Fenced Playgrounds in the North

Explore some of the best gated playgrounds around Melbourne’s Inner North (and a little beyond!)

1. JS Grey Reserve – Gilbert Rd, Preston

A cute, fully fenced playground right next to a kindergarten.
☕ Coffee nearby | 🏀 Basketball | 🚻 Toilets | 🍖 BBQ | 🚗 Plenty of parking on Sheffield St

2. 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 | 🍖 BBQs

3. 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 | Great for hide-and-seek

4. Service Street Playground – Coburg

One of Merri-bek’s newest playgrounds with features for all ages.
💦 Water play | 🪑 Covered seating
🚫 No public toilets

5. Anderson Reserve – Linda St, Coburg

Great variety of toddler-friendly play.
🌳 Shaded areas | 🐕 Dog-spotting fun | 🚗 Easy parking

6. Woolhouse Playground – Woolhouse St, Northcote

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

⭐ Other Hidden Gems

• Gumbri Park – Arthurton Rd, Northcote
• Copper Butterfly Playspace – Eltham (next to Diamond Valley Railway)
• LD Johns Reserve – McLean St, Brunswick West
• Rayner Reserve – Oak Park
• HW Foletta Park – Brunswick
• Wylie Reserve – Union St, Brunswick West
• CERES Terra Wonder Playspace – Brunswick East

If you have found any other gems or have edits please let us know at communications@nimba.amba.org.au

This article was first published in NIMBA member newsletter Noah’s Ark, Issue 313 | May 2024