Playgrounds
Playgrounds are a fantastic way to fill in time with littlies and a chance for them to use some energy! Below are some of the playgrounds in the Hobart area. If you know of any other playgrounds please let us know.
Austins Ferry
Rosneath Park
Main Rd, Austins Ferry
A fenced playground next to the road with a seesaw,, swings, a spinning cup and a spiral slide. There is a cricket pitch and space for throwing a ball or just running around.
Battery Point
Arthur Circus
A swing is provided in the heart of historic Battery Point provides opportunity for the enjoyment of children whilst parents take in the delightful surrounds.
Napoleon Street
Located off Napoleon street in historic Battery Point this playground offers spring riders, a slide and a swing.
The site offers extensive view of the River Derwent and is set in an attractive neighborhood park.
Princes Park
This very popular playground is located in the heart of historic Battery Point.
The facilities at this site follow the theme of a boat.
Public Convenience facilities are located near the playground facilities. This playground is presently being upgraded.
Bellerive
Bellerive Beach Park
Derwent Street, Bellerive
Eastwood Play Park
Ninabah Street, Bellerive
Stanley Park
Stanley Street, Bellerive
Tanundal Par
Tanundal Street, Bellerive
Vela Park
Phoenix Street, Bellerive
Waverly Flora Park
Waverley Street, Bellerive
Berriedale
Berriedale Reserve
Main Rd, Berriedale
Helter skelter on one side and play area on the other. Path for bike riding.
Blackmans Bay
Alamo Close
Blackmans Bay Beach
There is a small playground located near the toilet block, it has a slide, swing and round about and is close to the beach. There is a BBQ and picnic table under cover.
Donohue Gardens
Mirramar Park
Bruny Island
Adventure Bay
Alonnah Foreshore
Dennes Point Hall
Clarendon Vale
Clarendon Vale Green Belt
Mockridge Road, Clarendon Vale
Launde Park
Launde Avenue, Clarendon Vale
Percy Park
Cnr Knopwood & High Streets, Clarendon Vale
Clifton Beach / Cremorne
Clifton Beach Reserve
Clifton Beach Road, Clifton Beach
Cremorne Apex Park
Cremorne Avenue, Cremorne
Cremorne Beach Reserve
Frederick Henry Parade, Cremorne
Dynnyrne
Waterworks Reserve
Waterworks Road, Dynnyrne
Lots of shady, grassed areas overlooking Hobarts Reservoirs. Several free wood BBQ sites (wood provided), some with huts. There is a play area and toilets near Site 5. Bookings are usually necessary to secure a site during busy times with the most popular huts being booked out months in advance. To book Phone 62 38 2886.
Geilston Bay
Adina Park
Adina Street, Geilston Bay
Astor Park
Astor Drive, Geilston Bay
Fairfield Park
Fairfield Road, Geilston Bay
Geilston Bay Recreation Area
De Bomford Lane, Geilston Bay
Glebe
Aberdeen Street Park
A popular and high quality facility, which provides access for both the residents of the Glebe area and visitors to the Queens Domain. The playground is located on Aberdeen Street and is in close proximity to the Domain Tennis Centre and TCA.
The playground contains spring riders, a slide, combination units and a see-saw.
Facilities at this site include an electric BBQ which has a generous shelter to provide protection from weather.
Glenorchy
Tolosa Park
Tolosa St, Glenorchy
A popular family park surrounding the lower Glenorchy Reservoir. A choice of playgrounds for different age groups as well as ball areas and large shelters with either electric or wood BBQs. Family & wheelchair access toilets are available near hut 6 and the shelters called Gumnut & Gumleaf have their own swings, slide and cubby house. Phone 62740747 to book a BBQ hut.
Goodwood
Giblins Reserve
Gepp Parade, Goodwood
This park has a climbing structure, rockers, swings, seesaws, basketball hoop and a paved path for bicycle riding.
Gordon
Gordon Oval
Hobart Centre
Goulburn Molle Street Playground
Cnr Goulburn & Molle Streets
A modern slide and climbing structure in a small fenced playground on the corner of two busy streets.
