Child playing in Pirate Park

Playgrounds

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.

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Alan Corrigan Reserve

Open
336-342 Corrigan Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Fitness Equipment, Playground, Seating area/s

Springvale 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 trails

Geoffrey Carson Reserve

Open
12 Woomera Avenue, Keysborough
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground, Seating area/s

Regent Park

Open
Regent Avenue 18-20, 3171 Springvale AU, Australia
Facilities
Basketball Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Seating area/s

Olinda Reserve

Open
Olinda Avenue 2A, 3171 Springvale AU, Australia
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground

Rowley Allan Reserve

Open
352-358 Cheltenham Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Football, Lawn Bowls , Netball Court, Pavilion, Playground, Public toilet, Sports Ovals

Burden 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 trails

Alex Wilkie Nature Reserve

Open
Enter via MacKay Street, Springvale
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Parking - Disabled, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Shelter

Roth Hetherington Botanical Gardens

Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Dog Off-Leash Area, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Shelter, Walking/cycling trails

Spring Valley Reserve

Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Dog Off-Leash Area, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Shelter, Volleyball

Tirhatuan 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 Courts

Booth Crescent Reserve

Open
Booth Crescent 19-25, 3175 Dandenong North AU, Australia
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground

Bakers Reserve

Open
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground

Vivien Reserve

Open
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground

Norine Cox Reserve

Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Sports Ovals, Walking/cycling trails