McKenzie Reserve Playground Yarra Glen
The Mc Kenzie Reserve Playground has the works! Located along the main street of Yarra Glen, after you have passed the coffee shops and pubs lies one of the most magnificent parks.
McKenzie Reserve Playground Yarra Glen
The McKenzie Reserve Playground in Yarra Glen is a great spot to spend the day and easily and caters for all ages from toddlers, children and young teens.
The footpaths are nice and wide making easy access for prams to wonder through with ample seating so you can breathe a sigh of relief and supervise your little ones while enjoying that caffeine hit.
There is ample natural shade thanks to the trees which the playground has been carefully build round as well as extra shelters and gazebos.
The toddlers area is great with climbing frames and low set monkey bars and a slide.
As you walk around you will notice there is a water play area with sand, that is partially shaded, fantastic for a hot day.
As you follow the path around you will see there is sensory play equipment and music making opportunities that lead to little areas of different play equipment.
For those who are adventurists there is carousel that can build up some fast speed so pay attention to the young ones.
There are plenty of swings, including one with a harness and a bird’s nest swing. The birds nest swing is higher than your regular swing which works well for the pre-teens who are not quite into playgrounds but still enjoy being outdoors.
There are plenty of climbing ropes, swirling slide, rock climbing wall, balance beams, ramps, tunnels, you name it, its here!
Over the other side of the main playground is a family sea saw, a must to show the kids you are still young at heart.
There is also a very interesting sculpture of a dung beetle with soft matting humps that stick out of the ground, great for imaginative play and skill testing as children jump from one hump to another with carefully judgements.
There are carefully designed rocks placed throughout the boundary line of the playground for bush play so children to play throughout as well a great game of hide and seek to be played.
You can also find a beautiful memorial commemorating the Black Saturday bushfires in 2009 as you walk around the perimeter of the park near the bush play area.
Bring the picnic rug, bikes or scooters and skateboards, grab a basketball or even a frisbee or bat and ball as there is plenty of lawn space behind the park if you are looking from something for the whole family.
Playground features:
- Soft surface paths and woodchips for play areas
- Sand play
- Water play
- Birds swig, harness swing,
- Climbing structures
- Rubber mat bridge
- Balance beams
- Slides
- Spinning carousel
- Family size sea saw
- Small basketball court
- Walking track
- Skate ramp located 50 meters from the playground
Park Extras
Shaded Areas:
Designated structures for shade as well as ample shading from large trees
Drinking fountains:
Severak drinking fountains scattered around the park
BBQs:
3 BBQs scattered around the park near seating
Toilets:
Toilets and changing station located right next to the park
Parking:
Ample free parking directly in front the playground on Bell Street or the side street- Anzac Avenue
Café:
No, but if you walk across the road there is an IGA so why not pick up a roast chook and some rolls or some snags for the BBQ’s and have a good old fashioned picnic or head up the road to the Old tractor Place Café and grab some takeaway.
Details
Address:
Cnr Anzac Avenue & Bell Street, Yarra Glen
Opening Hours:
Always Open
Things to do Yarra Valley
There are plenty of fun things to do nearby. It’s close to the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery and not too far from Healesville Sanctuary. If you are looking for somewhere to stay nearby there is the amazing Yarra Valley Big 4.
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