Adventure playgrounds

We have the below conditions of entry:

• The Playgrounds are a child-friendly zone.
• Adults are only permitted in the Playgrounds when accompanying a child or children.
• No alcohol, smoking, drugs or anti-social behaviour permitted in or around the playgrounds.
• Do not bring dogs or pets into the grounds (service animals only).
• Respect privacy by only taking photos of you and your family or group in the playgrounds.
• The Playgrounds are a 'Junk Food Free Zone' to promote healthy lifestyles. All sweet, fatty, fast food or drink should be consumed before entering.
• Care for the environment by using the correct bins and not dropping rubbish on the ground.
• The Adventure Playgrounds are a complete nut free zone. We recommend members and visitors with any form of special or restricted dietary requirement bring all their own food, snacks and meals
• Visitors are always responsible for any personal items while visiting the Playgrounds.
• Staff reserve the right to use designated sitting areas for scheduled programs. Visitors must keep these sitting areas (undercover areas) free when staff need to set up for programs.

Please note - at times the Adventure Playgrounds may be closed due to programming or maintenance. 

Our staff host programs and activities for local children aged 5 to 12 years old who are enrolled members.

Programs and activities focus on youth development, community engagement and leadership.

Some of our adventure playground member activities include:

• arts and crafts
• club nights (community dinners, with most meals made from rescued supermarket food from food aid agencies)
• play

If you would like to become a member, please contact the Middle Years Services Team Leader on 0479 187 364 or visit the playground to speak with a staff member. 

We recognise that the Adventure Playgrounds are much loved, respected, and valued community resources.

Short term improvements: We have removed some aged and damaged play equipment from Skinners, South Melbourne so the space can be used and enjoyed again.

Longer term improvements: We have allocated 3.445 million in our 10-year financial plan to upgrade both playgrounds.

The upgrades will be informed by the following design principles so the Adventure Playgrounds will:

• Facilitate risky (but safe) play
• Be accessible, safe and welcoming for all: meeting DDA compliance and CEPTED best practice
• Provide a connection to nature and the natural environment
• Place children and young people at the heart of design
• Provide a unique aesthetic that recognises the past and is delivered for the future

Find out more about the planned upgrades at St Kilda Adventure Playground Upgrade and Skinners Adventure Playground Upgrade.