St David's Park
Cnr Davey St & Sandy Bay Rd
No play equipment but lots of space to run around and nice shady grassed areas for a picnic.
Wellington Court
Elisabeth St Mall, Hobart
Situated behind The National Geographic Shop, near the Argyle St Carpark, there is a small play area away from the busy mall. There are also tables & chairs for BYO snacks and a Christmas tree in the middle of the courtyard at Christmas time.
Howrah
Minerva Park
Minerva Street, Howrah
Mortyn Place Park
Mortyn Place, Howrah
Shoreline Park
Shoreline Drive, Howrah
Tranmere Hall Playground
Cnr Tranmere Road & Corinth Street, Howrah
Wentworth Park - Exersite
Clarence Street, Howrah
Wentworth Park Play Park
Salacia Avenue, Howrah
Shady areas for picnics, paved area for biking and three play areas. A fenced toddler area has a flying saucer roundabout, some rockers and a slide. A nearby musical toilet is a novelty.
Huonville
Apex Park
Esplanade, Huonville
A fenced playground with ducks by the banks of the Huon River. Suitable for a BBQ or picnic or fish & chips available from a nearby punt.
Kettering
Kettering Hall
Trial Bay
Balmoral Street
The Duck Park - Balmoral Road, Kingston Beach, small playground, fenced with
child safe gates. Near the river - lots and lots of ducks to feed
Browns River Reserve
Campbell Street
Greenhill Drive
Hawthorn Drive
Kingston Beach
A small play area at each end of the beach, with covered seating and a BBQ at the Browns River end. Each area has a couple of swings and a few other things - the main attraction of course being the beach.
Mount Royal Reserve
Nolan Crescent
A great playground for slightly older children. It has several swings and slides and a large, new interactive piece of equipment with lots of areas to climb up, slide down, run through etc!
Willowbend Rd
This very secluded park is located next door to 84 Willowbend Rd, Kingston. It also has a bus stop. Secluded little park with lots of trees and flowers. Great for locals. Spring toy, spinning toy, swing set and picnic table. Suitable for maximum 4 children. Children love playing hide and seek in the trees.
Lauderdale
Bayview Park
Bayview Road, Lauderdale
Epping Play Park
Balook Street, Lauderdale
Lauderdale Canal
South Terrace, Lauderdale
Lenah Valley
Edge Ave Park
Another small but popular facility located in Edge Ave, Lenah Valley offers high quality play experience for neighborhood enjoyment.
John Kennedy Park
This is a particularly popular playground is located in Carlton Street in busy Lenah Valley and has undergone a recent refurbishment which included the installation of a train.
John Turnball
There is a fully fenced playground for use at John Turnbull Park located off Creek Road at Lenah Valley.
The playground is also in close proximity to public convenience facilities.
Leslie Vale
Leslie Vale Oval
Lindisfarne
Anzac Park
Natone Street, Lindisfarne
Beltana Park
Hume Street, Lindisfarne
Malunna Park
Malunna Road, Lindisfarne
Simmons Park
Esplanade, Lindisfarne
Has a duck platform & a grassy area for picnic & ball games. A tube slide. pole seesaws and a play structure.
Wilson Play Park
Malunna Road, Lindisfarne
Longley
Longley Reseve
Margate
Dru Point Reserve
The playground at the Dru Point Reserve in Margate has recently had a make over and is now an excellent multi access playground, designed to allow wheelchair access to most of the equipment. It also has a special wheelchair swing, which can be used by obtaining a key from the Kingborough Council.
The playground is fully fenced with child proof gates and has a BBQ hut with seating and several BBQs. There are lots of things to entertain the little ones - swings, a slide, a large boat, a train, sandpit, funny mirrors and a variety of interactive pieces of equipment. With lots of benches throughout, it is a great place to come and play. The reserve also has several other BBQ huts outside of the playground, and another playground designed for older kids, as well as lots of space to ride bikes and play ball games. There are toilets and a kiosk nearby.
Middleton
Middleton Foreshore
Montagu Bay
Conara Road Reserve
Montrose
Montrose Foreshore Community Park
Brooker Hwy, Montrose
Lots of play equipment, basketball hoops and space for flying a kite. Not fenced but set back from the road.
