Find it at: Churchill Ave, Clarence Park
Dora Gild Playground is a great little play space hidden at the end of Churchill Ave in Clarence Park. We have been there a few times and really enjoy it – with plenty of options to keep a range of aged kids busy for a while. It is great for those with older and younger kids as there are separate areas suitable for either the toddler age or 5-9 year olds, but they are close enough that parents can keep a good eye on everyone at the same time! My son loves swings and there are 4 at this playground, although only 1 is a toddler/baby harness swing. There’s a toddler area with a small, safe ladder, lookout and slide, a sandpit and ride and stand on spring rockers.
In the older section there is a great twisty slide, climbing frame, ropes and a merry go round (which my toddler loved since there were no bigger kids around at the time!). There are clean toilets, rubbish bin and park benches with lots of shade. Well recommended for a range of ages and fully fenced on all 4 sides for peace of mind!
Open all hours, toilets close at 8pm
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