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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Keshava Reserve

Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Picnic Area, Playground, Walking/cycling trails

Keneally Reserve

Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Picnic Area, Playground

Hemmings Park

Open
Princes Highway 61A, 3175 Dandenong AU, Australia
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Skate Park, Sports Ovals, Walking/cycling trails

Gerard Street Reserve

Open
Gerard Street 28, 3175 Dandenong AU, Australia
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground

Gardiner Reserve

Open
19 Rylands Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
Facilities
Playground

Falkiner Reserve

Open
Falkiner Crescent, Dandenong
Facilities
Petanque Court, Playground, Public Art, Walking/cycling trails

Des Custerson Reserve (Dawn Avenue)

Open
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Picnic Area, Playground

Dandenong Wetlands

Open
270 Stud Road, Dandenong North
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Seating area/s, Shelter, Walking/cycling trails, Wetlands

Apex Park

Open
Facilities
Picnic Area, Playground

Alex Nelson Reserve

Open
Harold Road, Springvale South
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Cricket Nets, Parking - Disabled, Pavilion, Playground, Public toilet, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts

Warner Reserve

Open
Furnew Street, Springvale
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Dog Off-Leash Area, Playground, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts

Norman Luth Reserve

Open
5-7 Heritage Drive, Springvale
Facilities
Playground, Sports Ovals

Edinburgh Reserve

Open
15 McWilliam Street, Springvale
Facilities
Football, Playground, Sports Ovals

Ross Reserve

Open
9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park
Facilities
Athletics Track, Barbeque (BBQ), Disabled Access and Facilities, Dog Off-leash Area (Fenced), Fitness Equipment, Football, Group fitness, Gym, Parking, Pavilion, Petanque Court, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Skate Park, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Table Tennis Tables

Noble Park Reserve

Open
Moodemere Street, Noble Park
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Football, Playground, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts