Our playgrounds provide opportunities for children to engage in physical, cognitive, unstructured and social play, regardless of a child’s age, capability or developmental stage. They offer a diverse number of play activities, which is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
The playgrounds accommodate families with children and their play needs across a variety of ages. Parents are encouraged to actively play with and must supervise their children at all times.
Council has three different types of playgrounds; district, neighbourhood and local playgrounds. These playground types reflect the different sizes and locations of the playgrounds, which cater for the diverse needs of the community.
Types of playgrounds
| Characteristics | District playground | Neighbourhood playground | Local playground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Large playgrounds | Medium-sized playgrounds | Smaller playgrounds |
| Suitability | Caters for a broad range of ages 2 to 14 years | Caters for a broad range of ages 2 to 12 years | Well-suited for younger children 0 to 8 years |
| Playground Equipment | Large range of diverse play equipment, including more challenging play experiences | Large range of diverse play equipment, including more challenging play features | Smaller range of play equipment |
Find a playground to visit
Each of our parks, reserves and playgrounds are listed below. There are a range of filters (specific facilities, playground type and suburb) that you can use to narrow your search. Find a great playground to explore now.
Tatterson Park
Open
62 Chapel Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Dog-Off Leash Area, Fitness Equipment, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Seating area/s, Shelter, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Walking/cycling trails, WetlandsFrederick Wachter Reserve
Open
133-155 Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Dog-Off Leash Area, Playground, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis CourtsCoomoora Reserve
Open
Coomoora Road, Keysborough
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Parking, Picnic Area, Playground, Soccer Fields, Walking/cycling trailsLois Twohig Reserve
Open
80 Carlton Rd, Dandenong North
Facilities
Dog-Off Leash Area, Fitness Equipment, Petanque Court, Playground, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis CourtsThomas Carroll Reserve
Open
123 Box Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Cricket Nets, Football, Pavilion, Playground, Sports OvalsRobert Booth Reserve
Open
Clow Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Athletics Track, Baseball Diamond, Dog-Off Leash Area, Pavilion, Playground, Public toilet, Walking/cycling trailsRobert Booth Reserve
Open
Bess Ct, Dandenong
Facilities
Athletics Track, Baseball Diamond, Dog-Off Leash Area, Pavilion, Playground, Public toilet, Walking/cycling trailsGreaves Reserve
Open
Bennet Street, Dandenong VIC
Facilities
Basketball Court, Cricket Nets, Dog-Off Leash Area, Fitness Equipment, Netball Court, Pavilion, Playground, Rugby, Soccer Fields, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts, Walking/cycling trailsGeorge Andrews Reserve
Open
Deepdale Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Basketball Court, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Soccer Fields, Tennis CourtsDandenong Park
Open
174 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Basketball Court, Cricket Nets, Fitness Equipment, Football, Parking, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Public toilet, Seating area/s, Shelter, Sports Ovals, Table Tennis Tables, Walking/cycling trailsFotheringham Reserve
Partially Closed
Alexander Avenue, Dandenong
Facilities
Barbeque (BBQ), Cricket Nets, Dog-Off Leash Area, Pavilion, Picnic Area, Playground, Sports Ovals, Tennis Courts, Walking/cycling trails