Dog-Friendly Parks & Reserves in the Melville area
Walking your dog is so important - it gets both of you out of the house whilst enjoying the fresh air and getting exercise. It also provides your dog with mental nourishment, a chance...
Anthony Dodd Reserve (Melville) – Playground Review
A small local park, Anthony Dodd Reserve in Melville is a shady, quiet spot with a playground great for cautious toddlers (and budding tree climbers).
Located on a quiet suburban street, it's often empty making...
Brandwood Reserve (Leeming) – Playground Review
Brandwood Reserve playground is a small playspace in the suburbs, shaded by established trees and shade sails (thank heavens for this when we’re in the middle of a scorching summer heatwave!) It’s quite difficult...
Manning Park Playground (Hamilton Hill) – Playground Review
Manning Park playground is a play space that shows off castle-like equipment, while being surrounded by the beautiful Manning Lake. The playground is full of exciting ramps leading up to bridges connecting different forts...
Shirley Strickland Reserve (Ardross) – Playground Review
The playground at Shirley Strickland Reserve in Ardross has had a much-needed makeover, and it looks fantastic! We went and had a look just after the playground opened, and there's lots to love about...
Dog-Friendly Beaches in and around the Melville area
Next time you're planning a trip to the beach, there's no need to leave your furry family member at home. We've listed some of the local dog friendly beaches in and around the City...
Nature-Based Playgrounds in and around Melville
Are you looking to get your kids outside and playing in nature? Are you happy to pack a towel, change of clothes for your kids to get dirty or wet with water play? Nature...
Smart Park (Spearwood) – Playground Review
The playground at Smart Park, Spearwood, is tucked away amongst big trees so there's lots of shade. This playground is more suited to children aged 4 years and above. There's plenty of opportunity to...
Piney Lakes Sensory Play Park (Winthrop) – Playground Review
Piney Lakes Sensory Play Park is an all-inclusive playground for kids of all abilities. There are lots of carpark spaces here which are also generous in size to accommodate wheelchairs and prams.
This play park...
Len Packham Reserve (Coolbellup) – Playground Review
The playground at Len Packham Reserve, Coolbellup, is situated next to the skate park, behind the library, and is a fabulous nature play space, tucked away under the big trees so there's lots of...