This has always been one of Mamma's favourite parks and had a fantastic upgrade back in 2018! Now the trees are grown a little more and it is still a winner with the kiddos.

Mamma says - both little ones and bigger kiddos will love exploring the 'life sized' wooden pirate ship at Riverside Park. The attention to detail on the Black Sapphire Ship is very cool - complete with crows nest, treasure map, captains quarters, bells, telescopes, sunken treasure and even a wooden ships wheel. In fact, the 'Black Sapphire' is so well built it seriously looks like it could float down the river all the way into our bay! Of course no buccaneers boat would be complete without a 'plank' to walk (or jump).

There are also swings, climbing frame, a fantastic BBQ and shelter areas, seating and slide too.

The park itself is right on the banks of the Maribyrnong River and somewhere you will want to spend extra time, its always busy with families picnicking and enjoying this very special place. Get on board me hearties. The black sapphire ship is sitting in a huge freshly dumped sandpit - so buckets and spades are a must for treasure huntin' me hearties!

the nitty gritty

118 The Boulevard, Aberfeldie

bbq's - park benches - lots of free parking - picnic tables - pram access - public toilets - lots of shade - shelters.

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