Our playgrounds provide opportunities for children to engage in physical, cognitive, unstructured and social play, regardless of a child’s age, capability or developmental stage. They offer a diverse number of play activities, which is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
The playgrounds accommodate families with children and their play needs across a variety of ages. Parents are encouraged to actively play with and must supervise their children at all times.
Council has three different types of playgrounds; district, neighbourhood and local playgrounds. These playground types reflect the different sizes and locations of the playgrounds, which cater for the diverse needs of the community.
Types of playgrounds
| Characteristics | District playground | Neighbourhood playground | Local playground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Large playgrounds | Medium-sized playgrounds | Smaller playgrounds |
| Suitability | Caters for a broad range of ages 2 to 14 years | Caters for a broad range of ages 2 to 12 years | Well-suited for younger children 0 to 8 years |
| Playground Equipment | Large range of diverse play equipment, including more challenging play experiences | Large range of diverse play equipment, including more challenging play features | Smaller range of play equipment |
Find a playground to visit
Each of our parks, reserves and playgrounds are listed below. There are a range of filters (specific facilities, playground type and suburb) that you can use to narrow your search. Find a great playground to explore now.
Alan Corrigan Reserve
Open
336-342 Corrigan Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Fitness Equipment, Playground, Seating area/sSpringvale Community Hub Park
Open
5 Hillcrest Grove, Springvale 3171, Australia
Facilities
Basketball Court, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Seating area/s, Shelter, Table Tennis Tables, Walking/cycling trailsGeoffrey Carson Reserve
Open
12 Woomera Avenue, Keysborough
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground, Seating area/sRegent Park
Open
Regent Avenue 18-20, 3171 Springvale AU, Australia
Facilities
Basketball Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Seating area/sOlinda Reserve
Open
Olinda Avenue 2A, 3171 Springvale AU, Australia
Facilities
Picnic Area, PlaygroundRowley Allan Reserve
Open
352-358 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Football, Lawn Bowls , Netball Court, Pavilion, Playground, Public toilet, Sports OvalsBurden Park
Open
Corner Springvale and Heatherton Roads, Springvale South
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Disabled Access and Facilities, Lawn Bowls , Ninja Course , Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Seating area/s, Shelter, Tennis Courts, Walking/cycling trailsAlex Wilkie Nature Reserve
Open
Enter via MacKay Street, Springvale
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Parking - Disabled, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, ShelterRoth Hetherington Botanical Gardens
Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Dog Off-Leash Area, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Shelter, Walking/cycling trailsSpring Valley Reserve
Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Dog Off-Leash Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Shelter, VolleyballTirhatuan Park
Open
4 Kriegel Way, Dandenong North
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Disabled Access and Facilities, Dog Off-leash Area (Fenced), Fitness Equipment, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Shelter, Tennis CourtsBooth Crescent Reserve
Open
Booth Crescent 19-25, 3175 Dandenong North AU, Australia
Facilities
Picnic Area, PlaygroundNorine Cox Reserve
Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Sports Ovals, Walking/cycling trails