Moonah
Benjafield Park
Corner of Hopkins Street & Central Ave
Several slides including a helter skelter, a cubby house and lots of things to climb on. Plenty of space to fly a kite or kick a ball. Not fenced but set back from the road.
Mornington
Carbeen Play Park
Carbeen Street, Mornington
Curajong Park
Currajong Street, Mornington
Mt Nelson
Mt Nelson Park
The Mt Nelson playground adjoins the sports ground and is located in Nelson Road.
The site is a smaller neighborhood facility offering robust play experience.
Electric BBQs and public convenience facilities are located near the playground as is the Mt Nelson Oval, which has proven to be a popular spot for those wishing to walk the family dog.
Mt Stuart
Mt Stuart Hall
This playground is located in the area adjoining the Mt Stuart Hall and is available to the public as well as being utilised by children attending the nearby childcare care service
Mt Stuart Park
There is a large slide and unique climbing wall available for use at Mount Stuart Park located in Benjafield Terrace in Mt. Stuart.
The covered electric BBQ and seating is located adjacent to a small sports field which is ideal for open play. There is also a great little cubby house, bouncers and treadmill roller.
New Norfolk
Tynwald Park
Lyell Highway, New Norfolk
A large leafy park with room for ball games. Has two shaded play areas or go for a walk along the river.
Newtown
Cornelian Bay
The playground located on the foreshore at Cornelian Bay is extremely popular and has been designed to offer ease of accessibility.
The playground fronts Cornelian Bay and has Public Convenience facilities and electric BBQs nearby.
John Kennedy Playground
Located on the corner of Pedder and Carlton Streets in New Town, this playground has a wonderful red train for the children to play on as well as a slide, swing and bouncer.
North Hobart
North Hobart Skate Park
Located in Cultural Park on the corner of Murray and Tasma Streets in North Hobart this site offers one of the most significant skating facilities available in Tasmania.
The site has a contemporary skate facility which is available for use between the hours of 9.00 am and 8.00 pm each day.
The park also includes a new children′s playground, which offers modern play elements for enjoyment.
Public toilets are also available at this venue
Soundy Park
Located on the corner of Burnett and Argyle Streets this playground contains a range of facilities including spring riders, skales swing and combination units. The playground is fenced and is adjoined by a family friendly park with open space enabling a range of ball games and family enjoyment.
The facilities at this location include public convenience facilities (fully accessible) and electric BBQs.
St Andrews Park
This small playground is located in the historic St Andrews Park in Church Street Hobart. The facilities offer a secure play experience with spring riders and a combination unit The playground adjoins the quiet and historic park with its avenue of flowering apples and banks of golden bunny roses.
Oakdowns
Oakdowns Park
Woodleigh Drive, Oakdowns
Old Beach
Lennox Park
off Jetty Rd, Old Beach
Upgraded in 2011. Facilities include swings, a climbing wall, 2 slides of differing heights, bbq facilities and much more suitable for very young toddlers to Primary School age kids.
Opossum Bay
Opossum Bay Park
Spitfarm Road, Opossum Bay
Richmond
Richmond Municipal Park
Forth Street, Richmond
Richmond Village Green
Cnr Bridge & Franklin Streets, Richmond
Some swings and rockers and picnic tables under the trees. A duck platform, BBQ shelters and benches nearby.
War Memorial Recreation Reserve
Victoria Street, Richmond
Risdon Vale
Coobar Play Park
Coobar Road, Risdon Vale
Kerria Play Park
Kerria Road, Risdon Vale
Laurel Play Park
Laurel Street, Risdon Vale
Linden Park
Linden Road, Risdon Vale
Poplar Play Park
Poplar Road, Risdon Vale
Rokeby
Banyalla Play Park
Banyalla Street, Rokeby
Hookey Street Park
Hookey Street, Rokeby
Morrisby Play Park
Morrisby Street, Rokeby
Rose Bay
Rose Bay Foreshore Park
Esplanade, Rose Bay
Swinton Play Park
Swinton Place, Rose Bay
Rosetta
Driscoll Street,Rosetta
Not suitable for toddlers. Has a seesaw, a climbing wall with a rope, scramble net with platforms and dizzy whizzers.
