Playgrounds in Australia
Australia's playgrounds are among the best in the world — think shaded adventure parks with flying foxes, nature play areas nestled in bushland, and splashpad combos perfect for hot summer days. Whether you're after a fenced playground for toddlers or a sprawling park the whole family can spend a morning at, we've gathered the top-rated spots across the country with real parent reviews and photos.
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Playgrounds across Australia
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Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda
📍 Olinda, VIC
Chelsea Flower Show gold-winner garden with native flora, waterfall and a rare
Killara Playground
📍 Truganina, VIC
Neighbourhood outdoor playground in Truganina for local families.
Bushranger Drive Playground
📍 Sunbury, VIC
Sunbury's standout playground with flying fox, water play, and skate park.
Turner Reserve Playground
📍 Thornbury, VIC
Inner-north Thornbury playground with two slides, sandpit, and spinner.
Mount Evelyn Reserve Playground
📍 Mount Evelyn, VIC
Leafy hills playground in Mount Evelyn near the Dandenong Ranges trail network.
Portarlington Recreational Reserve Playground
📍 Portarlington, VIC
Well-equipped Portarlington playground with ovals, courts, and dog-friendly
CERES Playspace
📍 Brunswick East, VIC
Eco adventure playground with a giant millipede and tyre dome at CERES.
Lincoln Square South Playground
📍 Carlton, VIC
150-year-old Moreton Bay Figs shelter rope bridges and wooden cubbies.
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground
📍 Hampton, VIC
Hampton's adventure playground with trampolines, flying fox, DJ booth and water
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
📍 Melbourne, VIC
36 hectares of landscaped gardens, lake walks and a children garden in the CBD.
Shorehaven’s Treasure Island Adventure Playground - Peet
📍 Alkimos, WA
Pirate-themed beachside playground with treasure hunt, shipwreck, and Indian
Clyde Recreation Reserve
📍 Clyde, VIC
Peaceful Clyde playground with towers and open grassy space for young families.
Lake Pertobe Adventure Playground
📍 Warrnambool, VIC
Warrnambool's massive adventure playground with flying foxes, maze, water play
Olinda Playspace
📍 Olinda, VIC
Natural playspace in the Dandenong Ranges with water and sand play.
Rob Perkins Memorial Playground
📍 Gembrook, VIC
Fenced bushland playground near Puffing Billy with BBQ, toilets and a skate
Civic Park Playground
📍 Drouin, VIC
Spacious Drouin park with multiple slides, swings, BBQ shelters, and a rotunda.
The Hills District All Abilities Playground
📍 Arana Hills, QLD
Fully fenced Arana Hills playground with 7 slides and multiple age-appropriate
Mueller Park Play Space
📍 Subiaco, WA
Fully fenced Subiaco playground with sand diggers, music area, and water play.
Silo Park Playground, A Livvi's Place
📍 Clyde North, VIC
Livvi's Place playground in Clyde North with a giant silo tower, twin slides,
Berwick Waters Tree Walk Park
📍 Clyde North, VIC
All-abilities playground with elevated canopy treetop walk and inclusive slides.
Royal Park Nature Play Playground
📍 Parkville, VIC
Free nature playground with water play, climbing, and BBQ in Royal Park.
Diamond Creek Regional Playspace
📍 Diamond Creek, VIC
Destination playground with mining cart sand pit, flying fox and birds nest
Dominico Street Playground
📍 St Leonards, VIC
New fenced playground in St Leonards with flying fox, swings, and party-ready
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
📍 Perth, WA
One of the world largest inner-city parks with panoramic Swan River views.