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Raised timber treehouses are connected by bridges that are encased in rope netting. The treehouse playground is raised atop a series of dark green columns, with walkways circulating the space below. There are large mature trees in the background.
Colourful playground with two tall rectilinear structures to the right, with colourful patterned panels, a bridge connecting them and a slide coming out of one side. Trees in the background, a blue flooring with a concrete walkway running through. A pyramidal rope play structure sits to the left with a child climbing inside it.
Children playing on a playground that is made of timber columns connected by ropes. There are trees in the background and rocks and a bark ground in the foreground.
Children climbing a playground which consists of large rocks with various climbing accessories attached such as rope and hand grips. A large green tree shades the playground.
A tall timber pyramidal structure sits to the left, with a silver slide running through it and children and parents playing. The playground floor is sand, with stone groundwork in the foreground. An expansive grass oval is in the background.

Play! in the City

City Design Studio and key project collaborators.

Description

The City of Melbourne’s play spaces are informed by contemporary design research and practice. They provide unique opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to experiment, learn and develop in innovative and engaging settings.

Set within some of Melbourne’s best parks and reserves, each City of Melbourne play space nurtures a strong connection to its unique location and plays an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of Melburnians.

What's On

We invite you to explore Melbourne's most unique play spaces across the city!

This self-guided tour introduces visitors to some of the best play spaces across the City of Melbourne, including Rocks on Wheels on Southbank Boulevard, Royal Park Nature Play and Lincoln Square playground.

Over the Weekend (27 + 28 July), collect self-guided tour maps at the Open House Melbourne Info Hub outside Melbourne Town Hall to explore the beloved and award-winning play spaces or download a PDF here!

Children's Activities

Play spaces play an integral role in children's development, and each play space listed in the map provides a unique opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to experiment, learn and of course, play!

Images: (1) Lincoln Square playground. Photo: Andrew Lloyd. (2) JJ Holland Park. Photo: Andrew Lloyd. (3) Natureplay at Royal Park. Photo: Andrew Lloyd. (4) Rocks on Wheels. Photo: Dianna Snape. (5) Ron Barassi Snr Park. Photo: Andrew Lloyd

Important Details

Time & Date

Saturday 27 + Sunday 28 July

Over the Weekend (27 + 28 July), collect self-guided tour maps at the Open House Melbourne Info Hub outside Melbourne Town Hall or download a PDF!

ACCESSIBILITY

Partially wheelchair accessible

Location

Collect from Open House Melbourne Info Hub outside Melbourne Town Hall, 90-120 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

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Acknowledgement of Country

Our programming exists on what always was and always will be the land of the people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Melbourne community and beyond. Indigenous sovereignty has never been ceded in Australia and we are mindful of this in everything we do, given our focus on the modern built environment.

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Our programming exists on what always was and always will be the land of the people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Melbourne community and beyond. Indigenous sovereignty has never been ceded in Australia and we are mindful of this in everything we do, given our focus on the modern built environment.

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