Find it at: Rueben Richardson Road, Greenwith

This nice little spot in Greenwith is such a peaceful spot, which has also just been upgraded with some nature play to accompany the existing playground equipment. It isn’t huge, but sometimes that is just what the Doctor ordered! A bench and some shade is just about  With lovely shade from the trees covering the playground, allowing the kids to play (and not get burnt!) with swings, slides and climbing equipment. There is also a nicely sized patch of grass which is great for a kick of the footy, a picnic or just randomly run around like you are being chased by bees.

No toilets, BBQs, or water fountains and be careful of the nearby lake with the little kids (which may also collect stray footys and frisbees!)

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