Good service and friendly staff who I believe may be family also, well it has a family run feel to…read moreit.. Good variety of fish and reptiles for all kids, big and little to check out too..

We've been to a few play centers now and this one is by far our favorite…read more Great staff, very friendly and welcoming, huge toddler area with secure fencing and plenty of toys, jumping castle, and lots of slides.

The Sassafas Gully Tourist Track is not the walk to take if you wearing nice shoes. Trust me, they…read morewill get really muddy and you will be really bummed out at ruining one of your favourite pairs. I took the short loop, which is only one kilometer and was worn out afterwards. I don't know whether that says more about the track or more about my current lack of fitness, but I'll press on. The track itself is quite challenging. It is really steep in parts and there were lots of tree roots and little wooden steps to watch out for. Aside from the difficulty of navigating around all these obstacles that were threatening to trip me over, the walk itself was really beautiful. Lush ferns and great views made it really enjoyable and distracted me from the feeling of spiders crawling down my neck after I walked through a small cobweb, so that was a plus I guess. The longer walk looked pretty hard judging by the map so I might have to give that one a miss for now, but I can definitely recommend the shorter walk if you are looking to improve your fitness or simply get away from the city. It felt like a totally different world down there and it was beautiful. By the way, it can be a little hard to find. If you find Geppettos Workshop in the main street of Sassafras then the track begins in a carpark type area directly across the road.

Had my 10 year old daughters party here and couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more They have all new inflatables and finally put in cooling

A great rainy day activity for small and big kids alike. Flipout is within a big sports centre in…read moreAltona and costs $10 for access to all trampolines. There's a dedicated area for under fives with a foam pit and smaller trampolines. There's also an adult/big kids area, runway trampolines with a foam pit, slam dunk area and dedicated flip area. We went on a Friday, and it was reasonably busy but not crowded staff levels were good and all staff members were friendly

Ruffey Lake park has something for everyone. Plenty of…read moreBBQ's and covered tables and benches, fun playgrounds, and a huge off leash dog area. Clean toilets and actual working taps ( yes lots of public toilets have no working taps, no locking doors and just plain gross). I find Ruffey lake very enjoyable to visit and amenities are well maintained. Lots of hills and paths for variety. Definitely a lovely day out!

This is a big park. Like huge…read more It feels like you could be far away from the world, but then you can get a glimpse of nearby houses and a small view of the Doncaster mall sitting up on a hill. It really is nice for a daytime, the sun is out so you should be outside type of day. It's good for a walk around their many paths, or for a picnic on one of their many open hilly spaces. If I was a dog, this would be optimum day out stuff. Because at Ruffey Lake Park, there are dogs galore, on leashes, on the footpath, running around, soaking up some sun rays, taking a dip into the lake, this park is their oyster. The lake itself, is average size, it's nothing to exclaim over, or take in. For seating, if you didn't take a blanket with you and are one of those don't-like-grass people, then find yourself one of the many benches that are laid out throughout the park. For the kiddies, there are two playgrounds with swings and activities, I feel like whenever I've been here, that area is hands down the most populated part of the park. For all of your park needs, Ruffey Lake is a stand out.

King Parade Playground has recently been re-vamped and all the equipment is brand new. It is a…read moremodest playground but it has plenty of grassy areas surrounding it and is great for kicking a ball around or any game requiring serious room. It borders both King Parade and Norma Crescent South in Knoxfield, as it is located on empty blocks of land on a suburban street. It also acts as a useful cut through between these streets- well, for me anyway. Small green plants and large rocks line the footpath on either end of the park - kids seem to enjoy jumping from rock to rock. I have never seen the park particularly busy which is always a nice thing - it means you don't ever really have to wait for someone else to finish with a piece of equipment. It has two swings - one baby and one adult size. There are also two wooden park benches to sit on that face the playground. These are perfectly placed for any adults supervising their kids. When it rains the park gets really muddy and slushy. You will get mud splashes on your clothes if you walk across it when it is like this, so if you're using it as a cut through only I would definitely avoid using it on wet days. Otherwise it is a pretty good playground and park. I happily recommend it.

Oh Yarra Park, how I love you! Especially given that you are essentially my backyard (and more…read moreimportantly my little puppy Willis' too)! With your wide tree lined paths, playground by Jolimont Station, the Avenue of Legends bronze statues and the sporting mecca that is the MCG in your grounds, what's not to love? I love to walk my dog there most days and often head down for some sets of "stair runs" at the MCG! There are lots of off leash dog areas to let the fur children run riot for a while, and the council also provides lots of dog waste bags, so if you get caught out, you can still be a responsible dog owner. Even though this park is so close to the city it's pretty peaceful once you wander in. It's full of cars during footy matches so you have to avoid it at those times. But apart from that, it's a great local park to have!

Okay, this place is mostly a cricket pitch, but in a way it does have some charm about it. The…read morereason being is that it is sort of built on a slope that goes down to the Yarra River. Well, it isn't quite built on a slope because playing cricket on a slope sort of doesn't really work all that well. Rather, they have flattened it out so that you can play cricket without the ball rolling down onto the road. Anyway, the thing I thought was cool was that it seems that the buildings have built into the side of the hill, something which I do think is rather cool actually. Yeah, it is a nice park, and there is some charm about it as well.

Whether or not you own a dog, Como Park is a really awesome spot to A) bring your dog for…read moreoff-the-lead runs or B) enjoy a day in the sun dog watching. It sounds a little looney but lots of other walkers/ park lovers come to Como Park to dog watch because it's really fun seeing how dogs of all breeds, sizes, shapes and colour get along and interact. Como Park has a long standing reputation for being a top park for dogs because it is set within an oval and even though it is not gated, the dogs have so much fun running free in the oval. And most times, all the dogs get a long well. It's also a great way to keep your dog socialised and give them a chance to exercise. For those that don't own dogs, you can watch the fun while getting some exercise and have your fair share of playing with the friendly dogs who love a good pat or scratch. (tip: try behind the ears for an instant best-friend reaction) Como Park also has a gated playground, bicycle path, barbecue area and ample space to kick the footy around, so the whole family can enjoy the outdoors. The park is also home to Stonnington's Carols by Candlelight each year.