This was a really nice reserve. It was huge for starters, especially for something in the back…read morestreets. And it has been developed like a centrepiece to a whole heaps of streets that connect to the reserve. There was some shade, tree's, shrubs, paths, small hills to create more privacy to different area's. Plenty of room for ball games without having to limit yourselves. No fencing or toilets, in fact I didn't even see a drinking fountain. But it is always best to take your own water anyway if you plan to stay out for a while. There were really two playground area's, one with just bark chips covering beneath it and the other had bark chips but also had rubber matting directly under all the play equipment. There was some seating in the shade close to the play area's. This reserve also houses the Aldinga Scouts. Right next to their fenced off area there is probably one of the best BMX tracks I have seen. It is dirt but it is larger than other ones around and has some quite big jumps. Would keep my teenager occupied for quite a while I think.

This park is a hidden gem! New playground equipment, plenty of well maintained grass, fountain,…read moretrees and under cover areas, bbqs, huge grass area for kicking a ball, toilet block... it's not fenced in but surrounded by hedges, trees, buildings and car park so it's fairly safe. Right next to the beautiful river with ducks. Unfortunate that the deli across the road has closed (anyone want to buy & run a deli???! Haha). My toddler and my 8 month old both loved it. Seems quite popular!

This a fantastic playground for the kids and family. Heaps off bbq and tables and chairs. Feed…read morethe duck play cricket or just kid the ball around with the family. My kids love it and close to home

Again, the website says this one has toilets, perhaps they were closer to the parking by the…read morebeachfront rather than where I was as I never saw them. However there was a BBQ near a table and chair setting under a shelter. Plenty of parking and right by the beach. A nice playground too with a small fence near the side that was closest to the roadway. Nicely landscaped but am guessing it's pretty new and there is basically no shade, other than under the shelter. So definitely bring sunscreen and hats. Possibly go for a play then let the kids go for a swim in the beach if it's a warmer day. The playground itself is really cool and has heaps of different stuff to the usual playgrounds with the beach theme incorporated. There are bark chips underneath all the play area.

This is so close to a 5 star, but a 5 star to me is the wooden playground or St Kilda, and this one…read moreis just not the same league as those, so had to go for 4. However it is where the Aldinga Community Centre is. There are toilets, including disabled ones, and water available. There is a kids playground on one side and a tennis court and a garden, presumably for the community centre. Around the far side near Ryan Avenue there is a dog agility course with tunnels and things to run up and hurdles. It's cool, even without a dog! There's also dog bags available on the fence. Over the Stewart Ave side there is a dirt BMX track and also a large skate park facility. Plus all around the oval area there are fitness stations. Looking by the size of them they are made for adults, way too high for kids. There is also a nice bright playground looking structure my child ran to saying "another playground!". I looked at it kind of confused for a minute then told him I thought it was actually part of the fitness facilities and not a kids playground. Lots of poles and climbing things but really high. Although they then had a couple of little ride on spring pieces of equipment in the same spot as well. There was also shelter and at least one BBQ I saw. Plenty of parking on site too. A good place for a day out with all aged people, but bring extra stuff like scooters, skateboards, balls, etc. to make it even more enjoyable and not run out of things to do.

This is actually a park on the same site as Maslin Hall. A Hall available for hire. It would make a…read morenice day for a family gathering where there is inside and outside space, if you bother to hire the hall. Plus the hall has toilets inside. However there is also a small playground at the rear of the area, with some shade. There is plenty of parking. There is a tennis court availale for public use as well. And it's a quite nice tennis court, not a dodgy one like lots of places with uneven surfaces. There's also a drinking fountain, table and chairs and a BBQ, but the seating and BBQ are in full sun.

Great memories of push-bike riding asa teenager, thru the Golf links and to try and see the model…read moretrains.

What a great little (big) place to take the family. This place has far more then your usual reserve…read morewill offer. Wait for it. It has a train (little train). Ok it is a miniature train, but you can ride on it. What else does this park have that you have given 5 stars to I hear you say? Well it has archery boards, and an awesome track for your remote control cars. I was a bit of a distance away and was on a school excursion so couldn't wander far but some big kids (adults) were testing out their skills on this day. It has a great viewing area raised high off the ground so if this is your thing then this is the place. Unsure of whether there was a BBQ but they do have a new toilet block and plenty of shade around the place.

YAY!!! Thank goodness I get to review this playground...it's such a nice change from all the…read moreordinary and unimaginative playgrounds in the area. This playground absolutely blew me away when I stumbled upon it. This street is a little 'industrial' so to find this wonderful park was exciting. It's nestled in among the trees so there's dappled shade over most of the playground. There are BBQs, shaded table/chair areas, lots of nice lawn areas, toilets, a drinking fountain (that works!!!), a skate ramp and LOTS of wonderful play equipment that would suit a variety of age groups and abilities. This is definitely a 'destination playground'. There's plenty of room if you want to spread out a blanket and have a picnic, or there are a couple of BBQs ready for sizzling. To find this playground was such a great feeling, I can only imagine how children feel when they see the place. I can't wait to take my daughter here and see her try out all of the equipment. *Dogs allowed, under control* *Working drinking fountain* *Shaded tables/chairs* *BBQs* *Toilets* *Skate Ramp*

There's a slight possibility that I'm being a little generous with four stars; it's probably worth…read moremore like three and a half stars but it was such a nice area with LOTS of space for the children to completely exhaust themselves. Look at all the room behind the playground. Can't you see your children riding up the gentle hill and then turning around and having fun flying back down? The playground itself is quite entertaining as it is, but to be in such a great spot with so much space added to my "I love a playground" spot in my heart ;-) There is a shaded area with seating but no table. I couldn't see a drinking fountain either, otherwise I wouldn't have hesitated to stamp a four star rating all over this baby (we all know how much I love a drinking fountain! It's strange the obsessions you conjure up after reviewing a million playgrounds) It's all bark chipped with paved pathways in between the play equipment and the seating area. *Dogs allowed* *No drinking fountain* *Sheltered seating area*

It only gets 3 stars because it has water, a toilet block, shelter and a BBQ. Which is all great…read more Plus it is right on the beachfront but with an elevated view. Plus there is heaps of parking off the road. Wow, I'm making it sound better now. But seriously check out the photo's. The playground is literally pretty much a slide and a swing or two. There's no shade anywhere! Plus it looks NOTHING AT ALL like the artist's impression (which I had to take a pic of as well). However it is a great big space. You could play plenty of games on the area easily and without annoying others. It would be nice if you went to the beach for the day and having BBQ's and toilets an water nearby it would make for a great package deal on a day out. But on it's own, solely as a park and reserve space, it only gets 3 stars. The package would bring it to 4 stars.

As you can see it has changed a lot since last review! A wonderful day to see it but it has a great…read morekids playground and lots of space to kick a footy. The view is spectacular too.