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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Tatterson Park

Open
62 Chapel Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Dog Off-leash Area (Fenced), Fitness Equipment, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Seating area/s, Shelter, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Walking/cycling trails, Wetlands

Frederick Wachter Reserve

Open
133-155 Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Dog Off-leash Area (Fenced), Playground, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts

Coomoora Reserve

Open
Coomoora Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Soccer Fields, Walking/cycling trails

Lois Twohig Reserve

Open
80 Carlton Rd, Dandenong North
Facilities
Dog Off-Leash Area, Fitness Equipment, Petanque Court, Playground, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts

Thomas Carroll Reserve

Open
123 Box Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Football, Pavilion, Playground, Sports Ovals

Robert Booth Reserve

Open
Clow Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Athletics Track, Baseball Diamond, Dog Off-leash Area (Fenced), Pavilion, Playground, Public toilet, Walking/cycling trails

Robert Booth Reserve

Open
Bess Court, Dandenong
Facilities
Athletics Track, Baseball Diamond, Dog Off-leash Area (Fenced), Pavilion, Playground, Public toilet, Walking/cycling trails

J C Mills Reserve

Open
Facilities
Hockey Field, Playground, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals

Greaves Reserve

Open
Bennet Street, Dandenong VIC
Facilities
Basketball Court, Cricket Nets, Dog Off-Leash Area, Fitness Equipment, Netball Court, Pavilion, Playground, Rugby, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts, Walking/cycling trails

George Andrews Reserve

Open
Deepdale Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Basketball Court, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Soccer Fields, Tennis Courts

Dandenong Park

Open
174 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Cricket Nets, Fitness Equipment, Football, Parking, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Seating area/s, Shelter, Sports Ovals, Table Tennis Tables, Walking/cycling trails

Noble Park Skate Park

Open
9 Memorial Drive, Noble Park
Facilities
Playground, Skate Park

Fotheringham Reserve

Partially Closed
Alexander Avenue, Dandenong
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Cricket Nets, Dog Off-Leash Area, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts, Walking/cycling trails