mamma's top 10 playgrounds for 2024

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mamma's top 10 playgrounds for 2024

Another year, another list of the top 10 playgrounds you loved visiting! Melbourne’s West is packed with incredible playgrounds that keep getting better. From water play and nature-inspired designs to epic slides and innovative equipment, these parks are fun for kids of all ages.

Which playground will you revisit in Melbourne's West?

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a day at the district docklands

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A DAY at TDD? To be honest you need multiple days to enjoy all the fun at The District Docklands!


We often come here for fun, but let Mamma tell you what we did on our latest visit. You may get some inspiration for your spring school holiday adventures!

First up, we visited Dreamskape - wow. Dreamskape is dubbed a ‘multi sensory entertainment hub’. Let Mamma explain - there are basically 6 sections to experience, the Dream Coaster which takes you on a ride through a magical land of lollies and toys and colour, complete with real bubbles that makes this experience actually 4D! Then head to the next room Dream Verse- we saw another roller coaster style experience that takes you through stunning ancient lands - Vietnam, Cambodia, Egypt and then back in time to see dinosaurs (watch out in case they step on the track!). Then there are the games rooms where you get to play time trial games with lights and colour, THEN there is the magical jellyfish light room (this is really beautiful). There’s also a separate room, the Little Dream room, with ball pit and video games. The experience has something for ages above 3, and you can choose whether to do parts or everything.

Next up we grabbed a quick lunch to eat on the picnic tables, and mixed it up with some KFC and sushi from Hana Sushi, there are heaps of options here for take away and an abundance of sit down options like Dohtonbori, Seoul Garden, Krabbys, or Miss Pings.

No rest for the wicked though! So on to the next adventure. Just near here is Imaginator - yes it’s BACK! This space is so cool, and again for all ages - from babies really. It’s an immersive play space with lights, sounds, calm spaces to the drop jump - you can create your own experience really.

Next we just HAD to experience the Upside Down House after all that! Enter this mind bending space to get the best upside down images. The friendly staff will help you get that perfect shot too. What is up what is down, what is real - Mamma doesn’t know anymore!

Of course, we couldn’t leave without a sweet treat so popped into Froyolicious to load up on deliciousness, and debrief the day. How good are those popping boba balls, my goodness!

So as we have shared with you so many times before - this is just a snippet of the fun here. Need some more inspiration?

the nitty gritty

440 Docklands Drive Docklands

The District Docklands is open every day 10-6pm

Paid parking available on both sides of the centre (first 90 mins free - 4 hours plus $18)

Presented in partnership with The District Docklands

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mamma's top playcentres in melbourne’s west

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mamma's top playcentres in melbourne’s west

A good play centre's can be such a life saver for everyone - Mamma included. We have listed play centres for all ages from babies to toddlers so there is sure to be a play centre you and the kids will enjoy! Here are our fave play centres in Melbourne's West.

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