park with all the amenities is always a great way to spend a relaxing day outdoors. One such park that comes to mind is this beautiful park, located a short drive from Boronia square. The park boasts lush gardens with an abundance of trees, which provide a perfect spot for picnics or just to sit and read a book. The serene lake, with its resident ducks and other waterfowl, adds to the park's tranquil ambiance. Visitors can also enjoy barbecuing with family and friends, as the park provides all the necessary facilities. The park's playground is a favorite spot for children who can run, climb, and slide to their heart's content. Parents can relax on the nearby benches and watch their little ones enjoy themselves. The park is also equipped with tables and toilets for the convenience of visitors. One of the most significant advantages of this park is that it remains unclosed, which means that visitors can enjoy its serene beauty and amenities at any time of the day or night. The park is a perfect place to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy some much-needed fresh air in beautiful surroundings.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2–10 who want a play session combined with genuine nature immersion. The foam play surfaces and zip ropes stand out as features not found in standard council parks. The serene botanical setting means parents get a genuinely pleasant environment rather than a carpark-adjacent playground.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Chaz
3 years ago
“Now this is a park worth making a trip to!. Visiting a park with all the amenities is always a great way to spend a relaxing day outdoors. One such park that comes to mind is this beautiful park, located a short drive from Boronia square. The park boasts lush gardens with an abundance of trees, which provide a perfect spot for picnics or just to sit and read a book. The serene lake, with its resident ducks and other waterfowl, adds to the park's tranquil ambiance. Visitors can also enjoy barbecuing with family and friends, as the park provides all the necessary facilities. The park's playground is a favorite spot for children who can run, climb, and slide to their heart's content. Parents can relax on the nearby benches and watch their little ones enjoy themselves. The park is also equipped with tables and toilets for the convenience of visitors. One of the most significant advantages of this park is that it remains unclosed, which means that visitors can enjoy its serene beauty and amenities at any time of the day or night. The park is a perfect place to take a break from the daily grind and enjoy some much-needed fresh air in beautiful surroundings.”
Leo L
a year ago
“Great park fantastic design, lots to play. Foam play available under the slides is a thoughtful idea. Walking trail, water play, zip ropes are something unique in this park. Haven’t used the toilets or other facilities just playground wise the design is great can spend hours with kids sure they will love it. Bbq and benches available with ample shade for sunny days.”
Yasiru Panditaratne
a year ago
“Extremely serene and naturally elegant landscape with educational signs. The park is filled with wildlife and water features. We went on a winter day but still ended up staying for 2 hours. Kids loved running around and relaxing on various landscapes. The play area is getting an upgrade and is due to reopen in July 2024.”
Betty Damianidis
a year ago
“Beautiful park to visit for a stroll or a place for the little ones to burn off some energy. The place is scattered with ducks and ducklings. There are lots of shady places to sit comfortably on the grass for a picnic. Has public bbqs and picnic tables also.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Tim Neville Arboretum combines a well-designed playground with a botanical garden setting. Play equipment includes foam-cushioned surfaces under the slides, water play, zip ropes, and multiple slides set within the grounds. Educational signage along the walking trails names tree species and explains the arboretum collection. Resident ducks attract young children to the water features. BBQ facilities and shaded picnic tables are positioned across the park.
