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...
15 Activities to do with your Toddler on a Rainy Day
It's a challenge to keep an energetic toddler entertained when it's raining outside. Other than putting on a rain coat and gumboots so they can splash in puddles, here are some suggestions of what...
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...
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...
Benefits of Reading to your Child at an Early Age
Whether it's a picture book, nursery rhymes or a touch and feel book, it's never too early to introduce your children to the world of books. Reading and storytelling with babies and children promotes...
Newhaven Robot Park (Piara Waters) – Playground Review
Robot Park is a little drive from Melville, but it's worth it! Featuring a Flying Fox, climbing walls, nets, platforms, ladders, slides and swings, there's so much to do. There's also a robot head...
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...
Local Parks with Scooter and Bike Paths
We've listed some of the best local parks to take the kids where they can burn off some energy on their scooter or bike. Maybe it's time to take the training wheels off, or...
Local Pump Tracks to Let the Kids Have Fun on their Bikes
Pump tracks are the latest trend in play park you might see pop up in many public spaces, and for good reason. A pump track is a loop of rollers and berms that allow...
Kadidjiny Park (Melville) – Playground Review
When you drive past Kadidjiny Park in Melville not much can be seen through the surrounding trees save for the iconic red and white stripy poles. But looks can be deceiving - the area...