Some of Whittlesea’s best playgrounds

Gumnut Park and Adventure Playground. (Damjan Janevski)

Playgrounds have long been a place for children to get outdoors and have some fun, but the last couple of years highlighted even more their importance as a community hub. While much of the state was locked down by coronavirus restrictions, local playgrounds were vital for children and their parents to interact, explore and recharge. Here are some of Whittlesea’s best finds for kids.

• Gumnut Park and Adventure Playground, Donnybrook

• Mill Park all-abilities play space, Mill Park

• Riverstone Park, Doreen

• Lyndarum North Community Park, Wollert

• Mernda Adventure Park, Mernda

• Wuchatsch Park Playground, Epping

• Prince of Wales Park Playground, Mill Park

• McMillan’s Run playground, South Morang

• Buttercross Park Playground, Mernda

• Fulham Way Park Playground, Wollert

• Brolga Park Playground, South Morang

• Mimosa Park Playground, Mill Park

• Orchard Road Playground, Doreen

• Willow Park, Whittlesea

• Aurora Adventure Park, Wollert

• Diosma Park Playground, Mill Park

• Hill Top Park Playground, Doreen

• Winchester Park playground, Epping

• Main Street recreation reserve, Thomastown

• Fortress Park playground, Doreen