Find it at: First Ave, Ascot Park
City of Marion have upgraded this reserve (August 2019) with new play equipment, a refurbished shelter with BBQ and a gorgeous picnic table that reminded our kids of the Three Little Bears table.
This is a quaint little park with some nice nature themed equipment.
Lots of logs to climb on and in, stepping stones, climbing poles and a set of swings. It’s not fully fenced but located on a fairly quiet street and fenced on three of the sides so a good one for little kids who like to climb and explore without having to worry about them running off.
There’s a nice green lawn to sit or play and we love the new colourful mural on the back fence.
Downside there are no toilets, and no shade.
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