Adventure playgrounds started in postwar Denmark after public officials noticed that children were playing in bombed and excavated sites.
From there the idea of ‘adventure playgrounds’ proliferated in Europe, with over 100 ever-changing, junkyard play areas full of creative inspiration.
St Kilda Adventure playground is one of only five staffed adventure playgrounds in Melbourne (the others are in South Melbourne, Fitzroy, Prahran and Kensington).
The St Kilda park serves as a communal play area for children experiencing disadvantage who may not necessarily have access to a backyard.
Saint Kilda Adventure playground is open to the public most of the time and it’s a fantastic destination for 5+ years, though adventurous younger kids will still get a lot out of it and will want to keep coming back to this adventure playground st kilda kids cherish.
The St Kilda playground features an aircraft cockpit…
…pirate ship…
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a sandpit for an Israeli ball game…
…mini skate ramp…
…and even Luna Park!
Plus there are tree houses, cubbies, a flying fox, huge fairy-tale themed fort, rope climb and trampoline.
There’s a smart system where kids sit in line on a particular number, waiting for their turn to jump.
There’s lots of things to climb into, hide under, jump on and slide down! Making it one of the most fun parks in st kilda.
Note that St Kilda Adventure playground is open only during certain hours as it is staffed. It may be closed to the general public when council programs are operating. However, St kilda adventure playground Melbourne no longer accepts birthday party bookings due to limited activity space and because the play ground workers need to utilise the area that was hired for birthday parties for member based activities.
Click here to find out more about Melbourne’s adventure playgrounds.
Tips for St Kilda Adventure Playground:
- Suitable for toddlers (but need to be actively supervised);
- Suitable for older kids;
- staffed;
- Toilets;
- Water taps;
- Mostly fenced except for entrance;
- Some shade;
- Seating;
- party area can be booked for selected Saturdays and Sundays;
- BBQ & kitchen facilities for party bookings;
- Free street parking;
- occasionally closed to the general public during regular playground hours due to events and outings with local families; and
- playground will close when the weather exceeds 35 degrees, or during heavy rain and/or strong winds.
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