Adventure Playgrounds

We have the below conditions of entry:

• Opening hours are subject to change due to extreme weather events, staffing availability, programming or maintenance. The best way to check if the playgrounds are open is to visit the relevant Google Business Listing page:
  Skinners Adventure Playground Google page
  St Kilda Adventure Playground Google page
• The Playgrounds adhere closely to child safety standards at all times.
• Adults are only permitted in the Playgrounds when accompanying a child or children.
• No alcohol, smoking, drugs or anti-social behaviour are permitted in or around the playgrounds.
• No dogs or pets into the grounds (service animals only).
• Respect privacy by only taking photos and videos of you and your family or group in the Playgrounds.
• We encourage healthy eating. We encourage families to bring snacks that are healthy and nutritious.  
• The Adventure Playgrounds are a complete nut free zone. We ask all visitors with any form of special or restricted dietary requirement bring all their own food, snacks and meals.
• Care for the environment by using the correct bins and not dropping rubbish on the ground.
• 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 (including undercover areas) free when staff need to set up for programs.

We offer school holiday programs and activities which are open to all children. More information can be found via posters in the playgrounds, which are made available two weeks before school holidays.

We also offer programs during the week for children aged 5-12 years old who are referred to us. These can include arts and crafts events and community nights.

If you think your child would benefit from these programs, please contact us on 03 9209 6777. 

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 Adventure Playground 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.