Playgrounds to check out along Mornington Peninsula
Running out of ideas on where to take the kids these school holidays? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best playgrounds the Peninsula has to offer. So pack a picnic, jump in the car and check out these play spaces.
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Peninsula playgrounds go well beyond the humble swing set and slide.
From pirate ships and giant crabs, to flying foxes, spinning discs and rope climbing walls, the region’s play spaces challenge and entertain children of all ages.
Most have toilets, barbecues and grassed areas perfect for picnics — and many, such as the parks in Frankston, Rosebud and Rye, are built on the foreshore, offering the option of a paddle to complete an affordable day of fun in the sun.
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JUBILEE PARK
274 Hillcrest Rd, Frankston
The region’s beach and bushland has inspired this park with references to native animals and sea life in the playground equipment. It also has swings, a nest swing, see saw, monkey bars, a flying fox, silly mirrors, multiple slides and forts.
HOT: In-ground trampolines strong enough to hold adults.
NOT: There are no onsite toilets, or taps and not a lot of shade.
MORNINGTON PARK
Schnapper Point Drive
There are bay views, lots of open space and a path perfect for bike riding, but the main attraction is the pirate ship. The two-storey, wooden structure overlooks a slide, rope climb, flying fox, monkey bars and a web swing.
HOT: There is a large Moreton Bay fig tree just begging to be climbed and regular visits from an ice-cream van.
NOT: The public toilets are a long walk from the main play space.
ROSEBUD FORESHORE PLAYGROUND
Cnr Point Nepean and Jetty roads
The newest play space on the Peninsula, which opened last year, is designed around a rocky mountain with a range of challenging routes to the top including a rope net and rock climb. At the summit is the start of a long, winding slide. There’s also a flying fox, spinning disc and birds nest swing, plus a barbecue, tables and chairs.
HOT: The nearby Bay Trail is a great, safe place for a bike ride.
NOT: The slides are metal, making them unusable on a warm day.
RYES UP COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND
2387A Point Nepean Rd, Rye
This playground has a nautical theme including a large, wooden ship. There are portholes to play mermaids and pirates and plenty of old-school favourites, such as monkey bars and bucket swings.
HOT: The playground is fully fenced, allowing parents to relax.
NOT: There’s no shade, other than what is provided by the equipment.
SORRENTO PARK
Point Nepean Rd, Sorrento
Perched on top of a hill, the large, wooden castle is filled with passages and bridges to explore. There is plenty of grassy space to picnic or kick a footy, and a rotunda.
HOT: The sweeping bay views.
NOT: There are so many nooks and crannies that it’s easy to lose sight of younger children.
To find out more about the region’s play spaces, check out the playground guides at mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Child-Youth/Playgrounds and frankston.vic.gov.au/Things_To_Do/Playgrounds
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