There are some great places to play hide n seek with little ones, a cafe and a skate park to burn…read moresome energy off. This fort built play area will give hours of enjoyment and with toilets, shade, swings and climbing equipment for all ages there is plenty to do. Enjoy.

Sometimes I wish I had kids, just so that I could have an excuse to spend hours at playgrounds like…read morethis. Then I remember that it's a free world and disapproving looks from the more mature members of the grown-up community does not prevent me from having a jolly good time on what has to be one of the most fantastic playgrounds in suburbia. It has everything. Everything. Wobbly things, running things, things to stick your head into and get it stuck, swings, slides, bridges, flying foxes and other general obstacles. I can only imagine how brilliant a game of tiggy would be (but at night, so as not to injure small bodies with my own lumbering clumsy one). Built by a team of parents, friends and workers, this playground is a wonderful gift to children, child-minders and child-minded alike. A great way to spend an afternoon in the sun, or even the gloom.

Mahoneys Reserve in Forest Hill is HUGE. When I say huge I don't just mean HUGE, I mean MEGA HUGE…read more Read on and you will totally agree with me! Reasons to validate not only how HUGE this place is, but also how damn good it is: 1.This place has two general grassy areas surrounded by trees. These are wicked picnic spots with fluffy, comfy grass to lounge on. There are plenty of shaded areas as well as sunny spots. 2. It is right next to the Bob Saker Oval, which has a fence and is great for allowing your furry friend to run around without fearing that he/she might run away. Make sure to clean up after them though as this is used for sport regularly. 3. There is a massive multi-purpose field with goals and line markings used by various clubs. This is fenced off however so you will have to join a club to utilise this. 4. There is a large, un-fenced soccer field complete with goals at one end. This is a little shabbier than the oval with the fence, but at least it's free right? 5. There is a decent sized kids playground behind the oval. It is great for kids, or for getting a good view of the footy games played on weekends. 6. There is a heap of parking spots. 7. There are batting cages around the back of the clubhouse. (Did I mention there was a clubhouse?) 8. The Clubhouse is available for hire. Seriously guys, Mahoneys Reserve is the place to be if you are into sport. It totally rocks and is awesome to relax at on a sunny day.

Trekking across town to attend my nephew's 1st birthday, it was our first time at Lollipop's and we…read moreloved it! Not being familiar, we found it a bit hard to find but once we found out it was on Level 3 next to all the cinemas and games, we were set! The play centre is well laid out with a separate area for toddlers so they don't get knocked over by the older kids and there is an awesome foam ball room with canons and vacuums that suck up the balls to different sections ready to launch. There's even an awesome pirate ship ride inside the venue! On first impression the centre is clean and well maintained and the staff were very attentive especially amongst all the birthday excitement. The staff were loud and clear when giving instructions and made sure all the kids had drinks topped up and birthday cake. Both the kids and adults were fed with sandwiches, fruits and hot food and you if you're after something a little more special you can also order some desserts from the window display. I think we've found another new place to catch up with our mummy friends! :)

Monash Council and whichever goodwill group they could scrounge up recently did a massive upgrade…read moreon the playground at Federal Reserve, so the slides are no longer dog friendly (my dog used to love running down them). That minor complaint aside, the new playground is fantastic. Federal Reserve is probably one of the more people friendly parks around. In the space not much bigger than a footy oval, there's a walking/jogging track, a great playground, several different types of natural environment, a bike humps track (it's a loopy track with lots of mini hills in it, really good for the kids to race around on their bikes), a tennis court, a water fountain, um... Lots of things. Great to take the kids, a picnic, and a good book for the afternoon.

If you go on the trail on park rd it is the best, dogs are allowed off the leash and the trail goes…read morefor a while and there a multiple trails to choose from. There is also a very shallow river which dogs can go in. So good i come here a lot.

Best kids play centre EVER!! Good value entry, good value food, all ages will enjoy. Very creative…read moreideas, such as the 'air balls', and the high up climbing, slides, and all in an area you can keep an eye on the little ones and the big kids.

This is a wonderful and quaint park that has so much to offer. In the main area, there is the…read more'jells park tea house', a lovely little café where you can sit and enjoy the surroundings. There is a large wooden playground for kids, plenty of trails and routes to accommodate for the frequent runners and bikers, ovals and barbecues (these run high in demand on sunny weekends). Jells park isn't crowded or overpopulated, but there are enough people around to give it a sense of a community. The park is more of a wetlands/bush land style park compared to a botanical type. I love coming here as it has a vibe of happiness to it, there are always children running around, couples biking and dog walkers. Jells Park is very large and you probably could get lost in it (but if you just follow any path it'll take you back out). If you're in the local area, pop down for a bbq and enjoy.

Jells Park is an extremely popular place to go of a weekend. It offers plenty of natural bushland,…read moreover nine kilometres of tracks and paths, a couple of playgrounds, and heaps of space for you to have picnics or kick the footy with the kids. There's fishing on the side of the lake that is outside of the conservation area, but I hope you like carp! There's the occasional redfin, but they seem like the exception and not the rule, particularly if your experience is anything like mine. The barbecue facilities are pretty good, if sometimes quite busy. In some spots, you'll find free electric barbecues, in others, you'll find wood-burning barbecues. Wood is usually provided, which is a plus. Just remember to take out everything you take in. No rubbish should ever be left there.

Came here once 1.5 years ago and my daughter had a blast. This time... absolutely appalling…read moreexperience. If you want rude staff, zero atmosphere and your child to experience direct hostility in a crappy atmosphere... this is the spot. I asked if I could take a photo of my daughter rock climbing... just met with the word "No" repeatedly - no matter how a question was phrased. No No No. She wanted to go on the dodgem cars... the lady put her in by herself... ran it for 30-45 seconds then just switched them off, and wordlessly pushed her out. If you are unable to civilly interact with children... I'd suggest finding a different line of work than a supposed children's play centre. And this was consistent across all staff in direct contact with children. Would not return. Would not recommend. We lasted about 30-45 mins maximum. I regret giving them a cent of my money. Utter crap and an awful experience.

From the owner: Rainbow Town is set to become the largest play centre in South East Melbourne…read more Featuring a range of activities such as the indoor Playground, Rope Course, Mini Car Play Centre, Rock Climbing Wall, Trampolines and Ninja Course, Rainbow Town is looking to deliver a safe, fun and unforgettable experience for kids of all age.

This is a very weird spot for a playground. It is an intersection of two footpaths that link two…read moreseparate streets and two directions of bike path. In the middle sits the playground. There is one, rather low to the ground, wooden bench seat to sit on that faces the swings. My favourite part about the area is that there are a ring of gorgeous green leafy trees that surround the playground. When the sun shines overhead it spills through the leaves in a way that is just beautiful. The playground itself is fairly modest but it would look better if it weren't covered in graffiti. Even the nearby, beautiful trees are covered in graffiti. It is strange because the area doesn't seem to be one that I would associate with crime but I guess it must have some naughty residents or visitors. Maybe avoid this place when it starts getting dark.

This playground is brilliant. It's been recently done up and has all sorts of things to keep me…read moreentertained. There's one of those talkie thingies, the one where you whisper into it and someone with their ear pressed to the other end can hear what you say. It's also got a roundabout (one of those things that goes round and round and round and round and round...), which I can safely say is NOT fun to go on late at night when you're a little bit tipsy and get motion sickness anyway. For everyone else, it's fantastic. Other features of the playground include swings, a rockclimbing wall (big enough for big kids to have to try a bit to climb), and a really well constructed slide set. Very cool.