There are plenty of parks and outdoor adventures in the Maribyrnong and surrounding areas!
Check out some of Mamma’s faves!

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burndap park, maribyrnong

This is a wonderful little track that curls around and in between the Edgewater Marina and Maribyrnong River. The track is smooth and flat, perfect for prams, bikes, scooters and wheelchairs.

newell's paddock conservation reserve, footscray

Haven to some beautiful birdlife - you will spot swans, cranes and ducks.

maribyrnong river trail, footscray

We in the West are blessed with Melbourne's most beautiful river right on our doorstep (you can't blame Mamma for being biased) and The Maribyrnong River Trail provides endless opportunities to choose your own outdoor adventure to enjoy it via foot, bike or trike.

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quarry park mountain bike trails, footscray

Mountain biking in Footscray? You betcha.

What an amazing use of space of what was an old quarry and then landfill until 1988! This stunning mountain bike trail park has spectacular views of the city and three descents to choose from

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cruickshank park, yarraville

With a creek running through its heart, a great pirate ship playground at the north west corner, picturesque walking tracks, circuit training stations, a BMX track and free tennis courts at the south end, Cruickshank Park has something for everyone

braybrook park, braybrook

Expect to spend a bit of time here as there is heaps to do and as an added bonus the park is directly under the flight path to the airport so we spotted heaps of real life planes coming in to land!

mcnish 'dinosaur park' reserve, yarraville

Mimi the dinosaur in Yarraville now has…. SHADE SAILS! And it gets even better.. there’s also now toilets and a new undercover bbq area too!

harris reserve, seddon

Harris Reserve in Seddon is always busy with friendly locals so if you're in need of some Big People conversation while your Little People explore, Mamma says this is a great option.

beaton reserve, yarraville

Beaton reserve Park in Yarraville is great! Bring your bikes, trikes, scooters, skates, skateboards, basketball, frisby and table tennis paddles and ball to this gem of a park. With plenty of space to move your kids (and you!) are bound to leave this place happily exhausted.

pipemakers playground, maribyrnong

The eagerly anticipated nature playground has finally landed ‘On Country’, here at Pipemakers Park, and Mamma and the kiddies couldn’t be happier!

spurling reserve, footscray

This enclosed wooden playground is wonderful at boosting little kids climbing confidence and is a great one to foster untamed imaginations during play. Whether the kids balance on beams, bounce on bridges, or simply swing and slide, they’re sure to have a ROARsome time here!

hansen reserve junior bike skills and playground, west footscray

The new Junior Bike Skills Track at Hansen Reserve will have your little ones levelling up bike and scooter skills in no time! Let them ride over bumps and humps, sweep around corners and then build up speed to follow the track past the footy oval and down into the playground, for an action packed day out!

johnson reserve, west footscray

A little slice of playground heaven, this one is well worth the trip! There is a full size soccer field, and plenty of other grassy spots to kick a ball, as well as 2 tennis courts, a basketball half court, skate park and climbing wall!

angliss reserve (upgrade), yarraville

This little park in Yarraville has had an upgrade.

footscray's FREE climbing wall, footscray

Well, this is a cool little spot to venture to. Making use of the space under the Hopkins Bridge in Footscray - this FREE bouldering wall is a bit of fun for big people and the little ones!

footscray park's play space and water play

Currently under repair (2023)

Footscray’s Play Space is a wonderful all abilities playgrounds. There is something everyone can enjoy here with a path and soft fall that goes all the way around the park there is a good range of play options for most ages.

bristow reserve, seddon

It is small but don't underestimate this one for the fun factor!

shorten reserve, west footscray

Do you need a place where you can feel relaxed as a parent while the kids explore and play? Have you got a runner? Then this playground could be a really good option.

mappin reserve, seddon

Tucked away among the homes in Seddon, is this bright and colourful, with fun aplenty, little playground.

jensen reserve, footscray

Are you and the family looking for a new adventure? The Big Red Dragon is a novelty and with ample swings and great surroundings, it makes for a nice family outing. Mamma says the native birds, geese and wildlife across the way were a lovely surprise too.

footscray park, footscray

This is one of Mamma's favourite parks in the West.

yarraville gardens, yarraville

With its gorgeous trees, green space and blissful surroundings, Yarraville Gardens is high up Mamma's list of places to go for an outing, a ball game or a picnic with family and friends.

beevers reserve, kingsville

Have you ever wanted to ride on a giant grasshopper? Or take a spin on a spaceship? In this lovely quiet pocket of Kingsville you can do both! Mamma and the fam love this bright, colourful and unique playground.

fels reserve, yarraville

Stroll around the corner from Yarraville Village and enjoy this bright and inviting little spot. It's always buzzing with people, with plenty of climbing, swinging and sliding options to keep your kiddos entertained.