Garden City Reserve is a charming well-landscaped park in the back streets of Port Melbourne and it is home to the ‘Portosaurus’ playground.

The beady-eyed dinosaur pokes its head out from the tan bark, tongue lolling and spikes prickling. But it‘s not menacing – it’s all for play!

Elements of the Portosaurus are transformed into slides, benches and a rock climbing wall.

Surrounding the dino are swings, a teacup spinner, climbing frames, natural play elements and a long flying fox.

There’s a bit of natural shade from trees, a few seating options and picnic tables, a water tap and City of Port Phillip are in the process of building new free electric BBQs with shelter. There are no toilets nearby.

Garden City Reserve is a really well-maintained playground with a good variety of equipment for all abilities, with the added bonus that the Portosaurus will spark your kid’s imagination.

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HOT Tips:

• Suitable for toddlers;
• Suitable for older kids
• Electric BBQs and shelter (coming soon), picnic benches and tables;
• Free parking on Beacon Rd, Crichton Avenue and Tucker Avenue;
• Close to 109 tram and 250 and 251 bus;
• No toilets;
• Short drive to Gasworks Arts Park and shops and cafes on and around Bay Street Port Melbourne; and
• if you’re after more dinosaur adventures check out Mimi at McNish Reserve and Jurassic World.