Rosny
Charles Hand Park
Kangaroo Bay Road, Rosny
Kangaroo Bay Park
Kangaroo Bay Drive, Rosny
Rosny Point Reserve
Rosny Esplanade, Rosny
Sandy Bay
Fitzroy Gardens
Located in Dynnyrne, enter off Fitzroy Crescent This playground offers a small playground under the shade of mature plane trees
Long Beach Playground
Also known locally as The Boat Park, this area is provides a flat site and good quality playground facilities. Located at picturesque Lower Sandy Bay the facilities overlook the beach and River Derwent.
This playground underwent a major redevelopment in 2009 and is now probably the best playground in southern Tasmania with a huge array of play experiences available including: bouncers, slides, various climbing structures, sand play areas, a water pump, swings, things that move and spin and so much more. There is easy access to much of the playground and a dedicated swing for the disabled off to one side.
This site has electric BBQ facilities nearby as well as a large enclosed shelter with picnic facilities and toilets not too far away.
Marieville Esplanade
High quality facilities are available on the foreshore at Marieville Esplanade. There is a fenced area for smaller children. Swings, spring riders, combination units, a slide and see-saw are also available for older users.
The site adjoins an open play area. Free electric BBQ facilities are available and public convenience facilities are located nearby.
Parliament Street
The Parliament Street facility has two components. One side of the park has a large slide offering a thrill, whilst the other side has a designated playground area.
This site located at Parliament Street Sandy Bay adjoins a small sports ground and offers excellent family facilities.
Good quality public convenience facilities are provided at the site as is electric BBQ facilities.
Seven Mile Beach
Lewis Park
Surf Road, Seven Mile Beach
This park has a ship complete with flag, swings and a basketball hoop. Lots of trees for shade and not far from Seven Mile Beach.
Leyden Court Park
Leyden Court, Seven Mile Beach
Snug
Snug Hall
South Arm
Blessington Street Reserve
Blessington Street, South Arm
South Arm Oval/Community Centre
Village Close, South Arm
South Hobart
Cascade Gardens
Located at beside the historic Cascade Brewery the playground facilities in the Cascade Gardens are modern and offer and excellent play experience for children.
The site also has electric BBQ and adjacent public convenience facilities
South Hobart Park
There is a high quality playground available for use at South Hobart Park located on the corner of Darcy and Washington Streets in South Hobart.
The site also includes BBQ facilities and is located a short distance from public convenience facilities.
Taroona
Batchelor Way
Between Nubeena & Taroona Crescents, Taroona
Cubby houses, rope bridge, walkways, slides, three swings including a toddler swing, rockers and a dinghy. Plenty of shade and the playground is fenced.
Taroona Park
Beach end of Taroona Crescent, Taroona
Slides, swings, climbing structure and covered BBQ and tables, with the added bonus of a quiet beach adjacent.
Tinderbox
Tinderbox Foreshore Reserve
Tranmere
Anulka Park
Tranmere Road, Tranmere
Carella Park
Carella Street, Tranmere
Elinga Play Park
Elinga Street, Tranmere
Camelot Park
Vaughan Court, Tranmere Point
Tranmere Point Reserve
Pindos Drive, Tranmere Point
Warrane
Warrane Green Belt
Bass Street, Warrane
West Hobart
Caldew Park
Also known as the Train Park located on the corner of Hill and Warwick Streets in West Hobart.
This newly refurbished Park has swings, a unique train bridge, a play train and a tricycle track. The park includes dedicated play areas for younger and older children.
The site has electric BBQ Facilities as well as public toilets.
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Friends Park
Melifont St
A climbing frame, slide & toddler swing. A leafy park with carved timber statues.
John Doggett Park
This park, located on the corner of located of Hamilton and Browne Streets is home to the skate bowl and also contains electric BBQ and toilet facilities.
The site has a good quality playground, adjoined by an open space area which in turn links to the skate bowl.
Landsdowne Crescent Playground
Landsdowne Crescent Recreation Ground
This small playground has a modern slide and climbing structure adjacent to a large grassed playing area.
Woodbridge
Silverwater Park
