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Playgrounds near me: Diamond Creek Regional Playspace opens

Excited families are expected to flock to the opening of a $2.5 million regional playspace in Nillumbik, which comes complete with a tram cafe. With big crowds expected, visitors are urged to follow COVID-19 social distancing rules.

The Diamond Creek Regional Playspace includes a tram cafe. Picture: Nillumbik Council
The Diamond Creek Regional Playspace includes a tram cafe. Picture: Nillumbik Council

The $2.5 million Diamond Creek Regional Playspace is ready to welcome visitors.

Nillumbik Council has announced the playground will open to the public today, Saturday, October 31.

Located at Diamond Creek Reserve, the council said the long-awaited nature-themed playspace was designed for all ages and abilities.

It includes dedicated junior and senior play areas, flying foxes, and a nature play and cubby area, as well as picnic shelters, seats, tables, barbecues, and public toilets.

There’s fun for the whole family at the Diamond Creek Regional Playspace. Picture: Nillumbik Council
There’s fun for the whole family at the Diamond Creek Regional Playspace. Picture: Nillumbik Council
Families are excited to check out the new space. Picture: Nillumbik Council
Families are excited to check out the new space. Picture: Nillumbik Council
It includes slides and flying foxes. Picture: Nillumbik Council
It includes slides and flying foxes. Picture: Nillumbik Council

The council said it wasn’t just the kids who would have all the fun, with The Rotary Club Tram cafe offering freshly brewed coffee, other beverages and delicious treats for the adults as well.

“We expect the new playspace to be busy and we ask that visitors follow the Victorian Government COVID-19 restrictions,” the council said on Facebook.

“Please observe social distancing guidelines, wear a face mask if over 12 years of age, and practise good hand hygiene.”

More than 450 people have reacted to the council’s post announcing the playspace’s opening on Facebook, with many planning to check out the new playground this weekend.

Details: nillumbik.vic.gov.au/diamond-creek-playspace

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