Find it at: South Road, Glandore
This may seem an odd spot for a playground, being right smack bang amongst the hustle and bustle of busy South Road, but if your kids love a mix of playgrounds, ball games and a spot to ride the bike or scooter, then this will suit you to a tee!
You will find lots of shady trees, but no specific shade other than 1 table and chair set undercover near the BBQ area. There is a drink fountain and a dog bowl too. The toilets are public but located behind club rooms at the other side of the oval.
There is a kids playground area, for early primary aged kids predominantly. Sport area with goals for pretty much any sport you want, which also double as monkey bars. There is a full height basketball ring, tennis courts, netball courts, bike/scooter area with line-marked track. It has it all really!
Don’t forget the oval space with footy goals too. Lots of people walking dogs when we visited, so be careful if your kids aren’t dog lovers. Would be a perfect place for a birthday party or family bash where kids can run and play and adults can BYO chairs. Electric BBQ onsite too!
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