Sir William Fry Reserve Playground, Highett
A great playspace in Melbourne’s South East is the Sir William Fry Reserve and Playground. It is a large community area with a playground, walking trails, picnic spots, a pond and lake.
Sir William Fry Reserve Playground
Sir William Fry Reserve is located on Nepean but once you’re at the playground you don’t notice the bustling highway.
The area is large and green and is a great spot for a picnic or to take the kids to run around.
The playground is situated behind the apartment’s next to the duck filled pond and is suitable for young kids as it is low to the ground which gives parents peace of mind, especially if you have toddlers and young children.
Parents can sit in the central shaded seating area while watching their children play on the play equipment.
There are slides, a balance beam, rope climb, swings and a rebound brick wall to hit a ball against. A favourite is the double slide where you can sit side by side and race your friend down.
Tall native trees rim the playground, giving shade on warm days.
There is an open grass area, and the large lake is filled with plants giving the ducks a great hiding spot.
You can certainly hear the ducks when walking on the track around the lake which gives excitement when young children are playing spot the ducks.
There are picnic tables and bbq so you can make a day of it with the family if you like.
Playground features
- Swings
- Big double slide
- Slides
- Rope climb
- Sandpit with digger
- Rebound wall (hit the tennis ball)
- Picnic table
- Nest Swing
- Open grass area
- Pond
Park extras
Picnic Area:
Various picnic tables with Barbeque, drinking fountain.
Shaded Areas:
Some shaded seating. Shady spots under trees and by the barbeque.
Toilets: Yes, onsite
Parking:
Free Parking at the two car parks and also parking available on Nepean highway.
Café:
Not onsite but lots of options for food at Southland which is 5min walk or Highett road
Dog Friendly:
Yes, See signs for on and off leash areas
Details
Address:
Nepean Highway near the corner of Bay road next to the apartments and pond
Opening Hours:
Always open
*Contributor Kylie Anne Barker
Parks & Playgrounds Melbourne
The Sir William Fry Playground is a great play space for young kids. For more ideas take a look at these posts:
Follow Mum’s Little Explorers on Facebook, or join our Facebook Community Group What’s on Melbourne for Kids.
