JS Grey Reserve – Gilbert Rd, Preston

A cute, fully fenced playground right next to a kindergarten. Coffee nearby, public toilets

Edwardes Lake Park – Reservoir

An all-day destination with a massive slide, flying foxes, and a gated sandpit area. Adjacent athletics track perfect for learning to ride, Birdwatching by the lake, Public toilets

Edinburgh Gardens South – North Fitzroy

Located at the southern end near the off-lead dog park and courts. Big, fully fenced space loved by all ages, Sandpit.

Service Street Playground – Coburg

One of Merri-bek’s newest playgrounds with features for all ages. Fully fenced, water play, veggie patch. Water play, Covered seating, No public toilets.

Anderson Reserve – Linda St, Coburg

Great variety of toddler-friendly play, Shaded areas, Dog-spotting fun, Easy parking.

Woolhouse Playground – Woolhouse St, Northcote

A giant wooden fortress! Open weekends and after school hours only. Mostly shaded – great for hot or rainy days

Wylie Reserve Playground - Union Street, Brunswick West

Fully fenced, double slide, near soccer field and dog park.

Foletta Park -  Glenlyon Rd, Brunswick

Small fenced park with unique parent-child swing.

Copper Butterfly Playspace – Eltham (next to Diamond Valley Railway) - 

Fully fenced. Pram accessible. Public toilets. Good shade. 

Rayner Reserve – Oak Park 

Fully fenced. 

CERES Terra Wonder Playspace – Brunswick East

Partially fenced. Sandpit. Public toilets. Coffee at the Grocery adjacent.