Find it at: Brunelli Cafe, West Lakes
Located outside Brunelli Café at West Lakes Shopping Centre this is a fab spot to sit and have a coffee and watch the kids play. Suitable for older kids and toddlers the playground does have something to cater for a mixture of ages. The main tower features 2 slippery dips for the kids to utilise and can only be accessed via ladder stairs or the bridge. Both require confident climbers. The enclosed silver tubular slide sits at the top with a shorter open slide a little closer to the ground.
The play area features lots of lower climbing ropes for the little ones and there is a hidden sandpit under the tower. The bright blue stepping stones are a favourite with the little ones and are great for practicing balancing. In this area you will also find some tunnels for the kids to explore in, along with a bouncy animal.
The playground is shaded, and there are toilets in the shopping centre but it is not fully fenced. You need to be mindful there is a busy road directly behind the playground. It is a great playground to visit before or after shopping or just to come for a play. Parking is free for the first 2 hours. Brunelli Cafe is great for coffee or something to eat and is in a great spot to watch the kids.
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