1 / 2Fitzroy Gardens Playground
📍 East Melbourne, VIC
Small and distinctive playground inside Fitzroy Gardens featuring a dragon-shaped slide, giraffe-themed swings, and a sandpit. Designed for children aged 2–5. Plan a 20–30 minute play session combined with garden exploration.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with children aged 2–5 who will be captivated by the dragon and giraffe theming. The dragon slide climb is steep — children under 3 will need a hand or may find it too challenging. Older kids typically exhaust the equipment within 15 minutes and move to the surrounding garden.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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Adam G
8 years ago
“The playground in the Fitzroy Gardens is a popular area for families with young children. The dragon slide, a slide formed in the shape of a dragon, the giraffe shaped swings and the large sandpit are especially popular. It's only a small playground but with the dragon slide and giraffe swings, it's very different to the many traditional playgrounds you'll find. Young kids love the dragon slide. They can walk up the dragon's spine and slide down its long tail. They also love climbing all over the dragon's head and body, and the little ones crawl through the middle of the dragon. The children also love the swings hanging off the giraffe's front elevated legs. The little one's also enjoy bucketing and at the sandpit. Albeit limited, there are seats adjacent to the playground and toilets nearby.”
Daniella Posthumus
10 months ago
“For the littlies (2-5), it's great. My older boys loved exploring the surrounding garden and finding all the hiding places rather than the dragon slide. Bit they thought it looked cool. Younger kids may also find the slide a bit difficult to climb”
L H
a year ago
“Gorgeous dragon slide + giraffe swing for 2 children + sand pit. A very small playground in a spacious grassy area.”
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Based on Google review tagsDragon
9 reviews
Dragon slide
7 reviews
Sandpit
5 reviews
Giraffe swings
4 reviews
Equipment
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Overview
This compact playground in the historic Fitzroy Gardens centres on two signature pieces: a dragon-shaped slide with a steep climb and giraffe-themed swings for two children. A large sandpit rounds out the equipment. The surrounding Fitzroy Gardens offer broad lawns, hidden paths, and mature trees that older children typically prefer over the play equipment itself. No cafe or parking on-site.
