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Markham Reserve Playground

📍 Ashburton, VIC

★4.7(99 Google reviews)

Large gated playground in Ashburton with a comprehensive range of equipment for toddlers through teens.

✓ Gated and secure✓ Multi-age equipment✓ Mini skate park✓ Basketball court✓ BBQ facilities✓ Bike path access

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 10 months through to early teens — the range of equipment genuinely covers every age. The secure gating is a meaningful feature for families with toddlers who wander.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡The playground is gated and secure — particularly useful for families with toddlers
⏰A bike tyre pump is available on site — pair the visit with a ride on the adjacent bike path
đŸŽŸī¸BBQ areas are available for longer family stays
🚗Parking fills up on weekends — arrive early or consider cycling as an alternative

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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James Steele

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Everything a kid needs, in one safe spot. A massive grass area, BBQs, public robot toilets, mini skate park, basketball court, sandpit, climbing nets, slides for young and old, secure gates, bike tyre pump and parking and free car parking.”

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Namira Primandari

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Enormous play area with so many different types of play equipment available suitable for various ages, my 2yo and 10mo both had a blast. And for a toddler who is always looking for something to climb, this playground was just perfect!”

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Sarah Tregoning

11 months ago

★★★★★

“Adore thus playground. It ticks all of the boxes. Toilet facilities close by. Gated. Shaded areas. Variety of activities and equipment for all ages and skill levels. Hardest part is finding a park!”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Climbing

5 reviews

Sandpit

3 reviews

Basketball court

3 reviews

Bbqs

3 reviews

Slides

3 reviews

Overview

Markham Reserve is a fully enclosed, gated playground that covers a broad age range with dedicated equipment zones. Climbing nets, multi-age slides, sandpit, large seesaw, and swings cater to toddlers and young children. A mini skate park and basketball court extend the appeal to older kids. BBQ areas and grassy space support longer family visits. Public toilets are on site. A bike tyre pump and adjacent bike path make it a useful stop for cycling families.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

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